23 Most Captivating Contests in TV History

The Contest: True American, a game that is "50% drinking and 50% life-size Candy Land." The rules are inscrutable, but players must have a basic knowledge of US History and be able to chug a beer.

The Prize: Pride and a killer hangover for all

The Winner: Jess and her boyfriend, Russell. Schmidt walked away from the game after Cece arrived ready for sex, causing his team to lose.

The Contest: A school-wide all out paintball war!

The Prize: Priority registration to the last student standing.

The Winner: Jeff wins after Britta sacrifices herself to take out Chang.

The Contest: The Miss Mystic Falls Pageant at the Founder's Day Gala.

The Prize: The title of Miss Mystic Falls and a pretty sash.

The Winner: It's an annual pageant, but winners include Caroline Forbes and April Young.

The Contest: The Office Olympics featuring games such as "Dunderball" and a coffee cup race.

The Prize: A cure for boredom and medals made out of yogurt lids.

The Winner: Jim awards Michael the gold medal for closing on his condo during their closing ceremonies.

The Contest: A Mock Job Fair complete with interviews and choosing the right professional outfit.

The Prize: Taystee assumes the prize of winning the job fair is an actual job when she gets out of prison.

The Winner: Taystee wins, but when she asks how she gets her new job, she's told to grow up and only receives $10 in her commissary as her prize.