25 Words or Less - Season 5

Meredith leaves her basement in New York and returns to the Los Angeles studio.

Colton Dunn kicks off the season with a "bang" -- because there's nothing "random" about his clever choice of clues.

Matt Iseman's risky bidding may impress his teammates -- or leave them going, going, gone.

"25 Words or Less" superfan Rosie O'Donnell is in studio and ready to play -- but not before reminiscing with her longtime pal, Meredith.

Losing is a drag, so Rosie O'Donnell relies on some RuPaul-inspired clues to ensure that her team doesn't "sashay away."

Jaleel White hopes to think fast and start strong so his team won't be left experiencing some brain freeze.

Rosie O'Donnell admits she's been practicing and preparing for the show -- and it's paying off.

Jaleel White learns it's tough to ace a round with only 12 words.

Rosie O'Donnell tries to avoid the pain of losing with some clever clues.

Matt Iseman realizes that his teammates just needed a palette cleanser when they couldn't guess his artistic clues.

Matt Iseman can whip out some debt-defying clues when he needs to.

Amber's team tries to assemble the right answers to furnish a big win.

Ale's well that ends well: Matt Iseman brews up some clues that make his teammates feel lager than life.

Verbs drive the action in Amber's first round -- and her team needs to be verb-ally gifted enough to win the game.

Matt Iseman's team needs to search their brains for answers to his internet-inspired clues.

Lauren Ash tries to give her teammates the purr-fect clues for "jaguar."

Newbie Corbin Bleu dives in headfirst, soaking up some serious gameplay.

It's been a slice for Lauren Ash, who proves that her clues are anything but cheesy.

Lisa Kudrow returns to the show, and her clues are on the money.

Lisa Kudrow has a tough list of words, and her clues may go down the hatch.

Corbin Bleu puts his best foot forward, but he's going to have to circle back on some clues if he wants to win the game.

Greg Grunberg works to conjure great clues and vanish his team's doubts in a race against the clock.

Gabrielle Ruiz tries to deliver a win, but her clues may have gotten lost in the mail.

Gabrielle Ruiz's team wants to scream when a tough round leaves them with no words.

Greg Grunberg's team tries not to get lost in a sea of tough words.

Greg Grunberg gets into the groove by expressing himself with some Madonna-themed clues.

Gabrielle tries to get ahead on the board but her teammates guessing game is a little sleepy. Will they wake up before the alarm goes off?

Amanda Seales has to excavate the right answers from her teammates to carve out a win, or else they will hit rock bottom.

Colton Dunn takes a risk with a nine-word bid; his teammates might sing his praises, or his clues may get lost in the crowd.

The game may be a supermarket sweep for Amanda Seales.

Size definitely matters in this game; Amanda Seales tries to get her team to guess a bite-sized word to win a big payout.

Colton Dunn gets spooked by some of Amanda Seales' clues.

It's a race against the clock as Team Colton spins in circles around one tough word.

Andy Richter dives into Season 5 head first and hopes his word skills will help his team soak up some points before they sink under pressure.

Amber Stevens West's team learns that this is not a place to lean back and relax to make it to the bonus round.

Andy Richter's clues may be spot on or his teammates may have to do some heavy lifting to connect the dots.

Amber Stevens West's team must unclog their minds and plunge into victory before their points go down the drain.

It's time to dust off the competition: Amber and Andy try to turn some messy clues into tidy answers without leaving a stain in their game.

Amber and Andy wrap up their run of games with a fierce competition; as the clock melts down, their teammates must serve up the right answers or crumble under pressure.

Team Carson tries to orchestrate a win and compose a perfect score; they must stay in tune with their answers or face a string of mishaps.

Team Amanda struggles with some flower-inspired clues: they may blossom under pressure or wilt as the clock ticks down.

Happy hour may turn sour when Carson Kressley tries to shake things up with a stiff selection of clues.

Amanda Seales and her team go for the green but hit a spectrum of problems when some colorful clues get in their way.

Cheers to Carson Kressley for selecting some wine-themed words; his teammates may pour out the right answers or be left with a bitter aftertaste.

Team Amanda may go viral and trend their way to the top, or the algorithm of clues may leave them scrolling for answers.

The teams find that every rose has its thorn when they are pricked by the pressure of the game.

Gabrielle Ruiz goes out on a limb with some tough words and tries to spruce up her clues before her game is reduced to sawdust.

Cheri Oteri is a comedy queen who tries to help her teammates laugh all the way to the bank.

The term "lawn chair" keeps Team Gabrielle on the edge of their seats; they try to keep their mow-mentum going but might collapse under pressure.

Team Cheri hope their guesses glow so their money will flow; their wit may even flicker fast enough to outshine their competition.

Team Gabrielle may sample victory with a free trial of quick thinking and even quicker speaking.

Carson Kressley's clues are wonderfully weird -- or the most bizarre batch yet.

Amber Stevens West tries to keep her cool as the competition heats up.

In a game where each clue is a piece of evidence, Amber's and Carson's teams try to crack the case.

Teams try to make a splash with their clues in order to avoid sinking their game.

Carson Kressley needs to be as slick as a seal to slide through a series of challenging words before time claps out.

Amber must tailor her words enough to be a model clue-giver or her game will go out of style.

A mouthwatering episode: Teams may savor the sweet taste of success, or their chances will go up in smoke.

Colton Dunn's team struggles with Chinese food-themed clues; their answers may be sweet, sour or just plain crispy.

In a linguistic relay race, every word counts and every second matters: someone will jog to victory and another run out of steam.

Mary McCormack may "slaw-ter" the competition, or her points may get tossed to the side.

Colton and Mary have to sweet-talk their way through a batch of challenging clues: they may have the recipe for success, or their words may get stuck in the pan.

The teams are busy as beavers, chipping away at clues and building a stronghold of answers.

Comic Natasha Leggero's first time on the show.

Greg Grunberg's teammates try to connect the dots -- his clues may be spot on or just plain spotty.

The devil is in the details as Natasha Leggero races against the clock to lead her team to the bonus round.

Natasha Leggero finds herself tangled in a tricky web of clues and tries to weave her way out to win the game.

Greg Grunberg channels his inner Super Mario to have enough power-ups to beat the clock, or else he will run out of lives.

Natasha Leggero learns that, in this game, she needs strategy and a little bit of luck.

Greg Grunberg tries to smooth out the wrinkles in his game, but the pressure of the clock may freeze him in his tracks.

Mary McCormack navigates some twists and turns early in the game; her team works to stay on track, but their guesses might get derailed.

Amber Stevens West's team has to put in the extra effort to jump to victory to avoid being deflated in defeat.

Contestants need to think liberally and guess quickly to decode some diverse clues and make it to the final round.

Mary McCormacks's team need to maintain altitude in a high-flying word frenzy or they will spiral out of control.

The teams learn the hard way that they can easily find themselves in a sticky situation if they don't stick to their strategy.

Mary chooses some tough words and may bite off more than she can chew, but her team may still savor the sweet taste of victory.

Colton Dunn tries to cruise through his first round, but his team may capsize under pressure.

Andy Richter's team manicures its clues for some polished answers in hopes of a shiny grand prize.

Andy Richter and Colton Dunn go head-to-head in a spellbinding showdown, where one team will have fortune in its future.

Team Andy scrambles as they try to crack an eggs-tra tricky clue.

Andy Richter's teammates are all ears for some good clues, but one tough word has them sitting in silence.

In a busy game, only one team can beat the buzzer with their quick wit, leaving the other to stumble in a last-minute hustle.

First-timer Jennie Garth learns that the game is a juggling act of words as her team tries to keep their guesses in the air without dropping the ball.

The returning champs join Team Jennie Garth and can either multiply their winnings or subtract their chances with each missed answer.

The time is gone in the blink of an eye, but one team keeps their eyes on the prize and spots the right answers.

Jennie Garth tries to build a word-empire with some very clever Monopoly-inspired clues.

Jackie Tohn's owl-inspired clues prove that "owl" they need to win the game are quick thinking and good luck.

One team will make it to the throne, and the other's game will simply be thrown off.

A great game is on the horizon as three past co-hosts of "The View" reunite.

Rosie O'Donnell brings a healthy dose of excitement to the day's game: side effects may include sudden bursts of laughter.

Rosie O'Donnell has gotten pretty good at the game, and it's a beautiful thing to see.

Today's forecast calls for a downpour of words and puddles of pressure.

Today's contestants zap through clues with lightning-fast wit, stitching together answers in a race against time.

Raven-Symoné learns that sometimes she needs to play dirty if she wants to clean up the competition.

Lacing up the sneakers for today's game, where the playing field is set for a showdown of athletic proportions.

One team wins the bright and shiny prize and the other is eclipsed by the pressure.

Team Angelique tries to unlock the answers and break free from the chains of doubt.

Team Kyla try to cobble together the right answers but they're left feeling a little corn-fused.

Contestants try to face their fears and trick the clock to treat themselves to a win.

It's a diplomatic duel in which clues are currency and words are weapons.

Melissa Peterman's team works to itemize thoughts and file answers in record time to get a hefty return.

Tiya Sircar's team try to sync their minds by harmonizing clues and answers; they may hit the high notes or get bye, bye, bye'd by the buzzer.

Contestants flirt with fortune as they untangle their teammates' lovey-dovey clues.

Contestants need to blend some colorful clues to reveal picture-perfect answers.

Melissa Peterman's team will need to dig deep and plant their clues carefully if they want to grow their pot of cash.

Teams try to channel their inner Mary Poppins and float to victory but may need more than a spoonful of sugar to sweeten their guesses.

Jaleel's team need to toss their words carefully if they want to ring in a victory.

It's a showdown of scholarly proportions as the teams try to pass through the game with flying colors.

Teams try to keep up the pace and sprint to the finish rather than be left gasping for answers.

Teams need to dodge tricky clues and make a break for the end zone with their quick guesses if they want to score a big win.

Lisa Ann Walter's and Jaleel White's teams need to hammer out the right answers as the clock drills down.

Jaleel White may be the missing link his teammates need to unlock their prize, or their chain of thought may break under pressure.

One team must straighten out its guesses to claim a hair-raising victory.

Team Colton must piece together the puzzle of clues, or they will find themselves suspiciously stumped.

Team Dan goes for the supermarket sweep, but they may be left checking out with a cart full of confusion.

Team Colton digs deep and unearths the hidden treasures of wordplay and guessing galore -- it's a linguistic adventure like no other.

Time to snuggle up and get down to business as Team Dan fights to keep its championship.

Team Colton works to maintain its hot winning streak.

Only one team can bring their A-game for a chance to win $10,000.

Team Tiya must keep their heads clear to conquer the champions.

Team Mary may soar or find themselves in a battle of self-defense.

Team Mary may slam-dunk the guessing game, or they may trip up on the words.

Team Tiya tries to pass the trial by word fire using their knowledge and wits.

Digging deep for the elusive ruby: Team Mary must uncover linguistic treasure or hit rock bottom.

Mental gymnastics are on full display as Team Bresha dives deep into the wordplay maze.

Team Amber tries to keep up with her creative clue giving.

Contorted clues could help Team Jackie win the game.

Team Amber shoots for the stars.

A team gets a serving of posh clues.

Team Amber must fight to the finish, or Team Jackie will launch an all-out attack on their battlefield.

Ricki Lake's team is in hot pursuit of a victory in a race against the clock.

Team Jaleel are digging through their linguistic attic for the words buried deep in their minds and must uncover what they need to secure another win.

Team Ricki is electric and tries to wire its way to a victory.

Team Ricki is coming in hotter than ever -- but must remain cool under pressure.

This round may seal Team Jaleel's fate and get them into the money round.

Team Ricki tries to deliver an unapologetic win.

Team Jon may taste sweet victory, or things may turn sour.

Team Jon and Team Raven may leave viewers' stomachs in knots with this close competition.

Team Jon may see victory in their path, or Team Raven may take over.

Enunciation is everything in this game, but Team Raven's words may get lost in translation.

Jon Barinholtz must deliver a peak performance to win the round.

Team Raven-Symoné learns that they can't speak too soon because loose lips sink ships.

Team Joey McIntyre comes in optimistic and tries to keep their jovial spirits.

Team Akbar Gbajabiamila might make a mountain out of a molehill -- or learn not to sweat the small stuff.

Joey McIntyre tries to make a name for himself in the "25 Words or Less" hall of fame, but may crack under the pressure.

Team Joey is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from victory, but they might trip up on their words before they can secure a win.

Team Akbar Gbajabiamila charges ahead.

Team Joey McIntyre may need to schedule extra practice time.

Dulcé Sloan has a dynamic duo by her side.

Melissa Peterman needs to lay down a strong foundation to build a sturdy path toward success against Dulcé.

Melissa Peterman may lead her team in the right direction, or they may need to pivot.

One team proves they hit the books and passes with flying colors, while the other flunks out.

Melissa Peterman may guiltlessly guide her team to victory, or they may endure a loss that they regret.

With the clock ticking, captains must give quick clues, but think first; teams see how things can shift quickly.

Team Greg Grunberg masterfully may weave a winning web, or their carefully crafted cloth may unravel.

Melissa Peterman, Greg Grunberg and contestants hog the spotlight and battle wits to win big and bring home the bacon.

With no full sentences, Team Greg Grunberg must battle against the clock and Melissa Peterman for a win.

Team Melissa Peterman see how low they can go with their clue-giving.

It's clearly captivating competition when Melissa Peterman and Greg Grunberg work to see victory.

Team Melissa Peterman may rise to the occasion or fall victim to their foe.