Room 401
Series Overview
Room 401 was a hidden camera/reality television series on MTV, executive produced by Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg. It was named after the room Harry Houdini died in at Detroit's Grace Hospital in 1926. The show also used some of his famous acts. Room 401 took unaware victims into the center of pranks that played like mini horror movies. From the reanimation of the dead, to chain-saw mishaps, each episode contains four "scares" or pranks. The show was hosted by Jared Padalecki from the CW's Supernatural.
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
30 min per episode
2007 – 2007
Premiered: Tue, Jul 17, 2007
Ashton Kutcher
Jason GoldbergLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “Good Cop, Bad Donut - The Miracle WorkVery Bad Thingser - Don't Fall Apart -”
Good Cop, Bad Donut You can usually find a cop eating donuts, you don't usually see a cop coughing them back up. The Miracle Worker Some people can do amazing things when others are in distress. Like walking on water... Don't Fall Apart Liquid nitrogen freezes pretty much anything it touches instantly, even people. Very Bad Things While setting up for a bachelor party some guys think they might have killed the stripper.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ashton Kutcher, Jason Goldberg
Ashton Kutcher, Jason Goldberg
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Jason Goldberg
Producer
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What is Room 401 about?
Room 401 was a hidden camera/reality television series on MTV, executive produced by Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg. It was named after the room Harry Houdini died in at Detroit's Grace Hospital in 1926. The show also used some of his famous acts. Room 401 took unaware victims into the center of pranks that played like mini horror movies. From the reanimation of the dead, to chain-saw mishaps, each episode contains four "scares" or pranks. The show was hosted by Jared Padalecki from the CW's Supernatural.
How many seasons does Room 401 have?
Room 401 comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Room 401?
Key cast members in Room 401 include Jared Padalecki, Rob Zabrecky.
Who created or directed Room 401?
Room 401 was developed and directed by Ashton Kutcher, Jason Goldberg.