Did you watch Season 1 of "King of the Nerds" on TBS? Initially, I was concerned the show would have a bunch of faux nerds straight out of central casting. Instead, it had a genuine assortment of players ranging from geeky game lovers to mathletes. Although some of the contestants were super annoying, the show included a good mix of personalities and different incarnations of nerdiness. By the final episode, the show seemed to forget its nerdly roots and relied on a popular vote from the castaways a la "Survivor" to choose a winner.
"King of the Nerds" Season 2 Preview
Season 2 promises to be bigger and better! Hosts Robert Carradine and Curtis Armstrong acknowledge the backlash against using a popularity contest to crown the King of Nerds. This season will feature a new Nerdvana, new team colors, and new games in addition to some classics.
Season 1 runner-up Genevieve Pearson teases the Harry Potter- inspired Nerdditch game.
When vocal viewers complained the cast didn't represent their ideal nerd, the show added a competition for the People's Nerd, a contestant chosen by online voters. Pokemon enthusiast Josh Wittenkeller won.
Kevin Sorbo ("Hercules"), Mayim Bialik ("The Big Bang Theory"), Bill Nye the Science Guy, and Jon Heder ("Napolean Dynamite") will join returning guest judges George Takei and Yaya Han.
Watch "King of the Nerds" on TBS.
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