Ta sjansen

📊 Series Specifications

Network NRK
Episode Runtime ~ min
Total Seasons 1
Total Episodes 21
Original Language NO
Creator René Stokvis

Ta sjansen (1983)

Created by René Stokvis
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Synopsis

«Ta sjansen» was a popular Norwegian TV show broadcast on NRK from 1983 to 2002. It was a light-hearted, annual summer event filmed outdoors at the Homenkollen ski jump in Oslo. The show featured contestants competing in two main types of humorous and often chaotic challenges: Homemade boats racing down a steep ramp into the water, and creative bicycles racing on floating docks. Participants often wore silly costumes and built wildly imaginative contraptions, making the spectacle part game show, part variety show, and part slapstick comedy. «Ta sjansen» was known for its fun, festive atmosphere, and it became a beloved summer tradition in Norway. Though not officially competitive, winners were awarded prizes, and the emphasis was always on entertainment rather than serious sportsmanship.

Seasons & Episodes

E1 Ta sjansen 1983

Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

E2 Ta sjansen 1984

Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

E3 Ta sjansen 1985

Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

E4 Ta sjansen 1986

Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

E5 Ta sjansen 1987

Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

E6 Ta sjansen 1988

Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

E7 Ta sjansen 1989

Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

E8 Ta sjansen 1990

Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event. The program had no commentary or host this year due to a strike at the time of filming.

E9 Ta sjansen 1991

Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

E10 Ta sjansen 1992

Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

E11 Ta sjansen 1993

Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

E12 Ta sjansen 1994

Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

E13 Ta sjansen 1995

Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event. There were no bicycles races this year.

E14 Ta sjansen 1996

Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

E15 Ta sjansen 1997

Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event. Featuring live performances by Espen «Sway» Lind and D.D.E. There were no bicycle races this year.

E16 Ta sjansen 1998

Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event. Featuring live performances by Dusty Cowshit and D.D.E.

E17 Ta sjansen 1999

Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

E18 Ta sjansen 2000

Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

E19 Ta sjansen 2001

Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

E20 Ta sjansen 2002

Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

E21 Highlights: Crashes and splashes in Holmenkollen

A look back at «Ta sjansen»: For many years, people took the chance of ending up fully in the water with self-built bikes and boats. This episode features some of the more memorable moments from Holmenkollen.