It’s looking like Wipeout is all washed up on ABC. The competition series hit some lows in the ratings last summer, was left off the schedule this summer, and now, it’s been removed from the network’s website.
On Wipeout, contestants try to make it through the “world’s largest obstacle course.” The person that makes it in the shortest time wins a cash prize. The program is hosted by John Anderson, John Henson, and Jill Wagner.
The show’s ratings have been coming down over the years and the seventh season was no exception. The 12 episodes, which finished airing in September 2014, registered just a 0.97 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 3.52 million viewers. That was down about 10% season-to-season.
Some assumed that the show had been renewed because applications were being accepted for a new version of the show called Wipeout Extreme. However, it’s worth remembering that it’s not uncommon for production companies to do that to prepare in case another season gets greenlit and needs to be produced quickly.
ABC hasn’t publiclly renewed or cancelled Wipeout but the network has now removed all traces of the show from their website. They could bring it back at some point but, for now, it looks like Wipeout is done on ABC.
What do you think? Do you like the Wipeout TV show? Would you like to see it return for an eighth season — on ABC or some other channel?
I really enjoyed Wipe Out, but when it moved from real-TV to ABC, I was never able to catch it on. I wonder if others had that problem
Bring back Wipeout! I remember all the good moments I had with my dad while watching the show!
Please bring it back we enjoyed it immensely,especially ballsy,lol!
Bring it back.
Please bring Wipeout back.
Please bring Wipeout! My grandson loves it.
I would love to see Wipeout back on TV. Loved that show
I loved it bring it back on netflix pleaseee
Add me to the list of people below who would like to see Wipeout again! yes, it was mindless, but involving nonetheless. I find it interesting that I am not the only person who sees to have searched for mention of the show, and left comments asking for a return. ABC, are you listening?
I love and really miss wipeout please bring it back or add it on Hulu please.
I really loved wipe out and loved sitting with family to watch it!!! And hoped that I could enter in it, so please bring back my favorite all time show!!!!
Summertime is a tough time to watch t.v. Us in the North don’t want to stay in to watch t.v. They should run it in the fall. It’s a great family show.
You are kinda right but they should air it like at 9pm or at 10pm. Here in Canada we get like 3 months of summer so…
I absolutely loved Wipeout! Seems like everything fun, campy and entertaining gets “wiped out” by the Networks over ratings. It’s a shame. Please bring it back!
rather have wipeout than to tell the truth
Bring back wipeout