TV season
2020-01-08
Episode 1
2020-01-08 • 45 min
The theory that it's easy to lose track of a celebrity while on location - Part 3. Reverse quiz where people on the street are asked "What is your age?" and then asked "How old do you think I look?" - it's difficult to get the right answer theory.
Episode 2
2020-01-22 • 45 min
Theory: If the rural people who let you stay at their house in "Let's Stay in the Countryside!" come to your house and ask to stay, you have no choice but to accept • Theory: If you receive a pinecone from a child, you have no choice but to take it home • Mr. Osu's "Osu! Karate Way" Third Edition
Episode 3
2020-01-29 • 45 min
2019 Pre-announced Prank • The theory that no matter how late you are, as long as you have the gift of gab, you can keep someone waiting with a phone call saying, "I'll be there soon."
Episode 4
2020-02-05 • 45 min
Double Fixed Match Battle Part 3 • The theory that if you live in the closest property to the station in Japan, you can leave your house after the train arrives at the platform and still make it on time • The theory that it's impossible to shoot on location with Katsumi Yamada without him mentioning "SASUKE"
Episode 5
2020-02-12 • 45 min
Biological clock merry Christmas challenge • Mameshiba no Taigun: Developments after Kuro-chan's dismissal as producer
Episode 6
2020-02-26 • 45 min
A showdown with mixed rules of cold and heat protection. The theory that the sound of farting can surprisingly be masked during a drinking party.
Episode 7
2020-03-04 • 45 min
This year’s cold starts in the throat • Young comedians feel joy at being pranked • Celebrities leave quickly after filming • Osaka obasans aren’t that funny • Rare travel destinations have complicated visa processes • Ibaraki malls and Kitty-san mascots • People with the car license plate "3110" are named Saito • Celebrities who wear masks are insignificant • People can only sing their elementary school alma mater • No one has ever had a perfect haircut • Simmering a leather glove makes it edible • Jaywalkers are unattractive • Not wearing pants on a serious shows • Pretending to have bad reception when waking up to an important call • Sushi tastes different at the counter vs. the table • Only Hitoshi Matsumoto eats Jintan • All pro wrestlers’ wives are beautiful • Taking turns developing a boring comedy routine • Teenage idols' bangs don’t move in the wind • 98% of calls from a junior are marriage announcements • Men shaving their pubic hair is a mystery
Episode 8
2020-03-11 • 45 min
The theory that even comedians who refuse to bungee jump will eventually have to jump if they can't go home until they do • The theory that an MC job requiring them to change their name would only be reluctantly accepted if it's for a local program • The theory that Akira 100%, even under hypnosis and in a dazed state, will protect his tray at all costs
Episode 9
2020-03-18 • 45 min
7th Year Kickoff Project: "That Theory Now"
Episode 10
2020-03-25 • 45 min
The theory of the hell for lower-tier YouTubers • The theory that it's difficult for a wife to get her husband's permission if she wants to shave her head • The theory that if your mentor mistakenly wears your costume and gets angry at the manager, it's hard to say, "That's mine..." • The theory that if a program shows the caption "This program was recorded on [Month] [Day]" at the beginning and Hamada is continuously cut out from the broadcast, people will think something happened
Episode 11
2020-04-08 • 45 min
The theory that even if a manager tells you, "Tomorrow, a scandal article will appear in a weekly magazine," a professional can completely hide it and finish the day's work without any sign of it • The theory that no matter how good your athletic abilities are, it's impossible to succeed at pole vaulting on the first try with no prior experience
Episode 12
2020-04-15 • 45 min
The theory that even if a location shoot requires you to end up completely drunk, you can somehow make it work by filming in reverse order • The theory that you still laugh as an adult when a child tries to make you laugh from behind while you're being scolded, just like when you were a kid • The theory that no junior comedian will change anything after Kōme Dayū criticizes their skit
Episode 13
2020-04-29 • 45 min
A rebroadcast of the May 8, 2019 episode "A Life Where You Can't Escape Until You Guess the New Imperial Era Name"
Episode 14
2020-05-13 • 45 min
The December 27, 2017 episode of "Future Kuro-chan" will be rebroadcast.
Episode 15
2020-05-20 • 45 min
Hotei's theory: If we gather enough of these, we could probably fill an hour. The second half of the program will rebroadcast episodes from July 15, 2015, "The theory that there are still people alive who have seen Tokugawa Yoshinobu in person," June 7, 2017, "The theory that if a professional does impressions of teachers, it will be hilarious," and December 3, 2014, "The theory that people who have to dispose of limes in Corona bottles are having a lot of trouble."
Episode 16
2020-05-27 • 45 min
Hamada's hilarious top 10 special.
Episode 17
2020-06-03 • 45 min
Live broadcast entirely from Kuro-chan's home, without any appearances by Downtown • Remote "Control" Kuro-chan
Episode 18
2020-06-10 • 45 min
Top 50 Wednesday Downtown Short Theories.
Episode 19
2020-06-17 • 45 min
Downtown Muscle & Loud Voice Special (Rebroadcast) • April 15, 2015: Hitoshi Matsumoto can appear at a wrestling event as a mysterious masked man from Mexico without being recognized theory • February 24, 2016: Masatoshi Hamada can repel crows with his "Results Announcement!" theory • January 7, 2015: Hamader survival theory
Episode 20
2020-06-24 • 45 min
The "Cross-Prefecture Special" will rebroadcast episodes originally aired on November 26, 2014, titled "If you're beautiful, you can hitchhike across Honshu in one day," episode aired on May 25, 2016, titled "If you collect cherry blossom viewing trash and travel north with the cherry blossom front, you can cross the Tsugaru Strait in a boat made from that trash," and episode aired on December 9, 2015, titled "Humans have a superior homing instinct than pigeons."
Episode 21
2020-07-01 • 45 min
Assistant directors talk about the "toughest theories" roundtable – A discussion featuring current and former ADs, with new footage, past clips, and unreleased VTRs
Episode 22
2020-07-15 • 45 min
The moment a comedian found funniest in their career is universally funny • Social media relays always end ambiguously
Episode 23
2020-07-22 • 120 min
No going home until an SNS post becomes a news article • Leader vs. Kasuga: The ultimate endurance showdown • Who is the most famous person in Japan?
Episode 24
2020-07-29 • 45 min
Marriage Witnesses are usually the seniors who take care of the groom the most. • FUJIWARA'S Haranishi, no matter what his juniors do, he can always say "That gag is similar to mine, it's a copy, right?" to make things difficult. • If you play dumb while reading a picture book, even a child will tsukkomi you.
Episode 25
2020-08-05 • 45 min
Kuro-chan attempts a domino challenge using Mameshiba no Taigun CD stock while Mameshiba dogs are set loose
Episode 26
2020-08-12 • 45 min
Even on a serious business call, you can eat well. • The phrase "With all due respect" that impersonation comedians oftens say when they include someone in their parodies, is very suspicious.
Episode 27
2020-08-19 • 45 min
After being recommended by farmers to eat the skin of a fruit, you can't help but follow their suggestions. • "Misunderstanding Skits" are now free for the taking. • Body & Call Tournament.
Episode 28
2020-08-26 • 45 min
When thinking you're going to be leading a "Crown Special" show, but it's actually just about crown jewels, it's hard to say anything against it. • It's hard to keep guests from laughing on a location shoot. • A professional singer can sing through a colorless, smelly air cannon without a blush.
Episode 29
2020-09-09 • 45 min
If you make a strong impression on the staff at the first shop you go to, you can just order "the usual" the next time you go back to that place. • It's difficult to cry while singing during the climax of a song. • You can buy anything for 1 yen.
Episode 30
2020-09-16 • 45 min
DIY Prank Tournament. • Big Eating X Marathon.
Episode 31
2020-09-23 • 45 min
If you really love your wife, if you suddenly send an "I love you" LINE message, she'll simply be happy. • Female artists who claim to be spiritually sensitive are full of it. • Ranking the best pitcher of all time in baseball manga.
Episode 32
2020-09-30 • 45 min
1 hour Special: Doing the exact same pranks over again!
Episode 33
2020-10-07 • 45 min
If you collect cicada shells while walking along Route 1 this summer, you'll be able to fill a semi double futon by the time you get to Nagoya. • If a child writes a letter with the condition "If you can make your parents cry, you'll get a gift" regardless of the motive, the result will be a super touching letter.
Episode 34
2020-10-21 • 45 min
There are some talented artists who used to be the number 1 at NSC that didn't turn out to be that successful after. • The cheapest hostel in Japan costs less than 1000 yen per night.
Episode 35
2020-10-28 • 45 min
If the athlete has just woken up, the average person has a slight chance of winning. • Something that smells worse than a skunk abounds in the zoo. • There are few artists who have become funnier than Yamazaki. • Did Zakiyama put Downtown in his "NO GOOD" list?
Episode 36
2020-11-04 • 45 min
6th Annual Lyric Change Tournament. • If the target of a reverse "busty girl" prank is the father of that girl, it'll result in a hellish scene you can't look at.
Episode 37
2020-11-11 • 45 min
[Everyone's Theory Special] The theory that you can call a rhino by its name without honorifics. ▼ The theory that if you’re served imitation crab at a crab specialty restaurant, you won’t be able to tell the difference. ▼ The theory that after handcuffs are removed, people will always touch their wrists. ▼ The theory that people with fluffy cheek hair won’t feel a slap — testing 19 theories.
Episode 38
2020-11-25 • 45 min
Make Oversleepers Late Challenge. • Since the Heisei era, there's a "chosen land" that has not suffered any natural disasters at all. • The longest you can stay in the bath at a senior's place is an hour.
Episode 39
2020-12-02 • 45 min
The comedian with the biggest gap between the popularity of their stage name and their real name is Shofukutei Tsurubei. • The Number 1 Unloved Artist Contest. • 80% of the first B in BKB is "Bari" (Super)
Episode 40
2020-12-09 • 45 min
Ask pedestrians on the street how much cash they have with them. You can't go home until you get five in a row with more money than the last. • If you receive a request announcement for a news and information program, it's a no brainer to agree to it.
Episode 41
2020-12-16 • 45 min
Even though Higashibukuro was once seduced by a senior's wife, he should never fall for it again. • If an ordinary person wears night vision goggles and competes with an athlete in the dark, they should always have a chance of winning.
Episode 42
2020-12-23 • 45 min
Observational jokes are actually not easy to find in real life. • People who get angry on the phone and say "Wait there, I'm coming over", no matter how ridiculous they look, you won't say anything to them.
