America's Funniest Home Videos Season 26, Episode 21: $100,000 Showdown, Tough Being a Kid, Great Moments in Bad Ideas

1

Blessed are the Mess Makers, Animal Encounters, and Ladies Who Fall

New host Alfonso Ribeiro kicks off a new season with a package of “Animal Encounters” complete with an affectionate seal who jumps into a man's kayak to snuggle, a dolphin who gives a woman climbing into a boat a playful nudge, a sneaky raccoon is caught on camera climbing into the house through a doggy door to steal the dog's food, a woman finds a possum underneath her bed, and a practical joke is played on a group of teens who bite into caramel onions rather than apples.

60 min

2

The Teen Commandments, It Coulda Been Worse, and Squirrels

Clips include a woman who gets her wrist stuck in the freezer door handle at the market, a montage of funny faces babies make when they are pooping, an emotional Christmas morning proposal, a teen receiving his diploma on stage trips and falls down the steps, and a wife who plays a practical joke on her husband by filling his “cream donut” with mayonnaise.

60 min

3

Halloween, Frights, and Tricks and/or Treats

This week's Halloween-themed episode includes a trick-or-treating tot who walks into a neighbor's house, another trick-or-treater who dislikes a dancing skeleton, a little boy who interrupts the pastor during service to ask where the candy is, a fisherman who gets spooked by a rubber shark, and a dog who is frightened by a lone bird feather.

60 min

4

You're Doing it Wrong, Daddy-Daughter Time, and Water Bottle Prank

A dog trying to sneak away without getting busted for trashing the kitchen.

60 min

5

Selfies Gone Wrong, The Barking Lot, and Rocket Men

The "AFV" debut of host Alfonso Ribeiro’s famous “Carlton” dance.

60 min

6

A Salute to Dogs, Frogs, and Hot Tub Trouble vs Frisky Camels

Furry friends with unexpected talents.

60 min

7

Things We're Thankful For, Dog Park, and Bowling Alley Blunders

Feast on hilarious Thanksgiving-themed videos.

60 min

8

Cowards, Awesome Animals, and You Think It's Easy Being a Kid!

A monkey refuses to give up a toy; workplace pranks; a girl who's afraid of her own shadow.

60 min

9

On the 1st Day of Christmas, Tool Fools, and 24 Christmas Tree Hits in 43 Seconds

Christmas-themed videos include tree-trimming fails.

60 min

10

Major Doofuses, Dogs in Slo-Mo, and Babies Will Laugh at Anything

Alfonso plays the game "Who's Makin' That Racket?"

60 min

11

$100,000 Show, Dog Park, Second Guy Bites It

Ten finalists vie for the first $100,000 prize of the season; a kid has trouble with karate.

60 min

12

Third Times the Harm, Jokes Backfire, and Girls Getting Their Hair Caught in Things vs Hot Dog Dogs

Girls who get their hair caught in things.

60 min

13

Kids are a Handful, Dog Park, and Blockheads

A boy makes a surprising and hilarious birthday wish; a surprise during a driving lesson.

60 min

14

Grandmas, Stumblebums, and Hoo-Ray for Sports

An enthusiastic sports fan gets angry; astonishing basketball trick shots.

60 min

15

Felines, Dog Park, Snackin' Rodents vs People Crashing Into Sheds

Clips include a segment called “Snackin' Rodents Versus People Crashing into Sheds”, a woman trying to catch a rat while her cat watches intently, a man who tricks his mother with a fake turkey leg for Thanksgiving dinner, a music montage of things going wrong at the playground, and Alfonso plays “Who's Makin' That Racket?”

60 min

16

Easter Funny, Hover Board, Ice Buckets Vs Baby Fails

Clips include a little girl who makes a run for it when the Easter Bunny joins her for a photo at the mall, a Chihuahua who is perplexed by his owner who is wearing an Easter Bunny head, a woman who catches her husband laughing hysterically in his sleep, a package of electric skateboard mishaps, and Alfonso plays “Pick the Real Video.”

60 min

17

Dudes Being Dads, You're Busted, and Happy Birthday to Us

Funny pregnancy announcements; kids argue over who gets to apologize first.

60 min

18

Out of Nowhere, Face Plants, and Babies Will Laugh at Anything

A dog obeys sit and stay but finds a clever way to get closer to a treat; a camel frightens a woman.

60 min

19

Sneezes, Dog Park, and Snow Follies

A little boy swipes treats off a dog's nose.

60 min

20

Stumblebums, Basic Boneheads, and Pets Who Sit Like People

A bear tries to break into a convertible through the soft roof; animals sit like people.

60 min

21

$100,000 Showdown, Tough Being a Kid, Great Moments in Bad Ideas

Nine finalists compete; videos include a man's frantic fear of spiders; butterfly vs. a hungry bird.

60 min

22

AFV's Grand Prize Spectacular, Food Follies, and Kids Say

The grand prize winner is awarded.

60 min