Um, Actually... (2018)
The Dropout game show where passionate nerds earn points by catching deliberate mistakes hidden inside statements about their favorite fandoms.
Um, Actually... - Series Information
- Original Title: Um, Actually...
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2026
- Created by: Mike Trapp
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Reality
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 11
- Number of Episodes: 173
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Networks: Dropout
- Alternative Titles: Um, Actually (US)
- Production Companies: Dropout
- Production Countries: United States of America
Um, Actually... - Plot
Introducing a game show of fandom minutiae one-upmanship, where nerds do what nerds do best: flaunt encyclopedic nerd knowledge at Millennium Falcon nerd-speed.
Um, Actually... - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the nerdy competition in action:
Nerds like a lot of things, but there's something they love above all else, and that is correcting people.
Um, Actually... - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Mike Trapp
Main Cast
- Mike Trapp
- Ify Nwadiwe
- Michael Meir Saltzman
- Brian David Gilbert
- Amy Vorpahl
- Emma Fyffe
- Brennan Lee Mulligan
- Siobhan Thompson
- Becca Scott
- Erika Ishii
Writers
- Brennan Lee Mulligan
- Mike Trapp
Executive Producers
- Sam Reich
- David Kerns
- Mike Trapp
Um, Actually... - FAQs
What is Um, Actually... about?
Um, Actually... is a nerdy game show on Dropout where contestants compete to identify deliberate errors hidden inside statements about fandoms, fantasy, sci-fi, video games, and pop culture. The catch? To score a point, you have to preface your correction with the show's signature phrase: "Um, actually..."
Where can you watch Um, Actually...?
Um, Actually... streams exclusively on Dropout, the subscription video platform from College Humor. New episodes and all back seasons are available there. Dropout offers a free trial, making it easy to dive into the show's extensive 11-season library.
Who hosts Um, Actually... on Dropout?
The show was originally hosted by Mike Trapp, who also created it. Ify Nwadiwe later joined as a co-host, bringing his own enthusiastic nerd energy to the proceedings. Michael Meir Saltzman and Brian David Gilbert have served as the show's resident fact checkers.
How many seasons does Um, Actually... have?
As of 2025, Um, Actually... has run for 11 seasons plus a specials collection, totaling 173 episodes. Season 1 was the longest with 32 episodes, while most subsequent seasons settled into a 12-episode format. The show is still in production and returning for more.
Is Um, Actually... still being made?
Absolutely — Um, Actually... is very much alive. The series currently holds Returning Series status and is confirmed in production, with Season 11 airing into 2026. It remains one of Dropout's flagship shows and continues to attract a devoted community of nerd-culture fans.
Who are the contestants on Um, Actually...?
The show rotates a roster of recurring and guest contestants drawn from the worlds of comedy, gaming, and online content creation. Fan favorites include Brennan Lee Mulligan, Becca Scott, Erika Ishii, Siobhan Thompson, Amy Vorpahl, Emma Fyffe, Ally Beardsley, and Danielle Radford, among many others.
What fandoms are covered on Um, Actually...?
The show casts an impressively wide net, covering everything from Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings to anime, video games, Marvel, DC, and deep-cut fantasy novels. If there's a passionate fandom for it, Um, Actually... has probably written a deliberately wrong statement about it.
Who created Um, Actually... and when did it premiere?
Um, Actually... was created by Mike Trapp and first premiered in 2018 on Dropout, the streaming platform operated by College Humor. What began as a scrappy web series quickly grew into one of the platform's most beloved and longest-running original productions.
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