The Million Second Quiz

The Million Second Quiz (2013)

EndedGame Show show

The competition, where time equals money, will air in primetime, live from a gigantic hourglass shaped structure in the heart of Manhattan. This hourglass will also serve as the living quarters of the reigning champions – the four players who have remained in the game the longest. They will have the opportunity to play along with the game for up to two weeks as other contestants attempt to unseat them during the primetime show.

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ScheduleMonday - Sunday (daily) at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E10Finalesept. 19, 2013
S01E09Day 9sept. 18, 2013
S01E08Day 8sept. 17, 2013
S01E07Day 7sept. 16, 2013
S01E06Day 6sept. 14, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Million Second Quiz' premiere?

'The Million Second Quiz' premiered on September 9, 2013.

Who hosted 'The Million Second Quiz'?

Ryan Seacrest hosted 'The Million Second Quiz'.

How many contestants participated in 'The Million Second Quiz'?

There were 1,000 contestants who participated in 'The Million Second Quiz'.

Where was 'The Million Second Quiz' filmed?

'The Million Second Quiz' was filmed in New York City.

How long was each episode of 'The Million Second Quiz'?

Each episode of 'The Million Second Quiz' was one hour long.

What was the grand prize for the winner of 'The Million Second Quiz'?

The grand prize for the winner of 'The Million Second Quiz' was $2 million.

How did the contestants on 'The Million Second Quiz' earn money?

Contestants on 'The Million Second Quiz' earned money by answering trivia questions.

How was the winner of 'The Million Second Quiz' determined?

The winner of 'The Million Second Quiz' was determined by the total amount of time they spent in the "Money Chair".

Was 'The Million Second Quiz' broadcast live?

Yes, 'The Million Second Quiz' was broadcast live.

How many episodes of 'The Million Second Quiz' were produced?

There were 10 episodes of 'The Million Second Quiz' produced.

Did 'The Million Second Quiz' have any celebrity guests?

Yes, 'The Million Second Quiz' had celebrity guests including Christina Aguilera, William Shatner, and Joan Rivers.

Did 'The Million Second Quiz' receive any Emmy nominations?

Yes, 'The Million Second Quiz' received a nomination for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - Multiplatform Storytelling at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards.

How many cameras were used to film 'The Million Second Quiz'?

Over 300 cameras were used to film 'The Million Second Quiz'.

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