| Genre: | Game show |
| Creator: | John de Mol |
| Based On: | The Floor |
| Presenter: | Rob Lowe |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 10 |
| Executive Producer: |
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| Producer: | Rob Lowe |
| Location: | Ardmore Studios Bray, Ireland |
| Camera: | Multi-camera |
| Runtime: | 43 minutes |
| Company: |
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| Network: | Fox |
| Last Aired: | 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] The game is based around a floor grid of 81 squares, each of which is occupied by a contestant with expertise in a different trivia category. Pairs of contestants face each other in head-to-head trivia duels, with the winner taking over all territory controlled by the loser.
The game progresses over the course of a season with the grand prize awarded to the player who ultimately controls the entire floor. Secondary prizes are awarded throughout the season to the player with the most territory at the end of each episode.
The show's first season aired weekly from January 2 to February 27, 2024. Jacquelyn Kenny, an experiential marketer from New York City,[2] defeated design manager Arthur in his inherited category of "Fashion Icons" to claim the series' first $250,000 prize. In May 2024, the show was renewed for a second and a third season.
The season begins with 81 contestants standing in separate spaces of a nine-by-nine grid on the studio floor. Each contestant has 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 chooses one of them to face in a head-to-head duel. The two contestants take turns identifying a series of images or words associated with the challenged opponent's category. They are given separate 45-second clocks, only one of which runs at any given time, starting with the challenger. The contestant in control must give a correct answer in order to stop their clock and turn control over to the opponent. Multiple guesses are allowed without penalty, and a contestant may pass whenever desired; however, they must wait three seconds for a new image or text to be shown. Some categories are text-based, requiring contestants to perform tasks such as filling in the missing word(s) of a book title or naming the movie from which a famous quote is taken.
The first contestant to run out of time is eliminated from the game and gives up all of their territory to the winner, who takes/retains the challenger's category. The winner may then either challenge another opponent or return to the grid; in the latter case, a new contestant is selected at random from those who have not yet played a duel. When only two contestants remain, the one controlling more territory decides whose category will be used for the final duel.
At the end of each of the first nine episodes, the contestant holding the most territory wins $20,000. In the event of a tie, the leaders share the money equally. The last contestant standing at the end of the tenth and final episode of the season wins the grand prize of $250,000. The overall prize money pot for the season is $450,000.
In one trailer for the second season, it will begin with 100 contestants standing in separate spaces of a ten-by-ten grid on the floor.
| Name | Job | City | Age | Category | Space Assignment | Duels | Duels Played | Episodes Won | Exited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sid[3] | CEO of Staffing Company | Muskegon, Michigan | 35 | Veggies | 42 | 1 | Episode 1 | |||
| Zai | Daycare Teacher | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 28 | Tools Veggies | 43 | 1. Tools - Zai defeats Sid (Ep. 1) 2. Cars - Greg defeats Zai (Ep. 1) | 2 | |||
| Tory Jason | Art Director | New York, New York | 30 | Bugs | 71 | 3. A-Listers - Natalia defeats Tory (Ep. 1) | 1 | |||
| Kat | Real Estate Agent | Boca Raton, Florida | 31 | Dogs | 26 | 4. Songs About Places - Jasper defeats Kat (Ep. 1) | 1 | |||
| Christian | Merchandiser | Bozeman, Montana | 21 | Popular Books | 25 | 5. Popular Books - Jasper defeats Christian (Ep. 1) | 1 | |||
| Zane | Stunt Person | Charlotte, North Carolina | 39 | Slogans | 18 | 6. Slogans - Jasper defeats Zane (Ep. 1) | 1 | |||
| Josh | Travel Consultant | Cooper City, Florida | 46 | Rock Stars | 17 | 7. Dogs - Jasper defeats Josh (Ep. 1) | 1 | |||
| Krystal | Rehabilitation Coordinator | Lynchburg, South Carolina | 27 | Fast Food | 20 | 8. Fashion Brands - Hannah defeats Krystal (Ep. 2) | 1 | Episode 2 | ||
| Darin | Pro Wrestler | Crystal, Minnesota | 39 | Cereals | 33 | 9. Veggies - Greg defeats Darin (Ep. 2) | 1 | |||
| Charles | College Teacher | Orlando, Florida | 43 | Toys | 53 | 10. Toys - Tom defeats Charles (Ep. 2) | 1 | |||
| Natalia Class[4] | Event Producer | Orlando, Florida | 26 | A-Listers Bugs | 80 | 3. A-Listers - Natalia defeats Tory (Ep. 1) 11. Bugs - Tom defeats Natalia (Ep. 2) | 2 | |||
| Greg | Insurance Adjuster/Appraiser | Bridgeport, Connecticut | 59 | Cars Veggies Cereals | 44 | 2. Cars - Greg defeats Zai (Ep. 1) 9. Veggies - Greg defeats Darin (Ep. 2) 12. Cereals - Tom defeats Greg (Ep. 2) | 3 | |||
| Anne | Artist/Photographer | Fargo, North Dakota | 48 | Musicals | 10 | 13. TV Hosts - Jacquelyn defeats Anne (Ep. 2) | 1 | |||
| Kevin | Photographer | Miami, Florida | 35 | Sci-Fi | 35 | 14. Bands - Tom defeats Kevin (Ep. 2) | 1 | |||
| Adinah | Artist | Los Angeles, California | 28 | Horror Movies | 54 | 15. Sci-Fi - Tom defeats Adinah (Ep. 2) | 1 | |||
| Brittany | Realtor | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 38 | International Foods | 1 | 16. Musicals - Jacquelyn defeats Brittany (Ep. 3) | 1 | Episode 3 | ||
| Nichole | Semiconductor Technician | Plymouth, Minnesota | 44 | Country Music | 65 | 17. Cartoons - Alahna defeats Nichole (Ep. 3) | 1 | |||
| Moriah | Brand Ambassador | Prescott, Arizona | 30 | Medical Devices | 55 | 18. Medical Devices - Alahna defeats Moriah (Ep. 3) | 1 | |||
| Tom | Tour Guide | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 38 | Bands Sci-Fi Horror Movies | 54 | 10. Toys - Tom defeats Charles (Ep. 2) 11. Bugs - Tom defeats Natalia (Ep. 2) 12. Cereals - Tom defeats Greg (Ep. 2) 14. Bands - Tom defeats Kevin (Ep. 2) 15. Sci-Fi - Tom defeats Adinah (Ep. 2) 19. Horror Movies - Stephanie defeats Tom (Ep. 3) | 6 | Episode 2 | ||
| Zennie | Director of Operations | New York, New York | 28 | Oscar Winners | 3 | 20. Oscar Winners - Jennifer defeats Zennie (Ep. 3) | 1 | |||
| Jennifer | Non-Profit Director | Charlotte, North Carolina | 39 | Spices & Condiments | 4 | 20. Oscar Winners - Jennifer defeats Zennie (Ep. 3) 21. College Teams - Sean defeats Jennifer (Ep. 3) | 2 | |||
| Sean | Engineer | Miami, Florida | 39 | College Teams Spices & Condiments | 2 | 21. College Teams - Sean defeats Jennifer (Ep. 3) 22. Moguls - James defeats Sean (Ep. 3) | 2 | |||
| James | Technical Writer | Portland, Oregon | 38 | Moguls Spices & Condiments | 5 | 22. Moguls - James defeats Sean (Ep. 3) 23. Famous Sidekicks - Liz defeats James (Ep. 3) | 2 | |||
| Eugene | Stand-Up Comedian | Orlando, Florida | 32 | Junk Drawer Items | 12 | 24. Junk Drawer Items - Liz defeats Eugene (Ep. 4) | 1 | Episode 4 | ||
| Liz | Business Owner | Des Moines, Iowa | 28 | Famous Sidekicks Spices & Condiments | 13 | 23. Famous Sidekicks - Liz defeats James (Ep. 3) 24. Junk Drawer Items - Liz defeats Eugene (Ep. 4) 25. Technology - Steve defeats Liz (Ep. 4) | 3 | |||
| Mondo | Teacher | Atlanta, Georgia | 37 | Idioms | 22 | 26. Idioms - Steve defeats Mondo (Ep. 4) | 1 | |||
| Dani | Massage Therapist | Leander, Texas | 43 | Birds | 41 | 27. Brunch - Stephanie defeats Dani (Ep. 4) | 1 | |||
| Sarah | Assistant Principal | Texas | 34 | Celebrities on The Simpsons | 15 | 28. Tourist Hotspots - Victoria defeats Sarah (Ep. 4) | 1 | |||
| Victoria | Law Professor | Omaha, Nebraska | 46 | Tourist Hotspots Celebrities on The Simpsons | 14 | 28. Tourist Hotspots - Victoria defeats Sarah (Ep. 4) 29. Spices and Condiments - Steve defeats Victoria (Ep. 4) | 2 | |||
| Will Odum | Broadcasting Producer | Marietta, Georgia | 26 | Sports Equipment | 16 | 30. Sports Equipment - Steve defeats Will (Ep. 4) | 1 | |||
| Lucas | Fitness Trainer | Scranton, Pennsylvania | 28 | Movie Quotes | 31 | 31. Movie Quotes - Steve defeats Lucas (Ep. 4) | 1 | |||
| Michelle | Hypnotherapist | Anchorage, Alaska | 56 | Famous Animals | 38 | 32. Famous Animals - Ford defeats Michelle (Ep. 5) | 1 | Episode 5 | ||
| Hannah | Health Professional | Kennebunk, Maine | 23 | Fashion Brands Fast Food | 29 | 8. Fashion Brands - Hannah defeats Krystal (Ep. 2) 33. Fast Food - Ford defeats Hannah (Ep. 5) | 2 | |||
| Ross | Musician | Jackson, Mississippi | 27 | Divas | 74 | 34. Divas - Luis defeats Ross (Ep. 5) | 1 | |||
| Luis | Standup Comic | Miami, Florida | 29 | Snacks | 73 | 34. Divas - Luis defeats Ross (Ep. 5) 35. Candy - Kaylee defeats Luis (Ep. 5) | 2 | |||
| Steve | Media Sales Executive | Edwards, Colorado | 59 | Technology Spices & Condiments Celebrities on The Simpsons | 11 | 25. Technology - Steve defeats Liz (Ep. 4) 26. Idioms - Steve defeats Mondo (Ep. 4) 29. Spices and Condiments - Steve defeats Victoria (Ep. 4) 30. Sports Equipment - Steve defeats Will (Ep. 4) 31. Movie Quotes - Steve defeats Lucas (Ep. 4) 36. Celebrities on the Simpsons - Sunnie defeats Steve (Ep. 5) | 6 | Split Episode 4 | ||
| Alayna | School Teacher | New Orleans, Louisiana | 42 | Kids' Books | 70 | 37. Birds - Stephanie defeats Alayna (Ep. 5) | 1 | |||
| Pasquale | Yoga Instructor | Colonia, New Jersey | 32 | Bathroom Items | 67 | 38. Child Stars - Cheryl defeats Pasquale (Ep. 5) | 1 | |||
| Khalil | Stage Actor | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 33 | Mobile Apps | 49 | 39. Mobile Apps - Cheryl defeats Khalil (Ep. 5) | 1 | |||
| Mark | Retired | Scranton, Pennsylvania | 57 | U.S. States | 72 | 40. Political Candidates - Lindsey defeats Mark (Ep. 6) | 1 | Episode 6 | ||
| Sarah | Interior Designer | Nashville, Tennessee | 33 | Drinks | 63 | 41. Children's Books - Stephanie defeats Sarah (Ep. 6) | 1 | |||
| Mark | Marketing Director | Cincinnati, Ohio | 47 | BBQ | 8 | 42. Rock Stars - Jasper defeats Mark M (Ep. 6) | 1 | |||
| Jasper | Tutor | Kansas City, Kansas | 25 | Songs About Places Dogs Rock Stars BBQ | 27 | 4. Songs About Places - Jasper defeats Kat (Ep. 1) 5. Popular Books - Jasper defeats Christian (Ep. 1) 6. Slogans - Jasper defeats Zane (Ep. 1) 7. Dogs - Jasper defeats Josh (Ep. 1) 42. Rock Stars - Jasper defeats Mark M (Ep. 6) 43. Nepo Babies - Anne defeats Jasper (Ep. 6) | 6 | Episode 1 | ||
| Cher | Editor | Atlanta, Georgia | 37 | Child Stars Bathroom Items | 58 | 38. Child Stars - Cheryl defeats Pasquale (Ep. 5) 39. Mobile Apps - Cheryl defeats Khalil (Ep. 5) 44. Bathroom Items - Joey defeats Cheryl (Ep. 6) | 3 | |||
| Tommy | Engineer | Chicago, Illinois | 48 | Space | 39 | 45. Space - Joey defeats Tommy (Ep. 6) | 1 | |||
| Sunnie | Recruiter | Austin, Texas | 40 | Desserts | 30 | 36. Celebrities on the Simpsons - Sunnie defeats Steve (Ep. 5) 46. Desserts - Joey defeats Sunnie (Ep. 6) | 2 | Split Episode 5 | ||
| Ford | Consultant | Baltimore, Maryland | 30 | Clothing Accessories | 47 | 32. Famous Animals - Ford defeats Michelle (Ep. 5) 33. Fast Food - Ford defeats Hannah (Ep. 5) 47. Clothing Accessories - Joey defeats Ford (Ep. 6) | 3 | |||
| David | Maintenance Worker | New York, New York | 45 | Famous Hair | 24 | 48. Wild Animals - Joey defeats David (Ep. 7) | 1 | Episode 7 | ||
| David | Skin Care Manager | Seattle, Washington | 53 | One Hit Wonders | 45 | 49. Drinks - Stephanie defeats David (Ep. 7) | 1 | |||
| Stephanie | Retail/Restaurant Manager | San Antonio, Texas | 40 | Brunch Birds Kids' Books Drinks One Hit Wonders | 36 | 19. Horror Movies - Stephanie defeats Tom (Ep. 3) 27. Brunch - Stephanie defeats Dani (Ep. 4) 37. Birds - Stephanie defeats Alayna (Ep. 5) 41. Children's Books - Stephanie defeats Sarah (Ep. 6) 49. Drinks - Stephanie defeats David (Ep. 7) 50. BBQ - Anne defeats Stephanie (Ep. 7) | 6 | Episode 3 Split Episode 4 Split Episode 5 | ||
| Adam | Creative Director | LaGrange, Georgia | 37 | Reality TV | 7 | 51. Reality TV - Anne defeats Adam (Ep. 7) | 1 | |||
| Anne | Marketing Consultant | Kansas City, Kansas | 33 | Nepo Babies BBQ One Hit Wonders | 34 | 43. Nepo Babies - Anne defeats Jasper (Ep. 6) 50. BBQ - Anne defeats Stephanie (Ep. 7) 51. Reality TV - Anne defeats Adam (Ep. 7) 52. Comedians - Gene defeats Anne (Ep. 7) | 4 | |||
| Joey | Social Media Specialist | Temecula, California | 23 | Wild Animals Famous Hair | 57 | 44. Bathroom Items - Joey defeats Cheryl (Ep. 6) 45. Space - Joey defeats Tommy (Ep. 6) 46. Desserts - Joey defeats Sunnie (Ep. 6) 47. Clothing Accessories - Joey defeats Ford (Ep. 6) 48. Wild Animals - Joey defeats David (Ep. 7) 53. Famous Hair - Angie defeats Joey (Ep. 7) | 6 | Episode 6 | ||
| Angie | Advertising and Marketing Executive | Austin, Texas | 53 | Transportation | 21 | 53. Famous Hair - Angie defeats Joey (Ep. 7) 54. Transportation - Gabriel defeats Angie (Ep. 7) | 2 | |||
| Michael | Sales Manager | Miami, Florida | 34 | Shoes | 68 | 55. Shoes - Claire defeats Michael (Ep. 7) | 1 | |||
| Chris | Social Media Coordinator | Phoenix, Arizona | 29 | The Human Body | 59 | 56. Fruits - Gabriel defeats Chris (Ep. 7) | 1 | |||
| John | Political Consultant | Minneapolis, Minnesota | 43 | World Capitals | 60 | 57. Human Body - Gabriel defeats John (Ep. 8) | 1 | Episode 8 | ||
| Joel | Drag Queen | Los Angeles, California | 29 | Flags | 37 | 58. World Capitals - Gabriel defeats Joel (Ep. 8) | 1 | |||
| Gabriel | PhD Student | Northfield, Minnesota | 28 | Fruits The Human Body World Capitals Flags | 48 | 54. Transportation - Gabriel defeats Angie (Ep. 7) 56. Fruits - Gabriel defeats Chris (Ep. 7) 57. Human Body - Gabriel defeats John (Ep. 8) 58. World Capitals - Gabriel defeats Joel (Ep. 8) 59. Musical Instruments - Nicholas defeats Gabriel (Ep. 8) | 5 | Episode 7 | ||
| Michael | Tour Guide | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 26 | Historic Headlines | 40 | 60. Flags - Nicholas defeats Michael (Ep. 8) | 1 | |||
| Laphea | Editor | Schenectady, New York | 28 | Kitchenware | 28 | 61. Historic Headlines - Nicholas defeats Laphea (Ep. 8) | 1 | |||
| Andrew | Real Estate Agent | Bunnell, Florida | 43 | History Makers | 75 | 62. History Makers - Nicholas defeats Andrew (Ep. 8) | 1 | |||
| Austin | Fitness Trainer | Los Angeles, California | 33 | Sports Movies | 23 | 63. Kitchenware - Nicholas defeats Austin (Ep. 8) | 1 | |||
| Nicholas | Chemical Engineer Professor | New Orleans, Louisiana | 39 | Instruments Flags Historic Headlines Kitchenware Sports Movies | 46 | 59. Musical Instruments - Nicholas defeats Gabriel (Ep. 8) 60. Flags - Nicholas defeats Michael (Ep. 8) 61. Historic Headlines - Nicholas defeats Laphea (Ep. 8) 62. History Makers - Nicholas defeats Andrew (Ep. 8) 63. Kitchenware - Nicholas defeats Austin (Ep. 8) 64. Sports Movies - Matthew defeats Nicholas (Ep. 8) | 6 | |||
| Jennifer | High School Drama Teacher | Lexington, South Carolina | 41 | Games | 50 | 65. One Hit Wonders - Gene defeats Jennifer (Ep. 9) | 1 | Episode 9 | ||
| Tiffany | Medical Assistant | Columbus, Georgia | 40 | Hip Hop | 9 | 66. Hip Hop - Gene defeats Tiffany (Ep. 9) | 1 | |||
| Heidi | Senior Creative Associate | Las Vegas, Nevada | 53 | 80s TV | 79 | 67. 80s TV - Gene defeats Heidi (Ep. 9) | 1 | |||
| Tim | Business Developer | Baltimore, Maryland | 55 | TV Show Locations | 69 | 68. Geography - Claire defeats Tim (Ep. 9) | 1 | |||
| Kaylee | Elementary Teacher | Chicago, Illinois | 28 | Candy Snacks | 75 | 35. Candy - Kaylee defeats Luis (Ep. 5) 69. Snacks - Riley defeats Kaylee (Ep. 9) | 2 | |||
| Tucker | Fashion Model | Miami, Florida | 38 | Fashion Icons | 52 | 70. Games - Gene defeats Tucker (Ep. 9) | 1 | |||
| Dyllan | School Communication Manager | Los Angeles, California | 31 | Movie Characters | 61 | 71. Movie Characters - Gene defeats Dyllan (Ep. 9) | 1 | |||
| Claire | Plumbing Sales Rep | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | 30 | Geography TV Show Locations | 77 | 55. Shoes - Claire defeats Michael (Ep. 7) 68. Geography - Claire defeats Tim (Ep. 9) 72. TV Show Locations - Gene defeats Claire (Ep. 9) | 3 | |||
| Gene Magee | Theme Park Performer | Orlando, Florida | 40 | Comedians One Hit Wonders Games Fashion Icons | 6 | 52. Comedians - Gene defeats Anne (Ep. 7) 65. One Hit Wonders - Gene defeats Jennifer S (Ep. 9) 66. Hip Hop - Gene defeats Tiffany (Ep. 9) 67. 80s TV - Gene defeats Heidi (Ep. 9) 70. Games - Gene defeats Tucker (Ep. 9) 71. Movie Characters - Gene defeats Dyllan (Ep. 9) 72. TV Show Locations - Gene defeats Claire (Ep. 9) 73. Athletes - Matthew defeats Gene (Ep. 10) | 8 | Episode 10 | ||
| Lindsey | Travel Blogger | Tacoma, Washington | 34 | Political Candidates U.S. States | 81 | 40. Political Candidates - Lindsey defeats Mark F (Ep. 6) 74. U.S. States - Matthew defeats Lindsey (Ep. 10) | 2 | |||
| Kwame | Account Executive | Parlin, New Jersey | 30 | Olympic Events | 78 | 75. Olympic Events - Matthew defeats Kwame (Ep. 10) | 1 | |||
| Matthew | Basketball Coach | Phoenix, Arizona | 27 | Athletes Fashion Icons | 51 | 64. Sports Movies - Matthew defeats Nicholas (Ep. 8) 73. Athletes - Matthew defeats Gene (Ep. 10) 74. U.S. States - Matthew defeats Lindsey (Ep. 10) 75. Olympic Events - Matthew defeats Kwame (Ep. 10) 76. Best Picture Winners - Arthur defeats Matthew (Ep. 10) | 5 | Episode 8 Episode 9 | ||
| Joanie | Emcee and Host | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 50 | Hobbies | 32 | 77. Hobbies - Arthur defeats Joanie (Ep. 10) | 1 | |||
| Alahna | Student | Fajardo, Puerto Rico | 25 | Cartoons Country Music | 56 | 17. Cartoons - Alahna defeats Nichole (Ep. 3) 18. Medical Devices - Alahna defeats Moriah (Ep. 3) 78. Country Music - Arthur defeats Alahna (Ep. 10) | 3 | |||
| Riley | Rocket Scientist | Los Angeles, California | 36 | Plants | 64 | 69. Snacks - Riley defeats Kaylee (Ep. 9) 79. Plants - Arthur defeats Riley (Ep. 10) | 2 | |||
| Arthur | Design Manager | Chattanooga, Tennessee | 40 | Best Picture Winners Fashion Icons | 66 | 76. Best Picture Winners - Arthur defeats Matthew (Ep. 10) 77. Hobbies - Arthur defeats Joanie (Ep. 10) 78. Country Music - Arthur defeats Alahna (Ep. 10) 79. Plants - Arthur defeats Riley (Ep. 10) 80. Fashion Icons - Jacquelyn defeats Arthur (Ep. 10) | 5 | |||
| Jacquelyn Kenny | Experiential Marketing | New York, New York | 31 | TV Hosts Musicals International Foods | 19 | 13. TV Hosts - Jacquelyn defeats Anne (Ep. 2) 16. Musicals - Jacquelyn defeats Brittany (Ep. 3) 80. Fashion Icons - Jacquelyn defeats Arthur (Ep. 10) | 3 | Season Winner | ||
On June 29, 2023, it was announced that Fox had ordered the series.[5] On August 2-6, 2023, Season 1 was recorded at Ardmore Studios in Bray, Ireland.[6] On September 13, 2023, Rob Lowe was announced as the host and would also serve as a producer.[7] [8] On November 6, 2023, Fox announced that the series would premiere on January 2, 2024.[9] [10] [11] [12] On May 12, 2024 the show was renewed for a second and a third season.[13]
Winners of individual duels are shown in boldface.