Mind of a Man cancelled by GSN; The Chase renewed; Bible/Church on the bubble

[Unrealtor]

I often wondered what would happen on The Chase if The Beast caught all three contestants. A recent episode gave us the answer. I still think it's one of the best shows GSN has.

Our version is both higher stakes and harder than across the Atlantic, where all three go up against the chaser for the princely sum of £1,000.

[clemon79]

Our version is both higher stakes and harder than across the Atlantic, where all three

All four, you mean?

[TLEberle]

Our version is both higher stakes and harder than across the Atlantic, where all three go up against the chaser for the princely sum of £1,000.

one player takes on the final chase, winning 4k for the team in a victory.

[Unrealtor]

I stand corrected. The three vs. four on the team was a slip of the brain, and I'm not sure where I'm remembering of those rules from.

[Jeremy Nelson]

I'm really happy about The Chase's renewal for 20 new episodes, especially because they brought the show over and didn't compromise to add useless video packages and gimmicks.

The contestants this season haven't had much luck at all. I wonder if having less winers this time around contributed to the larger order (i.e. More budget for next season since nobody is winning this season)

[clemon79]

The contestants this season haven't had much luck at all been utter dumbasses.

Fixed that for you. The lack of success has had nothing to do with "luck" and everything to do with just plain being morons. They have been poorer-quality players, not unlucky. Bottom line.

[chad1m]

Statistically compared to other seasons, this season's Final Chase averages are middling. These numbers discount the steps given at the start for x people making it through, it's solely steps earned by correct answers.

First aired batch of 6 episodes: An average of 13 steps earned with an average of 2 people playing the Final Chase

Second aired batch of 11 episodes: An average of 14.9 steps earned with an average of 2.18 people playing the Final Chase

So far in the current batch of episodes (8 episodes aired): An average of 13.75 steps earned with an average of 2.25 people playing the Final Chase (including the consolation Chase being counted as one person playing. Discounting that makes the average 2.13 people.)

[Jimmy Owen]

How much "on-screen" money has been given out this season?

[clemon79]

How much "on-screen" money has been given out this season?

Since Mark hasn't been beaten yet, not a sausage.

[Jimmy Owen]

How much "on-screen" money has been given out this season?

Since Mark hasn't been beaten yet, not a sausage.

For me, it's not worth the investment in viewing time knowing that no one can beat the beast.  It may be great for the budget, but it's a letdown for me that no one wins anything.

[clemon79]

For me, it's not worth the investment in viewing time knowing that no one can beat the beast.  It may be great for the budget, but it's a letdown for me that no one wins anything.

This has been my point. If they continue to cast morons, there is no point in my continuing to watch.

[MikeK]

How much "on-screen" money has been given out this season?

Since Mark hasn't been beaten yet, not a sausage.

1 win, $80,000.

Outside of the win, every other team this season has had between a 13 and 17 step edge in the Final Chase.  Over half of the teams in season 2 (6 of 11) had at least an 18 step advantage.  Chris is right--worse players.

[clemon79]

1 win, $80,000.

Ah, must have been out of the gate, then, because I'd completely forgotten about it.

[Thunder]

How much "on-screen" money has been given out this season?
(emphasis mine)

As opposed to...?

/Did I just fall for trollbait?

[clemon79]

As opposed to...?

I thought we established that contestants that lost still got a consolation prize of a few bucks.