Almost Genius
A celebration of the people, places, and things that try SO hard to succeed but come up just a bit short. Comedians and performers are digitally inserted into viral videos to comment on and congratulate these people on their bravery and ingenuity as they snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Grasping for Greatness
29-12-201521mHosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate the people, places and things that try so hard to succeed but come up just a bit short.
- Ep 2
2.Missed It By That Much
05-01-201621mChris Fairbanks, April Richardson, and the Almost Genius cast are back with a smorgasbord of clips featuring people with some pretty big ideas, not all of which pan out in the end.
- Ep 3
3.A Day Late and a Dollar Short
12-01-201621mHosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate the people, places, and things that try so hard to succeed but come up just a bit short. Check out a real-life lightsaber acade...
- Ep 4
4.Desperately Seeking Super
19-01-201621mHosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson shine the spotlight on those who strive for greatness but just miss the mark. Then, get ready for a mystical owl whisper, Zombie Apocalyp...
- Ep 5
5."A" for Effort
26-01-201621mHosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson give shout outs to the people who need all the props they can get - from the man with the biggest mouth in the world, to a monk who staye...
- Ep 6
6.Daring the Universe
02-02-201621mHosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate those who reach for the stars, but fall flat on their asses - from the best local mall commercial ever, to a man who can drive...
- Ep 7
7.Flying Too Close to the Sun
09-02-201621mHosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson raise a glass to those who try hard but don't quite hit the mark - from a pop' n' lockin' marine, to the burping queen.
- Ep 8
8.Standing Ovation
16-02-201621mHosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson give a round of applause to those who aren't quite ready for the spotlight. From a group of friends who get sexy on the slip 'n slide, to...
- Ep 9
9.Yes You Can!
23-02-201621mFrom past-their-prime partiers, to a high speed wardrobe malfunction, hosts Chris and April salute those competitors who struggle just to find the finish line.
- Ep 10
10.We're #2
01-03-201621mHosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson turn lemons into hilarious lemonade, making the most of people who've soured on success.
- Ep 11
11.Close But No Cigar
08-03-201621mHosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson aim the spotlight at the understudies in life. From an unbalanced pageant girl, to a banana-wielding Italian, to a literal pop-eye...we g...
- Ep 12
12.Sports Edition
22-03-201621mFrom sprinting sumos, to super fan freakouts, and more balls to the face than you can count...hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate those athletes who go for the gol...
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