Almost Genius

Season 1

TV-14

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.

Where to Watch Season 1

12 Episodes

Grasping for Greatness
E1
Grasping for GreatnessHosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate the people, places and things that try so hard to succeed but come up just a bit short.
Missed It By That Much
E2
Missed It By That MuchChris 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.
A Day Late and a Dollar Short
E3
A Day Late and a Dollar ShortHosts 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 academy, the worst dating profiles EVER, plus a dance-off that's so bad, it's good!
Desperately Seeking Super
E4
Desperately Seeking SuperHosts 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 Apocalypse camp and a skateboarding taco.
"A" for Effort
E5
"A" for EffortHosts 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 stayed out a little too late.
Daring the Universe
E6
Daring the UniverseHosts 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 a car and play the recorder at the same time.
Flying Too Close to the Sun
E7
Flying Too Close to the SunHosts 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.
Standing Ovation
E8
Standing OvationHosts 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 a dolphin Don Juan, to a funeral home dance party.
Yes You Can!
E9
Yes You Can!From 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.
We're #2
E10
We're #2Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson turn lemons into hilarious lemonade, making the most of people who've soured on success.
Close But No Cigar
E11
Close But No CigarHosts 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 give those who continually fall short their moment to shine!
Sports Edition
E12
Sports EditionFrom 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 gold but settle for silver.