Double Dare (1986)

In the heart of the exhilarating children's game show, Double Dare, two dynamic duos of youngsters, aged between 9 and 13, are pitted against each other in a whirlwind of trivia and physical challenges. These spirited teams, boasting names as flamboyant as "Wacky Wormheads" or "Slimy Superkids," rumble in an initial physical challenge, setting the pace for the rest of the show. The triumphant team from the physical face-off takes control of the first round of brain-teasing questions. Our host, Summers, poses the query, prompting the team to either answer for a $10 reward or 'dare' their rivals to answer for a $20 bounty. A counter 'double dare' can be thrown back, pushing the stakes higher as the original team can either answer for $40 or brave a 'physical challenge'. This 'physical challenge,' a timed, often chaotic stunt, can range from one team member ensnaring their partner in an oversized 'tortilla shell' and dousing them in hot sauce to a messy game of fingerpaint-filled balloon darts. Success in these challenges reaps a $20 reward, but failure passes the money and question control to the opposition. Two high-stakes rounds play out, with the second round doubling the potential earnings. At the end, the team with the heaviest purse of winnings secures their place in the final challenge - the notorious Double Dare Obstacle Course. Here, the team must conquer a succession of eight messy hurdles within 60 seconds to claim the grand prize. Each obstacle hides a flag for the team to retrieve, each flag holding a prize, and all eight flags securing a grand reward, usually a thrilling trip. Throughout the years, Double Dare has evolved into various fun-filled versions, including a family edition and a 'Super Sloppy' episode, where the stunts become even messier, amplifying the charming chaos that makes Double Dare a timeless classic.

Double Dare is a comedy show featuring Marc Summers.

Double Dare is currently streaming on Paramount+ Amazon Channel.