History Series / PARANOiA

Additionally, five players each on the show's Web site and phone lines were chosen per question to play for $50 from the "interactive jackpot" of $5,000 (and some interactive players would also be chosen at the end of the show to play for an [=eMachines=] computer in the same way). Any money remaining in this pot would also be added to the studio player's bank at the end of the game (if they make it that far) for the bonus round, where the contestant picked a bonus question from one of ten categories. Nine questions multiplied the winnings by 10 for a correct answer, while the remaining question multiplied it by 100.

* BonusRound: One more question in one of 10 categories, 15 seconds to answer. Answering correctly multiplied banked winnings by 10, while one category [[BonusSpace multiplied it by 100 instead]].

With a mathematical possibility of up to $1,500,000 as the top prize, the studio contestant tried to defend his/her bank (which began at $10,000) by answering 10 multiple-choice questions ([[WhoWantsToBeWhoWantsToBeAMillionaire hey, that's a little familiar]]). Correct answers kept the bank intact, while incorrect answers deducted $1,000. Additionally following every question, the studio contestant had to "challenge" at least one of the three contestants that were live via satellite to see if they answered correctly; a correct answer paid that remote player $1,000 out of the studio contestant's bank, but a wrong answer earned a strike. A remote player who earned two strikes was out of the game. The studio contestant could swap out a remote player or eliminate them altogether...for a price ($1,000 and $3,000, respectively). Knocking out all three remote players awarded the studio player whatever money was left in the bank.

* HomeParticipationSweepstakes: The interactive parts were one giant play-at-home component, although some viewers [[http://www.cexx.org/craputer.htm may view eMachines computers]] of that era as an UndesirablePrize,

With a mathematical possibility of up to $1,500,000 as the top prize, the studio contestant tried to defend his/her bank (which began at $10,000) by answering 10 multiple-choice questions ([[WhoWantsToBeWhoWantsToBeAMillionaire hey, that's a little familiar]]). Correct answers kept the bank intact, while incorrect answers deducted $1,000. Additionally following every question, the studio contestant had to "challenge" at least one of the three contestants that were live via satellite to see if they answered correctly; a correct answer paid that remote player $1,000 out of the studio contestant's bank, but a wrong answer earned a strike. A remote player who earned two strikes was out of the game. The studio contestant could swap out a remote player or eliminate them altogether...for a price ($1,000 and $3,000, respectively). Surviving 10 rounds, or knocking out all three remote players, awarded the studio player whatever money was left in the bank.

'''''Paranoia''''' was a GameShow that ran on what was then ]]Creator/{{Freeform}} Fox Family]] three times a week from April 14 to May 7, 2000, and was unique due to its allowing one in-studio contestant (on a fancy blue-screen set) to compete against others live via satellite, on the phone, or on the internet.

'''''Paranoia''''' is a Fox Family GameShow that ran three times a week from April 14 to May 7, 2000, and was unique due to its allowing one in-studio contestant (on a fancy blue-screen set) to compete against others live via satellite, on the phone, or on the internet.

With a mathematical possibility of up to $1,500,000 as the top prize, the studio contestant tried to defend his bank (which began at $10,000) by answering 10 multiple-choice questions ([[WhoWantsToBeWhoWantsToBeAMillionaire hey, that's a little familiar]]). Correct answers kept the bank intact, while incorrect answers deducted $1,000. Additionally following every question, the studio contestant had to "challenge" at least one of the three contestants that were live via satellite to see if they answered correctly; a correct answer paid that remote player $1,000 out of the studio contestant's bank, but a wrong answer earned a strike. A remote player who earned two strikes was out of the game. The studio contestant could swap out a remote player or eliminate them altogether...for a price ($1,000 and $3,000, respectively). Surviving 10 rounds, or knocking out all three remote players, awarded the studio player whatever money was left in the bank.

** GameShowHost: Peter Tomarken.

With a mathematical possibility of up to $1,500,000 as the top prize, the studio contestant tried to defend his bank (which began at $10,000) by answering 10 multiple-choice questions ([[WhoWantsToBeWhoWantsToBeAMillionaire hey, that's a little familiar]]). Correct answers kept the bank intact, while incorrect answers deducted $1,000. Additionally following every question, the studio contestant had to "challenge" one of the three contestants that were live via satellite to see if they answered correctly; if the chosen player had answered correctly, that's another $1,000 down the drain, or else no money was deducted and the remote player got a strike (two strikes eliminated the player). There were also forms of lifelines which could swap out a remote player or entirely eliminate them...for a fee.

Additionally, select players on the internet and phone lines were chosen per question to play for $50 from the "interactive jackpot" of $5,000 (and some interactive players would also be chosen at the end of the show to play for an [=eMachines=] computer in the same way), leftovers from this pot would also be added to the studio player's bank at the end of the game (if they make it that far) for the bonus round, where the contestant picked a bonus question from one of ten categories. Nine questions multiplied the winnings by 10 for a correct answer, while the remaining question multiplied it by 100.

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With a mathematical possibility of up to $1,500,000 as the top prize, the studio contestant tried to defend his bank (which began at $10,000) by answering 10 multiple-choice questions (hey, that's a little [[WhoWantsToBeWhoWantsToBeAMillionaire familiar]]). Correct answers kept the bank intact, while incorrect answers deducted $1,000. Additionally following every question, the studio contestant had to "challenge" one of the three contestants that were live via satellite to see if they answered correctly; if the chosen player had answered correctly, that's another $1,000 down the drain, or else no money was deducted and the remote player got a strike (two strikes eliminated the player). There were also forms of lifelines which could swap out a remote player or entirely eliminate them...for a fee.

!!GameShow Tropes in use:

* {{Lifelines}}: Either swap out a remote player for a different one on deck, or just kick them out entirely. Unlike most lifelines, these were ''not'' free — the swap cost $1,000, the kick $3,000. Later, the victims were given these fees as consolation prizes, essentially making the lifelines into forced bribes.

->''For the role-playing game, see TabletopGame/{{Paranoia}}.''
->''For the film, see Film/{{Paranoia}}.''

Fox Family GameShow that ran three times a week from April 14 to May 7, 2000, and was unique due to its allowing one in-studio contestant (on a fancy blue-screen set) to compete against others live via satellite, on the phone, or on the internet.

!!This show provides examples of:
* HeyItsThatGuy: Peter Tomarken is best known for hosting ''PressYourLuck''.
** He was also an early presenter for GameShowNetwork. In fact, one time, throwing to break, [[WhereDoYouThinkYouAre he almost said Game Show Network]] before correcting himself.
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->''For the role playing game, see TabletopGame/{{Paranoia}}''
->''For the film, see Film/{{Paranoia}}''

With a mathematical possibility of up to $1,500,000 as the top prize, the studio contestant tried to defend their bank (which began at $10,000) by answering 10 multiple-choice questions (hey, that's a little [[WhoWantsToBeWhoWantsToBeAMillionaire familiar]]). Correct answers kept the bank intact, while incorrect answers deducted $1,000. Additionally following every question, the studio contestant had to "challenge" one of the three contestants that were live via satellite to see if they answered correctly; if the chosen player had answered correctly, that's another $1,000 down the drain, or else no money was deducted and the remote player got a strike (two strikes eliminated the player). There were also forms of lifelines which could swap out a remote player or entirely eliminate them...for a fee.

Additionally, select players on the internet and phone lines were chosen per question to play for $50 from the "interactive jackpot" of $5,000 (and some interactive players would also be chosen at the end of the show to play for an [=eMachines=] computer in the same way), leftovers from this pot would also be added to the studio player's bank at the end of the game (if they make it that far) for the bonus round, where the contestant picked a bonus question from one of ten categories. Nine questions multiplied the winnings by 10, while the remaining question multiplied it by 100.

* {{Lifelines}}: Either swap out a remote player for a different one on deck, or just kick them out entirely. Unlike most lifelines, these were ''not'' free — the swap cost $1,000, the kick $3,000. Later on, the victims were given these fees as consolation prizes, essentially making the lifelines into forced bribes.

** He was also an early presenter for GameShowNetwork. In fact, one time, throwing to break, he almost said Game Show Network before correcting himself.

''(For other uses of the term "Paranoia", [[TabletopGame/{{Paranoia}} click here]])''

''(For other uses of the term "Paranoia", [[{{Paranoia}} click here]])''

* {{Lifelines}}: Either swap out a remote player for a different one on deck, or just kick them out entirely. Unlike most lifelines, these were ''not'' free — the swap cost $1,000, and the kick $3,000. Later on, affected contestants received these fees as consolation prizes.

Fox Family GameShow that ran briefly in Spring 2000, and was unique due to its allowing one in-studio contestant (on a fancy blue-screen set) to compete against others live via satellite, on the phone, or on the internet.

* ShortRunners: Began April 14, ran three times a week through May 7.

Fox Family GameShow that ran briefly in Spring 2000, and was unique due to its use of ''(gasp)'' technology to allow one in-studio contestant (on a fancy blue-screen set at that!) to compete against many others live, either via satellite, on the phone, or on the internet!

With a mathematical possibility of up to $1,500,000 as the top prize, the studio contestant tried to defend their bank (which began at $10,000) by answering 10 multiple-choice questions (hey, that's a little [[WhoWantsToBeWhoWantsToBeAMillionaire familiar]]). Correct answers kept the bank intact, while incorrect answers deducted $1,000. Additionally following every question, the studio contestant had to "challenge" one of the three contestants that were live via satellite to see if they answered correctly; if the chosen player had answered correctly, that's another $1,000 down the drain, or else no money was deducted and the remote player got a strike (two strikes eliminated the player). There were also forms of lifelines which could swap out a remote player or entirely eliminate them (for a fee).

Additionally, select players on the internet and phone lines were chosen per question to play for $50 from the "interactive jackpot" of $5,000 (and some interactive players would also be chosen at the end of the show to play for an [=eMachines=] computer in the same way), leftovers from this pot would also be added to the studio player's bank at the end of the game (if they make it that far) for the bonus round, where the contestant picked a bonus question from one of ten categories. Nine questions multiplied the winnings by 10, while the remaining question multiplied it by 100!

Short-lived GameShow aired by the cable channel Fox Family in Spring 2000. This show was unique due to its use of ''(gasp)'' technology to allow one in-studio contestant (on a fancy blue-screen set at that!) to compete against many others live, either via satellite, on the phone, or on the internet!

* AudienceParticipation: Multi-platform audience participation, too!
* BonusRound: One more question in one of 10 categories, 15 seconds to answer. Answering correctly multiplied banked winnings by 10, while one category [[BonusSpace multiplied it by 100 instead]].
* HomeParticipationSweepstakes: The interactive parts were one giant play-at-home component, although some viewers [[http://www.cexx.org/craputer.htm may view eMachines computers]] of that era as an UndesirablePrize,
* {{Lifelines}}: Either swap out a remote player for a different one on deck, or just kick them out entirely. Unlike most lifelines, these were ''not'' free — the swap cost $1,000, and the kick $3,000. Later on, affected contestants received these fees as consolation prizes!
* Personnel:
** GameShowHost: Peter Tomarken.
* WhoWantsToBeWhoWantsToBeAMillionaire: Mathematical possibility of a $1,500,000 top prize? Questions? Glitzy early-2000s CGI blue screen set? Lifelines? Yep, we got it all!

* HeyItsThatGuy: Peter Tomarken is best known for hosting ''PressYourLuck''.

* OneSeasonWonder: Began on April 14, ran three times a week until some point in May.