Double Dare (1986) Episode Guide

The following is a list of the 266 episodes from the original 1986-1988 run of Double Dare. Many of the original airdates and episode orders are lost to time, so we've done our best to recreate the correct episode order based on the order used by Paramount Plus and information from tape trader lists. With some exceptions (such as episode 1), this appears to be the production order, as opposed to the airing order. These episode orders are not meant to be considered fully accurate, and airdates/tape dates have been provided when available. Each tape date usually had four or five episodes (normally four) recorded, though they would sometimes do two or three.

According to an article that appeared in the February 17, 1988 issue of Daily Variety, it said that “Nickelodeon is producing 130 new half-hours for syndication in addition to the 170 half-hours that already are in the cable service's inventory.” However, it's unclear exactly how they got to 170 pre-Syndication episodes, assuming this statement is correct, since most sources have stated that the weekly run of Super Sloppy Double Dare (1987-1988) had 26.

While this version of the show aired in first-run over the span of 4 years, there were 3 separate groups of tapings. There were two seasons of 65+ episodes, and one season of 130 episodes: The original September 1986 batch (season 1), a set taped in 1987 (season 2), and one extended taping session from 1988 (Season 3A/B). It was confirmed in an email exchange with Double Dare audio engineer John V. Krepol in 2021 that the 130 (known) episodes for 1988 were all taped together, despite some changes in production happening halfway through. Much of the crew (including Harvey) then moved on to Finders Keepers, which also taped at WHYY.

Several sources have also said that the initial WHYY tapings were numbered at 65, so there may be a numbering error as well, meaning all episodes are accounted for. 70 could be the actual number, however, based on Marc saying on the first taping of Season 2 that that was the first time he did it without the cards in 71 shows.

Series Overview

Season	Episodes	Tape Location	Tape dates	Season Premiere	Eps. Avail on P+
1	70	WHYY, Philadelphia	September 18-October 17, 1986	October 6, 1986	62
2	66	WHYY, Philadelphia	1987	February 5, 1987	62
3	130	WHYY, Philadelphia	1988	February 22, 1988	122
TOTALS	266				246

Episodes

Season 1 (1986-87)

Recorded at WHYY-TV Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from September to October 1986.

#	Image	Title	Prod. code	P+ Number	Taped/Aired
1		"Express (Stuart & Mary) vs. High Flyers (Paul & Bethany)"	001A	N/A	Taped: September 18, 1986 Aired: October 10, 1986
		First taped episode. Only episode taped that day. Source of the "Nightmare incident". This episode was never rerun on Nick GaS, and is not available on Paramount +.
2		"Raiders (Chris & Becky) vs. Mets (Lisa & Neil)"	002H	001	Taped: October 1, 1986
		Frequently used by Nickelodeon as a single episode in special instances when they air one episode. In spite of the production code, circumstantial evidence suggests that this episode was taped on the same day as 026H-029H. Two promotional consideration plugs were added long after 1987.
3		"Hamsters (Melissa & Heather) vs. Destroyers (Billy & Ronnie)"	003B	002	Taped: September 23, 1986
		Two teams compete in new, messy challenges of classic games, the water balloon and egg toss! However, in this high scoring game, one team pulls ahead and earns them a shot at the obstacle course.
4		"SpazBalls (Scott & Cinda) vs. Stooges (Marty & Kelly)"	004B	003	Taped: September 23, 1986
		Dollar signs on scoreboards! One kid curses after a wrong answer.
5		"Psychos (Mike & Kim) vs. Punks (Corey & Nicole)"	005B	004	Taped: September 23, 1986
		Dollar signs on scoreboards!
6		"Tricksters (Helena & Jeremy) vs. Mad Hatters (Brooke & Brian)"	006C	005	Taped: September 24, 1986
		Dollar signs on scoreboards!
7		"Dynamics (Russ & Jen) vs. Psychedelics (Alex & Christy)"	007C	006	Taped: September 24, 1986
		Dollar signs on scoreboards!
8		"Dynamite Duo (Russ & Bridgette) vs. Odd Couple (Brian & Michelle)"	008C	007	Taped: September 24, 1986
		Dollar signs on scoreboards! Opening stunt takes FOREVER.
9		"Bundys (Nick & Chad) vs. Mind Benders (Michelle & Audrey)"	009C	008	Taped: September 24, 1986
		Dollar sign scoreboards!
10		"Hatters (D.J. & Louise) vs. Jaguars (Chad & Jennifer)"	010D	009	Taped: September 25, 1986
		Judging by the reaction this is the first filmed obstacle course win. Producer Geoffrey Darby can be seen in the background after the win, hugging Harvey as if to say "finally". Scoreboards are now lower and the dollar signs are replaced by the DD logos. This episode is also available at the UCLA Film & Television Archive.
11		"Swatches (Marc & Shannon) vs. Headrooms (Chris & Jen)"	011D	010	Taped: September 25, 1986
		TBA
12		"Nuts (Becky & Jim) vs. Daredevils (Tammy & Steve)"	012D	011	Taped: September 25, 1986
		TBA
13		"Raiders (Patty & Sean) vs. Rams (Justin & Amber)"	013D	012	Taped: September 25, 1986
		TBA
14		"Extraordinaires (Dion & Lois) vs. Challengers (Billy & Michelle) "	014E	N/A	Taped: September 26, 1986
		Only 5 minutes are known to exist. This episode was never rerun on Nick GaS, and is not available on Paramount +.
15		"Bengals (Rob & Tammy) vs. Wizards (Zachary & Tiffany)"	015E	013	Taped: September 26, 1986 Aired: October 6, 1986
		Premiere episode.
16		"Untouchables (Louis & Soskia) vs. Double Trouble (Christine & Rocko)"	016E	014	Taped: September 26, 1986
17		"Raiders (Dave & David) vs. Dynamics (Kate & Tanya)"	017E	015	Taped: September 26, 1986
18		"Bandits (Jill & Steve) vs. Masters (Robert & Jennifer)"	018F	016	Taped: September 27, 1986
19		"Beamers (Bill 1 & Bill 2) vs. Navigators (Kelly & Tracy)"	019F	N/A	Taped: September 27, 1986 Aired: January 27, 1987
		Season 1 finale. This episode was never rerun on Nick GaS, and is not available on Paramount +. This episode surfaced in a trade in February 2023, and was eventually posted to the Internet Archive in April. This episode never reran due to Kelly getting hurt on the Sundae Slide.
20		"Poppers (Steven & Berry) vs. Breakers (Keith & Jamie)"	020F	017	Taped: September 27, 1986
21		"Dodgers (Chris & Lisa) vs. Crusaders (Jeff & Melanie)"	021F	018	Taped: September 27, 1986
		This episode has the record for the fastest Obstacle Course on the original show with 16 sec. left
22		"Knights (David & Mandy) vs. Giggles (Tim & Mia)"	022G	019	Taped: September 30, 1986
23		"Devils (Adam & Brahim) vs. Mashers (Remy & Adena)"	023G	020	Taped: September 30, 1986
24		"Geeks (Brian & Chris) vs. Nerds (Dana & Bill)"	024G	021	Taped: September 30, 1986
		Sometimes mislabeled as "S2-E1"
25		N/A	025G	022	Taped: September 30, 1986
		Unknown gap left in Paramount Plus order. Though not officially confirmed, it's possible this episode was the source of the balloon stomp opening toss-up in Round 1 as seen in early promos for the show; it was in Round 2 in #024G.
26		"Cougars (Maynard & Natalie) vs. Cheetahs (Lori & Brad)"	026H	023	Taped: October 1, 1986
		Sometimes mislabeled as "S2-E3"
27		Cobras (Joe & Mike) vs. Bears (Tina & Heather)	027H	024	Taped: October 1, 1986
28		"Panthers (Dawn & Louis) vs. Loopers (Liz & Jeff)"	028H	025	Taped: October 1, 1986
		Sometimes mislabeled as "S2-E5"
29		"Whiz Kids (Matt & Megan) vs. Eliminators (Chrissy & Charles)"	029H	026	Taped: October 1, 1986
30		"Wildcats (Adrian & Jonas) vs. Rockers (Nate & Sheilah)"	030I	027	Taped: October 2, 1986
		Sometimes mislabeled as "S2-E7". This episode has the second highest amount ever with $490.
31		"Ron Jons (Greg & Derek) vs. Ramettes (Cathi & Anne)"	031I	028	Taped: October 2, 1986
32		"Prosecutors (Chris & Valerie) vs. Avengers (Danielle & Matt)"	032I	029	Taped: October 2, 1986
33		"Whippets (David & Amanda) vs. Pinheads (Carl & Michele)"	033I	030	Taped: October 2, 1986
		This is the first episode to introduce the house minimum of $50.
34		"Warriors (John & Jeff) vs. Cheetahs (Kristen & Susan)"	034J	031	Taped: October 3, 1986
		The opening theme song is now played with the 0:05-0:18 portion skipped, and would remain this way until the end of the 1987 run of Super Sloppy Double Dare. Before, it was played with the 0:10-0:13 portion skipped.
35		"Phantoms (Mark & Dana) vs. Panthers (Stephanie & Andy)"	035J	032	Taped: October 3, 1986
36		"K.A.s (Alia & Adam) vs. Cruisers (Eric & Jessica)"	036J	033	Taped: October 3, 1986
37		"Sheckers (Jonathan & Michelle) vs. Braniacs (Stephanie & Joey)"	037J	034	Taped: October 3, 1986
38		"Terminators (Pat & Natalie) vs. Falcons (Matt & Alana)"	038K	N/A	Taped: October 4, 1986 Aired: October 30, 1986
		Episode resurfaced on YouTube on September 13, 2023, courtesy of Matt Anderson, one of the contestants. This episode was never rerun on Nick GaS, and is not available on Paramount +. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGxDtWPTqHQ. This episode most likely never reran due to Marc throwing out a question despite the Terminators giving the right answer. Had their answer been incorrect, the Falcons would have won the show.
39		"Quackers (Chris & Jennifer) vs. Energizers (John & Melissa)"	039K	035	Taped: October 4, 1986
40		"Indians (Erin & Adam) vs. Braves (Bobby & Hillary)"	040K	036	Taped: October 4, 1986
41		"Prep Boys (Kevin & Rich) vs. Slimes (Nikki & Traci)"	041K	037	Taped: October 4, 1986
42		"Dipsticks (Jen & Beef) vs. Airheads (Chris & C.B.)"	042L	038	Taped: October 7, 1986
43		N/A	043L	039	Taped: October 7, 1986
		Unknown gap left in Paramount Plus order. Though not officially confirmed, it's possible this episode was the source of the clips of the two girls attempting a couple of Physical Challenges that involved getting something past the line; both of them were shown in the The Messiest Moments and How to Throw a Double Dare Party tapes respectively. In addition, the latter showed a clip from the stuffed balloons toss up in Round 1; it was in Round 2 in #042L.
44		"Fantastics (Nicole & Matt) vs. Knights (Kevin & Heather)"	044L	040	Taped: October 7, 1986
45		"Village People (Ophelia & Shawn) vs. Falcons (Jenny & Brian)"	045L	041	Taped: October 7, 1986
46		"Fabulous T-Birds (Mike & Erin) vs. Pickle Heads (Tracy & John)"	046M	042	Taped: October 8, 1986
47		"High Fives (RaShawn & Bob) vs. Invincibles (Gabby & Matt)"	047M	043	Taped: October 8, 1986
48		"Radsters (Jeff & Lisa) vs. Dizzies (Elizabeth & David)"	048M	044	Taped: October 8, 1986
49		"Psychedelics (Brian & Krissy) vs. Bodacious Befreckled Bears"	049M	045	Taped: October 8, 1986 Aired: December 31, 1986
50		"Devastation Combination (Darren & Sandy) vs. Terrible Twos (Helene & Paul)"	050N	046	Taped: October 9, 1986
51		"Panthers (Irvin & Shaunda) vs. No Names (Colleen & John)"	051N	047	Taped: October 9, 1986
		"Another Maynard"
52		"Whatchamacallits (Mary Ellen & Fred) vs. Airheads (Nicole & Jon)"	052N	048	Taped: October 9, 1986
53		"Young Ones (Ed & Stephanie) vs. Turkeys (Joe & Michelle)"	053N	049	Taped: October 9, 1986
54		"Apaches (Melissa & Brad) vs. Bulldogs (Kevin & Laurel)"	054P	050	Taped: October 10, 1986
		This is the first episode to introduce the official house minimum of $100. The episode also features the highest and lowest scores during the original run of Double Dare($530-$20)
55		"Equalizers (Sharon & Brad) vs. Weirdos (Alicia & Michael)"	055P	051	Taped: October 10, 1986 Aired: December 5, 1986
56		"Conquerors (Tim & Kelly) vs. Warriors (Candy & Josh)"	056P	052	Taped: October 10, 1986 Aired: December 16, 1986
57		"Achievers (Megan & Troy) vs. Chiefs (Kelly & Troy)"	057P	053	Taped: October 10, 1986
58		"Crazy Crack-Ups (Matt & Cas) vs. Wrecking Crew (Courtney & Kristen)"	058Q	054	Taped: October 14, 1986
		Twins Day
59		N/A	059Q	055	Taped: October 14, 1986
		Unknown gap left in Paramount Plus order. It's highly possible the footage of a teammate getting the flag at The 1-Ton Human Hamster Wheel with 2 seconds remaining, as seen in this promo, came from this episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh8yv1AVssM
60		"Eagles (Nicole & Chris) vs. Care Bears (Bill & Missy)"	060Q	056	Taped: October 14, 1986
61		"Hillbillies (Christy & Bernard) vs. Patriots (Katie & Jay)"	061Q	057	Taped: October 14, 1986
62		"Comets (Johanna & Daniel) vs. Blue Hawks (Judy & Chris)"	062R	058	Taped: October 15, 1986 Aired: October 17, 1986
63		"Goobers (Chris & Alicia) vs. Raisinettes (Robert & Emily)"	063R	059	Taped: October 15, 1986
		This episode was never rerun on Nick GaS, and is not available on Paramount +. The reason for this is unclear, but it may have been due to the outdated address of contestant coordinator Carol Levitt being displayed on screen when Marc brought her out on stage during the Obstacle Course briefing.
64		"Monkeys (Molly & Julie) vs. Lions (Michael & Neil)"	064R	060	Taped: October 15, 1986 Aired: December 22, 1986
		Taped the sometime between October 12-18, 1986.
65		"Sportsters (Deena & Mike) vs. Rebels (Jason & Karen)"	065R	061	Taped: October 15, 1986 Aired: January 2, 1987
		Taped the sometime between October 12-18, 1986.
66		"AJs (John & Amy) vs. Stooges (Jesse & Hope)"	066M	062	Taped: October 8, 1986
		In spite of the production code, circumstantial evidence suggests that this episode was taped on the same day as 046M-049M.
67		"Corncobs (Chris & Colleen) vs. Ghouls (Chris & Kelly)"	067N	063	Taped: October 9, 1986 Aired: October 31, 1986
		Halloween Episode. In spite of the production code, circumstantial evidence suggests that this episode was taped on the same day as 050N-053N.
68		"Mod Balls (Tom & Kate) vs. Pigskins (David & Susie)"	068S	064	Taped: October 17, 1986
69		"Razzles (Alisa & Brian) vs. Griswolds (Corey & R.E.)"	069S	065	Taped: October 17, 1986 Aired: December 25, 1986
		Christmas episode, where parents help their kids.
70		"Pop Tarts (Stacy & Eric) vs. Potato Heads (Matthew & April)"	070S	066	Taped: October 17, 1986

Season 2 (1987)

#	Image	Title	Prod. code	P+ Number	Taped/Aired
71		"Sci Guys (Sybil & Bret) vs. Two Amigos (Alissa & Han)"	071S	067	1987
72		"Panthers (Donna & Tom) vs. Tagger Tigers (Richard & Crissy)"	072S	068	Aired: February 9, 1987
		Different font for questions & credits (episode 2?)
73		N/A	073T	N/A	1987
		Unknown gap left in Paramount Plus order. There is a very strong possibility that this photo is from that episode, because most of the photos taken during the second season were from this session.
74		"Frantic Furors (Dana & Jeff) vs. Vultures (Joe & Michelle)"	074T	069	1987
75		"Dynamic Duo (Kris & Don) vs. Thrashers (Megan & Jason)"	075T	070	1987
76		"Terrible Twos (Jon & Nikki) vs. Hurricanes (John & Kelly)"	076T	071	1987
77		"U.S. Express (Barry & Salima) vs. Beach Bums (Brian & Christy)"	077U	072	1987
		Question font changes. This episode has the highest score this season with $470.
78		Munchkins (Kevin & Melissa) vs. Burgers (Carmelita & Juan)	078U	N/A	Taped: 1987 Aired: February 16, 1987
		This episode was never rerun on Nick GaS, and is not available on Paramount+.
79		"The Terrible Twosome (Carrie & Tom) vs. The Lions (Jason & Chrissy)"	079U	073	1987
80		"Titans (Tanya & Mike) vs. No-Names (Todd & Mattie)"	080U	074	1987
81		"Stooges (Janine & Chris) vs. Seismic Gumballs (Mark & Gretchen)"	081V	075	1987
82		"Raiders (JP & Kristen) vs. Speed and Greed (Mike & Amy)"	082V	076	1987
		Marc jumps in the tank!
83		"Mustangs (Colleen & Jason) vs. Hornets (Scott & Cindy)"	083V	077	1987
84		"Wildcats (Peter & Alexis) vs. Mighty Midgets (Mary & Billy)"	084V	078	Aired: February 14, 1987
		Valentine's Day Special. Aired on a Saturday.
85		"Falcons (Danny & Amy) vs. Sweathogs (LaTanya & Mike)"	085W	079	Aired: February 5, 1987
		Season 2 premiere.
86		"Gargoyles (Chantal & Tim) vs. Griswolds (Brian & Terri)"	086W	080	Aired: February 11, 1987
		Marc misses the end-of-round-1 buzzer!
87		"Gumbies (Rachel & Bob) vs. Red Devils (Niki & Eric)"	087W	081	1987
88		"Rams (Leslie & Steven) vs. Timmels (Nancy & Brian)"	088W	082	1987
		Two questions have misspellings!
89		"Pros (Liz & Steve) vs. Brat Pack (Jessica & Sean)"	089X	083	1987
		Marc talks to the audience...and embarasses himself in the process.
90		"Whatchamacallits (Len & Jennifer) vs. Dream Team (Troy & Dina)"	090X	084	1987
91		"Cougars (Curt & Kim) vs. Whodunits (Trissa & Shamus)"	091X	085	1987
92		N/A	092X	N/A	1987
		Unknown gap left in Paramount Plus order. Either #092X or #105AA was the source of Harvey as the Wild Oats Man that was seen in Double Dare: The Inside Slop.
93		"The How Abouts (Eli & Rachel) vs. The Bone & Biscuits (Dana & Ryan)"	093X	086	1987
94		"Party Animals (Cliff & Nikki) vs. Dragons (Frasier & Stacy)"	094CC	087	1987
		Strangely enough, this and the next three episodes, lack any audience shots during the break to and return from commercial, not to mention arbitrary obstacle course layouts are present, suggesting that these four in question may have been finished on later dates. 94 and 97's are similar to 112-115's, while 95's is similar to 107-110's, and 96's is similar to 120-123's.
95		"Stud Muffins (Kelly & Frank) vs. Unique Duo (Noelle & John)"	095Y	088	1987
96		"Alternates (Holly & Chris) vs. Home Slices (Gina & George)"	096Y	089	1987
97		"Square Pegs (TC & Liz) vs. Twin Towers (John & Joe)"	097Y	090	1987
98		"Killer Ricecakes (Andy & Kelly) vs. Terminators (Ryan & Tara)"	098Z	091	Taped: February 10, 1987 Aired: February 12, 1987
99		"Stars & Stripes (Marcy & Kirk) vs. Urban Lunchmeat (David & Meredith)"	099Z	092	Taped: February 10, 1987
100		"Moonlighters (Kelly & Paul) vs. Lakers (Krista & Duffy)"	100Z	093	Taped: February 10, 1987
101		"Run UMS (Lauren & Jim) vs. Radioactive Beanstalks (Nicole & James)"	101Z	094	Taped: February 10, 1987
102		"Renegade Professors on Wheels (Jill & Chris) vs. Defending Aces (Dorothy & Dan)"	102AA	095	1987
		This episode has the fastest Obstacle Course this season with 13 sec. left
103		"Psychedelic Leeches (Bill & Heather) vs. Blazers (Cathy & Nicky)"	103AA	096	1987
		Marc's name is misspelled in the credits!
104		"Wilburs (Kirsten & Kurt) vs. Stunods (Anne & Scott)"	104AA	097	1987
105		N/A	105AA	N/A	1987
		Unknown gap left in Paramount Plus order. Either #092X or #105AA was the source of Harvey as the Wild Oats Man that was seen in Double Dare: The Inside Slop. A clip of one of the teammates trying to dive under the Slime/Breakfast Canal with 27 seconds on the clock that was shown in promos came from this episode.
106		"Generals (Suzie & Salah) vs. Mumbos (Brad & Cindy)"	106AA	098	1987
107		"Barbarians (Alix & Jake) vs. Psychiatrists (Dave & Jen)"	107BB	099	1987
108		"Jetsons (Andrea & Josh) vs. Dynamic Duo (Eric & Jamie)"	108BB	100	1987
		Marc forgets to give the right answer to a question! Plus, he gets pied in the face!
109		"Know it Alls (Megan & Tate) vs. Greyhounds (Chad & Shannon)"	109BB	101	1987
110		"Giggling Goonies (Joy and Lamarr) vs. Pink Panthers (Susan and Steve)"	110BB	102	Aired: February 10, 1987
111		"Potato Head Kids (Greg & Jill) vs. Tomato Killers (Anna & Ryder)"	111HH	103	Taped: February 20, 1987
		Back-to-School Special. In spite of the production code, circumstantial evidence (particularly the studio audience) suggests that this episode was taped on the same day as 134HH-136HH.
112		"Cosmic Kids (Alicia & Neil) vs. Party Animals (Yolanda & Will)"	112CC	104	1987
		Due to the Sewer Chute not working, the team was given the 4th prize.
113		"Squawkers (Jen & Dan) vs Two Stooges (Jamal & Anitra)"	113CC	105	1987
		GREAT contestant interviews, and a Home Viewer Physical Challenge is used!
114		"Chippewas (Wendy & Brian) vs. Artifacts (Maureen & Justin)"	114CC	106	1987
115		"Determinators (Tracy & Vanessa) vs. Unsinkables (Kelly & Joe)"	115CC	107
		Harvey jumps in the tank!
116		"Lucky Dogs (Erin & Gretchen) vs. Money Hungry Team (Matt & Bobby)"	116DD	108	Taped: February 16, 1987
		The teams were the winners from auditions held in Richmond, VA and San Diego, CA. The show donated an amount equal to the money the winners won to a charity of their choice.
117		"Guests (Gina & Christine) vs. Untouchables (Gordon & Josh)"	117DD	109	Taped: February 16, 1987 Aired: March 13, 1987
		The teams were the winners from auditions held in Austin, TX and Phoenix, AZ. The show donated an amount equal to the money the winners won to a charity of their choice.
118		"Dare Devils (Erin & Adam) vs. MC's (Erica & Cisco)"	118DD	110	Taped: February 16, 1987 Aired: March 19, 1987
		The teams were the winners from auditions held in Indianapolis, IN and Tulsa, OK. The show donated an amount equal to the money the winners won to a charity of their choice. Studio master tape had been previously posted on YouTube courtesy of John Krepol.
119		"Space Cadets (Suzanne & Maggie) vs. Bruins (Dan & John)"	119DD	111	Taped: February 16, 1987
		The teams were the winners from auditions held in Syracuse, NY and Norwalk, CT. The show donated an amount equal to the money the winners won to a charity of their choice.
120		"Morrison Maniacs (Anibal & Samantha) vs. Escaped Convicts (Brian & Shelley)"	120EE	112	Aired: February 17 or 18, 1987
		An audience member does the rules!
121		"Poison (Mike & Nancy) vs. Record Breakers (Jack & Kaya)"	121EE	113	1987
122		"Spartans (Megan & Damon) vs. Fighting Irish (Corrinne & Jeff)"	122EE	114	1987
123		"Italian Stallions (Kristin & Tim) vs. Cougars (Denise & Mike)"	123EE	115	1987
124		"Wombats (Felecia & Eddie) vs. Waterbugs (Tiffany & Ben)"	124FF	116	1987
		Marc celebrates memorizing the rules by ripping up the cue cards!
125		"Devastators (Lisa & Damon) vs. Fizzers (Jamie & Joanne)"	125FF	117	Aired: February 18 or 19, 1987
126		"Dominating Duo (Suzanne & Brian) vs. Boondoggles (Brita & Matt)"	126FF	118	1987
		Harvey explains the rules!
127		"Steamrollers (Sheri & Okee) vs. Warriors (Nicke & Lauren)"	127FF	119	1987
128		"Crusaders (Christa & Andrew) vs. Sand Fleas (Cathy & Mark)"	128FF	120	1987
129		"Powerful Piranhas (Lori & Rashid) vs. Schlemiels (Deana & Michael)"		121	1987
130		"Goonbergs (John & Coco) vs. Eager Biebers (Ginger & Neil)"		122	1987
		One prize plug added WAY after 1987.
131		"Cosmic Competitors (Kirsten & Jack) vs. Patriots (Tuari & Konada)"		123	1987
		One promotional consideration plug edited in well after '87, unknown announcer
132		"Red Raiders (Mike & Jen) vs. Bulldogs (Jasmine & Rubin)"		124	1987
		Chef Tel prepared all the food in the Obstacle Course!.
133		"Cures (Sonia & Jeremy) vs. Outsiders (Hilda & Nelson)"		125	1987
134		"Jaybirds (Joanna & Jim) vs. Peanuts (Kim & David)"		126	Taped: February 20, 1987 Aired: 1987
135		"Psychopathic Popcorn Balls (Audrey & Kevin) vs. Psychedelic Furs (Susan & Brian)"	135HH	127	Taped: February 20, 1987 Aired: October 16, 1987
		Repeat broadcasts were edited down to 20 minutes (as opposed to the usual 24).
136		"Fish Heads (Carly & Scott) vs. Schizophrenics (Deena & Corey)"	136HH	128	Taped: February 20, 1987 Aired: 1987
		Presumably the final episode of 1987 season, though this is unconfirmed. Studio master tape had been previously posted on YouTube courtesy of John Krepol.

Season 3A (1988, first batch)

This batch was recorded at WHYY-TV Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from January to February 1988.

#	Image	Title	Prod. code	P+ Number	Taped/Aired
1		"Radioactive Overdeveloped Brains (Peter & Amy) vs. Winning Streaks (William & Lauren)"	S001A	129	1988
		First-taped Syndicated episode. Both teams now color-coded, assistants now wear gray, and an extra commercial break was added. The entire opening theme is now played, with nothing skipped.
2		"Seismic Zonkers (Greg & Jenna) vs. Brain Teasers (Kevin & Saema)"	S002A	130	1988
3		"Wannabees (Jermaine & Kim) vs. Perfect Strangers (Chris & Melissa)"	S003A	131	1988
4		"Jello Swirl Pops (Jenny & Jay) vs. Big Toes (Jamie & Matt)"	S004A	132	1988
5		"Dream Warriors (Maria & Shaun) vs. Supersonic Brainstorms (Colleen & Dave)"	S005A	133	1988
6		"Two Musketeers (Rick & Lea) vs. Thermonuclear Hostess Ding Dongs (William & Sherri)"	S006B	134	1988
		Uses a bunch of different fonts atypical to this season.
7		"Toasted Meatballs (Karen & Matt) vs. Renegade Rodents (Janel & Danion)"	S007B	135	1988
		This episode ties for the second highest score this season with $350.
8		"Crusaders (Lauren & Jerry) vs. Kermit Skyhoppers (Ray & Colleen)"	S008B	136	1988
9		"Misfits (Jennifer & Billy) vs. Slimy Shish-Kabobs (Shawn & John)"	S009B	137	1988
10		"Dynamite Dudes (Ken & Alissa) vs. Gold Canaries (Tyra & Amy)"	S010C	138	Taped: January 26, 1988 Aired: March 14, 1988
11		"D^5 (Nathan & Melanie) vs. Maroon Canaries (Shelby & Julian)"	S011C	139	Taped: January 26, 1988 Aired: May 13, 1988
		This is the only episode in the original Double Dare to have 0 physical challenges (not including Toss-Ups). This wouldn’t happen again until 30 years later in the 2018 revival. This episode is also tied for the second highest score with $350.
12		"Wiz Kids (Ralph & Joanna) vs. Wrecking Two (Leticia & Matt)"	S012C	140	Taped: January 26, 1988 Aired: February 29, 1988
13		"Slime Suckers (Shamika & Bill) vs. Wacky Wall Walkers (Jamie & Christina)"	S013C	141	Taped: January 26, 1988 Aired: April 11, 1988
		Different question font.
14		"Tacizzas (Sarah & Mike) vs. Blasters (Debbie & Billy)"	S014D	142	1988
15		"Public Enemies (Joel & Sarah) vs. Gooberoids (Jane & Joe)"	S015D	143	1988
16		"The Edge (Wendy & Ethan) vs. Hatters (Allison & Chris)"	S016D	144	1988
		A cameraman is knocked unconscious during the Obstacle Course.
17		"Shims (Shane & Kim) vs. Crazy Lightning Bolts (Erica & Chris)"	S017D	145	1988
18		"Cruisers (Amy & Matthew) vs. Jammin' Jays (James & Janine)"	S018E	146	1988
19		"Party Animals (Joey & Stacy) vs. Masters of Disaster (Chevette & David)"	S019E	147	1988
20		"Dangerous Duo (Joanna & Danny) vs. Challengers (Kevin & Carla)"	S020E	148	1988
21		"Psychopathic Peas (David & Danielle) vs. Dirty Destroyers (Susan & Mark)"	S021E	149	1988
22		"Entrepreneurs (Anthony & Martin) vs. Egomaniacs (Jen & Sheryl)"	S022F	150	Taped: January 29, 1988
23		N/A	S023F	N/A	Taped: January 29, 1988
		Unknown gap left in Paramount Plus order.
24		"Raiding Graduates (Chris & Kara) vs. Troublemakers (Kenny & Amy)"	S024F	151	Taped: January 29, 1988 Aired: February 25, 1988
25		"McCloskey's Mafia (Ginny & Jason) vs. In Orbit (Tara & Bob)"	S025F	152	Taped: January 29, 1988 Aired: April 14, 1988
26		"Flying Vikings (Carl & Rebecca) vs. Odd Couple (Jamie & Chuck)"	S026G	153	1988
27		"Ozones (Benjamin & Tracy) vs. Longshots (Kim & Jeff)"	S027G	154	1988
28		"Smooth Cruisers (Maggie & Angelo) vs. Goofballs (Chip & Katie)"	S028G	155	1988
29		"Go Go Goobers (Melissa & Kevin) vs. A.J. Connection (Jessica & Alan)"	S029G	156	1988
		This is the first episode to have the winning team finish with under $200.
30		"Head Bashers (Ben & Amy) vs. Busters (Mandy & Chris)"	S030H	157	1988
		Ben & Amy later went on to guest star in the Double Dare episode of The Goldbergs
31		"Head Hunters (John & Emily) vs. Boomers (Matt & Yari)"	S031H	158	1988
		This is the first episode where Round 2 consists of only 1 physical challenge & the round ends.
32		"Swiftees (Brandy & Dusty) vs. Wonderful Wiseguys (Scott & Courtney)"	S032H	159	1988
33		"Rif Raffs (Sarah & Bret) vs. Gruesome Twosome (Tim & Cathy)"	S033H	160	1988
		Marc does a hilarious Elvis impression for the physical challenge!
34		"Blue Devils (Kay & Jeff) vs. Masterminds (Basami & Jerome)"	S034I	161	1988
35		"Moon Crickets (Loretta & José) vs. Firing Squad (Lisa & Jonathan)"	S035I	162	1988
36		"Prowling Panthers (Al & Yay) vs. Radical Warriors (Annette & Kevin)"	S036I	163	1988
37		"Tortellinis (Cheryl & Matt) vs. Refills (Daria & Sung)"	S037I	164	1988
38		"Fluffer Nutters (Colleen & Steve) vs. Bug People (Tom & Erica)"	S038J	165	1988
39		"C.M.D.s (Angela & Rich) vs. Chompsters (Harold & Nicole)"	S039J	166	1988
40		"Skyscrapers (Deanna & Joey) vs. Crushing Duo (Stacy & David)"	S040J	167	1988
41		"Drens (Matt & Danette) vs. Strops (Tim & Carrie)"	S041J	168	1988
42		"Hot Pink Penguins (Mike & Kelly) vs. Sewage Shooters (Zaquia & Jude)"	S042K	169	1988
43		"Purple Platypuses (Andrea & Steve) vs. Dingdorks (Kate & Grant)"	S043K	170	1988
44		"Thrashers (Karita & Paul) vs. Thunder Racers (Jonathan & Jill)"	S044K	171	1988
45		"Thunder (Dori & Jesse) vs. Lightning (Dale & Chad)"	S045K	172	1988
46		"Fat Oxen (Jordan & Sarah) vs. Cool Cobras (Dave & Shelley)"	S046L	173	Taped: February 8, 1988
47		"Spuds (John & Leslie) vs. King Cobras (Jay & Emily)"	S047L	174	Taped: February 8, 1988
48		"Sushis (Dave & Josh) vs. Salt & Pepper (Leslie & Amy)"	S048L	175	Taped: February 8, 1988 Aired: March 16, 1988
49		"Earthquakes (Kevin & Holly) vs. Chocolate & Vanilla (Tim & Wendy)"	S049L	176	Taped: February 8, 1988 Aired: April 15, 1988
50		"Cosmic Sparks (Sherry & Danny) vs. Slimey Worms (Scott & Priti)"	S050M	177	Taped: February 9, 1988
51		"Slimeballs (Brian & Shirley) vs. Thunderwolves (Richard & Beth)"	S051M	178	Taped: February 9, 1988
52		"Blue Barons (Kenny & Sharon) vs. Red Falcons (Chris & Allison)"	S052M	179	Taped: February 9, 1988
53		"Smashed Bananas (Mike & Lisa) vs. Nutty Buddies (Mike & Denise)"	S065Q	191	Taped: February 9, 1988
		In spite of the production code, circumstantial evidence suggests that this episode was taped on the same day as S050-5052. The last taping of the first half was Posers vs. Green Slimes.
54		"Dynamic Force (Nina & Joey) vs. Ink Spots (Kamisha & Dave)"	S054N	181	Taped: February 10, 1988
55		"Devastating Crew (Ron & Alicia) vs. Trash Compactors (Michelle & Jeff)"	S055N	182	Taped: February 10, 1988
56		"Dirty Destroyers (Eric & Kristy) vs. Cooperative Kaotics (Eric & Wi)"	S056N	183	Taped: February 10, 1988
57		"Nicks (Shelly & Chip) vs. Expressions (Jon & Kareen)"	S057N	184	Taped: February 10, 1988
		Marc meets Allen Funt from Candid Camera on the obstacle course!
58		N/A	S058P	N/A	Taped: February 11, 1988
		Unknown gap left in Paramount Plus order.
59		"Couch Potatoes (Crissa & Mark) vs. Mischief Makers (Jill & Tom)"	S059P	185	Taped: February 11, 1988
		Aired on 3/17/88, 4/1/88, or 5/18/88.
60		"Donna’s Kids (Joel & Debbie) vs. Apaches (Terri & Joe)"	S060P	186	Taped: February 11, 1988
		Aired on 3/17/88, 4/1/88, or 5/18/88. Third team from Conrad Middle School to compete that day.
61		"Anthrax (Nicole & Chris) vs. Squid Squad (Wendy & Todd)"	S061P	187	Taped: February 11, 1988
		Aired 4/26/88 or 5/20/88. This episode has the highest score this season with $360.
62		"Psychedelic Maniacs (Sophia & Dave) vs. Mustachios (Dan & Vicki)"	S062P	188	Taped: February 11, 1988
		Aired 4/26/88 or 5/20/88
63		"Mad Mountaineers (Kate & Hao) vs. Chowderheads (Allen & Amy)"	S063Q	189	Taped: February 12, 1988 Aired: April 6, 1988
		Marc gets pelted with pies, and ends up with an amazingly loud jacket! Clip Shown in "The Inside Slop"
64		"Posers (Jennifer & Matt) vs. Green Slimes (Jennifer & Bill)"	S064Q	190	Taped: February 12, 1988 Aired: March 24, 1988

Season 3B (1988, second batch)

#	Image	Title	Prod. code	P+ Number	Taped/Aired
65		"Spunky Spartans (David & Susan) vs. Doflippies (Ryan & Marie)"	S053M	180	Taped: February 12, 1988
		First episode with redone music cues and glass blocks behind Marc's podium. In spite of the production code, circumstantial evidence suggests that this episode was taped on the same day as S066Q, and that only two episodes were taped on the first session for the second half.
66		"Deadheads (Mike & Danielle) vs. Freak Outs (Christine & Mike)"	S066Q	192	Taped: February 12, 1988
67		"Chump Changes (Mary Ann & Vincent) vs. Chilly Chillers (Stephanie & Danny)"	S067R	193	Taped: March 31, 1988
68		"Wackos (Kenny & Wendy) vs. Off The Walls (Frank & Chantel)"	S068R	194	Taped: March 31, 1988
69		"Twin Trouble (Fanoola & Shavonne) vs. Copper Toppers (Mike & Becky)"	S069R	195	Taped: March 31, 1988
70		N/A	S070R	N/A	Taped: March 31, 1988
		Unknown gap left in Paramount Plus order.
71		"Belgian Waffles (Colleen & Derek) vs. K-Jen Spice (Karim & Jennifer)"	S071S	196	1988
		This episode has the most amount of thrown out questions in a round with 7.
72		"Dynamic Duo (Donna & Sherri) vs. Awesome Twosome (Jimmy & André)"	S072S	197	1988
73		"Thunder & Lightning (Brian & Stephanie) vs. Frantastic Taramedics (Fran & Tara)"	S073S	198	1988
74		"Dominating Duo (Becky & Steven) vs. Airborne Dictionaries (April & Steven)"	S074S	199	1988
75		"Blue Slimers (Richard & Katrina) vs. Red Devils (Jamil & Katherine)"	S075T	200	1988
76		"Eliminators (Chris & Jennifer) vs. Psychedelic Cream Team (Jamie & Sebastian)"	S076T	201	1988
77		"Screaming Eagles (Tom & Helene) vs. Dream Team (Jerome & Carrie)"	S077T	202	1988
78		Humongous Hippos (Matt & June) vs. Sweet Sensations (Nancy & LaShae)"	S078T	203	1988
		Marc sings the rules!
79		"Bob Cats (Stephanie & Michael) vs. Bionic Brussel Sprouts (Bev & Jeff)"	S079U	204	1988
80		"Gyros (Tam & Jennifer) vs. Dictionairy Dudes (Tanya & Chris)"	S080U	205	1988
81 or 82		"Barneys (Gary & Amy) vs. Wild Ones (Danny & Tara)"	S081U or S082U	206	1988
82 or 81		N/A	S082U or S081U	N/A	1988
		Unknown gap left in Paramount Plus order.
83		"Screaming Meatballs (Kristin & Kieran) vs. Shamalama Ding Dongs (Joe & Crista)"	S083V	207	1988
84		"Gruesome Twosome (Dennis & Marina) vs. Roaring High Tides (Harry & Lisa)"	S084V	208	1988
85		"Wallbangers (John & Kathy) vs. Agitators (Trisha & Matt)"	S085V	209	1988
86		"Rude Dudes (Mark & Sue) vs. Wiz Kids (Joe & Natalie)"	S086V	210	1988
87		"Nuclear Puppies (Debbie & Anthony) vs. Red Hots (Janine & Rich)"	S087V	211	1988
88 or 89		"Beach Bums (Amy & Ben) vs. Outrageous Ogres (John & Tammy)"	S088W or S089W	N/A	1988
		This episode was never rerun on Nick GaS, and is not available on Paramount +. Its exact placement in terms of taping order is unclear.
89 or 88		"Peanut Gallery (Dave & Stephanie) vs. Bala Bashers (Brian & Morley)"	S089W or S088W	212	1988
90		"Breakfast Club (Joe & Chris) vs. Snoozer Doozers (Sarba & Steve)"	S090W	213	1988
91		"Other Team (Wit & Josh) vs. Live Wires (Darby & Jennifer)"	S091W	214	Taped: April 1988 Aired: November 1988
		This episode features two teams selected during an audition in Atlanta. They were flown to Philadelphia on 4/7/88, making 4/8/88 the likely (though unconfirmed) taping date.
92		"Tremendous Two (Nina & Rich) vs. Slimy Shaders (Jude & Alice)"	S092X	215	1988
93		"Silver Eagles (Leanne & Brian) vs. Jaguars (Rachel & Jason)"	S093X	216	1988
94		"Slime Squad (Carol & Casey) vs. Jaw Breakers (Carrie & Derek)"	S094X	217	1988
95		"Mechanical Messups (Nikki & Tommy) vs. Wild Weirdos (Allison & John)"	S095X	218	1988
96		"Whippersnappers (Brian & Kiwana) vs. Psychotic Bananas (Justin & Nicole) "	S096Y	219	1988
		3D episode! This episode has the lowest winning score of the entire show with $140.
97		N/A	S097Y	N/A	1988
		Unknown gap left in Paramount Plus order.
98		"Pasta People (Adam & Nicole) vs. Ro Jos (Joanna & Roger)"	S098Y	220	1988
		Adam was later the Comic Book Geek on Beat the Geeks
99		"East-West Connection (Renee & Dan) vs. Two Wonders of the World (Kevin & Cynthia)"	S099Y	221	1988
		A salute to Hollywood Squares!
100		N/A	S100Y	N/A	1988
		Unknown gap left in Paramount Plus order.
101		"Crazy Critters (Marlena & Nafise) vs. Wonderbirds (Joy & Nick)"	S101Z	222	1988
102		"Big Boppers (R.J. & Lisa) vs. Radical Raisins (Jessica & Raoul)"	S102Z	223	1988
103		"Elite Evolution (Jimmy & Nicole) vs. Slime Balls (Chris & Brenda)"	S103Z	224	1988
104		"Demolitions (D'Wan & Karen) vs. Energizers (Peter & Karen)"	S104Z	225	1988
105		"Center Squares (Brian & Danielle) vs. Totally Tubular Twosome (David & Carrie)"	S105AA	226	1988
106		N/A	S106AA	N/A	1988
		Unknown gap left in Paramount Plus order.
107		"Wit Pains (Greg & Monica) vs. Ghastly Goobers (Joy & Casey)"	S107AA	227	1988
108		"Peacemakers (Shonda & Jamie) vs. Devils (Mark & Angela)"	S108AA	228	1988
109		"Ultimate Two (Alicia & Lindy) vs. Flying Eyeballs (Ed & Carla)"	S109AA	229	1988
		Harvey reads the first question!
110		"Panthers (Jamie & Kevin) vs. Red Hot Redskins (Renée & Mike)"	S110BB	230	1988
111		"Out of the Blue (Terry & Amy) vs. Vulcans (Steve & Sue)"	S111BB	231	1988
		This episode has the highest non-celebrity syndication total with $410.
112		"Swanky Fellows (Josh & Cara) vs. Flaming Envelopes (Steph & Calvert)"	S112BB	232	1988
		Marc wears a gum wrapper tie sent in by a fan! This episode holds the record for the most successful Double Dares with 4.
113		"Zucchini Misers (Maria & Tom) vs. Vipers (Stacy & Jeff)"	S113BB	233	1988
		Marc meets Frank Sinatra on the obstacle course!
114		"Money Munchers (Tina & Jerry) vs. Terminating Twosome (Dawn & Steve)"	S114X	234	1988
		In spite of the production code, circumstantial evidence suggests that this episode was taped on the same day as the last three episodes of SCW1.
115		"The DD Connection (David & Dana) vs. Screaming Eagles (Colleen & Dan)"	S115Z	235	1988
		In spite of the production code, circumstantial evidence suggests that this episode was taped on the same day as S101-S104.
116		"Bayside Bombers (Jerry Suprian & Amy) vs. Chargers (Josie Davis & Chris)"	SCW1-1	236	1988
		First episode of celebrity week #1
117		"High Voltage (Jerry Suprian & Mary Jo) vs. Radical Reds (Josie Davis & David)"	SCW1-2	237	1988
118		"Pacers (Jerry Suprian & Adam) vs. Salt & Pepper  (Josie Davis & Angela)"	SCW1-3	238	1988
119		"Digital Jitters (Jerry Suprian & Wendy) vs. Wall Street Journals (Josie Davis & Brian)"	SCW1-4	239	1988
		This episode is infamous due to it being the worst run in the show's history. Only 1 prize was won due to the team never finding the flag in the Nose
120		"Crazy Critters (Jerry Suprian & Jen) vs. Burton Express (Josie Davis & Tony)"	SCW1-5	240	1988
		Final episode of celebrity week #1. This episode features the first-ever tie in the main game and both celebrities ran the obstacle course.
121		"Hollywood & Vine (Jeremy Miller & Kristen) vs. Wacky Weasels (Candace Cameron & Alex)"	SCW2-1	241	Aired: September 12, 1988
		First episode of celebrity week 2. Airing information verified here
122		"Lightning Bolts (Jeremy Miller & Kira) vs. Cream Puffs (Candace Cameron & Quentin)"	SCW2-2	242	Aired: September 13, 1988
123		"Mobilizers (Candice Cameron & Shannon) vs. Chernobyl Children (Jeremy Miller & Brian)"	SCW2-3	243	Aired: September 14, 1988
124		"Silly C's  (Candice Cameron & Candy) vs. Master Blasters (Jeremy Miller & Joey)"	SCW2-4	244	Aired: September 15, 1988
125		"Chiselheads (Jeremy Miller & Tracy) vs. Collaborating Crusaders (Candice Cameron & Frank)"	SCW2-5	245	Aired: September 16, 1988
		Final episode of celebrity week #2. Both celebrities ran the obstacle course.
126		"California Sunbeamers (David Faustino & Bobbi Jean) vs. Super Sonics (Staci Keenan & Jamie)"	SCW3-1	246	1988
		First episode of celebrity week #3
127		"Dogit Crue (David Faustino & Jennifer) vs. Entrepreneurs (Staci Keenan & Eddie)"	SCW3-2	247	1988
128		"Public Enemies (David Faustino & LaFia) vs. Illegal Eagles (Staci Keenan & Scott)"	SCW3-3	248	1988
		This episode has the highest score in the syndication run(including Super Sloppy Double Dare 1989) with $440.
129		"Chauvinists (David Faustino & Luis) vs. Feminists (Staci Keenan & Muffy)"	SCW3-4	249	1988
130		"Hot Pursuit (David Faustino & Jennifer) vs. Spaghetti & Meatball (Staci Keenan & Mike)"	SCW3-5	250	1988
		Final episode of celebrity week #3, final episode of the original series. Final episode produced at WHYY. Both celebrities ran the obstacle course with Marc.