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By Stephanie Morgan
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People compete in life-sized, small-stakes hamster courses.
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Human vs. Hamster
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What's the Story?
HUMAN VS. HAMSTER, hosted by SNL star Sarah Sherman and sportscaster Kyle Brant, is a game show where teams of two humans compete against hamsters in four wacky challenges. Contestants navigate life-sized hamster cage obstacles, culminating in a final round called "escape the cage."
Is It Any Good?
The silly concept sounds fun, but the execution falls flat. The action in Human vs. Hamster moves slowly, and the small maximum prize of $9,000 limits the stakes. While the final Wipeout-style obstacle course provides some entertainment, the show ultimately lacks excitement and is unlikely to hold the attention of many viewers.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the value of teamwork in overcoming challenges.
How do some of the contestants' professions, such as being teachers or nurses, prepare them for collaboration?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 21, 2024
- Cast : Sarah Sherman
- Network : Max
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : January 10, 2025
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