Each episode featured seven contestants, mostly college-age, who lived together in New York City for the four days prior to the taping.
However, the network cancelled plans for a second season during the initial run, due to low ratings.
In round 4, when all questions relate to a specific category (such as "The Cheeses of Wisconsin"), the first contestant to give an incorrect answer is automatically removed from the game.
Two contestants are isolated backstage while the third stands above The Pool of the 7, and attempts to recite the list as completely as they can.
He or she continues until an error is made, at which point the next contestant re-enters the studio to recite what they can of the same list.
In turn, each player is asked questions about news events from the past week in rapid-fire format.