I need an episode of Win Ben Stein's Money

May 3, 2011 2:32 PM

How can I get/see a copy of a specific episode of 'Win Ben Stein's Money'?

I want to see/get/have this episode of Win Ben Stein's Money. It's from the fifth season, episode 5074. Nancy was the co-host and I believe one of the contestants did a cartwheel at the end of the show (?).

Is there anywhere I can buy a DVD that would have this episode? Or see it online? Or if anyone HAS it, can they send it to me? Or if you even remember SEEING it, could you let me know?

Background: I was one of the contestants. I never saw the show, because it did not air when they told me it would air. I have a relative who has been trying to catch this episode for me on her DVR for ten years who has never seen it. So if you can confirm that it did in fact air, that would be a nice bonus, even if I can't get my hands on a copy.

ps I already know Ben Stein is a jackass, so let's not do that, OK?

posted by bq to Media & Arts (5 answers total)

What was the date that it was supposed to air?
Also, I see some postings on Youtube by contestant name, did you check there?
posted by calgirl at 2:48 PM on May 3, 2011

Is this info at your link correct?

Episode #5074
First Aired: December 14, 2001
Contestants: Leslie, Beth, Jeremy
Theme/Costume: None
First Round Results: Leslie $100, Beth $200, Jeremy $500
Second Round Results: Beth $500, Jeremy $1300
Best of 10: Ben 6, Jeremy 2
Ben defends: $3700
Jeremy wins: $1300
posted by calgirl at 2:53 PM on May 3, 2011

Response by poster: I don't remember what date they told me it would air. I think in October. As far as I know, the information at the link is correct. I searched youtube but I wasn't able to find anything.
posted by bq at 3:02 PM on May 3, 2011

Sorry, I have no idea about your particular episode, but perhaps it would be worth emailing a game show enthusiast like, for example, this guy. The way I understand it, there is a whole network of tape traders online who collect shows like this, and even if the guy in that link doesn't have it, he or a similar enthusiast could potentially know where to look to find a specific episode like that.

Worst case scenario, have you tried calling/emailing Comedy Central? Or whatever network has it in syndication now? I bet if the price is right (see what I did there?) they could get you what you want.
posted by wondercow at 8:16 PM on May 3, 2011

Don't bother trying to get it from the network. Fans are your best bets. It was produced by Disney and Valleycrest Prods and re-runs on Game Show Network, but neither place is going to send you a clean DVD for $20.
posted by Ideefixe at 3:58 PM on August 25, 2011