Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? | GameShows.com

Think you remember elementary school? Think again. Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? challenges adults to answer real grade-school questions, with a little help from a panel of sharp-witted kids. Categories include math, social studies, science, and grammar—often triggering hilarious blank stares from grown-ups who can't quite recall how many quarts are in a gallon. It’s part quiz show, part comedy hour, as contestants relive their school days and try not to get embarrassed on national TV. The kids may be charming, but they’re also fierce competitors, and the tension mounts as the questions—and stakes—get harder. Equal parts educational and entertaining, this show is proof that school really does matter, and you’re never too old to be humbled by a 10-year-old. The franchise expanded in 2024 with Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? on Prime Video, hosted by Travis Kelce, swapping kids for celebrity classmates.