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| Child Genius | |
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| Genre | Reality competition |
| Presented by | Leland Melvin |
| Narrated by | Mocean Melvin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
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| Running time | 40 to 43 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Lifetime |
| Release | January 6, 2015 – February 25, 2016 |
Child Genius is an American reality competition series produced by Shed Media (now Warner Bros. Television UK) along with A&E Networks in cooperation, with American Mensa. It is based on a UK program by the same name.
The show features 20 children between the ages of 8 and 12 from across the country, all competing for a $100,000 college fund and the title of Child Genius 2014. [1] Each week the remaining competitors go head in to head in various mental challenges testing their knowledge of: Math, Spelling, Geography, Memory, the Human Body, U.S. Presidents, Vocabulary, Current Events, Zoology, Astronomy and Space, Inventions, Literature and the Arts, Earth Science and Logic. The competition is moderated by former NASA astronaut Leland D. Melvin, with additional judging provided by North American MENSA representative, Matt Stern, and Jeopardy! champion, Pam Mueller. Challenges took place at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California, California
The series premiered on January 6, 2015, on Lifetime. [1]
The second season retitled as Child Genius: Battle of the Brightest premiered on January 7, 2016. This season's cast only consisted of 12 geniuses between the ages of 9 and 12. Additionally, Lisa Van Gemert (who was featured during Season 1 for asides) became the new representative for American MENSA, and Dr. Timothy Gunn replaced Pam Mueller as question validator.
| Name | Hometown | Age | IQ | Interests |
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| Adi [2] | Manhattan Beach, California | 12 | Reading, Writing, Astrology | |
| Alexa [3] | Scottsdale, Arizona | 12 | 157 | Mathematics, Coding |
| Binyamin [4] | Orange County, California | 12 | Top 0.1% | Science, Mathematics, Robotics |
| Christopher [5] | LA, California | 9 | Chemistry, Writing | |
| Eden [6] | Washington D.C. | 8 | Literature, History | |
| Graham [7] | Verdigris, Oklahoma | 10 | Top 0.1% | Geography, Hurricanes |
| Izzy [8] | Richmond, Virginia | 8 | 146 | Foreign Languages, Mathematics |
| Jason [9] | Furlong, Pennsylvania | 10 | Top 0.1% | Mathematics |
| Jaxon [10] | Mckinney, Texas | 12 | 148 | Geology, Mathematics |
| John [11] | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | 9 | Top 1% | Science |
| Katherine [12] | Rancho Palos Verdes, California | 12 | 140 | Music, Anatomy, Literature, Dance |
| Katie [13] | Chatsworth, California | 9 | 146 | Science, Music, Drama, Designing |
| Kellan [14] | Redondo Beach, California | 12 | 150 | Architecture |
| Liam [15] | Redondo Beach, California | 10 | 142 | Art, Spelling |
| Madison [16] | Studio City, California | 8 | 158(highest known IQ in this competition (not including the other IQs that were not specifically given.) | Poetry, Chess, Human Antatomy |
| Robbie [17] | LA, California | 10 | Medicine, Science | |
| Ryan [18] | Charlotte, North Carolina | 12 | 156 | Mathematics, Music |
| Tanishq [19] | Sacramento, California | 10 | Top 0.1% | Science, Mathematics, Literature |
| Vanya [20] | Olathe, Kansas | 12 | 144 | Spelling, Acting, Science, Medicine |
| Yeji [21] | Rolling Hills Estates, California | 12 | 144 | Literature, Mathematics |
| Genius | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | FINALS | ||||||||||||||||
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| Math | Geo | Total | Human Anatomy | Memory | Total | Vocabulary | Astronomy | Total | Zoology | Spelling | Total | US Presidents | Competitors | Total | Current Events | Earth Science | Total | Inventions | Literature Arts | Total | Olympiad | Result | ||
| Vanya | 5 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 42 | 50 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 14 | 30 | WINNER |
| Yeji | ? | ? | ? | 6 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | 6 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 13 | 24 | Runner - Up |
| Graham | 3 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 32 | 37 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 17* | 11 | 8 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 9 | 18 | Third Place |
| Katherine | 7 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 52 | 62 | 8 | 8 | 16* | 9 | 8 | 17* | 8 | 10 | 18 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 7 | ||
| Ryan | 11 | 7 | 18 | 8 | 40 | 48 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 12 | |||
| Binyamin | 4 | 7 | 11 | ? | ? | ? | 4 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 12 | ||||||
| Tanishq | 4 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 52 | 62 | 10 | 6 | 16* | 9 | 8 | 17* | 6 | 9 | 15 | |||||||||
| Jason | 6 | 9 | 15 | 6 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | 5 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 10 | |||||||||
| Kellan | 6 | 8 | 14 | 4 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | 5 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| Katie | 7 | 6 | 13 | 6 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | 1 | 7 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| Adi | 8 | 7 | 15 | ? | 8 | ? | ? | ? | ? | |||||||||||||||
| Alexa | 9 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 22 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||||||||||||||
| Jaxon | 10 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Robbie | 6 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Madison | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Izzy | 3 | 5 | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| John | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Christopher | 4 | 5 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Eden | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Liam | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| No. | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
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| 1 | "I Am Not A Tiger Mommy" | January 6, 2015 | 0.41 [22] | |
ROUND 1: Mathematics Each competitor was given two minutes to answer as many mathematics question as they could. Question consisted of adding and multiplying a series of number together (i.e. 526 + 216 + 345). For the first minute competitors were allowed to use a pencil and paper to solve, but for the second minute they could only use their minds. ROUND 2: Geography Competitors were given 90 seconds to answer as many geography related questions as possible.
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| 2 | "Please Drink Some Water" | January 13, 2015 | 0.26 [22] | |
ROUND 1: Human Anatomy The remaining 15 competitors were given 10 Human Anatomy questions. ROUND 2: Memory Each competitor was given a full deck of playing cards in a different order. With only one hour to memorize, the competitors had to recite the order of their cards. Once they got one wrong, or could not remember any more cards they were out.
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| 3 | "Focus, Focus, Focus!" | January 20, 2015 | 0.30 [22] | |
ROUND 1: Vocabulary The remaining 12 geniuses were given 3 minutes to answer up to ten questions about Vocabulary. ROUND 2: Astronomy Competitors were given 90 seconds to answer up to 10 questions about Astronomy.
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| 4 | "Triskaidekaphobia" | January 27, 2015 | n/a | |
ROUND 1: Zoology Competitors were given 90 seconds to answers up to 10 questions about Zoology, such as classification, identification, and anatomy. ROUND 2: Spelling Competitors were given 10 words to spell.
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| 5 | "You Signed Up For This" | February 3, 2015 | n/a | |
ROUND 1: U.S. Presidents Each competitor was given 2 minutes to answer up to 15 questions about the U.S. Presidents ROUND 2: Logic Competitors were given 5 minutes to solve up to 15 logic problems.
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| 6 | "These Kids Are Like Cheetahs" | February 10, 2015 | n/a | |
ROUND 1: Current Events The remaining 6 competitors were each given 2 and a half minutes to answer up to 15 questions relating to current world and historical events. ROUND 2: Earth Sciences Each genius has 2 2 and a half minutes to answer up to 15 questions relating to Earth Sciences (including Biology and Geology)
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| 7 | "You Need To Stop Lying To Yourself" | February 17, 2015 | 0.34 [22] | |
ROUND 1: Inventions The remaining 5 geniuses will have 2 and a half minutes to answer up to 15 questions about technology, inventions, and inventors that have changed society. ROUND 2: Literature & Arts Competitors are given 2 and a half minutes to answer up to 15 questions about literature, drama, and art.
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| 8 | "We All Want to Win, Right?" | February 24, 2015 | n/a | |
ROUND 1: Sudden Death The Final Four Competitors each received 5 minutes to answer up to 25 questions ranging from all 14 topics. The finalist with the lowest score after the round would be eliminated.
ROUND 2: Academic Olympiad The remaining 3 geniuses were given 10 minutes to answer up to 50 questions from all 14 subjects covered throughout the competition. The competitor with the most correct answers would be named Child Genius 2015
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| Name | Hometown | Age | IQ | Interests |
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| Adrian [23] | Peachtree City, Georgia | 11 | Top 0.1% | Music, Science |
| Arnav [23] | Dobbs Ferry, New York | 10 | 145 | Mathematics, Literature |
| Chancellor [23] | Stuart, Florida | 11 | Top 0.1% | Computers |
| Claire [23] | Arcadia, California | 11 | Top 0.1% | Mathematics, Science, History |
| Drake [23] | Los Altos Hills, California | 11 | 155 | Mathematics, Science |
| Gianna [23] | Denver, Colorado | 11 | 145 | Mathematics, Science, Anatomy |
| Iris [23] | San Antonio, Texas | 12 | 144 | Writing, Music, Shakespeare, Acting |
| Jaden [23] | Chico, California | 12 | Top 0.1% | Mathematics, Music, Cooking |
| Jenna [23] | San Antonio, Texas | 12 | 162 | Literature, Genetics |
| Sam [23] | Sugar Land, Texas | 13 | 152 | Mathematics, Science, Languages, Astronomy |
| Selah [23] | Kissimmee, Florida | 10 | 143 | Science, Geology, Human Anatomy, chemistry |
| Vivek [23] | Bloomington, Illinois | 10 | 150+ | Astrophysics, Science |
| Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8 | Week 9 | FINALS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Math | Memory | Total | Spelling | Geo | Total | US History | Logic | Total | Current Events | Human Body | Total | Literature Fine Arts | Vocabulary | Total | Advanced Math | Speed Memory | Total | Advanced Spelling | World Landmark | Total | Advanced Logic | World History | Total | Advanced Science | Specialty Subject | Total | Olympiad | Result | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adrian | 5 | 34 | 39 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 12:9 | 30 | WINNER | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arnav | 9 | 24 | 33 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 26 | Runner-Up | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Claire | 6 | 40 | 46 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 12:6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sam | 10 | 31 | 41 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vivek | 4 | 17 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chancellor | 7 | 52 | 59 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jaden | 7 | 31 | 38 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Iris | 4 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gianna | 10 | 17 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selah | 2 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drake | 2 | 16 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jenna | 3 | n/a | n/a | E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
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| 1 (9) | "I'm the Fun Parent" | January 7, 2016 | 0.19 [24] | |
It's the first week of the Child Genius competition, and twelve 9–12 year old Child Geniuses, with high achieving, driven parents in tow, prepare to battle it out in this week's rounds--math and memory--all hoping to win a one hundred thousand dollar college fund prize and the title of "Child Genius." ROUND 1: Mathematics Each competitor has 2 and a half minutes to answer up to 10 mathematics questions (including simple operations and percentages). Players were allowed to use pencil and paper for the first minute, but not the remaining minute and a half. ROUND 2: Memory Each competitor was given a full deck of playing cards in a different order. With only one hour to memorize, the competitors had to recite the order of their cards. Once they got one wrong, or could not remember any more cards they were out.
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| 2 (10) | "Silicon Valley is All About Taking Risks" | January 14, 2016 | TBD | |
ROUND 1: Spelling Each competitor is given 10 words to spell. ROUND 2: Geography Each competitor has to answer up to 10 geography related questions.
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| 3 (11) | "My Husband is Becoming a Tiger Dad" | January 21, 2016 | TBD | |
ROUND 1: U.S. History Each competitor has to answer up to 10 questions relating to the history of the United States. ROUND 2: Logic Each competitor were given to solve 10 logic problems.
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| 4 (12) | "Pull Yourself Together" | January 28, 2016 | TBD | |
ROUND 1: Current Events ROUND 2: Human Body
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| 5 (13) | "Good Is Not Gonna Cut It" | February 4, 2016 | TBD | |
ROUND 1: Literature and Fine Arts Each competitor are given to answer 10 questions based on arts, literature, and drama. ROUND 2: Vocabulary Competitors are given 10 vocabulary questions.
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| 6 (14) | "This Is an Outrage!" | February 11, 2016 | TBD | |
ROUND 1: Advanced Math Each competitor is given 10 math problems to solve but at a higher level of complexity. ROUND 2: Speed Memory
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| 7 (15) | "I Really Seriously Really Wanna Win" | February 18, 2016 | TBD | |
ROUND 1: Advanced Spelling Each competitor are given ten college-level words to spell to which they spell forwards, backwards, and they will have to unscramble the word on the monitor and spell them. ROUND 2: World Landmarks
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| 8 (16) | "Mom, You're Confusing Me!" | February 25, 2016 | TBD | |
ROUND 1: Advanced Logic ROUND 2: World History
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| 9 (17) | "You'll Be First or Last" | March 3, 2016 | TBD | |
ROUND 1: Advanced Science ROUND 2: Specialty Subject Each competitor chose a topic that they knew well.
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