Double Dare Collection
DOUBLE DARE (Marc Summers) - No doubt about it, the best children's game show ever. (80 episodes)
CLASSIC DOUBLE DARE - The show that put Nickelodeon on the cable map.
1. From 1986; first produced episode; Express vs. High Flyers; CANNOT BURN TO DVD (NICK, CD1.7)
2. From 1986; Dynamite Duo vs. Odd Couple; very long opening stunt (GAS, AS3.1)
3. From 1986; Hamsters (Melissa & Heather) vs. Destroyers (Ronnie & Billy) (GAS, RR1A.2)
4. From 1986; Raiders (Patty & Shawn) vs. Rams (Justin & Amber); features Physical Challenge plug (NICK, JP1.2)
5. From 1986; Raiders vs. Mets; recorded from Nick's 20th Anniversary (NICK, RR2B.2)
6. From 1986; Devils vs. Mashers; $370-$50 blowout (GAS, JF7.1)
7. From 1986; The Achievers vs. The Chiefs; Marc's wife, Alice Summers, appears (GAS, TMS1.3)
8. From 1986; Cobras vs. Bears; OC win (GAS, JF1.1)
9. From 1986; Quackers vs. Energizers (GAS, JF6.1)
10. From 1986; Prep Boys vs. Slimes; Marc jumps into the Tank, filled with vanilla pudding, at the end (NICK, CD3B.2)
11. From 1986; Fantastics vs. Knights; part of open cut off; OC has both the Fireman's Flag Pull and the Lift (GAS, RR3A.1)
12. From December 1986; Christmas show; Razzles vs. Griswolds; parents do the physical challenges and obstacle course, which is almost won! (NICK, CD3B.3)
13. From 1987; Psychopathic Popcorn Balls vs. Psychedelic Furs; OC win (GAS, VM1.10)
14. From 1987; The Jetsons vs. Dynamic Duo; OC win, and Marc gets pied by Alan Silberberg in the end; first few seconds missing (GAS, CD2.10)
15. From 1987; Frantic Furors vs. Vultures; OC win (GAS, BMN1.7)
16. From 1987; Titans (Mike & Tanya) vs. No-Names (Maddie & Todd); last-second OC win (GAS, RR1A.3)
17. From 1987; Gumbies vs. Red Devils (GAS, first few seconds missing, JP1.5)
18. From 1987; Lucky Dogs vs. Money Hungry Team; last-second OC win (GAS, JF1.2)
19. From 1987; Mustangs vs. Hornets (GAS, JF7.2)
20. From 1987; Space Cadets vs. Bruins; Harvey does the rules; part of open cut off; exciting OC win (GAS, JO1.5)
21. From 1987; Pros vs. Brat Pack; Marc errs while interviewing an audience member before OC is run (GAS, AS5D.5)
SYNDICATED DOUBLE DARE - early 1988
22. From 1988; Two Musketeers vs. Thermonuclear Hostess Ding-Dongs (GAS, JF6.2)
23. From 1988; Jell-O Swirl Pops vs. Big Toes; OC win (GAS, GG1.14)
24. From 1988; The Nicks vs. The Expressions (GAS, RR1A.4)
25. From 1988; Blue Barons vs. Red Falcons (GAS, DCL1.12)
26. From 1988; Psychedelic Maniacs (Sophia & Dave) vs. Mustachios (Dan & Vicky); OC win (GAS, CJC1.1)
27. From 1988; Wannabees vs. Perfect Strangers; close OC loss (GAS, RR3A.2)
28. From 1988; Tacizzas vs. Blasters (GAS, VM4.4)
SYNDICATED DOUBLE DARE - 1988-89 (glass block wall added behind Marc's podium)
29. From 1988; Wit Pains vs. Ghastly Goobers; features a plug for Finders Keepers by a 4-year-old girl named Andrea (NICK, CD4A.1)
30. From 1988; Monday of Celebrity Week; Bayside Bombers (with Jerry Supiran) vs. Chargers (with Josie Davis); OC win (GAS, JF6.3)
31. From 1988; Swanky Fellows vs. Flaming Envelopes; flying eggs continuously attack Marc; part of opening cut off; OC win (GAS, PB1A.4)
32. From 1998; Salute to Hollywood Squares; East-West Connection vs. 2 Wonders of the World; features the infamous "Stomp the Grapes" blooper! (GAS, CD3B.4)
33. From 1988; 3D episode; Whippersnapers vs. Psychotic Bananas (GAS, TMS5.6)
34. From 1988; Humongous Hippos vs. Sweet Sensations; OC win (GAS, JF7.3)
35. From 1988; Peanut Gallery vs. Bala Bashers (GAS, FD4.1)
36. From 1988; Big Boppers vs. Radical Raisins (GAS, FD4.2)
SUPER SLOPPY DOUBLE DARE I - It was super, though not more sloppy.
37. From 1987; The Amazing A's (Andy & Amy) vs. The 5150 (Doug & Lauren); video fluctuates between color and B&W; OC win (NICK, DB1.4)
38. From 1987; Midnight Express (Dara & Andrew) vs. The Untouchables (Jay & Christine); features Robin's "Hey!" ad-lib (NICK, AS4.19)
39. From 1987; KCKs vs. Pudwhackers (GAS, RR3A.3)
SUPER SLOPPY DOUBLE DARE II - The sloppiest game on TV, even sloppier than ever, and more gimmicky, too, fun for all.
PHILADELPHIA EPISODES
40. From 1989; Premiere episode; Messy Brain Busters (Brenda & David) vs. Brain Freaks (Kim & Jason); Marc wears a wetsuit (GAS, , JP1.3)
41. From 1989; Buggers vs. Saliva; a boy named Stephen starts the opening stunt, and Marc showcases the Cable Ace award, bashing Fun House at the same time! OC win (GAS, RR3A.4)
42. From 1989; The Stingers vs. Belly Button Lint (GAS, FD3.1)
43. From 1989; Jet Sets vs. Chronic Halitosis (GAS, RR3H.3)
44. From 1989; Slime Sliders vs. Quinky Dinks (NICK, FD1.1)
45. From 1989; Armpit Clambakes vs. Spud Buds (GAS, RR2B.3)
46. From 1989; Disastrous Duo vs. Dizzle Dorks; tribute to Al Silvers (played by Alan Silberberg); OC win! (OB/RPT, mediocre quality; AS3.3)
47. From 1989; Beauty and the Beast vs. Oozing Pigeons; JM J. Bullock is guest host, and Marc and Harvey play the game themselves; OC win (NICK, AS2.11)
48. From 1989; Odious Vermin vs. Armpit Warthogs; last-second OC win (NICK, FD3.3)
49. From 1989; Psychedelic Mailmen vs. Annihilators (GAS, JF14.4)
50. From 1989; Hanging Scabs vs. The Other Team; last-second OC win (GAS, JF1.3)
ORLANDO EPISODES
51. From 1989; the 400th episode (and the 900th part of my collection!); Home Chickens vs. Untouchables (GAS, CD3B.5)
52. From 1989; Super Sloppy Slimey Suckers vs. Toasted Crackers; OC win (GAS, JF7.4)
53. From 1989; Salute to Breakfast (with Marc & Harvey in pajamas); Groveling Grummets vs. Jammin' J's (NICK, FD3.2)
FAMILY DOUBLE DARE - Family Feud it isn't, but still more fun when you add Mom and Dad to the Double Dare.
FOX FAMILY DOUBLE DARE from 1988
54. Lou Ferrigno and the Datz-Lerners vs. "Weird Al" Yankovic and the Dieroffs; OC win (OC, TMS3.9)
55. Fondaks vs. Fischlers; OC win (OB or NICK, mediocre quality, AS3.4)
56. Winwards vs. Reillys; OC win (NICK, FD1.2)
FAMILY DOUBLE DARE from 1990
57. From 1990; Gak Pack vs. Solid Rocks; features a nail-biting obstacle course win where the clock stops at 11 (GAS, AS2.12)
58. From 1990; Swat Team vs. Pink Floyd; part of open and last few seconds cut off (NICK, FD3.4)
59. From 1990; Blue Suede Shoes vs. Grateful Red; opening tossup takes forever (GAS, PB2D.5)
60. From 1990; Quackers vs. Sugar Babies (GAS, TMS3.2)
61. From 1990; Bush Wackers vs. Untouchables (GAS, FD4.3)
62. From 1990; Wildcats vs. Buckeyes; $925-$0 blowout and a really narrow OC loss! (GAS, FD4.4)
THE FAMILY DOUBLE DARE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS from 1992
63. From 1992; Amazons vs. Gangbusters; features the longest opening tossup ever (GAS, first few seconds missing and tracking line on the bottom; JH1.6)
64. From 1992; Kentucky Wildcats vs. Jersey Devils; clock doesn't work during one PC (GAS, RR2B.4)
65. From 1992; Parrott Heads vs. M&M Family (GAS, JF1.4)
66. From 1992; Daredevils vs. Polar Bears (NICK, FD2.1)
67. From 1992; Texas Twisters vs. Virginia Dares (NICK, FD1.5)
68. From 1992; Minus 2 vs. Mad Dogs (NICK, FD1.3)
69. From 1992; Blue Blazers vs. Red Jays (NICK, FD1.4)
70. From 1992; Freeloaders vs. Red Rascals; last-second OC win (NICK, FD2.3)
71. From 1992; Blue Bombers vs. Slimers (NICK, FD2.2)
72. From 1992; Slime Racing Pacers vs. Ozsome Wizards (NICK, FD2.4)
73. From 1992; Blue Bandits vs. Red Roundtable; heartbreaking OC loss (NICK, FD2.5)
74. From 1992; Granite Toast vs. 4 Short Texans; Marc impersonates Arsenio Hall; thrilling last-second OC win (GAS, JF6C.1)
75. From 1992; Blue Sharks vs. Space Cadets; part of opening cut off; OC win with 10 seconds to spare (GAS, JF6C.2)
76. From 1992; Battling Barons vs. Gruesome Grindles; OC win (GAS, JF6C.3)
77. From 1992; Killer Kellers vs. Cheese Heads; OC win (GAS, JF6C.4)
78. From 1992; Roundhouse cast members are captains; Mark David and the Very Best vs. Natalie Nucci and the Best; part of open cut off (NICK, FD4.5)
79. From January 1993; 1-hour Series Finale: Tournament of Champions; Brains: Granite Toast, Killer Kellers; Brawns: Space Cadets, Gruesome Grindles; OC win and a new car to go with it! Also, Harvey appears at the end! (NICK, video flickers between color and B&W occasionally; GG2.11)
DOUBLE DARE (Australia, Tom Jennings) - The Aussies had almost a carbon copy of our version, but added their own quirks.
80. From 1990; Kangaroo Cup episode; USA (Stinky Shoes) vs. Australia (Slip and Sliders) (JP1.4)
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