Cannonball (American game show)

Cannonball is an American game show that airs on the USA network. Inspired by the British series of the same name, it features 16 contestants from across America facing off in a series of water-based obstacle courses to win a coveted cash-price of $10,000.

Cannonball
GenreGame show
Presented by
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
No. of series1
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • John de Mol
  • Bernie Schaeffer
  • Keith Geller
  • Shye Sutherland
  • Stijn Bakkers
Production company(s)
DistributorITV Studios
Release
Original networkUSA Network
Picture format1080i HDTV
Original releaseJune 29, 2020 (2020-06-29) –
present
Chronology
Related shows
External links
Website

The series premiered on NBC as a special preview on June 29, 2020. But shortly after, the simulcast was made permanent, albeit in the form of a slightly edited broadcast television version, after receiving satisfactory response from audience.[1][2]

Episodes
No.Title [2]Original air date [2]Prod.
code [2]		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"I Need to Pay My Bills!"July 9, 2020 (2020-07-09)1010.771[3]
2"The Human Dart"July 16, 2020 (2020-07-16)1020.592[4]
3"Dare to Cannonball"July 23, 2020 (2020-07-23)1030.561[5]
4"Cannonballs and Mullets"July 30, 2020 (2020-07-30)1040.565[6]
5"Thrills, Spills and A Cat Daddy"August 6, 2020 (2020-08-06)1050.570[7]
6"Swimming with Socks"August 13, 2020 (2020-08-13)1060.434[8]
7"Tiny Weenie Mankini"August 20, 2020 (2020-08-20)107TBD

Production

The series was ordered at the USA network on July 17, 2019, with a 10 episode order.[9] On January 14, 2020, it was announced that The Miz would promulgate the play-by-play, Rocsi Diaz would provide color commentary, and that comedian Simon Gibson would act as the sideline reporter.[10]

Filming on the series took place in Las Vegas, Nevada.[11]

Reception

Reviews

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the reviews read as; "Silly water competition doesn't make a splash." [12]

NBC ratings
Viewership and ratings per episode of Cannonball
No. Title Air dateRating/share
(18–49)		Viewers
(millions)		DVR
(18–49)		DVR viewers
(millions)		Total
(18–49)		Total viewers
(millions)
1 "Cannonballs and Mullets: Network Cut" June 29, 20200.62.65[13]0.10.280.72.94[14]
2 "Viva El Moustache!: Network Cut" July 12, 20200.41.83[15]0.00.170.42.00[16]
3 "When Ducks Attack: Network Cut" July 19, 20200.32.09[17]0.10.150.42.24[18]
4 "The Human Dart: Network Cut" July 26, 20200.31.74[19]0.00.070.31.81[20]
5 "Dare to Cannonball: Network Cut" August 2, 20200.42.07[21]TBDTBDTBDTBD

References
  1. Thorne, Will (June 30, 2020). "TV Ratings: 'Cannonball' Preview, 'Titan Games' Lead NBC to Monday Win". Variety.
  2. "CANNONBALL (USA)". The Futon Critic.
  3. Douglas Pucci (July 13, 2020). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Chrisley Knows Best' 8th Season Premiere on USA Draws its Most-Watched Telecast Since Post-'SmackDown' Slot Era". Archived from the original on July 15, 2020.
  4. Mitch Metcalf (July 17, 2020). "Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.16.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  5. Mitch Metcalf (July 24, 2020). "Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.23.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  6. Pucci, Douglas (July 31, 2020). "Thursday Final Ratings: TNT Benefits from Strong Figures for First NBA Doubleheader of Restarted Season". Programming Insider.
  7. Mitch Metcalf (August 7, 2020). "Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.6.2020". Showbuzz Daily.
  8. Mitch Metcalf (August 14, 2020). "Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.13.2020". Showbuzz Daily.
  9. Sippel, Margeaux (July 17, 2019). "USA orders 'Cannonball' Series, Where Loud People Will Fall Far Into Water". TheWrap.
  10. Evans, Greg (January 14, 2020). "Mike "The Miz" Mizanin To Cohost USA Network's Water Challenge Competition 'Cannonball'". Deadline Hollywood.
  11. Patel, Varun (July 7, 2020). "Where Is Cannonball Filmed?". TheCinemaholics.
  12. "CANNONBALL: SEASON 1 (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes.
  13. Metcalf, Mitch (June 30, 2020). "Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.29.2020". Showbuzz Daily.
  14. Pucci, Douglas (July 4, 2020). "Monday Final Ratings: 'Cannonball' Premiere on NBC Leads its Hour Among Adults 18-49 and 25-54". Programming Insider.
  15. Metcalf, Mitch (July 13, 2020). "Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.12.2020". Showbuzz Daily.
  16. Pucci, Douglas (July 18, 2020). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'Snowpiercer' Season Finale on TNT Reaches Best-Since-Series-Premiere Total Audience". Programming Insider.
  17. Metcalf, Mitch (July 20, 2020). "Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.19.2020". Showbuzz Daily.
  18. Pucci, Douglas (July 24, 2020). "Sunday Final Ratings: PGA Memorial Tournament Final Round on CBS Rises to Five-Year Best in Total Audience". Programming Insider.
  19. Metcalf, Mitch (July 20, 2020). "Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.26.2020". Showbuzz Daily.
  20. Pucci, Douglas (July 31, 2020). "Sunday Final Ratings: '90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After' on TLC and 'Yellowstone' on Paramount Tops All Telecasts in All Key Adult Demos". Programming Insider.
  21. Metcalf, Mitch (August 5, 2020). "Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.2.2020". Showbuzz Daily.
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