About this season
Everybody has theories that they personally cling blindly to regardless of proof or scientific validity. In this entertaining information program, a host of celebrities present their cases for pet theories to studio guests by any means be it academic argument or laughably “out there” logic. Can their theories gain acceptance? Or will they be discarded as pop science that only adds confusion to the world? Find out through exhaustive examination including on-location experiments!
Episodes (38)
1. Episode 1
Aired 9 January 2019 • 55 min
Panelists' Theories Special Within convenience store clerks, someone who actually used and hit a robber with the color ball doesn't exist. • The name "Imaru", IMALU is the first one to be named it. • If the person is extremely thirsty, they will be able to drink bitter Senburi tea without noticing anything. • Sibling athletes that are in the same sport, the younger sibling is better at it than the older sibling. • "Uwasa no! Tokyo Magazine" is the program that has the most white hair in Japan. • If the ex-girlfriend is in the audience during manzai, the rhythm and pace of the routine will get all screwed up.
2. Episode 2
Aired 16 January 2019 • 55 min
The theory that comedians will go along with even the most difficult scenarios they're given ◆The theory that impressionist comedians can pass on an impression to the end through a game of telephone, even if it's their first time doing it ◆The theory that restaurants that only serve one menu item exist in every genre ◆The theory that you can get bingo by saying "Osu" to Mr. Osu
3. Episode 3
Aired 30 January 2019 • 55 min
A life where you have to cry once every hour: Even with plenty of items to make you cry, it's still tough. ◆The old man who defeated the bear - 1GP ◆Revealing the prank: Even if you're told the name of a fictional show, you can't help but pretend to know it. ◆Ultimately, the smelliest thing is ○
4. Episode 4
Aired 6 February 2019 • 55 min
The theory that it's easy to shake off talent during filming, Part 2◆The theory that people can somehow live even on a bicycle◆Mr. Osu's "Osu! Karate-do" Part 2
5. Episode 5
Aired 13 February 2019 • 55 min
IKKO and Chocolate Planet's Matsuo have gotten to the point where even the people around them can't tell their voices apart. • N°1 Eccentric Artist Battle. • The laugh of hermit old men is always "fo fo fo"
6. Episode 6
Aired 20 February 2019 • 55 min
2018 Year Teaser Pranks • Screaming-1 Grand Prix • Japan's Longest-Haired Male Comedian: Tom Brown's Nuno-kawa Theory • DESIRE Call-and-Response Championship
7. Episode 7
Aired 27 February 2019 • 55 min
People don't notice when there are a lot of people hiding in a house. • It's more heartbreaking for master-class individuals when a comedian breaks up with a friend. • The oldest sign on a restaurant is now bright brown. • If you ask a foreigner, "Who looks more like a gorilla, Hamada or Matsumoto? They might surprisingly answer Matsumoto.
8. Episode 8
Aired 6 March 2019 • 55 min
Reverse greeting challenge. • 4 Generation family relay race. • If you witness a kiss in your own break room, you can't help but apologize. • The Stubborn Stains Grand Prix.
9. Episode 9
Aired 13 March 2019 • 55 min
The theory that adding "in a good way" prevents people from getting mad at any insult • The theory that the comedian with the longest career who still has a part-time job is a member of the Ritton Chōsadan • The theory that a three-way competition is the most exciting
10. Episode 10
Aired 20 March 2019 • 55 min
Shiawase Akatsu Plan: The theory that if Akatsu can memorize 100 titles, he wins 1 million yen • The theory that avid smokers will go to a smoking area no matter how difficult the journey is • The theory that you can't comply if your partner starts leaning toward a fortune teller and insists on changing their name • The theory that if you can't remember the name of a meeting partner right after hearing it, you're unfit to be a celebrity or a professional
11. Episode 11
Aired 27 March 2019 • 55 min
People who love to smoke will go for it even if the road to the smoking area is full of challenges. • A partner who shows signs of being brainwashed by a diviner, if they propose changing you name, the other party will never agree to it. • Do celebrities remember the names of the attendees they're having a meeting with?
12. Episode 12
Aired 3 April 2019 • 55 min
The theory that a comedian can instantly deliver the punchline "You’re the one singing?!" in any situation • The theory that you can't take "Get out!" at face value during a scolding • The theory that every celebrity has at least one unforgettable creepy fan letter
13. Episode 13
Aired 10 April 2019 • 55 min
3rd Early Bento Sensei. • Will an athlete's plan to prank someone be more interesting because of their lame acting skills? • If you are a person who can supposedly sense when someone is behind you, can you evade an attack?
14. Episode 14
Aired 24 April 2019 • 45 min
In reality, spraying a drink when laughing or being frightened is quite rare. • If the air cannon's air is colorless, there is no way to dodge it. • Out of standing or sitting, which is more painful to do for a long period of time? • Can anyone beat Naoki Iketani at Naoki Iketani-style push-ups?
15. Episode 15
Aired 8 May 2019 • 45 min
If comedians are confined in a room, they can't escape until they guess the new era name! Can they arrive at "Reiwa" with zero information?
16. Episode 16
Aired 15 May 2019 • 45 min
The theory that even long-term foreign residents in Japan will shout in their native language when extremely surprised • The theory that Rossy is too accepting of everything, which can be unsettling • The theory that stern men have been told at least once, "I won't let you have my daughter"
17. Episode 17
Aired 29 May 2019 • 45 min
Everyone's Theories Special • Running into your mother on the street and thinking she's a stranger. • Changing the pull-to-heat beef tongue lunch box with a party cracker. • Do pachinko parlor clerks spend their days off playing pachinko. • When calling someone to validate an argument, you'll say, "See?". • Runners don't raise their hands after winning a marathon. • The hairstyle that appears most in lyrics is the ponytail. • If you wake up in a VR world, you would be super surprised. • Living creatures can feel your anger. • Bulldogs with spiky collars do not actually exist. • Buying crossword books and forgetting about them. • Can Hikomaro make a bad dish look good? • Does throwing a tantrum work for adults? • You must draw wrinkles on portraits of Matsuo Bannai. • Using "kill/hold your breath" as an example in school. • People with the name "Hotei" all have related nicknames. • Strong words for people in their 20s and 60s. • Sneaking change into a person's hoodie until they notice.
18. Episode 18
Aired 5 June 2019 • 45 min
The theory that when someone asks, "Don't you have something to say to me?" you end up saying something unnecessary • Kyaeen's one-day interconnected electric current life • The theory that if the pitcher and first baseman are both magicians, they could consistently get outs with hidden ball tricks
19. Episode 19
Aired 12 June 2019 • 45 min
The theory that an experienced reporter can gracefully handle even the most difficult amateurs at a live broadcast location • Four-Generation Relay Race, Part 2 • The theory that when getting scolded, even if hit by an air cannon with no visible effect but a bad smell, you can't say it stinks
20. Episode 20
Aired 19 June 2019 • 45 min
IKKO Catchphrase Contest. • Daily Life Loudness Tournament. • It is impossible to teach women the figure-four leglock over the telephone.
21. Episode 21
Aired 26 June 2019 • 45 min
The theory that it's hell to act cheerful in front of a senior after getting extremely angry at a junior • The theory that NONSTYLE is finally out of the rankings of popular comedians among junior high and high school girls • The theory that if you keep sending the smell of curry from the next room during a meeting, everyone will eat curry afterward • The theory that if you ask late-stage elderly people, they might tell you their "secrets they’ll take to the grave"
22. Episode 22
Aired 3 July 2019 • 45 min
There are plenty of ordinary people in big cities who can call celebrities at the drop of a hat. • With hypnosis, even Obon/Kobon can reconcile.
23. Episode 23
Aired 17 July 2019 • 45 min
Mixed bingo tournament in the city • The theory that receiving an "Where Are They Now" offer is equally shocking and unpleasant for a moderately successful person • The theory that there are no trio comedians with exactly equal popularity
24. Episode 24
Aired 24 July 2019 • 45 min
The theory that comedians can deliver perfect punchlines in real-life situations just like in their skits, Part 2 • The theory that in rural areas, even Dowsons can film on location without being recognized • The theory that there are limits to a kite giving birth to a hawk • The theory that you'd be extremely cautious if you were mysteriously led down a backstage corridor and saw a man dressed like "Kora Uncle" with a top hat and cane approaching
25. Episode 25
Aired 31 July 2019 • 45 min
Big Eater King vs. Toudaiou: "Eating Quiz" • Running away from enthusiastic older lady fans
26. Episode 26
Aired 7 August 2019 • 45 min
The theory that idols with filthy rooms are free to do as they please • The theory that it's difficult to actively get bird droppings to fall on you • The theory that there are quite a few precarious surnames that exist in only one household and have no heir
27. Episode 27
Aired 21 August 2019 • 45 min
The theory that gigs where comedians are banned from using their signature catchphrase are hell • Real "Pro Golfer Monkey" Championship • Colorless, smelly air cannon, Part 3
28. Episode 28
Aired 4 September 2019 • 45 min
The theory that shedding tears right at the chorus of a song is particularly challenging, Part 3 • The MVS (Most Valuable Story) trophy for "Unslippable Stories" is definitely displayed at home • The taxi driver's record for the longest drive has an unavoidable backstory
29. Episode 29
Aired 11 September 2019 • 45 min
Fake show: "Theory Title" reverse calculation quiz
30. Episode 30
Aired 25 September 2019 • 45 min
The theory that if you get scolded right after buying soft serve ice cream, you can't eat it, and it melts away • The theory that if you look closely at a shop displaying autographs, you'll find signatures from completely unknown people mixed in • The contest to determine the queen of annoying interactions that keep their husbands from sleeping
31. Episode 31
Aired 23 October 2019 • 45 min
The theory that even if someone angrily tells you to apologize on the spot over the phone, you can just pretend to do it and get away with it • The theory that a smoker comedian, even if told by a panicked staff member that their partner has collapsed just as they light a cigarette, will still take at least one puff before discarding it • The theory that if "everyone has at least one interesting story to tell," then even ordinary people on the street barely have one
32. Episode 32
Aired 30 October 2019 • 45 min
Everyone's Theories Special • When hiding in a closet, you can't come out when hit with a smelly air cannon • If Hikomaro finds real jewels, he would say "It's a treasure box" • 10 times quiz challenge • The Great Kabuki tricked into drinking vinegar disguised as tea • It's impossible to open a snack bag with hands used to knead hamburger meat • Athletes in three different sports • Kuro-chan would think he's dead if he woke up in a flower field • Wet eggplants and dolphins feel the same • You always touch the place where you got slapped afterwards • Madame Dewi wouldn't notice if one more dog was added to her pets • Anyone posting a bottle cap challenge at this time is scary • All people named "Tamura Ken○○" are nicknamed "Tamuken" • TBS's library can compile the musical scale just from Inoki's slaps • The most stolen item in lyrics is a bike • X fans familiar with the "i→I" notation in "ToshI" might read "Hotel" as "Hotei" • Unusual stamina set meals • Excessively small mini salads
33. Episode 33
Aired 6 November 2019 • 45 min
The 5th Parody Strongest Tournament. • Monster Idol #1.
34. Episode 34
Aired 13 November 2019 • 45 min
Animal couple: The "kiss challenge" – distracting Kyoko and kissing without her noticing • A bust made by yourself while alive – is that acceptable? • If a CEO makes their own statue while alive, they can do the "Hajime Hana pattern" without employees noticing • Monster Idol episode 2
35. Episode 35
Aired 20 November 2019 • 45 min
Ventriloquist theory: If the puppet joins in while you're getting scolded, you'd have to call it out • Monster Idol episode 3
36. Episode 36
Aired 4 December 2019 • 45 min
Mutsumi resident comedian showdown • Monster Idol episode 4
37. Episode 37
Aired 18 December 2019 • 45 min
Monster Idol episode 5
38. Episode 38
Aired 25 December 2019 • 120 min
The ultimate "comedy" quiz king showdown • Monster Idol final episode