Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? - FOX

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? – FOX

How intelligent are you? How much do you really know? Do you think you know more than a fifth grader? If so you could be chosen to be the next contestant on a brand new batch of episodes of TV’s most entertaining (and enlightening) game show, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? FOX gas ordered another fantastic season of this fan favorite and now producers and casting directors are on the lookout for players ready to show their knowledge to all ages.

Hosted by legendary comedian Jeff Foxworthy (Blue Collar Comedy Tour, The Smurfs, The Jeff Foxworthy Show), Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? has been delighting millions of fans since 2007 with it’s one of a kind mix of competition and humor. Each week new contestants try their hands at general knowledge trivia for a shot at an incredible $1 MILLION dollar prize!

Each week Mr. Foxworthy will task these intellectual titans with answering ten questions and a final bonus question – there’s only one catch, all of the questions are taken from elementary school first through fifth grade textbooks! This amazing series has kept audience on the edge of their seats for 5 outstanding seasons and now the show is back again to challenge the mind and tickle the funnybone.

Casting calls for Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? are happening now and interested contestants with big personalities and even bigger brains can apply today for a chance at a spot in the new season. The first round of open audition locations are listed below and will be updated throughout the casting process. You can send emails with your name, age, location, phone number, email, education history, 2 recent photos and a brief bio to ays5casting@gmail.com. Be sure to check back for more audition information and leave a message for us below and tell us why you want to be chosen to prove your smarts on FOX’s Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?.

 

Open Casting Calls:

Los Angeles: NOW – January 1st
Atlanta: December 12-14th
New York: December 12-14th





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122 Casting Responses

  1. RAYMOND berrios

    Hi Jeff I want to be on are you smarter than a 5 th grader on may 26 2016 at 4:00pm love, RAYMOND

  2. Lois Hunsaker

    Enjoy the show very much. I would love the opportunity to join in the fun. My kids and grandkids would be so proud of me.
    I am not sure IF I am smarter than a 5th grader, but I would like to find out.

  3. Katlyn Seward

    I think I would be great at this show lol I believe im smarter than a 5th grader and probably the same size ? yes I’m very short

  4. Diunna Greenleaf

    I am a fifty plus year old blues artist and would love to give this a try. Being the only woman in the band (and the band leader), is sometimes like being around a class of fifth graders. (smile)

  5. Keith Ralston

    Hello.. I am Keith a 57 year old husband & father of 5 grown sons. I live in beautiful sunny Florida and have been working in the IT field for 25+ years. I am an information junkie, always reading, watching educational shows and a faithful viewer of Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader!! Would enjoy the opportunity to be on the show.and see how smart I really am.

  6. Sarah stephens

    hi my name is Sarah stephens I’m 10 years old I love to be on show

  7. Wayne Rieger

    I do love the show and I almost always know the answers to the questions asked. However, that doesn’t remove the “nervousness” aspect and the times when you know it but start to get doubts. But I am sure I could do well and I would love to give it a go. I did apply here as well. While my education happened many years ago as I am 63 I do remember most of the questions posed on the show. Give me a shot and let me see if my confidence is warranted 🙂

  8. Peg Johnston

    While watching the show I rarely ever need a cheat. I’d love an opportunity to see if I could play through the questions with minimal or no help from my classmates! It is an incredibly well done show!

  9. troy

    Jeff Foxworthy is a great host. I would love to meet him. I truly believe that I am smarter than you 5th grader and would like to prove it. So please give me the chance.

  10. Donald Hall

    Reasonably intelligent 69 year old male. Spent 40 years working On the pouring aisle and furnaces of a steel mill. Started as a laborer and spent the last 12 years of my career as a General Turn Superintendant. After retiring from the mill, took a year contract as an auditor with the Pittsburgh, PA Veterans Administration. I am a U.S. Army Viet Nam veteran. I have been doing volunteer work with the Knights of Columbus since 1984, and am currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Supreme Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus (Patriotic Degree). My ONLY desire to be a contestant is that I might contribute ALL winnings….hopefully $1,000,000.00 to the Gary Sinise Foundation. If selected as a contestant, I would legally designate the Foundation as the recipient of any and ALL winnings. My life has been blessed and I sincerely want to help our disabled veterans.

  11. Russell

    I’m a graduate of University of Florida Agriculture school and would love to be a contestant. Currently live in Florida and have been out of college since 2006.

  12. John Mangan

    As a retired school teacher who has enjoyed “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?” for a few years now, I would love to have the opportunity to see if I can indeed demonstrate my skills and knowledge in front of a nation-wide audience. I would love to make the trip from the great Midwest (Walthill, Nebraska) to the Big Apple (where I lived for eleven years through high school and college) to audition for the show. Way back in (1980, I think) I was a contestant on “The $20,000 Pyramid,” hosted by Dick Clark. I did well, but not totally well. I think I could do really well on “Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader” because, in all honesty, I think I AM smarter than your average fifth grader.

  13. Savanna Wright

    Name: Savanna Wright
    Age: 13
    Height: 5,1
    Weight: 130
    Race: Biracial ( African American, white)
    I am a very intelligent and responsible person. All of my life I have gotten no less that a B, and I pride myself on my work ethic. I am a well rounded student and would love the opportunity to be on this show.

  14. Charles Hodge

    LOVE THIS SHOW!! I’m ready to diversify your demographic pool to include a Baby Boomer who knows his stuff and MORE. As a former class clown from 1st grade through college, I’m sure we will all learn something on the show and have some laughs along the way….even if it’s at my expense. Looking forward to getting a shot at proving to my family and friends that I AM smarter than a 5th grader!

  15. Ray Cormier

    I am 37 years of age, love the show, i believe i can win the whole thing and my family deserves the life itbwould helpbus have. I have a GED and attend PTEC trade school and know im smarter than my 5th grade 10 year old daughter.

  16. Megan Allende

    I am 25 years old and I am ateacher assistant at a high school. I have an Associate’s degree in Early childhood education and I know that I have some knowledge of elementary based school questions. I have been watching the show since it first aired and I am really good at any questions that have to do with English and Earth Science. I would love to be on the show because I know that I can be a great asset to the show.

  17. D Bens

    Looking for the opportunity to show that “I am smarter than a 5th grader”!!!!!

  18. Ellen Curylo

    My name is Ellen and I just turned fifty two weeks ago. I would love to see if this old broad still got it going on and that I’m not going senile – YET! Love the show, Foxworthy and the group of kids and would love to make it on the show and win some money so I don’t have to schlep into Manhattan till I’m 85.

  19. Judy Neeld

    My name is Judy Neeld. I am 54 years old and live in Virginia Beach, Va.. I have been married to my wonderful husband Brian for 35 years. We have three great children and three even more terrific granddaughters. I homeschooled my two youngest children. I always wanted to be a nurse or so I thought . I went to school to be an Licensed Practical Nurse only to find out that I was not doing the hands on care that I aspired to be doing. I currently do home care for the elderly and handicapped individuls. I especially enjoy working with Alzheimer’s clients as my grandmother suffered with Alzheimer’s at the end of her life. I play along with the game on TV and get more answers right than wrong. I WOULD SO LOVE TO BE ON THE SHOW….I don’t know if I’m smarter than a fifth grader but I would love the opportunity to find out.
    Judith Neeld 373 River Forest Road Virginia Beach, Va. 23454
    757-323-1007

  20. Patrick Goffiney

    I am a middle school teacher in Garden Grove, California and really need to prove to my students that I am smarter than they are. My speling is fare and eye have a grate sense of humor and a quik whit. One of the things on my bucket list to be made to look foolish on national TV by Jeff Foxworthy.

  21. Maria T.

    I watch this show with my son, who is going into the 5th grade. He always tells me I should be on the show. We will actually be visiting California later this month, and I would love to see if he’s right! I will be sending my info and hoping you get it on time!

  22. Edeltraut Condon

    As a retired 5th grade teacher, I’d love to challenge myself and entertain an audience to determine if I am truly still “smarter than a fifth grader”. I enjoy playing the app on my phone and have used the “Are you smarter than a 5th grader?” questions on previously published page a day calendars in my work with university students and current elementary students, too!

  23. Osian dickerson

    Its my favorite show and it would be an honor to have an opportunity to convey my knowledge in all subjects. Thank you kindly.
    O.R. Dickerson

  24. Martha Lecaroz

    I love to challenge myself. I once took a 2-day 7 part test in my chosen profession, through a national professional organization, just to see if I could pass. I watch Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader every week and love to see how many answers I get right. Sometimes I surprise myself when I’m right. I enjoy watching the 5th graders on the show and realizing how intelligent they are. I also love trivia games.

  25. Donna Tucker

    Hi my name is Donna Tucker and I am almost 14 years old… I am going into 9th grade… and I have had very nice grades such as honor roll… I would love to be on your game show because I want to test my knowledge and see how smart I really am. .. and if I have learned throughout the years. … I have a brother who just passed 5th grade and he thinks he better than everyone else… so if I’m on the show and I win,,,,, I can prove I am smarter than him,,,,now I know that sounds mean, ,,, but. Honestly I’m a good person… I love to laugh. .. it’s my favorite thing to do and I feel as if I go onto the show it would be a great experience…. so let me know at donnatuker58@gmail.com

  26. vernon shaw

    I was watching this show for the first time with my daughter who loves the show. And I really enjoyed watching it a lot. And I told her “Tori you have to get me on this show Please!!!!!! So today I decided to apply. I hope I become apart of it.

  27. Elaine McIntyre

    How about some Midwest auditions? I’m in Cincinnati Ohio and I would LOVE to take a shot!

  28. RaeAnn Moran

    Hello,
    My name is RaeAnn Moran. I am a 45 year old Caucasian woman & have always loved game shows & liked this show from the time it began. I currently live in the Phoenx, AZ area.
    I am 5’10, 195#, I have light brown hair, green eyes. You can also find me on Facebook.

    Thank you for your consideration.

  29. Mike Powers

    I have a degree in Nuclear Engineering and I would love a shot to see if I am Smarter Than A 5th Grader!

  30. Aileen

    I am a 27 year old college professor. I started teaching college students at the age of 21. I would hope that I am smarter than a 5th grader! Pick me pleaseeee!!!!

  31. Lawrence Smith

    I would love to be on the show and meet Jeff.I’ve been watching the show for years.brings me back to when I was in grade school and how much fun I had. Funny story. From 4th grade to 10th I used to sell bubble gum to fellow classmates. I would make a killing doing this. But I did get caught sometimes and it seems to me that entrepreneurship with gum is not the best path to take in school…..hahaha…can’t wait to meet you Jeff. C u Soon.

  32. Diana Cordero

    I am 41 years old. I was born and raised in Rochester Ny and currently reside in Orlando FL for the past 22 years. I have been a HS MS Teacher on and off the past 13 years and I currently teach 5th grade at a private school. I have been a fan of this show since day one and I am so glad this show is back on! I only pray that I am Smarter than a 5th grader!!! ✌️

  33. anthony cotturo

    Like to be on the show, live in ,S.C.

  34. Karen Day

    My name is Karen Day and I am 57 years young. I am a math teacher at a local community college. My husband, John, and I have a ministry where we share about Jesus through music, drama, puppetry, and clowning.
    He and I play Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader almost every day on Facebook and usually get all of the questions correct. I have been trying to be a contestant on this game show for many years now and would love a chance on the new show.
    Thank You!

  35. Shirelle

    I would love to be a part of this

  36. Adrienne Allard

    I would love to be a contestant

  37. Adolfo G

    I am a father of four wonderful kids. I’ve enjoyed helping them with their homework and would love to find out if I am actually smart enough to keep helping…
    Please email me for an opportunity to make a fool of myself.

  38. Eddie Shaer

    I might even be as smart as a 6th grader. I’ve loved the since its inception, and I’m also a big fan of Jeff!

  39. Jayla Summers

    Hey my name is Jayla and I am in the 5th grade 11 years old. On my report card I get straight A’s I would love to be one of the 5th grade participants. I love all subjects in school and especially school. I watch this show all the time when its on and I have read a book all about Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader

  40. JOSEPH KARIUKI

    I am originally from Kenya, Africa. I love civic, or general knowledge challenges. I used to participate in geographical & historical challenges and I emerged the victor in most cases. If given a chance, I would like to put it into test again and see how well I can do it competing with 5th graders. I love this show with a passion. Its a brainstormer/brainpopper!!!!

  41. sydney lieber

    i am a fith grader and would love to be on this show! please respond or email! i would love to do this

  42. Kendall Pleeasant

    Hello, my name is Kendall Pleasant and I am 12 years old and I’m about to be 13 in February 23. I live In Monroe, LA and I’m already trying to audition for the new show Henry Danger. The reason why I’m trying to be on your show is because I need some money for a good and decent agent for my audition and because I really love your show. So please email me back if I have been accepted.

    P.S: My Mom and I watch and play the game on her tablet.

  43. Riley Metheny

    Hi my name is Riley I am 11 years old, and I am in 6th grade. I also live in Strongsville Ohio. I am in the top group in math and reading at my school. I think that I would be a good contestant on Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader. I really don’t know if I’m smarter than a fifth grader but if I get on the show I will know!! Please let me on your show!!

  44. cordell

    I always had a way with remembering small facts like how fast does a cheetah run, or something of that nature, I usually watch the show and get majority of the answers right. All my friends tell me that I should try for the show so I’m here to give you a run for your money.

  45. Lucy and Megan Bonhaus

    Hello. We are twins. We have blonde hair, blue eyes, and we are American. We are 11 years old and 5 feet tall. We think we would be great for this show. We make all A’s and we live in Tuscaloosa, Alabama , but we would be willing to travel wherever. Megan got fourth in her school spelling bee. If you have any questions call 205 535 7555 . We have been in a play and it was awesome! I think you should consider us to be on your show! Thank you.

  46. muhammad moin khan

    dear Sr
    I want come in this show.Sr I belong India (Rajasthan).Sr please one chance.

  47. Amanda Sarhatt

    I graduated with a 3.9, I’d only hope I was smarter than a 5th grader!!!

    We will have to see if my elementary knowledge is still in tact! If not it would be a great viewer booster to watch myself get a 1st grade question wrong 😉

    Shoot me an email! I’d love to chat 🙂

  48. Shane Mackey

    Hi, my name is Shane and you guys would miss out on one of the most charismatic, charming, funny, intelligent, and nicest man you will ever have on the show. I am 31 and know that I am going to leave smarter than a 5th grader!

    I have seen every single episode and know I can own this!

    also making for good tv….. I will donate half of my winnings to help inform people of an autoimmune disease that had crippled me for 5 years. It is named NEUROMYELITIS OPTICA and it is a sister to M.S. This disease ruined a career I had as a hairdresser for over 10 years.
    Also the money would be nice to pay off some hospital bills.

    In the span of 5 years i relearned how to walk again and function normally.
    It is a disease people must know about!
    Thank you so much!
    Shane!

  49. Shane

    Hi, my name is Shane and you guys would miss out on one of the most charismatic, charming, funny, intelligent, and nicest man you will ever have on the show. I am 31 and know that I am going to leave smarter than a 5th grader!

    I have seen every single episode and know I can own this!

    also making for good tv….. I will donate half of my winnings to help inform people of an autoimmune disease that had crippled me for 5 years. It is named NEUROMYELITIS OPTICA and it is a sister to M.S. This disease ruined a career I had as a hairdresser for over 10 years.
    Also the money would be nice to pay off some hospital bills.

    In the span of 5 years i relearned how to walk again and function normally.
    It is a disease people must know about!
    Thank you so much!
    Shane!

  50. Shari Grayson

    My name is Shari and I love a challenge! What better way to prove my acceptance if a challenge than to a fifth grader! I consider myself book smarts AND competitive so this would be the perfect opportunity to show my friends and others that I am smarter than a fifth grader!!! A college grad and working in the medical field I think I can handle it! 😉

  51. Mark Spagnolo

    Hi there. My name is Mark Spagnolo from Pittsburgh, Pa. I am 40 years old, married, have two kids and am pretty sure I am not Smarter than a 5th grader. I sure would like to see though. This was my favorite show when it first came out and I would love to have the opportunity to be a contestant on the show. I am pretty great by the way on Game Shows as I have have been on 2 prior. Hollywood Squares in 2002 where I was the 2002 Tournament of Champions Winner and voted by contestant in 2002. I was also on the Power of Ten in 2007 hosted by Drew Carey. Thanks and I hope you let me try to figure out if I am Smarter than a Fifth Grader.

  52. Garth gittin

    I’m what is known as the crazy teacher at my school. 10 years in the profession and can’t get enough, but could use the money to pay off loans for school. I’ve been a minor league mascot as well as many other various crazy jobs. I would love to participate if chosen. I’m from Florida.

  53. Ashlee Leeper

    Hi I am Ashlee Leeper. I think I am intelligent . In fifth grade born March 15th 2004. I am almost 11. I want to see if the contestants are smarter than me a fifth grader!

  54. Brandon y

    I’m in 4th grade and I am smarter than most grown adults. case in point, I am
    currently doing 8th grade math, almost won the title last year for the national history
    bee last year, know geography like the back of my hand (including longitude and
    latitude), and have an almost photographic memory. I challenge you to find a 5th grader
    smarter than me. plus I’m really curt and funny. you’ll have to contact my mom-
    I live close to nyc – she says she’ll take me in for an interview. hope to hear from you.

  55. Alan

    I have a degree in Aerospace Engineering (yes some rocket science in there). I have also worked 8 or so years in electrical engineering as a Sales Engineer (including starting my own business) and am currently working as a Project Engineer for a small start-up. I am married with 2 children and am active politically. Currently serving as a local City Commission member, I have also run 2 times for local City Council and one time for CA Lt. Governor (not too many people can say that). One can argue that there aren’t any politicians that are smarter than 5th graders (but I haven’t won any elections, so perhaps my brains still remain?) Then again I am active in 3rd party politics so perhaps it is doubtful if I have more brain power than a toddler. I haven’t given up my interest in politics and will be running for office in 2016. Generally my head is full of random facts, and I can remember some of what I knew in 5th grade, so why not put that to use entertaining people and perhaps win some money?

  56. chaz

    I’m a College student struggling to pay for tuition to transfer to a 4-yr university to complete my Bachelors Degree in Accounting. Now my mother & father consider me as a “smart alack” or “too smart for my own good” I think I would make a GREAT contestant because I can openly admit “I think I’m smarter than a lot of people”. Well, until somebody proves me wrong ….Which is never going to happen! put me on the show

  57. Umar Azad

    Hi, I’m Umar Azad , age 15
    I.m 5.4′ and 47 kg in weight.
    Have good experience as a stage actor.
    Acted as Macbeth, Romeo, Othelo.
    No stage fear
    I live in Sri Lanka, originating from a poor family, this opportunity would be useful for me to continue my studies further.
    I study at St,Anthonys College .
    Skin colour is tan and have dark hair.
    Well built body,

  58. Brenton potter

    My name is Brenton and I’m 24 years old. I want to prove that im not only smarter than a 5th grader but also smarter than the general public. I’m a professional tattoo artist and we carry the stigma that were uneducated and lower class and I want to prove that wrong. I’m a very “decorated” person and would look good on tv. If you want ratings you want me.

  59. Faraz Iqbal

    Hello!

    My name is Faraz Iqbal, I am 22 years old, and I recently graduated from Queens College in Queens, NY with a BA in Media Studies. I believe that I am in fact smarter than a 5th grader, thus I would love an opportunity to prove it on camera in front of America! I am passionate about many things including bodybuilding, acting, movies, travel, food, and much more. I have previously been on MTV’S The Substitute so I am somewhat familiar with a game-show environment and what is expected of me as a contestant. Last but not least, I have excellent memory so I should not have trouble recalling things i learned 12 years ago! Thanks =)

  60. Gabriel Maurer

    I am 22, and would like to believe I am an exceptionally intelligent young man. I am 20th in the state of Kansas at chess, and work as a chess instructor. I am also pretty good looking and have the right kind of personality for a game show. I always have abosolutely no doubt in my mind that I will win the show. Please consider me! Any additional information will be provided willingly

  61. Annika Mathias

    I am twelve years old, and would like to be a contestant on this show. I am a 7th grader, a brunette, and fairly good looking. I have been taking acting lessons since I was 5, so I can project, can react well to a live audience, and have a good sense of comedic timing. You do not need to worry about stage fright! I go to a school for the gifted, and am always a high honor roll student. I have placed in 1st, 2nd, and 5th place in my school’s annual geography bee. I am very good at trivia, and have won several trivia competitions. I think that This show would be a lot of fun for me to participate in, and a lot of fun for the viewers at home to watch.
    Thank you for Your Consideration
    ~Annika Mathias

  62. Janessa

    Hi im in sixth grade and I was wondering if I could be a contestant. I live in Phoenix, Arizona.

  63. Kylie Short

    Hi, my name is Kylie Short and I am a fun and out going person! I bring a lively spark to all situations. I am 17 and about 5’4. I am white and no more than 110 pounds. I have sparkling blue eyes and a dazzling smile! I charm those around me! I like to think I’m brilliant but I’ve probably misspelled many words by now and used improper grammar! Oh well, I’m fun and exciting! I would say I’m a charming all around girl!

  64. Nicole Mathis

    Im Nicole. I’m a Telephony Analyst from San Antonio TX. I’d be delighted to be a part of the show.

  65. Danél Minnaar

    Hey there. I’m Danel Minnaar ( girl ) 13 years old and I think I would be a great contestant on this show. I am very well know as the dumbest blond ever . ( I am blond in hair color ) and I’m sure I would make this show a huge comady, with my smarts”” please concider me. thanks.

  66. Perry Hamilton

    I play the online edition of this game every night and am at level 98. I’ve been on a few game shows and have done well (I auditioned for the first and after that other shows called and asked me to be on… It has been over 10 years since the last). I would LOVE to play the real game!

  67. Daxia Tilghman

    Hey, I am Daxia! I am an eighth grader and i like quizzes and trivia games and would like to be quizzed on smart i am.

  68. Jonathan Bailey

    please leave a comment below and let us know why you should be considered.

    I have been watching Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader since it started in 2007. I believe that I should be considered because I am currently working as a Paraprofessional (teacher’s aide) in a junior high school. I have been working in middle schools and high schools since 2012. On top of that, I am enrolled at Grand Canyon University – Online campus full-time. I have always loved to learn and be challenged. I’m pretty sure that I am smarter than a 5th grader, but with the new curriculum being used nationwide might tell me other wise.

    Please consider me as a contestant on this show.
    — Jonathan Bailey

  69. Connor Margo

    I’m in 7th grade, I would like to be a classmate.

  70. fahmo

    hi i would like to be in the show to see if im smarter than a fifth grader im in 6 grade i live in columbus ohio

  71. Pamela Valfer

    I would be perfect for your show as I’m an artist and college professor. Who would want to stump the professor?!

  72. Givenchy

    I watch this show a few times and frankly I would love to actually see if i am indeed smarter then a 5th grader. If I’m not it would be a shocker and amusing to watch me a an honor student fail 5th grade

  73. Dylan LaFerriere

    Hi I am a 14 year old boy. I live in Bagley, Mn. I love trivia and am really good at it. I passed 5th grade with A’s. I may only be in 8th grade but that gives me the advantage because it wasn’t that long ago I learned what 5th graders are learning now. Please let me be on the show. I would love it so much. Thank you.

  74. Carey Bagwell

    I am smarter than a 5th grader!!! I work as a teachers aide and I help 5th graders all day!!

  75. S J Gribanov

    I don’t know if I’m smarter than a fifth grade. But if I’m not it will be amusing to watch me make a fool of myself. I can look foolish with style.

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