Insane Coaster Wars is an American television series broadcast by Travel Channel. The first season of the show premiered on July 8, 2012 and ended on August 12, 2012. Each episode is based on a certain roller coaster category and features four coasters per category. Before the series began, Travel Channel announced the four roller coasters in each category and allowed voters to decide which one is the best. At the end of each episode, the ride with the most votes would be the winner.