Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Reviews

I'm generally not a fan of reality TV.  At least not the variety that depends on making its contestants look either stupid or extremely desperate. — Maybe its the fact that I have a 5th grader at home that finds me tuning into this show on occasion and actually enjoying it. — Sometimes of course we play along with it and I'm proud to say that I do pretty well.  But eventually like all contestants I ultimately have to utter the words "I am not smarter than a 5th grader"  Of course, its been a few years since I was in the 5th grade, slogging my way through snow each… read full review »

 I love comedy, but there is nothing funny about adults not being as smart as fifth graders. The kids are cute and of course, very smart.The adults, college educated, most in the top 10% of their class.Jeff Foxworthy is great as the host, making you wonder if your really correct after answering the $25,000 question.He  can really leave you hanging before a commercial.I usually don't watch reality televsion, but these games shows are great.I feel pretty good each night, being able to answer most questions correctly, but at the end of every show, I too have had to say "I am not… read full review »

I find Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader a very mind stimulating game.  I think the fifth graders are actually very smart and cute.  I really enjoyed the first season's kids.  Lots of personality!  I never was a fan of Jeff Foxworthy, but I think he adds a little something different to this game show.  I do have to say, though "I am not smarter than a fifth grader". —… read full review »

This is a genre that really promotes doubt of your own intelligence.   The questions are "to the point", the kids are  quick to answer--then Jeff plays with your mind.  A few "are you sure?" and you are really doubting your own ability.  — It is very educational and provides a great refresher course for most of us.  It gives one a great sense of accomplishment to do well and a terrible crush of defeat when you miss an easy question.  — You develop quite a lot of respect for the school system and wonder (a lot) if you were ever taught some of… read full review »

I like to watch this show but I only watch it on my DVR. There are way too many long irritating pauses between question and answer.  I guess it's a plug for Mr Foxworthy's comedy (and I do love his comedy) but it is the most annoying trend among these shows. So I just fast forward through the pauses and commercials and watch the questions and answers.   I realize they do it for editing and time but please can't they just move on… read full review »

I really enjoy watching this TV show.  I find it very intriguing to see what 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are learning that most adults either don't know or have forgotten from their elementary school days.  There are always questions that i don't have a clue about the answer, but all the kids on the show answer correctly right away.  It really goes to show that if you don't use your knowledge, you lose it.  Very… read full review »

I like game shows and this is one of the better ones because of the kids and host.  True, some of the contestants are a bit "over the top", but it's fun to see if you know the answers to those questions.  I am not sure I believe that they are ALL questions from the grades shown, but it's been a long time since I've been in elementary school, so they could… read full review »

I finally watched this, afraid at first I would NOT be smarter than a fifth grader.  I found all the answers elementary as designed and was appalled at the stupidity of the contestants.  They actually only as about 6 questions, trying to fill the rest with "tension".  Definite thumbs… read full review »

Ugh, this is one of the worst "game shows" I've ever attempted to sit through.  On 3 different occasions I've watched this and found it boring, unbelieveable, and not at all funny.  It takes forever to get to the answer.  Jeff Foxworthy really seems kinda washed… read full review »

Most Adults have forgotten what they learned as youths, Most 5th graders are fresh, But it is fun to watch the adults try to recall theas things that should be comon knowledge, This dose make you use your… read full review »

"Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader" is a family fun show, but if you are a single intelligent adult you might as well skip it and move on.  I enjoy watching it with my elementary age children to see who can answer the questions first.  I personally think that the questions are an insult to intelligent people in America.  I have no idea where they get the people on the show, but they miss the dumbest questions.  They are an insult to the American public.  I hope some of them are acting, especially the ones that have degrees!!  Some of the questions are… read full review »

I enjoy watching this show and testing my knowlege against those of the contestants. It is a bit humbling though when I get the answer wrong and the kids on the show all get it right. I sometimes find myself jeering the contestants as they play. Sometimes I wonder where they find these people because it seems obvious that school was not something they aspierd to do well at. — There is the occasion that they have a really well rounded contestant and I will cheer them on and try to help them by shouting the correct answer. I feel much more entertained by this type of contestant than… read full review »