The Floor
GenreGame show
Presented byRob Lowe
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes3
Production
Executive producers
  • John de Mol
  • Mark van Achterberg
  • Chris Culvenor
  • Paul Franklin
  • Eden Gaha
  • Wes Dening
  • Sean O'Riordan
  • Shane Byrne
ProducerRob Lowe
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time43 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkFox
ReleaseJanuary 2, 2024 (2024-01-02) –
present

The Floor is an American game show based on the Dutch game show of the same name. The series is hosted by Rob Lowe and premiered on January 2, 2024, on Fox.[1]

Format

The season begins with 81 contestants standing in separate spaces of a 9-by-9 grid on the studio floor. Each contestant names a category in which they feel particularly knowledgeable.

One contestant is chosen at random and shown the categories of all opponents whose territories share at least one edge with their own, then selects one of these opponents to face in a head-to-head duel. The two contestants are given separate 45-second clocks and must take turns identifying a series of images associated with the challenged opponent's category. Only one clock runs at a time, starting with the challenger; the contestant in control must correctly identify an image in order to stop their own clock and turn control over to the opponent. Multiple guesses are allowed without penalty, and a contestant may pass as often as desired, but must wait three seconds before a new image appears. Some categories are text-based, in which a contestant must fill in the missing word(s) of a displayed book title, song lyric, etc.

The first contestant to run out of time is eliminated from the game and gives up all of their territory to the victor, who may then either face another opponent or return to the grid. The victor retains the category of the contestant who issued the challenge. If the victor returns to the grid, a new contestant is chosen at random from those who have not yet played a duel.

The contestant with the most territory at the end of each episode wins $20,000, and the last one standing at the end of the season wins the grand prize of $250,000.

Contestants

Results
Name
 Notability
 Current City
 Age
 Category
 Entered
 Exited
 Duels Played
 Result
Sid[2] CEO of Staffing Company Muskegon, Michigan 35 Veggies Episode 1 Episode 1 1 Eliminated
Zai Daycare Teacher Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 28 Tools
Veggies		 2 Eliminated
Tory Jason Art Director New York, New York 30 Bugs 1 Eliminated
Kat Real Estate Agent Boca Raton, Florida 31 Dogs 1 Eliminated
Christian Merchandiser Bozeman, Montana 21 Popular Books 1 Eliminated
Zane Stunt Person Charlotte, North Carolina 39 Slogans 1 Eliminated
Josh Travel Consultant Cooper City, Florida 46 Rock Stars 1 Eliminated
Krystal Rehabilitation Coordinator Lynchburg, South Carolina 27 Fast Food Episode 2 1 Eliminated
Darin Pro Wrestler Crystal, Minnesota 39 Cereals 1 Eliminated
Charles College Teacher Orlando, Florida 43 Toys 1 Eliminated
Natalia Event Producer Orlando, Florida 26 A-Listers
Bugs		 2 Eliminated
Greg Insurance Adjuster/Appraiser Bridgeport, Connecticut 59 Cars
Veggies
Cereals		 3 Eliminated
Anne Artist/Photographer Fargo, North Dakota 48 Musicals 1 Eliminated
Kevin Photographer Miami, Florida 35 Sci-Fi 1 Eliminated
Adinah Artist Los Angeles, California 28 Horror Movies 1 Eliminated
Brittany Realtor Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 38 International Foods Episode 3 1 Eliminated
Nichole Semiconductor Technician Plymouth, Minnesota 44 Country Music 1 Eliminated
Moriah Brand Ambassador Prescott, Arizona 30 Medical Devices 1 Eliminated
Tom Tour Guide Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 38 Bands
Sci-Fi
Horror Movies		 6 Eliminated
Zennie Director of Operations New York, New York 28 Oscar Winners 1 Eliminated
Jennifer Non-Profit Director Charlotte, North Carolina 39 Spices and Condiments 2 Eliminated
Sean Engineer Miami, Florida 39 College Teams
Spices and Condiments		 2 Eliminated
James Technical Writer Portland, Oregon 38 Moguls
Spices and Condiments		 2 Eliminated
Liz Business Owner Des Moines, Iowa 38 Famous Sidekicks
Spices and Condiments		 1 Participating
Stephanie Restaurant Manager San Antonio, Texas 40 Brunch
Horror Movies		 1 Participating
Alahna Student Fajardo, Puerto Rico 25 Cartoons
Country Music		 2 Participating
Jacquelyn Experiential Marketing New York, New York 31 TV Hosts
Musicals
International Foods		 2 Participating
Jasper Tutor Kansas City, Kansas 25 Songs About Places
Dogs
Rock Stars		 4 Participating
Hannah Health Professional Kennebunk, Maine 23 Fashion Brands
Fast Food		 1 Participating
Adam TBA LaGrange, Georgia TBA Reality TV Participating
Andrew TBA TBA TBA History Makers Participating
Angie Advertising and Marketing Executive Austin, Texas 53 Transportation Participating
Anne TBA TBA TBA Nepo Babies Participating
Arthur Consulting Manager Chattanooga, Tennessee 41 Best Picture Winners Participating
Austin Fitness Instructor Cedar Rapids, Iowa 34 Sports Movies Participating
Cheryl TBA TBA TBA Child Stars Participating
Chris TBA TBA TBA Human Body Participating
Claire Sales Manager Dallas, Texas 30 Geography Participating
Dani Stage Manager Aspen, Colorado 44 Birds Participating
David TBA TBA TBA Famous Hair Participating
David TBA TBA TBA One Hit Wonders Participating
Dyllan TBA TBA TBA Movie Characters Participating
Eugene TBA TBA TBA Junk Drawer Items Participating
Ford Communications Consultant Baltimore, Maryland 30 Clothing Accessories Participating
Gabriel TBA TBA TBA Fruits Participating
Gene Theme Park Performer Orlando, Florida 45 Comedians Participating
Heidi Senior Creative Associate DMC Las Vegas, Nevada 53 80s TV Participating
Jennifer TBA TBA TBA Games Participating
Joanie TBA TBA TBA Hobbies Participating
Joel TBA TBA TBA Flags Participating
Joey TBA TBA TBA Wild Animals Participating
John Political Consultant Minneapolis, Minnesota 44 World Capitals Participating
Kaylee TBA TBA TBA Candy Participating
Khalil Stage Actor Fort Kent, Maine 34 Mobile Apps Participating
Kwame TBA TBA TBA Olympic Events Participating
Laphea TBA TBA TBA Kitchenware Participating
Lindsey Advertising Sales Tacoma, Washington 34 Political Candidates Participating
Lucas Fitness Trainer Kiowa, Oklahoma 28 Movie Quotes Participating
Luis TBA TBA TBA Snacks Participating
Mark Retired Scranton, Pennsylvania 67 US States Participating
Mark Marketing Director Cincinatti, Ohio 48 BBQ Participating
Matthew TBA TBA TBA Athletes Participating
Michael TBA TBA TBA Shoes Participating
Michael Tour Guide Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 27 Historic Headlines Participating
Michele TBA TBA TBA Famous Animals Participating
Mondo Teacher St. Louis, Missouri 38 Idioms Participating
Nich Professor New Orleans, Louisiana 40 Musical Instruments Participating
Pasquale Fitness Instructor and Life Coach Colonia, New Jersey 33 Bathroom Items Participating
Riley TBA TBA TBA Plants Participating
Ross TBA TBA TBA Divas Participating
Sarah TBA TBA TBA Celebrities on the Simpsons Participating
Sarah Designer Nashville, Tennessee 34 Drinks Participating
Steve Entrepreneur New York, New York 60 Technology Participating
Sunnie Operations Team Lead Austin, Texas 40 Desserts Participating
Tiffany Administrative Assistant Columbus, Georgia 40 Hip Hop Participating
Tim TBA TBA TBA TV Locations Participating
Tommy Engineer Chicago, Illinois 48 Space Participating
Tucker TBA TBA, Florida 38 Fashion Icons Participating
Victoria Law Professor Omaha, Nebraska 47 Tourist Hotspots Participating
Will Broadcasting Producer Marietta, Georgia 26 Sports Equipment Participating

Production

On June 29, 2023, it was announced that Fox had ordered the series.[3] From August 2 to August 6, 2023, it taped at Ardmore Studios in Bray, Ireland.[4] On September 13, 2023, Rob Lowe was announced as the host. Lowe also serves as the producer.[5][6] On November 6, 2023, it was announced that the series will premiere on January 2, 2024.[7][8][9][10]

Episodes

Winners of individual duels are shown in boldface.

No.Title [11][12]Original air date [11][12]Prod.
code [11]		U.S. viewers
(millions)		Rating/share
(18-49)
1"Let the Duel Begin"January 2, 2024 (2024-01-02)FLR-1012.56[13]0.41/5[13]

  • Duels played (7): Sid vs. Zai (Tools), Zai vs. Greg (Cars), Tory vs. Natalia (A Listers), Kat vs. Jasper (Songs About Places), Jasper vs. Christian (Popular Books), Jasper vs. Zane (Slogans), Josh vs. Jasper (Dogs)
  • Episode winner: Jasper (5 spaces)
2"This Is the Battle We've Been Waiting For"January 9, 2024 (2024-01-09)FLR-1022.60[14]0.44/5[14]

  • Duels played (8): Krystal vs. Hannah (Fashion Brands), Darin vs. Greg (Veggies), Tom vs. Charles (Toys), Tom vs. Natalia (Bugs), Tom vs. Greg (Cereals), Anne vs. Jacquelyn (TV Hosts), Kevin vs. Tom (Bands), Adinah vs. Tom (Sci-Fi)
  • Episode winner: Tom (10 spaces)
3"It's a Horror Show"January 16, 2024 (2024-01-16)FLR-1032.71[15]0.48/5[15]

  • Duels played (8): Brittany vs. Jacquelyn (Musicals), Nichole vs. Alahna (Cartoons), Alahna vs. Moriah (Medical Devices), Stephanie vs. Tom (Horror Movies), Jennifer vs. Zennie (Oscar Winners), Jennifer vs. Sean (College Teams), Sean vs. James (Moguls), James vs. Liz (Famous Sidekicks)
  • Episode winner: Stephanie (11 spaces)
4"Don't Judge This Book By Its Cover"January 23, 2024 (2024-01-23)FLR-104TBDTBA

Special

TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)		Rating
(18-49)
"The Floor Sneak Peek"December 25, 2023 (2023-12-25)FLR-100TBDTBA

Reception

Critical response

The Floor season premiere on January 2, 2024, was generally well received, achieving a tie for number 2 for the evening with Night Court. The 2.5M viewers and 0.4 share was the highest debut for a Tuesday unscripted series for FOX since Hell's Kitchen in 2010.

References

  1. ↑ Richard Middleton (June 30, 2023). "Fox takes Talpa's Floor into US after deal with Holey Moley firm Eureka". TBI Vision.
  2. ↑ Jasmine Blu (January 1, 2024). "The Floor Sneak Peek: Rob Lowe Charms as Contestant Faces a Quarter Million Dollar Decision". TV Fanatic.
  3. ↑ Peter White (June 29, 2023). "John De Mol Quiz Show The Floor Lands At Fox". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  4. ↑ The Floor's Will Odum on Good Day Atlanta (Jan 2, 2024 9AM), retrieved January 4, 2024
  5. ↑ "Rob Lowe Crushes "The Floor" as Host and Producer of FOX's All-New Ultimate Trivia Conquest Quiz Show Premiering Mid-Season" (Press release). Fox. September 13, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
  6. ↑ Peter White (September 13, 2023). "Rob Lowe To Host & Produce Fox's Physical Quiz Show The Floor". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  7. ↑ "New Game Show "The Floor" with Host and Producer Rob Lowe Premieres Tuesday, Jan. 2 on FOX" (Press release). Fox. November 6, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
  8. ↑ Denise Petski (November 6, 2023). "Rob Lowe's New Game Show The Floor Gets Premiere Date At Fox". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  9. ↑ "FOX Announces Premiere Dates for New and Returning Series to Launch Winter and Spring 2024" (Press release). Fox. November 21, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
  10. ↑ Peter White; Denise Petski (November 21, 2023). "Fox Midseason Premiere Dates: The Cleaning Lady, Alert & Animal Control Set March Return As Family Guy Moves To Midweek Slot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  11. 1 2 3 "The Floor Episode Listings". The Futon Critic.
  12. 1 2 "The Floor Episode Guide". Zap2it.
  13. 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (January 4, 2024). "Tuesday Ratings: Fox Game Show 'The Floor' Starts Well, NBC Sitcoms 'Night Court' and Time Slot Premiere of 'Extended Family' Are Adequate". Programming Insider. Archived from the original on January 4, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  14. 1 2 Pucci, Douglas (January 10, 2024). "Tuesday Ratings: 'The Floor' on Fox Improves Upon its Premiere, Quiet Return for 'La Brea' on NBC". Programming Insider. Archived from the original on January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  15. 1 2 "Tuesday TV Ratings: NCIS: Sydney, Night Court, The Floor, Celebrity Jeopardy!, Whose Line Is It Anyway?". January 17, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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