Hard Quiz Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
Episode 1 - Series 5 The Australian Constitution, Snakes, the Mitford Sisters & the Marvel UniverseTom Gleeson isn't afraid to keep asking questions until someone hoists a Big Brass Mug. His contestants tackle the Australian Constitution, venomous snakes, the Mitford Sisters, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe! |
Episode 2 - Series 5 Dugongs, Bob's Burgers, Space Shuttle Disasters & Pipe OrgansThis episode is brought to you by the letters D for Dugongs, B for Bob's Burgers, S for Space Shuttle Disasters, and P for Pipe Organs. Join Tom as he tests four willing victims on their expert subjects. Time to play... HARD! |
Episode 3 - Series 5 Alexander the Great, The Golden Girls, The Vietnam War & TeethWhat do Alexander the Great, The Golden Girls, The Vietnam War, and Teeth have in common? Nothing. Join Tom for a night of random fun as he interrogates contestants on their chosen subjects until only one victor remains! |
Episode 4 - Series 5 James Dean, Boomboxes, Parks and Recreation & PlutoIt's time to quiz, HARD! Tom Gleeson conducts a fight to the death among experts in James Dean, boomboxes, TV series Parks and Recreation and the planet Pluto. Who will prove themselves worthy of the Big Brass Mug? |
Episode 5 - Series 5 Battle of the Duds: Manchester United, South Park, Dolly Parton & World War II TanksYet another Battle of the Duds! Former losing contestants make a not-so-triumphant return to reclaim the victory they never had. Tom welcomes back experts on Manchester United, South Park, Dolly Parton and World War II Tanks. |
Episode 6 - Series 5 Andy Warhol, Dressmaking, Kate Ceberano & Donkey KongWant to learn more about Andy Warhol, dressmaking, Kate Ceberano and Donkey Kong? Tom Gleeson deep dives into the expert subjects of four contestants to find one champion. |
Episode 7 - Series 5 Fred Astaire, Black Books, Bret "The Hitman" Hart & Epiphytic OrchidsThe people are real, the questions are real, the rulings are final. This is Hard Quiz! Topics include Fred Astaire, TV comedy Black Books, Bret "The Hitman" Hart, and Australian native epiphytic orchids. |
Episode 8 - Series 5 Tudor Monarchs, Adrian Mole, Vincent Motorcycles & SupermanTom Gleeson leads a crash course in four topics so you can crush your next trivia night. Topics include Tudor monarchs, Adrian Mole, Vincent motorcycles, and Superman. Who will be crowned Hard Quiz Champion? |
Episode 9 - Series 5 Siege of Tobruk, Shaun the Sheep, the Theory of Evolution & the Ferguson TE-20 TractorAn unforgettable line-up on this week's Hard Quiz as Tom Gleeson grills expert contestants on the Siege of Tobruk, Shaun the Sheep, the Theory of Evolution, and - wait for it - the Ferguson TE-20 tractor... |
Episode 10 - Series 5 Aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force, Seattle Seahawks, Forrest Gump & Leonardo Da VinciTom Gleeson pits four strangers against each other in a bloodthirsty battle of brains. Topics include Aircrafts of the Royal Australian Air Force, the Seattle Seahawks, Forrest Gump, and Leonardo Da Vinci. |
Episode 11 - Series 5 Julius Caesar, Australian Hip Hop, Oliver Sacks & The OfficeTom Gleeson brings you his quiz-show answer to The Hunger Games. Battling it out this week are experts in Julius Caesar, Australian hip hop, Oliver Sacks, and The Office. Who will reign supreme? |
Episode 12 - Series 5 Prince, the Holden Torana, David Unaipon & Studio GhibliTom Gleeson has questions about Prince, the Holden Torana, David Unaipon, and Studio Ghibli films, so he invited some self-proclaimed experts to answer them in an unhealthily competitive environment. This is Hard Quiz! |
Episode 13 - Series 5 Prince Charles, Dungeons and Dragons, Kill Bill & VerdiTo be crowned Champion by host Tom Gleeson, an expert on Prince Charles must defeat a Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast, a Kill Bill devotee, and a Verdi opera fan. Who will take the Hard Quiz throne? |
Episode 14 - Series 5 Pomeranians, Alien, the Ultimate Fighting Championship & RecordersTom Gleeson drills four contestants on their expert topics until a victor emerges. This time its Pomeranians, Alien, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and recorders. (No eardrums were harmed in the making of this episode). |
Episode 15 - Series 5 Battle of the Duds: Charles Darwin, My Little Pony, John Farnham & the Human EyeIt's another Battle of the Duds! Fan favourites Claus (expert topic: Charles Darwin), Kim (My Little Pony), Kevin (John Farnham), and David (the human eye) get one more crack at taking home Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug! |
Episode 16 - Series 5 Cleopatra, Allan Border, Bluey & BridgeWhat do Cleopatra, Allan Border, ABC cartoon Bluey and the game of bridge have in common? They're all expert topics on tonight's #HardQuiz. Tune in to see who takes home Tom's Big Brass Mug! |
Episode 17 - Series 5 Sylvester Stallone, Leeds United, Labyrinths & RatsIn one of the Hardest, Quizziest episodes yet, four experts head into battle wielding nothing but their brains, armed with their expert knowledge in Sylvester Stallone, Leeds United, labyrinths, and...rats. Let's play, HARD! |
Episode 18 - Series 5 Shane Warne, World War II's Dam Busters Raid, James Herriot & SurvivorHost Tom Gleeson grills experts who fancy themselves on their knowledge of Shane Warne, World War II's Dam Busters raid, the novels of James Herriot, and reality TV show Survivor. But only one can survive Hard Quiz! |
Episode 19 - Series 5 Kakapo, Theseus, Calculus & NeighboursIt's a Hard Quiz lineup for the ages: Tom Gleeson grills experts in the kakapo (it's a flightless bird), Theseus (he's a mythical Greek), calculus (it's a field of mathematics), and Neighbours (it's Neighbours). |
Episode 20 - Series 5 The Korean War, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ducati Motorcycles & The Great PlagueTom Gleeson hosts a contest of wits. Which topic will see its nominated expert crowned Hard Quiz Champion: the Korean War, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ducati Motorcycles, or the Great Plague? The fun is contagious! |
Episode 21 - Series 5 Arab/Israeli Conflict, Savage Garden, Chicago Bulls & SaturnTom Gleeson hosts another clash of the titans on Hard Quiz, pitting against each other experts in the Arab/Israeli conflict, Savage Garden, the Chicago Bulls, and the entire planet of Saturn. Game on! |
Episode 22 - Series 5 Barbra Streisand, Wolverine, Halo, & The Handmaid's TaleTom Gleeson presides over the latest episode of Hard Quiz, grilling his subjects on Barbra Streisand, Wolverine, video game Halo, and The Handmaid's Tale. Who will prove themselves champion and take home the Big Brass Mug? |
Episode 23 - Series 5 Dewey Decimal System, Australian Geography, Canberra Raiders & Richard IIISue's a librarian. Can her Dewey Decimal System expertise defeat Australian geography boffin Ken, Canberra Raiders fan Chris, or Trent's knowledge of Shakespeare's Richard III? The Big Brass Mug awaits the victor! |
Episode 24 - Series 5 Guinea Pigs, Vintage Sneakers, Peanuts Comics & PenicillinFour experts battle it out on Hard Quiz: Ryan knows all there is to know about guinea pigs, Patrick has a penchant for vintage sneakers, Steven is a Peanuts comics pro and Katharina's an expert in Penicillin. Who will win? |
Episode 25 - Series 5 Rafael Nadal, Spongebob Squarepants, Dingoes & New Yorker CartoonsTom Gleeson hosts the quiz show where the only prizes are glory and a Big Brass Mug. This week's topics are Rafael Nadal, Spongebob Squarepants, dingoes, and New Yorker cartoons. And... DRAW! |
Episode 26 - Series 5 The Clarinet, Transformers, Australian Pythons & Islamic Political MovementsTom Gleeson hosts a clash of epic proportions on Hard Quiz! Where else would you see the clarinet go head-to-head with Transformers, Australian pythons, and Islamic political movements? Nowhere, that's where! |
Episode 27 - Series 5 Julia Gillard, Gossip Girl, Tiger Woods & Jack the RipperQuizmaster-General Tom Gleeson pits a Julia Gillard diehard against a fan of teen soap Gossip Girl, a Tiger Woods obsessive, and a gentleman with a perfectly normal interest in Jack the Ripper. Welcome to Hard Quiz! |
Episode 28 - Series 5 Battle of the Duds: Sydney Swans, Pete Sampras, Reality TV & Barry ManilowBattle of the Duds! Which returning contestant will seize a second chance to hoist the Big Brass Mug... Sydney Swans fan Matt, Pete Sampras expert Kaushik, reality TV devotee Josh, or Barry Manilow fan club president Julie? |
Episode 29 - Series 5 The Blues Brothers, Jack Russell Terriers, Roald Dahl & Mazda MX-5The Big Brass Mug is up for grabs again on Hard Quiz, and experts in The Blues Brothers, Jack Russell terriers, Roald Dahl, and the Mazda MX-5 are out to get it. There can be only one winner. It's time to play HARD! |
Episode 30 - Series 5 M*A*S*H, Disneyland, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy & Fender GuitarsIt's a battle royale as host Tom Gleeson puts four experts to the test on their specialty topics. This week's topics are M*A*S*H, Disneyland, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and Fender guitars. Tune in... HARD! |
Episode 31 - Series 5 Game of Thrones, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Grand Slam Tennis & Electronic OrgansForget the Iron Throne, Tom Gleeson has the Big Brass Mug! Heading into battle are experts in Game of Thrones, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Grand Slam tennis and electronic organs. Plus, Tom now has a dragon! (No, he doesn't). |
Episode 32 - Series 5 The Bold and the Beautiful, Helicopters, Siamese Fighting Fish & Australia's 45th ParliamentTom Gleeson hosts Australia's favourite quiz show. The expert topics are The Bold and The Beautiful, Helicopters, Siamese fighting fish and Australia's 45th Parliament. Only one winner can take home the Big Brass Mug! |
Episode 33 - Series 5 1990s Disney Cartoons, Brooklyn Bridge, Kurt Cobain & BadmintonJames Sherry is an expert on 1990s Disney cartoons because he hosted a 1990s Disney cartoon show! Can he defeat Brooklyn Bridge expert Maria, Kurt Cobain fan Brittany, and badminton expert Oliver to rule TV screens once more? |
Episode 34 - Series 5 London Underground, Fremantle Dockers, Will & Grace & Elizabeth IIs there a more quintessential #HardQuiz topic than the London Underground? Christian's up against the Fremantle Dockers, Will & Grace and Elizabeth I - so can he ride the Tube to victory? |
Episode 35 - Series 5 U2, Home Alone, Hercule Poirot & SquidTom Gleeson oversees another battle for trivia supremacy. The weird and wonderful topics are superband U2, Home Alone, Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot and squid. |
Episode 36 - Series 5 Little House on the Prairie, Amedeo Modigliani, Thylacine & RihannaJoin Tom Gleeson for TV's most unpredictable game show! A surprising mix of contestants and topics including the Little House on the Prairie books, Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani, and singer/songwriter Rihanna. |
Episode 37 - Series 5 The Lord of the Rings, Ayrton Senna, Barbarella & Eric AbetzWhat secret are two contestants hiding? And is Eric Abetz really Peter's favourite senator, or did he just pick that topic to try to game the system? Tune in HARD to find out! |
Episode 38 - Series 5 Louis Armstrong, Boston Red Sox, Arnold Schwarzenegger & McDonald'sThis episode's weird and wonderful topics: Louis Armstrong, the Boston Red Sox, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the history of McDonald's restaurants. Will Tom be forced to serve up the Big Brass Mug with a side of fries? |
Episode 39 - Series 5 The Young Ones, Dr. Victor Chang, Makybe Diva & VolvosWhich expert dares tell Tom Gleeson he's wrong? Is it Young Ones fan Kreisha? Abhi, who admires heart surgeon Dr Victor Chang? Simon, who loves racehorse Makybe Diva? Or Volvo owner Frank? Hard Quiz has the answers. |
Episode 40 - Series 5 Lady Gaga, William Butler Yeats, Xanadu & TypewritersTom Gleeson and Hard Quiz are back. Vinny loves Lady Gaga, Jess is into poet William Butler Yeats, Brigid is a fan of the movie Xanadu and Michael has a thing for typewriters. Only one wins the Big Brass Mug! |
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