The Floor is an American game show based on the Dutch game show of the same name. The series is hosted by Rob Lowe and premiered on January 2, 2024, on Fox.[1] The game is based around a floor grid of 81 squares, each of which is occupied by a contestant with expertise in a different trivia category. Pairs of contestants face each other in head-to-head trivia "duels," with the winner taking over all territory controlled by the loser.
The game progresses over the course of a season with the grand prize awarded to the player who ultimately controls the entire floor, with secondary prizes awarded throughout the season to the player with the most territory at the end of each episode.
Format
The season begins with 81 contestants standing in separate spaces of a 9-by-9 grid on the studio floor. Each contestant names a category in which they feel particularly knowledgeable.
One contestant is chosen at random and shown the categories of all opponents whose territories share at least one edge with their own, then chooses one of them to face in a head-to-head duel. The two contestants take turns identifying a series of images associated with the challenged opponent's category. They are given separate 45-second clocks, only one of which runs at any given time, starting with the challenger. The contestant in control must give a correct answer in order to stop their clock and turn control over to the opponent. Multiple guesses are allowed without penalty, and a contestant may pass whenever desired, but must wait three seconds for a new image to be shown. Some categories are text-based, requiring contestants to perform tasks such as filling in the missing word(s) of a book title or naming the movie from which a famous quote is taken.
The first contestant to run out of time is eliminated from the game and gives up all of their territory to the winner, who takes/retains the challenger's category. The winner may then either challenge another opponent or return to the grid; in the latter case, a new contestant is selected at random from those who have not yet played a duel.
The contestant with the most territory at the end of each episode wins $20,000; in the event of a tie, the leaders share the money equally. The last contestant standing at the end of the season wins the grand prize of $250,000.
On June 29, 2023, it was announced that Fox had ordered the series.[4] From August 2 to August 6, 2023, Season 1 taped at Ardmore Studios in Bray, Ireland.[5] On September 13, 2023, Rob Lowe was announced as the host and would also serve as a producer.[6][7] On November 6, 2023, it was announced that the series would premiere on January 2, 2024.[8][9][10][11]
Episodes
Winners of individual duels are shown in boldface.
One player's mind freezes spectacularly against the clock and an early front runner sweeps up other players' territory.
Duels played (7): Sid vs. Zai (Tools), Zai vs. Greg (Cars), Tory vs. Natalia (A Listers), Kat vs. Jasper (Songs About Places), Jasper vs. Christian (Popular Books), Jasper vs. Zane (Slogans), Josh vs. Jasper (Dogs)
A new player emerges to dominate in a night of bands, toys and bugs. Will players try and gain the most territory to go for the $20,000 prize, or the grand prize of $250,000?
Duels played (8): Krystal vs. Hannah (Fashion Brands), Darin vs. Greg (Veggies), Tom vs. Charles (Toys), Tom vs. Natalia (Bugs), Tom vs. Greg (Cereals), Anne vs. Jacquelyn (TV Hosts), Kevin vs. Tom (Bands), Adinah vs. Tom (Sci-Fi)
Contestants' knowledge of musicals, horror movies and sports is tested. Nobody is safe as new faces are ready to fight for their spot on the floor.
Duels played (8): Brittany vs. Jacquelyn (Musicals), Nichole vs. Alahna (Cartoons), Alahna vs. Moriah (Medical Devices), Stephanie vs. Tom (Horror Movies), Jennifer vs. Zennie (Oscar Winners), Jennifer vs. Sean (College Teams), Sean vs. James (Moguls), James vs. Liz (Famous Sidekicks)
Tensions rise as the remaining players try to keep hold of their turf; eight more players go home. Will anyone challenge the leading player and their specialty subject? And a new player will try to create their own kingdom of squares.
Duels played (8):Liz vs. Eugene (Junk Drawer Items), Liz vs. Steve (Technology), Steve vs. Mondo (Idioms), Dani vs. Stephanie (Brunch), Sarah vs. Victoria (Tourist Hotspots), Victoria vs. Steve (Spices & Condiments), Steve vs. Will (Sports Equipment), Steve vs. Lucas (Movie Quotes)
Episode winners: Stephanie & Steve (12 spaces each)
Fifty players remain, and two players are now tied for the most turf; new players try to make their mark; eight unlucky players get sent home.
Duels played (8):Ford vs. Michelle (Famous Animals), Ford vs. Hannah (Fast Food), Luis vs. Ross (Divas), Luis vs. Kaylee (Candy), Sunnie vs. Steve (Celebrities on The Simpsons), Alayna vs. Stephanie (Birds), Pasquale vs. Cher (Child Stars), Cher vs. Khalil (Mobile Apps)
The trivia battle turns up the heat as only 42 players remain; The duels turn sweet and sour as one of the youngest players tries to take over the most territory. Hiding in plain sight are 34 players who have yet to play; 8 more players go home.
Duels played (8): Mark vs. Lindsey (Political Candidates), Sarah vs. Stephanie (Kids’ Books), Mark vs. Jasper (Rock Stars), Jasper vs. Anne (Nepo Babies), Joey vs. Cher (Bathroom Items), Joey vs. Tommy (Space), Joey vs. Sunnie (Desserts), Joey vs. Ford (Clothing Accessories)
Episode winner: Joey (22 spaces)
7
"The BBQ Showdown"
February 13, 2024 (2024-02-13)
FLR-107
TBD
TBA
The 34 remaining players are in for a shock, when they find out the most players so far are going home. Will a new king or queen emerge?
Duels played (TBA): TBA vs. TBA (TBA)
Episode winner: TBA (TBA spaces)
8
"The Professor"
February 20, 2024 (2024-02-20)
FLR-108
TBD
TBA
The 25 remaining players are fighting to stay alive as they are heading toward the finale. A rookie player shocks everyone. 8 more players go home.
The Floor's season premiere on January 2, 2024, was generally well received, achieving a tie for number 2 for the evening with Night Court. The 2.5M viewers and 0.4 share was the highest debut for a Tuesday unscripted series for FOX since Hell's Kitchen in 2010.[citation needed]
Episode mixup
On January 24, 2024, Hulu, Fox Broadcasting Company's website, and multiple international channels released Season 1, Episode 8 instead of Season 1, Episode 4, which Fox originally scheduled to release on this date and aired on U.S. Fox affiliates on January 23, 2024. Some distribution outlets had not corrected the error by as late as 7:00 pm EST on January 24. By January 25, 2024, all distribution outlets either replaced Episode 8 with Episode 4 or removed Episode 8.
In the advanced-released Episode, host Rob Lowe reveals that Episodes 9 and 10 will air on Fox affiliates back-to-back, creating a two-hour season finale that will presumably air on February 27, 2024.[20]
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