Wednesday Downtown - Season 4

First aired: 1/25/2017 39 episodes

Episodes

1. Episode 1

Aired: 1/25/2017

[Sushi Master, Part 3] [As long as the boss doesn't stop cheering, subordinates will never quit] [Tickling becomes bearable after 10 minutes] [Short hair makes you strong-willed]

2. Episode 2

Aired: 2/1/2017

[The theory that you can spend a whole day in a poor-boy style outfit without being noticed, depending on how you act] [The theory that even if someone sings Ai Otsuka's "Sakuranbo" at karaoke after you've been lectured, it's hard to chime in with "one more time"] [The theory that no one plays more roles by themselves than Eddie Murphy in "The Nutty Professor"] [The theory that even Mr. Osu wouldn't be able to say "Osu" if he were hypnotized]

3. Episode 3

Aired: 2/8/2017

There are still Japanese people who have had iron balls put on their feet • Fat people eat surprisingly little • Are stupid celebrities faking it?

4. Episode 4

Aired: 2/15/2017

[I'm the one who got pranked the most in 2016] [The stick is more effective than the carrot] [If you've been serving a long prison sentence overseas, you won't know anything about what happened in Japan during that time]

5. Episode 5

Aired: 2/22/2017

Would kids be excited to get a present from Santa even if he were a scary monster?

6. Episode 6

Aired: 3/1/2017

[All the original sources for the show's official LINE stickers revealed]

7. Episode 7

Aired: 3/22/2017

[The theory that comedians will go along with even the most obvious and bad pranks, Part 2] [The theory that farmers running unmanned roadside stalls are incredibly kind-hearted] [The theory that "there's someone in the back seat" is ultimately the scariest thing]

8. Episode 8

Aired: 4/12/2017

[The theory that you can spend a whole day unnoticed wearing a poor-boy style outfit, depending on how you act] [The theory that a combination of brains and physical strength is the strongest] [The theory that time bombs that stop when you cut either the red or blue wire don't actually exist]

9. Episode 9

Aired: 4/19/2017

[The theory that the contrast in Anjash's interest in food is extreme] [Home improvement stores x SASUKE] [The theory that old-fashioned shopping streets have incredibly old, unsold goods] [The theory that poison mist is effective in all kinds of competitions]

10. Episode 10

Aired: 4/26/2017

[Karaoke x Dance Dance Revolution] [The sound engineer's judo throw is unavoidable] [If you say "I'm a fan of so-and-so" in a street interview, the person themselves will appear from the location van—even an impersonator can pull this off] [Even a Noh mask can look cute if you use the latest photo booth's mega-enhancement feature] [Even from the deepest part of the outfield, a 300 km/h pitching machine can throw out a runner who's tagging up] [Pitfall Battle Royale] [Nobody would notice if the voices of people on TV were actually dubbed by impersonators]

11. Episode 11

Aired: 5/3/2017

[Early Lunch Teacher] [The theory that the moment a comedian bombed the most is actually funny] [The theory that a village in the same situation as Yoshikazu Ikuzo's "We're Going to Tokyo" actually exists]

12. Episode 12

Aired: 5/10/2017

Tonight at 9:57 PM, it's Wednesday's Downtown! The theory that "no matter how impossible a face-in-the-hole signboard is, if there's a hole, people will still put their faces in it" will be tested with six "original" impossible face-in-the-hole signboards created for the show! Today's panelists are Pierre Taki, Yuko Ogura, RENA, and Hakata Daikichi!

13. Episode 13

Aired: 5/17/2017

▼The theory that as long as the "o" and "shita" are correct, anything goes in between when saying "Otsukaresama deshita" (Thank you for your hard work) ▼The theory that bald men wear rimless glasses ▼The theory that table tennis players are good at slapping ▼The theory that in the end, brute strength is more important than intellect when it comes to puzzle rings ▼The theory that Sunshine Ikezaki can introduce himself with full energy even right after waking up ▼The theory that once you sing either the Workman or Shin Nippon House song, you'll never remember the other one again ▼The theory that if you combine the faces of everyone who isn't Haruna from Harisenbon, it will actually turn out to be Haruna. AND MORE

14. Episode 14

Aired: 5/24/2017

The scariest thing is waking up to find someone there▼The second installment of the theory that sudden pro wrestling moves are unavoidable▼What if you could hear the voices of the angel and the devil lurking inside you?▼Survey of over 100 people in a LINE group

15. Episode 15

Aired: 5/31/2017

Could you recognize your own dog, even if other people are walking him? • If you introduce the strangest person from your acquaintances, you finally reach a hoarders house. • Batsu x Rhythm Game. • Punishment x Domino Show.

16. Episode 16

Aired: 6/7/2017

If a professional impersonates real teachers, their students will die of laughter. • The stronger the tsukkomi, the funnier it gets. • Change the lyrics of famous songs playing in the background of a restaurant and see if anyone will notice. • You are helpless when you're carrying a urine sample.

17. Episode 17

Aired: 6/14/2017

Today's episode of Downtown is Wednesday! Chidori's "Everyone's Theory" is...the theory that there are tons of crimes that have never been applied, and they will announce the "Rare Crime Ranking" with the fewest applications! Also, there's the "Five-Round Showdown of Partner Disparity" between "the other one, not Antony" Dai Tony and "the other one, not Miyazon" Arapon! "The theory that if you're interviewed on the street and they don't realize you're a celebrity, you'll at least hint at it, even if you don't refuse" - what will celebrities do if they are mistaken for ordinary people and interviewed? They will test this in various scenarios targeting Miyazon, Viking Nishimura, and others!

18. Episode 18

Aired: 6/21/2017

This week's presenters for "Everyone's Theory" are Ginshari! They'll be testing the theory that "there is no one in this world with a narrower forehead than Impossible Hirukawa!" Does someone with a narrower forehead than Hirukawa actually exist in this world!? In the fourth installment of "Sushi Master," a new stage will be added to the original rhythm game "Sushi Master," where you eat sushi according to the lyrics of "Sushi Kui Nee"! Big eaters will take on the challenges of "The Lunchbox Song" and "The Mushroom Song"!

19. Episode 19

Aired: 6/28/2017

This week's presenter for "Everyone's Theories" is Kenji Tamura! He will be testing the theory that "If you get lectured while eating samgyeopsal, you won't be able to wrap it in lettuce afterwards!" A new category for mealtimes has been added to the popular "Lecture Series"! Stay tuned! In "There are tons of little-known theories about the number one ○○ in Japan," we will be testing information submitted by viewers, such as "the slowest elevator in Japan," "the cheapest coin parking lot in Japan," "the steepest slope in Japan," and "the narrowest building in Japan"!

20. Episode 20

Aired: 7/5/2017

The theory that "if a comedian's joke situation were to happen in reality, they could deliver a perfect punchline" will be tested with: ◇Sandwichman's "hamburger shop" joke ◇Tomonori Jinnai's "eye exam" joke ◇Chidori's "taxi" joke...! In the segment featuring everyone's theories, the theory that "the most common animal depicted on restaurant signs is the eel" will be tested! And don't miss the segment where "comedians' joke scenarios actually happen in reality"!

21. Episode 21

Aired: 7/19/2017

Early Lunch Teacher - Part 2! Eat your meal without getting caught during a paranormal investigation! ▼Does mixing lotion and birdlime negate their effects? Plus, various counter-effect battles! ▼The theory that if adults get serious, they can just step on each other's shadows and go home. In the "The theory that mixing lotion and birdlime cancels each other out and negates their effects"... Plus, we also test counter-effect battles such as "Extremely spicy vs. extremely sweet," "Flexible person vs. master of joint locks," and "Unfunny person vs. easily amused person"!

22. Episode 22

Aired: 7/26/2017

Tomorrow's broadcast on the 26th will cover...▼Can they sing and shed tears at the perfect moment during the chorus?▼The most popular comedian among junior and senior high school girls is surely no longer NON STYLE▼The unavoidable chokehold from a kind old lady they give a piggyback ride to▼"The most popular comedian among junior and senior high school girls is surely no longer NON STYLE" is...3 years after "The most popular comedian among junior and senior high school girls is NON STYLE, that can't be true"...After everything that's happened, surely that can't be true anymore?

23. Episode 23

Aired: 8/2/2017

The theory that you can actually get away with tailing someone while hiding in a cardboard box▼If you eat Home Run Bars for a month straight, can you hit a home run with a bat made from those bars? Matenrou investigates.

24. Episode 24

Aired: 8/9/2017

Even if it's a blatant rip-off, would you still accept it if it's an MC job? We'll find out on Hamada's MC show "Prebat!!"▼Celebrities go on a massive search for someone wearing the same T-shirt as them in the city▼What's the origin of Takahashi Naoko's nickname "Q-chan"? In the segment "If you seriously search for someone wearing the same T-shirt as you for a day, you'll find them"... Six celebrities go on a massive search for someone wearing the same T-shirt as them in the city! We'll put it to the test in this grueling shoot where they can't go home until they find someone! Don't miss it!

25. Episode 25

Aired: 8/23/2017

In the Kuro-chan Lie Tweet Monitoring Project... Kuro-chan will be thoroughly monitored 24 hours a day for a week! We will check his Twitter account, where he freely spills his private life, and expose the discrepancy between his posts and reality... A project to expose the liar! Today's theory is... Shaved ice is the food with the lowest cost ratio! We will announce the "Ranking of Foods with Low Cost Ratios"! After the 24 Hours of Close Coverage by the Police, please enjoy the 24 Hours of Close Coverage by Kuro-chan!

26. Episode 26

Aired: 8/30/2017

Ding Dong Ditch escape tag game! • "London Boots 1 2" is the lamest comedy duo name! • Name switching series continues: Will people actually notice if we switch the name of their favorite singer to something similar!?

27. Episode 27

Aired: 9/6/2017

ANZEN Manzai, Cookie, RG and others clash in the ultimate parody song tournament▼The theory that you might not notice if someone else is wearing your personal belongings▼The theory that Mr. Osu even says "Osu" in his sleepIn "The theory that you might not notice if someone else is wearing your personal belongings"...various personal belongings are brought out from home for investigation! From his own clothes to his clock and plates at home...and even his wife's homemade curry appears in unexpected places!In "The Ultimate Parody Song Tournament, Part 3 - High School Girls Tournament", ANZEN Manzai, Razor Ramon RG, Cookie, Hollywood Zakoshisho and others...8 comedians specializing in song parody songs will compete in a dream parody song tournament!The judges will be high school girls!

28. Episode 28

Aired: 9/13/2017

The theory that no human bone is unbroken leads to a street survey aiming to find every single bone in the body that has been fractured! The theory that it would be awkward if the person you asked for an autograph was a look-alike! A mixed-rules eating contest! Food fighters at a budget restaurant vs. ordinary people at a high-end restaurant. Which team can eat more at a high-end Chinese restaurant: a team of food fighters devouring food at a cheap restaurant, or a team of comedians?

29. Episode 29

Aired: 9/27/2017

We're announcing the "Wednesday Downtown VTR Appearance Ranking" from the show's inception in 2014 to the present! The comedian with the most appearances will receive a special project! We'll also be specially releasing previously unaired footage of the lying Kuro-chan that was deemed too embarrassing to air! Stay tuned! Three and a half years have passed since the show began! Who has appeared in the most "Wednesday Downtown VTRs" so far!? The comedian with the most appearances will receive a special project! We'll also be releasing previously unaired footage from the Kuro-chan lying tweet monitoring project!

30. Episode 30

Aired: 10/11/2017

Real Slumdog Millionaire... Three people are brought together without knowing anything and given a seemingly ordinary quiz, but the answers are actually all "from events they experienced in the past week"! Can they answer all the questions correctly? In "The Jimmy Onishi Theory: The Entertainment Industry's Least Sleepy Person"... A competition to defeat Jimmy Onishi and determine the King of Sleeping People will be held! And look forward to the lying Kuro-chan "Monster Edition"! A new and shocking side of Kuro-chan will be revealed!!

31. Episode 31

Aired: 10/18/2017

"The theory that someone who doesn't know the rules of golf will believe any rules imposed on them," FUJIWARA's Haranishi, Viking, and Audrey's Kasuga take part in a round, testing the theory by targeting Viking's Nishimura, a golf novice! In today's segment, we'll announce the ranking of restaurants with names ending in "-chan"! Furthermore, we'll gather the owners of restaurants named "Macchan" and "Hamachan" in the studio for a team competition where having more people on the team is advantageous.

32. Episode 32

Aired: 11/1/2017

The most famous Japanese person within Japan is Ichiro Suzuki. • When chasing the bus in a drama, if it's Wainaina, he will be able to catch up before it reaches the destination. • Even if you draw a completely random portrait, if you seriously search for them, you can find someone that looks exactly the same.

33. Episode 33

Aired: 11/8/2017

Akira 100%: With the latest high-speed cameras, you can see what's on the other side of the tray. ▼You wouldn't notice if a monk's chanting turned into a hammer kammer halfway through. ▼Regular Nishikawa-kun: You can surprise him with a birthday while he's unconscious. ▼Potatoes: Depending on how you cut them, they're practically apples. ▼Skydiving: Even if you go skydiving in soaking wet clothes, they'll be dry by the time you land. ▼Octopus and squid: About half the people like them. ▼The deserted island with just one palm tree: It doesn't actually exist. ▼Even a karuta master can get slapped. Theories include: ▼ The prank where "an old man is actually an athlete in special effects makeup"—if a similar situation were to occur, even a real old man would get excited. ▼ If you eat one grape every 10 seconds, you could eat it forever.

34. Episode 34

Aired: 11/15/2017

Is it true that only Takeshi Kitano uses the first-person pronoun "oira" in print these days...? We've thoroughly investigated rare first-person pronouns from all over Japan, including "oira," "ora," and "oidon"! Are they still commonly used today? Plus, there's a prank on Tamuken while he's on the run while dressed stylishly! In "On the Run While Dressed Stylishly," the stage is a shopping mall! If you get caught, you'll get an immediate fashion check! Can you complete your full outfit while hiding from the hunters?!

35. Episode 35

Aired: 11/22/2017

In the theory that there are people with numbers in their names, from one to one hundred... we'll thoroughly investigate whether there are people with numbers in their names, not "Ichiro" or "Jiro," but "Ichi" or "Ni," from 1 to 100! In the "2x vs. 1/2, Even Theory"... we'll have a competition with table tennis using rackets that are 2x and 1/2x the size, as well as golf and kendo with different sized equipment! We'll also cover the "If you've done the joke well, it can work even if the straight man and funny man roles are filmed separately" theory! Stay tuned!

36. Episode 36

Aired: 12/6/2017

In "The second installment of the theory that the most embarrassing moments a comedian has ever made are actually the funniest," we'll be showing rare past footage of popular comedians spectacularly failing at their jokes! Are they funny when you watch them again now? We'll also be covering theories about being on the phone and ninja techniques! In "The theory that you'll accept anything if you're on the phone," we'll be testing this by handing unexpected items to celebrities who are concentrating on their calls! What kind of things will they accept? And in "The theory that ninja techniques are surprisingly still effective in modern times," there will be some unexpected developments!

37. Episode 37

Aired: 12/13/2017

In the latest installment of the "Someone's There When You Open It" prank, where your "favorite" is inside, will the joy outweigh the fear? In the "Someone's There When You Open It" prank, where your favorite person suddenly appears in your home or car, will the joy outweigh the fear? In the "Even When Visiting Someone's Home for the Second Time, You Still React Like It's the First Time" prank, what would you do the second time around if you had to visit the same house twice, a week apart? In the "No Teeth, Bad Singer" prank, we'll hold a no-tooth singing contest!

38. Episode 38

Aired: 12/20/2017

Tonight at 10pm, it's Wednesday's Downtown! In the segment "Whether it's hot or cold, the cold is ultimately harder to bear," celebrities are brought into rooms and simply told "Please wait a moment" for observation! The time it takes for them to leave a room that gradually gets hotter and a room that gets colder is compared! If they can't stand it, they have to go to the hole! In the segment "Nyanko Star's skit, the better the jump rope, the funnier it is," the jump rope role is changed to jump rope experts from various genres to test the theory! A preview of next week's 2-hour special will also be shown, so don't miss it until the very end!

39. Episode 39

Aired: 12/27/2017

The Sandwichman hamburger shop skit is now so funny no matter who does it... Various comedians, including Cookie and Zun Iio, take on the role of the shop employee, opposite Date, who is the straight man! While maintaining the shop employee setting, Date takes on the challenge of improvising as the comedians freely crack jokes! Kuro-chan's second Twitter project, "Future Kuro-chan," is once again monitored thoroughly 24 hours a day, and this time Kuro-chan tweets about the future one day ahead! Can Kuro-chan change the predicted future? And what will become of his lies and love? A movie-worthy masterpiece! The special opening video, a staple of the special edition, is also included!