''Ed vs. Spencer'' is a reality show based on the Canadian show ''

Kenny vs. Spenny ''Kenny vs. Spenny'' is a Canadian reality comedy television series starring Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice, where they face against each other in competitions. The loser of each episode performs an act of humiliation, usually selected by the winne ...

''. It ran for one series from 24 November 2004 to 26 January 2005 on

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in the UK. In the US, Ed vs. Spencer has been broadcast on

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as part of its programming lineup entitled "The Underground" on Thursday nights. It focuses on two best friends,

Ed Leigh Ed Leigh (born 15 July 1975) is a British sports presenter and commentator. Broadcasting career Ed Leigh is part of the presenting team for the BBC2 show ''Ski Sunday'' and regularly works for Red Bull TV on a host of live events from skateboardin ...

and Spencer Claridge, who are constantly competing against each other in unusual and weird challenges for supremacy and bragging rights. The comedy of the show did not focus so much on the challenges, but in the way the two competitors face them. Spencer is a doe-eyed innocent who steadfastly believes in hard work and persistence. In contrast, Ed will lie, cheat and do whatever else he can to beat his friend. At the end of the programme, the loser had to undergo a humiliating forfeit chosen by the victor.

Episode list

# ''Who can make himself the sickest?'' # ''Who can stay handcuffed the longest?'' # ''Who's the most attractive to women?'' # ''Who can survive in the woods the longest?'' # ''Who can make the best porn?'' # ''Who is the hardest?'' # ''Who do kids like more?'' # ''Who can put on the most weight?'' # ''Who can make himself more famous?'' # ''Who can make the most money in three days?''

External links

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