A team of contestants answers rapid-fire general knowledge questions, building a chain of correct answers to bank increasing amounts of money toward a top prize of $1,000,000. After each round, the team votes off the member they consider the weakest, who is dismissed with the iconic line: "You are the Weakest Link. Goodbye." The game continues until only two remain, who face off in a final round.
Eight contestants compete in a high-pressure battle of general knowledge, working together to build a prize fund while trying to avoid elimination. After each round, the players vote to eliminate the contestant they consider the weakest link, leaving the final two to compete for the accumulated prize money.