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Classic Tv Game Shows

The following is a list of game shows in the United States. Current shows are in bold type.

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  • 1General game and quiz shows
  • 6Shows local to a particular state

General game and quiz shows[edit]

0–9[edit]

  • 1 vs. 100 (2006–2008, 2010–2011)
  • 2 Minute Drill (2000–2001)
  • 3 for the Money (1975)
  • 10 Seconds (1993–1994)
  • 20Q (2009)
  • 25 Words or Less (2019–present; began as a test run in 2018)
  • 50 Grand Slam (1976)
  • 100 Grand (1963)
  • 100% (1999)
  • 101 Ways to Leave a Game Show (2011)
  • 500 Questions (2015–2016)
  • $1,000 Reward (1950)
  • The $10,000 Pyramid (1973–1976; began as a 1973 pilot called Cash on the Line)
    • The $20,000 Pyramid (1976–1980)
    • The $25,000 Pyramid (1974–1979, 1982–1987, 1988)
    • The $50,000 Pyramid (1981)
    • The $100,000 Pyramid (1985–1988, 1991, 2016–present)
    • Pyramid (2002–2004)
    • The Pyramid (2012)
  • $50,000 a Minute (1985; two unsold pilots)
  • The $1,000,000 Chance of a Lifetime (1986–1987)
  • @midnight (2013–2017)

A–C[edit]

  • About Faces (1960–1961)
  • Across the Board (1959)
  • The Ad-Libbers (1951)
  • Add a Line (1949)
  • Adivinelo con Señas (1988–1990; Spanish-language game show)
  • All About Faces (1971–1972)
  • All About the Opposite Sex (1990)
  • All-Star Blitz (1985)
  • All Star Secrets (1979)
  • Almost Anything Goes (1975–1976; page links to British version, which mentions the American one in detail)
    • All-Star Anything Goes (1977–1978)
  • The Almost Impossible Gameshow (2016)
  • Alumni Fun (1963–1966)
  • The Amazing American (1940)
  • America Says (2018–present)
  • The American Bible Challenge (2012–2014)
  • American Gladiators (Syndicated, 1989–1996)
    • American Gladiators (NBC, 2008)
  • Americana (1947–1949)
  • American Ninja Warrior (2009–present)
  • Amne$ia (2008)
  • Animal Crack-Ups (1987–1989, 1990)
  • Answer Yes or No (1950)
  • Anybody Can Play (1958)
  • Anyone Can Win (1953)
  • Anything For Money (1984–1985)
  • Anything You Can Do (1971–1974)
  • Are You a Genius? (1942–1943)
  • Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (2007–2009, 2009–2011, 2015, 2019–present)
  • The Art Ford Show (1951)
  • The Art Linkletter Show (1963)
  • The Ask-It Basket (1939–1941)
  • Auction Quiz (1941–1942)
  • Auction-Aire (1949–1950)
  • Baby Game (1968)
  • Balance Your Budget (1952–1953)
  • Balderdash (2004–2005)
  • Bank on the Stars (1953–1954)
  • Bargain Hunters (1987)
  • The Baron and the Bee (1953–1954)
  • Battle Dome (1999–2001)
  • Battle of the Ages (1952)
  • Battle of the Ages (2019–present; unrelated to above)
  • Battle of the Network Stars (1976–1985, 1988, 2003, 2017)
  • Battle of the Sexes (1938–1943)
  • Battlestars (1981–1982) and its revival, The New Battlestars (1983)
  • Beach Clash (1994–1995)
  • Beat Shazam (2017–present)
  • Beat the Band (1940–1941, 1943–1944)
  • Beat the Clock (1950–1961, 1969–1974, 1979–1980, 2002–2003, 2018–present)
  • Beat the Geeks (2001–2002)
  • Beat the Odds (1968–1969; also an unsold 1975 pilot hosted by Chuck Henry)
  • Ben Bernie's Musical Quiz (1938–1940)
  • The Better Half (1942–1950)
  • The Better Sex (1977–1978)
  • Bid 'N' Buy (1958)
  • Big Fan (2017)
  • The Big Game (1958)
  • The Big Moment (1999)
  • The Big Payoff (1951–1959, 1962)
  • The Big Showdown (1974–1975)
  • The Big Surprise (1955–1957)
  • Binge Thinking (2016)
  • Blackout (1988)
  • Blade Warriors (1994–1995)
  • Blank Check (1975)
  • Blankety Blanks (1975)
  • Blockbusters (1980–1982, 1987)
  • Boardwalk and Baseball's Super Bowl of Sports Trivia (1988–1989)
  • Bobcat's Big Ass Show (1998)
  • Boggle: The Interactive Game (1994)
  • Boom! (2015)
  • Born Lucky (1992–1993)
  • Bowling for Dollars (circa 1970s; many local versions)
  • Bowling Headliners (1948–1950)
  • Braingames (1983, 1984–1985; pilot, five episodes, and a 'Best Of' special)
  • Brains and Brawn (1958)
  • Break the Bank (1945–1957)
  • Break the Bank (1976–1977)
  • Break the Bank (1985–1986)
  • Broadway to Hollywood (1949–1954; also called Headline Clues and Broadway to Hollywood Headline Clues)
  • Broke Ass Game Show (2015–2016)
  • Bruce Forsyth's Hot Streak (1986; began as a 1983 pilot titled Party Line with Gene Rayburn hosting)
  • Bullseye (1980–1982; called Celebrity Bullseye beginning in December 1981)
  • Bumper Stumpers (1987–1990)
  • Caesars Challenge (1993–1994)
  • Call My Bluff (1965)
  • Calling All Detectives (1945, c.1947–1950)
  • Camouflage (ABC, 1961–1962; Syndicated, 1980)
  • Camouflage (GSN, 2007)
  • Can Do (1956)
  • Candy Crush (2017)
  • Card Sharks (1978–1981, 1986–1989, 2001, 2019–present)
  • The Carnation Family Party (1938, 1942, 1950–1951)
  • Cash and Carry (1946–1947; first 'network' television game show)
  • Cash Cab (New York) (2005–2012; 2017–present)
    • Cash Cab: After Dark (2007)
    • Cash Cab: Chicago (2011)
  • Catch Me if You Can (1948)
    • Hit the Jackpot (1948–1949, 1950)
  • Catchphrase (1985–1986; also an unsold 2006 pilot titled All-New Catch Phrase)
  • CBS Television Quiz (1941–1942)
  • Celebrity Billiards (1967–1968)
  • Celebrity Bowling (1969, 1971–1978, 1987–1988, 2008)
  • The Celebrity Game (1964–1965; also an unsold 1968 pilot hosted by Bert Parks)
  • Celebity Golf (1960–1961)
  • Celebrity Lanes (1961–1962)
  • Celebrity Name Game (2014–2017)
  • Celebrity Sweepstakes (1974–1977)
  • Celebrity Tennis (1973–1974)
  • Chain Letter (1966)
  • Chain Reaction (1980, 1986–1991, 2006–2007, 2015–2016)
  • The Chair (2002)
  • The Challenge (1998–present; formerly Real World/Road Rules Challenge)
  • The Chamber (2002)
  • Chance for Romance (1958)
  • Chance of a Lifetime (1949–1952)
  • Charade Quiz (1947–1949)
  • Charge Account (1960–1962; also known as Jan Murray's Charge Account)
  • The Chase (2013–2015)
  • The Cheap Show (1978–1979)
  • Child Support (2018–present)
  • Child's Play (1982–1983)
    • Dame la Pista (2008; Spanish version)
  • Choose Up Sides (1940–1941)
  • Cinderella Inc. (1946–1947)
  • Clash! (1990–1991)
    • Vs. (1999)
  • Come Closer (1954)
  • Comedy of Errors (1949–1952)
  • Common Knowledge (2019–present)
  • Concentration (1958–1973, 1973–1978, 2018-present)
    • Classic Concentration (1987–1991)
  • Coronet Quick Quiz (1944–1945)
  • Correction Please (1943–1944, 1945)
  • Couch Potatoes (January 23, 1989 – June 9, 1989)
  • County Fair (1945–1950, 1958–1959)
  • Cram (2003)
  • Crossword (1966; two unsold pilots hosted by George Fenneman)
    • The Cross-Wits (1975–1980) and its revival, The New Cross Wits (1986–1987)
    • Merv Griffin's Crosswords (2007–2008)
  • The Cube (2011; unbroadcast pilot)

D–F[edit]

  • Daily Dilemmas (1946–1948)
  • Dance Machine (2008)
  • Darts for Dough (1940s)
  • Deal or No Deal (NBC, 2005–2009)
    • Vas o No Vas (2006–2007; Spanish version)
    • Deal or No Deal (Syndicated, 2008–2010)
    • Deal or No Deal (CNBC, 2018–present)
  • Dealer's Choice (1974–1975)
  • Debt (1996–1998)
  • Detect and Collect (1945–1946)
  • The Diamond Head Game (1975)
  • Dirty Rotten Cheater (2003)
  • Distraction (2005–2006)
  • Divided (2017–2018)
  • Do You Trust Your Wife? (1956–1957)
    • Who Do You Trust? (1957–1963; called Do You Trust Your Wife? until 1958)
  • Dr. I.Q. (1939–1950, 1953–1954, 1958–1959)
    • Dr. I.Q., Jr. (1941, 1948–1949; spinoff with children playing, as well as a 1953 unsold pilot)
  • Dog Eat Dog (2002–2003)
  • Dollar a Second (1953–1956, 1957; also a 1981 pilot hosted by Bob Eubanks)
  • Don Adams' Screen Test (1975–1976)
  • Don't Forget the Lyrics! (Fox, 2007–2009)
    • Don't Forget the Lyrics! (Syndicated, 2010–2011)
  • Dotto (1958; aired on CBS daytime and NBC primetime)
  • Double Dare (CBS, 1976–1977)
  • Double Exposure (1961)
  • Double or Nothing (1940–1954)
  • Dough Re Mi (1958–1960)
  • Downfall (2010)
  • Draw Me a Laugh (1949)
  • Draw to Win (1952)
  • Dream Girl of '67 (1966–1967)
    • Dream Girl USA (1986–1987)
  • Dream House (1968–1970, 1983–1984)
  • Duel (2007–2008)
  • Dueling for Playmates (1983–1988)
  • Earn Your Vacation (1949–1950, 1954)
  • Ellen's Game of Games (2017–present)
  • Emogenius (2017)
  • Estate of Panic (2008)
  • Every Second Counts (1984–1985)
  • Everybody Wins (1948)
  • Everybody's Talking (1967)
    • Hollywood's Talking (1973)
  • Everything Goes (1981–1988)
  • Everything's Relative (1965; also an unsold 1980 pilot hosted by Jim Peck)
  • Exit (2013)
  • Extreme Dodgeball (2004–2005)
  • Eye Guess (1966–1969)
  • The Face Is Familiar (1966)
  • Face the Facts (1961)
  • Face the Music (1980–1981)
  • Face to Face (1946–1947)
  • Family Feud (1976–1985, 1988–1995, 1999–present)
    • Celebrity Family Feud (1978–1984, 2008, 2015–present; first version was a sporadic series of primetime specials)
    • ¿Qué Dice La Gente? (2006–2008; Spanish version)
    • 100 Latinos Dijeron (2013–present; Spanish version)
  • The Family Game (1967)
  • Family Game Night (2010–2014)
  • Family Secrets (1993)
  • Fandango (1983–1989)
  • Fast Draw (1968)
  • Fear the Dark (2001; un-aired pilot)
  • Feather Your Nest (1954–1956)
  • Finders Keepers (1944–1945)
  • Fish Pond (1944)
  • Follow the Leader (1953)
  • For Love or Money (1958–1959)
  • Fractured Phrases (1965)
  • Free 4 All (1994)
  • Freedom Rings (1953)
  • Friend or Foe? (2002–2003)
  • The Fun Factory (1976)
  • Fun For All (1952–1953)
  • Fun in Print (1940)
  • Funny You Should Ask (1968–1969)
  • Funny You Should Ask (2017–present)

G–J[edit]

  • Gambit (1972–1976) and its revival, Las Vegas Gambit (1980–1981)
    • Catch 21 (2008–2011)
  • Gamble on Love (1954)
    • Time Will Tell (1954)
  • The Game Game (1969–1970)
  • The Game of Life (2011–2012)
  • The Game Plane (2014–2015)
  • Game Show in My Head (2009)
  • Gameshow Marathon (2006)
  • Geeks Who Drink (2015)
  • General Electric Guest House (1951)
  • The Generation Gap (1969)
    • My Generation (1998)
  • Genesis (2000; pilot aired on PAX, now known as Ion Television)
  • Genius Junior (2018–present)
  • Get Rich Quick (1948)
  • Get the Message (1964)
  • Give and Take (1944–1945, 1951–1953)
  • Give-n-Take (1975)
  • Glamour Girl (1953–1954)
  • Go! (1983–1984)
  • Go for the House (1948–1949)
  • Go Lucky (1951)
  • Golf for Swingers (1972)
  • Good Listening (1943)
  • Grand Slam (1946–1953)
  • Grand Slam (2007; unrelated to above)
  • Grandstand (1988–1989)
  • The Great Day (1952–1953)
  • Great Getaway Game (1990–1991)
  • Greed (1999–2000)
  • Grill Me (1996; pilot aired on USA Network)
  • The Grudge Match (1991–1992)
  • Guess Again (1951)
  • Guess What? (1952)
  • Guess Where? (1939–1940)
  • The Guinness Game (1979–1980)
  • Haggis Baggis (1958–1959)
  • Have a Heart (1955)
  • He Said, She Said (1969–1970)
    • Tattletales (1974–1978, 1982–1984)
  • Head Games (2009)
  • Headline Chasers (1985–1986)
  • Heart's Desire (1946–1948)
  • Hellevator (2015–2016)
  • Hidden Agenda (2010)
  • High Finance (1956)
  • High Rollers (1974–1976, 1978–1980, 1987–1988)
  • History IQ (2000–2001)
  • Hit Man (1983)
  • Hold Everything! (1990)
  • Hold It Please (1949)
  • Hold That Camera (1950; changed from a game show to a variety series shortly into the run)
  • Hold That Note (1957)
  • Hole in the Wall (2008–2009, 2010–2012)
  • Holey Moley (2019–present)
  • Hollywood Calling (1949–1950)
  • Hollywood Connection (1977–1978; pilot taped in 1975)
  • The Hollywood Game (1992; began as a 1991 pilot hosted by Peter Allen)
  • Hollywood Game Night (2013–present)
  • Hollywood Jackpot (1946–1947)
  • Hollywood Showdown (2000–2002)
  • Hollywood Squares (1966–1981, 1986–1989, 1998–2004)
    • Storybook Squares (January 4 – April 19, 1969, 1976–1977)
    • Hip Hop Squares (2012, 2017–present)
  • Home Run Derby (1960, 2003–2004)
  • Home Shopping Game (1987)
  • The Honeymoon Race (1967)
  • Hot Potato (1984)
  • How Do You Rate? (1958)
  • How Much Is Enough? (2008)
  • How'm I Doin'? (1942)
  • How's Your Mother-in-Law? (1967–1968)
  • Hurl! (2008)
  • I Can't Believe You Said That! (1998–1999)
  • I'd Do Anything (2002–2005)
  • Identify (1949)
  • Identity (2006–2007)
  • Idiot Savants (1996–1997)
  • Idiotest (2014–2017)
  • I'll Bet (1965)
    • It's Your Bet (1969–1973)
  • I'll Buy That (1953–1954)
  • Inquizition (1998–2001)
  • Instant Recall (2010)
  • It Could Be You (1956–1961)
  • It Takes Two (1969–1970, 1997)
  • It's About Time (1954)
  • It's Academic (1961–present)
  • It's Anybody's Guess (1977)
  • It's a PCOVCAK (2014)
  • It's in the Bag (WABD/NBC; 1950–1951, 1952)
  • It's Up to You (1939)
  • It's Worth What? (2011)
  • It's Your Chance of a Lifetime (2000)
  • It's Your Move (1967)
  • IWitness (2017)
  • Jackpot! (1974–1975, 1985–1988, 1989–1990; also two 1977 pilots titled The Riddlers and a 1984 pilot hosted by Nipsey Russell)
  • Jackpot Bowling (1959–1961)
  • Jay Stewart's Fun Fair (1949, 1950–1951)
  • Jeopardy! (1964–1975, 1978–1979, 1984–present)
    • Super Jeopardy! (1990)
    • Jep! (1997–1998)
    • Rock & Roll Jeopardy! (1998–2001)
  • Joe Garagiola's Memory Game (1971)
  • The Joker's Wild (1971, 1972–1975, 1977–1986, 1990–1991, 2017–present)
  • Judge for Yourself (1953–1954)
  • Jumble: The Interactive Game (1994)
  • Just Men! (1983)

K–O[edit]

  • Kay Kyser's Kollege of Musical Knowledge (1939–1950) and its revival, College of Musical Knowledge (1954)
  • Keep It in the Family (1957–1958)
  • Keep Talking (1958–1960)
  • Kelly's Courthouse (1944)
  • Keynotes (1986, 1989; two unsold pilots hosted by Kevin O'Connell and Clint Holmes, respectively)
  • Killer Karaoke (2012–2014)
  • King of the Mountain (1990; one-off FOX special, American version of Takeshi's Castle)
    • Storm the Castle (1993; one-off CBS special)
  • Knights and Warriors (1992–1993)
  • Knockout (1977–1978)
  • The Krypton Factor (1981)
  • Kwik Witz (1995, 1996–1999; 1995 version was a 'pilot season')
  • Ladies Be Seated (1943–1950)
  • Ladies Before Gentlemen (1951)
  • Ladies Fair (1950, 1951–1954)
  • The Last Word (1989–1990)
  • Late Night Liars (2010)
  • Lawyer Q (1947)
  • Legends Of The Hidden Temple (1993–1995)
  • Let's Ask America (2012–2015)
  • Let's Bowl (circa 1998, 2001–2002)
  • Let's Go Back (1991–1993)
  • Let's Make a Deal (1963–1977, 1980–1981, 1984–1986, 1990–1991, 2003, 2009–present)
    • Big Deal (1996)
    • Trato Hecho (2005; Spanish version)
  • Let's Play Reporter (1943)
  • Let's Play Post Office (1965–1966)
  • Let's Talk Hollywood (1948)
  • Liars (1995)
  • Liar's Club (1969, 1976–1979, 1988–1989)
  • Lie Detectors (2015)
  • Life Begins at Eighty (1950–1956; spinoff of Juvenile Jury)
  • Life with Linkletter (1950–1952)
  • Lingo (1987–1988, 2002–2007, 2011)
  • Lip Service (1992–1994)
  • Love Me, Love Me Not (1986–1987)
  • Made in America (1964)
  • The Magnificent Marble Machine (1975, 1976)
  • Majority Rules (1996–1997)
  • Make a Face (1961)
  • Make Me Laugh (1958, 1979–1980, 1996–1998)
  • Make That Spare (1960–1964, 1988)
  • Mall Masters (2001)
  • Masters Of The Maze (1993–1995)
  • Match Game (1962–1969, 1973–1979, 1979–1982, 1990–1991, 1998–1999, 2016–present)
    • Match Game PM (1975–1981)
  • Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour (1983–1984)
  • Matches 'n Mates (1967–1968)
  • Meet Your Match (1949–1950, 1952–1953)
  • Melody Puzzles (1937–1938)
  • Mental Samurai (2019–present)
  • Midnight Money Madness (2006)
  • Midway (1952)
  • Million Dollar Mile (2019)
  • Million Dollar Mind Game (2011)
  • Million Dollar Money Drop (2010–2011)
  • The Million Second Quiz (2013)
  • Mind of a Man (2014)
  • Mindreaders (1979–1980)
  • Minute to Win It (2010–2011, 2013–2014)
  • Missus Goes a Shopping (1941–1948)
    • This is the Missus (1948–1951)
  • Mr. Adam and Mrs. Eve (1942–1943)
  • The Moment of Truth (2008)
  • The Money Maze (1974–1975; pilot titled The Moneymaze)
  • Monopoly (1990)
    • Monopoly Millionaires' Club (2015–2016)
  • Mother Knows Best (1949–1950)
  • Mother's Day (1958–1959)
  • The Movie Game (1969–1972)
  • Movieland Quiz (1948)
  • Murder Will Out (1945–1946)
  • Music Bingo (1958–1960)
  • Musical Chairs (CBS, 1975)
  • My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad (2008)
  • My GamesFever (2006–2007)
  • My Kind of Town (2005)
  • Mystery File (1950–1951)
    • QED (1951)
  • Name Droppers (1969–1970)
  • Name That Movie (1949)
  • Name That Tune (1952–1959, 1970–1971, 1974–1981, 1984–1985)
    • Name That Video (2001)
  • Name the Place (1939)
  • National Bingo Night (2007)
    • Bingo America (2008–2009)
  • National Lampoon's Funny Money (2003)
  • The Neighbors (1975–1976)
  • Noah Webster Says (1942–1943, 1945)
  • Now You See It (1974–1975, 1989; also a 1985 pilot hosted by Jack Clark)
  • Number Please (1961)
  • Números Rojos (2000; Spanish-language game show)
  • The Object Is.. (1963–1964)
  • Oblivious (2002–2004)
  • Oh My Word (1965–1967) and its revival, Take My Word For It! (1982–1983)
  • Okay, Mother (1948–1951)
  • On the Beat (2001)
  • On the Cover (2004–2005)
  • On Your Account (1953–1956)
  • On Your Way (1953–1954; became a variety show later in its run)
  • One Minute Please (1954–1955)

P–R[edit]

  • Paging the Judge (1953–1954)
  • Pantomime Quiz (1947–1959)
    • Stump the Stars (1962–1963, 1964, 1969–1970)
    • Celebrity Charades (1979, 2005)
  • Paranoia (2000)
  • The Parent Game (1972–1973)
    • Wait 'til You Have Kids! (1996–1997)
  • Party Line (1947)
  • Pass the Buck (1978)
  • Password (1961–1967, 1971–1975; called Password All-Stars from 1974–1975)
    • Password Plus (1979–1982)
    • Super Password (1984–1989)
    • Million Dollar Password (2008–2009)
  • Pawnography (2014–2015)
  • Pay Cards! (1968–1969) and its revival, Super Pay Cards! (1981–1982)
  • Pay It Off (2009–present)
  • Payroll Party (1952)
  • PDQ (1965–1969)
    • Baffle (1973–1974; called All-Star Baffle toward the end of the run)
  • Penny to a Million (1955)
  • People are Funny (1942–1960, 1984; radio-only until 1954, TV-only from 1960)
  • People Will Talk (1963)
    • The Celebrity Game (1964–1965)
  • The People's Rally (1938–1939)
  • The Perfect Match (ESPN, 1994)
  • Personality Puzzle (1953; began as a prime time special)
  • The Phrase That Pays (1953–1955)
  • Pick a Date (1949–1950)
  • Pictionary (Adults, 1997–1998)
  • Picture This (1963)
  • Pitfall (1981–1982)
  • Place the Face (1953–1955)
  • Play for a Billion (2003)
  • Play the Game (1946, 1948)
  • Play the Percentages (1980)
  • Play Your Hunch (1958–1963)
  • Playboy's Love & Sex Test (1992–1994)
  • Play2Win (2006–2007)
  • PlayCafe (2007–2008; originally called LiveFire until October 2007)
  • PlayMania (2006–2007)
    • 100 Winners (2007)
    • Quiznation (2007)
  • Plugged (2002–2007)
  • The Pop 'N Rocker Game (1983–1984)
  • Pop Quiz Hotshot (2015)
  • Pot o' Gold (1939–1941, 1946–1947)
  • Power of 10 (2007–2008)
  • Pressure Cooker (1998)
  • The Price Is Right (NBC/ABC, 1956–1965)
    • The Price Is Right (CBS, 1972–present)
      • The (Nighttime) Price Is Right (Syndicated; 1972–1980, 1985–1986)
      • The New Price Is Right (1994–1995)
  • Prime Games (1994–1997)
  • Pro-Fan (1977)
  • Professor Quiz (1936–1941, 1946–1948; broadcasting's first true quiz show)
  • Professor Yes 'n' No (1953)
  • Public Prosecutor (1951)
  • Queen for a Day (1945–1964, 1969–1970; radio-only until 1948, TV-only from 1957)
  • Quick as a Flash (1944–1951, 1953–1954; radio-only through 1951)
  • Quick on the Draw (1952)
  • Quicksilver (1939–1940)
  • Quicksilver (1994–1995; unrelated to above)
  • Quixie Doodles (1939–1941)
  • Quiz Kids (1940–1953, 1956, 1978, 1981–1982; radio-only until 1949, TV-only from 1953)
    • Quiz Kids Challenge (1990–1991)
  • The Quiz of Two Cities (1944–1947)
  • Quizzer's Baseball (1941)
  • Random Acts of Comedy (1999–2001)
  • Rate Your Mate (1950–1951)
  • Reach for the Stars (1967)
  • Ready.. Set.. Cook! (1995–2001)
  • The Rebus Game (1965)
  • Red Benson's Movie Matinee (1946–1947, 1948–1949)
  • The Reel Game (1971)
  • The Reel-to-Reel Picture Show (1998)
  • Remember this Date (1950–1951)
  • RFD America (1947–1948, 1949)
  • Remote Control (1987–1990)
    • Couch Potatoes (1989)
  • Repo Games (2011–2012)
  • Rhyme and Reason (1975–1976)
  • The Rich List (2006) and its revival, The Money List (2009)
  • Rodeo Drive (1990; began as a 1981 pilot for CBS with Peter Tomarken hosting)
  • Rumor Has It (1993)
  • RuPaul's Drag Race (2009–present)
    • RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars (2012–present)
  • Russian Roulette (2002–2003)

S–T[edit]

  • Sábado Gigante (1962–2015; Spanish-language game show, moved to Miami in 1985)
  • $ale of the Century (1969–1974, 1983–1989)
    • Temptation (Syndicated, 2007–2008)
  • Sandblast (1994–1996)
  • Save to Win (2016–2017)
  • Say It with Acting (1951–1952)
  • Say When!! (1961–1965)
  • Scattergories (1993)
  • The Science Bowl (1989–present)
  • Scrabble (1984–1990, 1993)
    • Scrabble Showdown (2011–2012)
  • Scramby Amby (1943–1945, 1946–1947; only broadcast on the West Coast until 1944)
  • Second Chance (NBC Radio, 1953–1955)
  • Second Chance (ABC-TV, 1977)
    • Press Your Luck (1983–1986, 2019–present)
    • Whammy! The All-New Press Your Luck (2002–2003)
  • Second Honeymoon (1987–1988)
  • Separation Anxiety (2016)
  • Set for Life (2007)
  • Seven Keys (1960–1965; KTLA-only from 1960–1961 and 1964–1965)
  • Sex Wars (2000–2001)
  • Shoot for the Stars (1977; filmed two pilots in 1976 called Shoot the Works)
    • Double Talk (1986; called Celebrity Double Talk towards the end of the run)
  • Shop 'til You Drop (1991–1994, 1996–1998, 2000–2002, 2003–2005)
  • Shopper's Casino (1987)
  • The Shopping Game (circa 1982)
  • Shopping Spree (1996–1998)
  • Show Me the Money (2006)
  • Show Us Your Wits (2009)
  • Showdown (1966)
  • Showoffs (1975)
    • Body Language (1984–1986)
  • Shuffle: The Interactive Game (1994)
  • Sing for Your Dough (1942)
  • Sing for Your Supper (1949)
  • Sing It Again (1948–1951)
  • The Singing Bee (2007, 2009–2012)
  • Singo (1944)
  • Small Talk (1996–1997)
  • The Smarter Sex (1995)
  • Smush (2001)
  • Snap Decision (2017–present)
  • Snap Judgment (1967–1969; adapted Password's format in late 1968)
  • So You Think You Know Music (1939–1941, 1945–1946)
  • South of Wilshire (2016)
  • Sparring Partners (1949)
  • Spend a Million (1954–1955)
  • Spin-Off (1975)
  • Spin the Picture (1949–1950)
  • Spin the Wheel (2019–present)
  • Spin to Win (1949)
  • Split Personality (1959–1960)
  • Split Second (1972–1975, 1986–1987)
  • Sports Challenge (1971–1979)
  • Sports Snapshot! (1993)
  • Star Games (1985–1986)
  • Starcade (1982–1984)
  • Starface (2006)
  • Stop or Go (1944–1945)
  • Stop That Villan (1944)
  • Stop the Music (1949–1956)
  • Street Smarts (2000–2005)
  • Strike It Rich (CBS/NBC, 1947–1958; radio-only until 1951)
  • Strike It Rich (Syndicated, 1986–1987; called The All-New Strike It Rich in-show)
  • Strip Poker (1999–2000)
  • Studio 7 (2004)
  • Stump the Schwab (2004–2006)
  • Stumpers! (1976)
  • Super Bingo (1967)
  • Super Ghost (1952–1953)
  • Supermarket Sweep (1965–1967, 1990–1995, 2000–2003)
    • The Honeymoon Race (1967)
  • Surprise Package (1950)
  • Taboo (2002)
  • Tag the Gag (1951)
  • Take a Card (1943)
  • Take a Chance (1950)
  • Take a Number (1948–1955)
  • Take the Cake (2007)
  • Take It or Leave It (1940–1952; renamed The $64 Question in 1950)
    • The $64,000 Question (1955–1958) and its spin-off, The $64,000 Challenge (1956–1958)
      • The $128,000 Question (1976–1978)
  • Take It All (2012)
  • Take Two (1963)
  • Talent Jackpot (1949)
  • Talk About (1989–1990)
  • Temptation (KTLA/ABC; circa 1960–1962, 1967–1968)
  • Thanks to the Yanks (1942–1944)
    • The Bob Hawk Show (1943–1953)
  • That **** Quiz Show (1982)
  • That's My Dog (1991–1995)
  • That's My Line (1980–1981)
  • That's the Question (2006–2008)
  • There's One in Every Family (1952–1953)
  • They're Off (1949)
  • Think Twice (1994)
  • This Amazing America (1940)
  • Three for the Money (1948)
  • Three on a Match (1971–1974)
  • Tic-Tac-Dough (1956–1959, 1978–1986, 1990–1991)
  • Time Machine (1985)
  • Time's a Wastin' (1948)
    • Beat the Clock (c. 1949; unrelated to above)
  • The Titan Games (2019–present)
  • Title Tales (1940)
  • To Say the Least (1977–1978)
  • TKO: Total Knock Out (2018)
  • Top Card (1989–1993)
  • Top Dollar (1958–1959)
  • Total Blackout (2012–2013)
  • Trashed (1994)
  • Treasure Hunt starring Jan Murray (1956–1959)
    • The New Treasure Hunt (1973–1977, 1981–1982; latter version was simply called Treasure Hunt)
  • Treasure Isle (1967—1968)
  • Triple Threat (1988–1989, 1992–1993; latter version was called BET's Triple Threat)
  • Trivia Track (1997–1998)
  • Trivia Trap (1984–1985)
  • Trivia Unwrapped (2003–2005)
  • Trivial Pursuit: The Interactive Game (1993)
    • ESPN Trivial Pursuit (2004)
    • Trivial Pursuit: America Plays (2008–2009)
  • True or False (1938–1943, 1948–1949, 1950–1951, 1953–1956)
  • Trump Card (1990–1991)
  • Truth or Consequences (1950–1951, 1954–1975, 1977–1978, 1987–1988)
  • Try and Do It (1948)
  • Turn It Up! (1990)
  • TV Land's Ultimate Fan Search (1999–2000)
  • TV Powww (circa 1980s; many local versions)
  • Twenty-One (1956–1958, 2000; also a 1982 pilot hosted by Jim Lange)
  • Two for the Money (1952–1957)

U–Z[edit]

  • Ultimate Fan League (1998)
  • Uncle Jim's Question Bee (1936–1941)
  • Uno Nunca Sabe (1988–1990)
  • Up To Paar (1952)
  • USA Gonzo Games (1991–1992)
  • Video Village (1960–1962)
  • The Video Game (1984–1985)
  • Wait Wait.. Don't Tell Me! (1998–present; radio series aired on NPR)
  • Walk a Mile (1952–1954)
  • The Wall (2016–present)
  • Weakest Link (2001–2003)
  • webRIOT (1999)
  • Wedding Day (1981)
  • Wedding Party (1968)
  • What Do You Have in Common? (1954)
  • (Guess) What Happened? (1951)
  • What Makes You Tick? (1948–1949, 1950–1951)
  • What Would You Have Done? (1940)
  • What's My Name? (1938–1949)
  • What's the Name of That Song? (1943–1948)
  • What's This Song? (1964–1965)
    • Win With the Stars (1968–1969)
  • What's Your Bid? (1953)
  • Wheel of Fortune (1952–1953)
  • Wheel of Fortune (NBC/CBS; 1975–1989, 1989–1991; began as a 1973 pilot called Shopper's Bazaar hosted by Chuck Woolery, then a pair of 1974 pilots hosted by Edd Byrnes)
    • Wheel of Fortune (Syndicated, 1983–present)
    • Wheel 2000 (September 13, 1997 – February 7, 1998)
  • Whew! (1979–1980; called Celebrity Whew! beginning in November 1979)
  • Which is Which? (1944–1945)
  • Whiz Quiz (1948)
  • Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (1999–2002, 2002–2019)
    • Who Wants to Be a Super Millionaire? (2004)
    • Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? 10th-Anniversary Celebration (2009)
  • The Who, What, or Where Game (1969–1974)
    • The Challengers (1990–1991)
  • Who-Dun-It? (1948)
  • Whodunnit? (1979)
  • Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1999–2004, 2005–2007; continuation of the British version)
    • Drew Carey's Green Screen Show (2004, 2005)
    • Drew Carey's Improv-A-Ganza (2011)
    • Trust Us with Your Life (2012; currently on hiatus)
  • Who's Still Standing? (2011–2012)
  • Wild West Showdown (1994–1995)
  • Win Ben Stein's Money (1997–2003)
  • Win, Lose or Draw (1987–1990)
  • Win with a Winner (1958)
  • Window Shopping (1962)
  • Wingo (1958)
  • Winner Take All (1946–1952)
  • Winning Lines (2000)
  • Winning Streak (1974–1975)
  • Winsanity (2016–2018)
  • WinTuition (2002–2004)
  • Wipeout (Syndicated, 1988–1989)
  • Wipeout (ABC, 2008–2014)
  • The Wizard of Odds (1973–1974)
  • Word for Word (1963–1964)
  • Wordplay (1986–1987)
  • Words and Music (1970–1971)
  • WOW: The CatholicTV Challenge (2004–2007, 2008–present)
  • Yahtzee (1988)
  • You Bet Your Life (1947–1961, 1980–1981, 1992–1993; radio-only until 1950, TV-only from 1960)
    • Tell It to Groucho (1962)
  • You Don't Know Jack (2001)
  • You Don't Say! (1963–1969, 1975, 1978–1979; began as a local series on KTLA in 1962, hosted by Jack Barry)
  • Your Lucky Clue (1952)
  • Your Number's Up (1985)
  • Your Surprise Package (1961–1962)
  • Your Surprise Store (1952)
  • You're On Your Own (1956–1957)
  • You're the Expert (1951)
  • Yours for a Song (1961–1963)
  • Youth vs. Age (1939–1940)

Panel games[edit]

  • The $1.98 Beauty Show (1978–1980)
  • 3rd Degree (1989–1990)
  • @midnight (2013–2017)
  • The Ad-Libbers (1951)
  • Are You Positive (1952)
  • Author, Author (1939–1940)
  • Back That Fact (1953)
  • Can You Top This? (1940–1954, 1970)
  • The Cliché Club (1950)
  • Cop-Out! (1972; two unsold pilots, possibly three)
  • Down You Go (1951–1956; one of the few shows to air on the then-four major broadcast networks [ABC, CBS, DuMont, NBC])
  • The Eyes Have It (CBS, 1948–1949; also called Stop, Look and Listen and Riddle Me This during its run)
    • Celebrity Time (1949–1952)
  • The Eyes Have It (NBC, 1948–1949)
  • General Electric Guest House (1951)
  • The Gong Show (1976–1980, 1988–1989, 2017–2018)
    • Extreme Gong (1998–1999)
    • The Gong Show with Dave Attell (2008)
  • Happy Hour (1999)
  • High-Low (1957)
  • Information Please (1938–1948, 1952)
  • It Pays to Be Ignorant (1942–1950, 1951, 1973–1974)
  • It's News to Me (1951–1953, 1954)
  • I've Got a Secret (1952–1967, 1972–1973, 1976, 2000–2003, 2006)
  • Laugh Line (1959)
  • Let's See (1955)
  • Let's Talk Hollywood (1948)
  • Letters to Laugh-In (1969)
  • Life Begins at Eighty (1950–1956; spinoff of Juvenile Jury)
  • Lucky Partners (1958)
  • Majority Rules (1949–1950)
  • Make the Connection (1955)
  • Masquerade Party (1952–1960, 1974–1975)
  • Missing Links (1963–1964)
  • The Movie Masters (1989–1990)
  • Musical Chairs (NBC, 1953–1955)
  • The Name's the Same (1951–1955)
  • The News Hole (1994)
  • No Relation (1996)
  • On the Spot (2014–present)
  • One in a Million (1967)
  • One Minute Please (1954–1955)
  • Personality (1967–1969)
  • QED (1951)
  • Quizzing the News (1948–1949)
  • Relatively Speaking (1988–1989)
  • Riddle Me This (1948–1949)
  • Says Who? (1971; unsold pilot hosted by Geoff Edwards)
  • Says You! (1988)
  • So You Think You Got Troubles?! (1982–1983)
  • S.R.O. (1953)
  • Stop Me If You've Heard This One (1939–1940, 1947–1949)
  • Tag the Gag (1951)
  • Take a Good Look (1959–1961)
  • Take a Guess (1953)
  • Think Fast (ABC, 1949–1950)
  • To Tell the Truth (1956–1968, 1969–1978, 1980–1981, 1990–1991, 2000–2002, 2016–present)
    • You Lie Like a Dog (2000; Animal Planet version of To Tell The Truth)
  • Transatlantic Quiz (1944–1945)
  • Twenty Questions (1946–1955; also a 1975 pilot hosted by Jack Clark)
  • Wanna Bet? (2008)
  • We Interrupt This Week (1978–1979)
  • We Take Your Word (1950–1951)
  • What in the World? (1951–1955)
  • What's Going On? (1954)
  • What's It For? (1957–1958)
  • What's My Line? (1950–1967, 1968–1975)
  • What's the Story? (1951–1955)
  • Where Have You Been? (1954–1955)
  • Where Was I? (1952–1953)
  • Who Said That? (1948–1954, 1955)
  • Who's the Boss? (1954)
    • Who Pays? (1959)
  • Who's There (1952)
  • Who's Whose (1951)
  • Why? (1953)
  • With This Ring (1951)
  • Without Prejudice? (2007)
  • Your First Impression (1962–1964; began as a 1961 pilot called First Impressions)
  • You're in the Picture (1961)
  • You're Putting Me On (1969)

Dating/relationship[edit]

  • 12 Corazones (2004–present)
  • Age of Love (2007)
  • The Amateur's Guide to Love (1972)
  • The Anniversary Game (1969–1970)
  • Are You the One? (2014–present)
  • Average Joe (2003–2005)
  • The Bachelor (2002–present)
    • Bachelor Pad (2010–2012)
    • Bachelor in Paradise (2014–present)
    • The Bachelor Winter Games (2018–present)
    • The Bachelorette (2003–2005, 2008–present)
  • Baggage (2010–2012)
  • Bedroom Buddies (1992)
  • Bedtime Stories (1979)
  • The Big Date (1996–1997)
  • The Bill Gwinn Show (1951–1952)
  • The Blame Game (1999–2000)
  • Blind Date (1943–1946, 1949–1951, 1952)
    • Your Big Moment (1953)
  • Blind Date (Syndicated, 1999–2006)
  • Bzzz! (1996–1997)
  • Change of Heart (1998–2003)
  • The Choice (2012)
  • Crush (2000)
  • The Dating Game and The New Dating Game (1965–1973, 1973–1974, 1978–1980, 1986–1989, 1996–1999)
  • ElimiDate (2001–2006)
    • ElimiDate Deluxe (2001)
  • Ex-treme Dating (2002–2004)
  • The Fifth Wheel (2001–2004)
  • Flavor of Love (2006–2008)
    • I Love New York (2007–2008)
      • Real Chance of Love (2008–2009)
  • Hell Date (2007–2008)
  • Honeymoon in New York (1945–1947)
  • Hot Seat (1976)
  • Infatuation (1992)
  • It Pays To Be Married (1953–1955)
  • Joe Millionaire (2003)
  • Kiss and Make Up (1946)
  • Love at First Sight (1992)
  • Love Between the Sexes (1992–1993)
  • Love Connection (1983–1994, 1998–1999, 2017–2018)
  • Love Cruise (2001)
  • The Love Experts (1978–1979)
  • Love Story (1955–1956)
  • Love Triangle (2011)
  • Married by America (2003)
  • Matchmaker (1987–1988)
  • Next (2005–2008)
  • The Newlywed Game and The New Newlywed Game (1966–1974, 1977–1980, 1984, 1985–1989, 1997–1999, 2009–2013)
  • Night Games (1991–1992)
  • Paradise Hotel (2003, 2008)
  • The Perfect Match (1967–1968)
  • Perfect Match (1986; unrelated to above)
  • A Perfect Score (1992)
  • Personals (1991–1992)
  • Playing It Straight (2004)
  • The Proposal (2018–present)
  • Rendez-View (2001–2002)
  • Rock of Love (2007–2009)
    • Daisy of Love (2009)
    • Megan Wants a Millionaire (2009)
  • A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila (2007–2008)
    • That's Amore! (2008)
    • A Double Shot at Love (2008–2009; third season of A Shot at Love)
  • Singled Out (1995–1998)
  • Straight to the Heart (1989)
  • Studs (1991–1993)
  • Sweethearts (1988–1989)
  • Swaps (1995–1996)
  • Temptation Island (2001, 2003)
  • That's Amore (1992–1993)
  • Three's a Crowd (1979–1980) and its revival, All-New Three's a Crowd (2000–2002)
  • Two in Love (1954)
  • Wedding Party (1968)
  • With This Ring (1951)
  • Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire? (2000; one-off special)
  • Who Wants to Marry My Dad? (2003–2004)

Kids, teens, and college[edit]

  • Adventure Camp (2003, 2008)
  • Baby Races (1993–1994)
  • Bet on Your Baby (2013–2014)
  • Bible Bowl (1970s–1980s)
  • BrainRush (2009)
  • Brains & Brawn (1993)
  • BrainSurge (2009–2011; became Family BrainSurge in 2011)
  • Campus Hoopla (1946–1947)
  • Choose Up Sides (1953, 1956)
  • Click (1997–1999)
  • Contraption (1983–1988, 1989)
  • Dance Revolution (2006–2007)
  • Design Squad (2007–2009)
  • Discovery Kids Zap It! (1998–2000)
  • Do You Know? (1963–1964)
  • The Dr. Fad Show (1988–1994)
  • Dr. I.Q. Jr. (1941, 1948–1949; children's version of Dr. I.Q.; also a 1953 pilot)
  • Double Dare (Nickelodeon, 1986–1990, 2018–present)
    • Super Sloppy Double Dare (1987, 1989)
    • Family Double Dare (1988, 1990–1993)
    • Super Special Double Dare (1992)
    • Double Dare 2000 (2000)
  • Double Up (1992)
  • Endurance (2002–2008)
  • Family Challenge (1995–1997; renamed The New Family Challenge for Season 2)
  • Family Game Night (2010–2014)
  • Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman (2006–2010)
  • Figure It Out (1997–1998, 2012–2013)
    • Figure It Out: Family Style (1998)
    • Figure It Out: Wild Style (1999)
  • Finders Keepers (1987–1989)
  • Fort Boyard: Ultimate Challenge (2011–2012)
  • Fun House (1988–1991) and its spin-off, College Mad House (1989–1990)
  • Funny Boners (1954–1955; children's version of Truth or Consequences)
  • The Game of Life (2011–2012)
  • Game Parade (1942–1943)
  • G.E. College Bowl (CBS/NBC/Syndicated; 1953–1955, 1959–1970, 1978–1979, 1984; 1970s and 1980s versions were specials)
    • College Bowl (Disney Channel) (1987)
    • (Honda) Campus All-Star Challenge (1990–1995; continues to be held)
  • Get the Picture (1991)
  • Giant Step (1956–1957)
  • Girls v. Boys (2003–2005)
  • Gladiators 2000 (1994–1996; children's version of American Gladiators)
  • Go For It! TV (2001, 2002)
  • Grand-Prix All Star Show (1982–1983)
  • Great Pretenders (1999–2001)
  • Guts (1992–1994)
    • Global Guts (1995)
    • My Family's Got Guts (2008–2009)
  • Hail the Champ (1952–1953)
  • I'm Telling! (1987–1988)
  • It's a Hit (1957)
  • Jep! (1998–1999; children's version of Jeopardy!)
  • Joker! Joker! Joker! (1979–1981; children's version of The Joker's Wild)
  • Junior Almost Anything Goes (1976–1977)
  • Junior Junction (1946–1952)
  • The Junior Pyramid (1979; one-week children's version of The $20,000 Pyramid)
    • All-Star Junior Pyramid (1979; ABC primetime special)
    • Junior Partner Pyramid (1979; six-week daytime version)
    • Celebrity Junior Pyramid (1979; one-week event directly following the Junior Partner era)
  • Juvenile Jury (1947–1954, 1970–1971, 1983–1984, 1989–1991)
  • Keep it Spotless (2018–present)
  • Kids on the Move (1998–2000)
  • The Krypton Factor (1990–1991)
  • Legends of the Hidden Temple (1993–1995)
  • Mad Libs (1998–1999)
  • Make a Face (1962)
  • Make the Grade (1989–1991)
  • The March of Games (1938–1941)
  • Masters of the Maze (1994–1996)
  • Maximum Drive (1994)
  • Moolah Beach (2001)
  • Nick Arcade (1992–1993; Season 1 taped in December 1991)
  • Nick or Treat! (1985–2002)
  • The Noise (2017–present)
  • Off the Wall (1998–1999)
  • On Your Mark (1961)
  • Peer Pressure (1997–1998; reran as Pressure 2 from 1999–2000)
    • Pressure 1 (1999–2000; mostly unrelated to Pressure 2)
  • Pick Your Brain (1993–1994)
  • Pictionary (1989)
  • Pictureka! (2010–2011)
  • The Pop 'N Rocker Game (1983–1984)
  • Puttin' on the Kids (1986–1987; children's version of Puttin' on the Hits)
  • Quiz Kids (1940–1953, 1956, 1978, 1981–1982; radio-only until 1949, TV-only from 1953)
  • Remember This? (1996–1997)
  • Runaround (1972–1973)
  • Scaredy Camp (2002–2003)
  • Scrabble Showdown (2011–2012)
  • Scramble (1993–1994)
  • Secrets of the Cryptkeeper's Haunted House (1996–1997)
  • Skedaddle (1988)
  • Slime Time (1988; usually paired with Treasure Mall during its run)
  • Slime Time Live (2000–2003)
  • Sponk! (2001–2003; children's version of Whose Line Is It Anyway?)
  • Storybook Squares (1969; children's version of The Hollywood Squares)
  • Teen Win, Lose or Draw (1989–1992)
  • Teletruth (1940s)
  • Texaco Star National Academic Championship (1989–1994)
  • Think Fast (Nickelodeon, 1989–1991)
  • Thousand Dollar Bee (2004–2007)
  • Treasure Mall (1988; usually paired with Slime Time during its run)
  • Video Power (1991–1992; had previously been a live-action/cartoon hybrid with no game show elements from 1990–1991)
  • Video Village Jr. (1961–1962; children's version of Video Village)
    • Shenanigans (1964–1965)
  • Virtual Memory (2000–2005)
  • Way Out Games (1976–1977)
  • Webheads (2014)
  • What Would You Do? (1991–1993)
  • Wheel 2000 (1997–1998; children's version of Wheel of Fortune)
  • Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (1991–1995)
    • Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? (1996–1998)
  • Wild & Crazy Kids (1990–1992, 2002)
  • Wild Animal Games (1995–1996)
  • Your All-American College Show (1968–1970)
  • You're On! (1998–1999)
  • Yuck Game Show (2005–present)
  • Zooventure (1997–1998)

Reality television[edit]

  • 13: Fear is Real (2009)
  • 30 Seconds to Fame (2002–2003)
  • 72 Hours (2013)
  • The Amazing Race (2001–present)
  • The American Baking Competition (2013)
  • American Idol (2002–2016, 2018–present)
  • American Inventor (2006–2007)
  • American Tarzan (2016)
  • America's Best Dance Crew (2008–2012, 2015)
  • America's Funniest Home Videos (1989–present)
    • America's Funniest People (1990–1994)
    • The Planet's Funniest Animals (1999–2008)
      • Funniest Pets & People (2006–2008)
  • America's Got Talent (2006–present)
    • America's Got Talent: The Champions (2019–present)
  • America's Next Top Model (2003–2015, 2016–present)
  • The Apprentice (2004–2007, 2010)
    • The Apprentice: Martha Stewart (2005)
    • The Celebrity Apprentice (2008–2010, 2011–present)
    • The Ultimate Merger (2010–2011)
  • The Bachelor (2002–present)
    • Bachelor Pad (2010–2012)
    • Bachelor in Paradise (2014–present)
    • The Bachelor Winter Games (2018–present)
    • The Bachelorette (2003–2005, 2008–present)
  • Battle of the Bods (2007–2009)
  • Beat the Chefs (2012)
  • Beauty and the Geek (2005–2008)
  • The Benefactor (2004)
  • Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris (2015)
  • The Big Big Show (2015–present)
  • Big Brother (2000–present)
    • Celebrity Big Brother (2018–present)
  • The Biggest Loser(2004–present)
  • Billion Dollar Buyer (2016–present)
  • Boot Camp (2001)
  • Bridalplasty (2010–2011)
  • Bullrun (2007–2010)
  • By Popular Demand (1950)
  • Cannonball Run 2001 (2001)
  • Caroline & Friends (2018–present)
  • Castaways (2018–present)
  • Catch It Keep It (2009)
  • The Challenge (1998–present)
  • Chance of a Lifetime (1952–1956)
  • The Code Room (2004–2006)
  • Combat Missions (2002)
  • The Contender (2005–2009)
  • Culinary Genius (2017–present)
  • Dance 360 (2004–2005)
  • Dance Fever (Syndicated, 1979–1987)
    • Dance Fever (ABC Family, 2003)
  • Dancing with the Stars (2005–present)
    • Dancing with the Stars: Juniors (2018–present)
    • Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann (2008)
  • Drop the Mic (2017–present)
  • Escape the Night (2016–present)
  • Fake Off (2014–2015)
  • Fame (2004)
  • The Family (2003)
  • Fantasy (1982–1983)
  • Fear Factor (2001–2006, 2011–2012, 2017–present)
  • Games People Play (1980–1981)
  • Gana la Verde (2004–2005; Spanish-language game show)
  • The Girl in My Life (1973–1974)
  • The Great American Baking Show (2015–present)
  • The Great Food Truck Race (2010–present)
  • The Greatest Man on Earth (1952–1953)
  • Guilty or Innocent (1984)
  • Guinness World Records Primetime (1998–2001)
  • Hell's Kitchen (2005–present)
  • HGTV Design Star (2006–2013)
  • Hip Hop Hold 'Em (2006)
  • I Bet You (2007–2008; third season recorded, but not aired)
  • Impractical_Jokers (2011)
  • I Survived a Japanese Game Show (2008–2009)
  • I'd Do Anything (2004)
  • I'm a Celebrity..Get Me Out of Here! (2003, 2009)
  • King of the Jungle (2003–2004)
  • Last Comic Standing (2003–2008)
  • Lip Sync Battle (2015–present)
  • Live Like a Millionaire (1950–1953)
  • Lost (2001)
  • Mad Mad House (2004)
  • The Masked Singer (2019–present)
  • MasterChef (2010–present)
  • MasterChef Junior (2013–present)
  • Model Citizens (2004)
  • The Mole (2001–2004, 2008; changed to Celebrity Mole from 2003–2004)
  • Murder in Small Town X (2001)
  • The Next Food Network Star (2005–present)
  • The Next Great Champ (2005)
  • The Original Amateur Hour (1948–1954, 1955–1957, 1959–1970, 1992)
  • Pirate Master (2004)
  • Project Runway (2004–present)
  • Pussycat Dolls Present (2007–2008)
    • Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll (2007)
    • Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious (2008)
  • Puttin' on the Hits (1984–1988)
    • Puttin' on the Kids (1986–1987)
  • The Real Gilligan's Island (2004–2005)
  • Reality Bites Back (2008)
  • Road Rules (1995–2004, 2007)
  • The Runner (2016)
  • RuPaul's Drag Race (2009–present)
    • RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars (2012–present)
  • Scared Famous (2017–present)
  • Shark Tank (2009–present)
  • Shear Genius (2007–2010)
  • Siberia (2013)
  • Skin Wars (2014–present)
    • Skin Wars: Fresh Paint (2015, 2016–present)
  • So You Think You Can Dance? (2005–present)
  • Solitary (2006–2010)
  • Songs for Sale (1950–1952)
  • Star Search (1983–1995, 2003–2004)
  • Superstar USA (2004)
  • Survivor (2000–present)
  • The Swan (2004)
  • Talent Jackpot (1949)
  • The Talent Shop (1951–1952)
  • Top Chef (2006–present)
    • Top Chef: Masters (2009–2013)
    • Top Chef: Just Desserts (2010–2011)
  • Top Shot (2010–2013)
  • Treasure Hunters (2006)
  • The Ultimate Fighter (2005–present)
  • Unan1mous (2006)
  • Under One Roof (2002)
  • The Voice (2011–present)
  • Wanna Bet? (2008)
  • Who Wants to Be a Superhero? (2006–2007)
  • Who Wants to Be Governor of California: The Debating Game (2003; one-off GSN special)
  • Whodunnit? (2013)
  • The Will (2005)
  • Work of Art: The Next Great Artist (2010–2011)
  • World of Dance (2017–present)
  • The World's Best (2019–present)
  • The World's Funniest Moments (2008–present)
  • The X Factor (2011–2013)
  • You Write the Songs (1986–1987)
  • Your All-American College Show (1968–1970)
  • Your Big Break (1999–2001)

Shows local to a particular state[edit]

Note: See List of televised academic student quiz programs for a listing of televised local student quiz bowl game shows.

California[edit]

  • America's Low Budget Superstar (2006)
  • Beat the Genius (1955–1959)
  • Beat the Odds (1961–1963)
  • The Big Spin (1985–2009)
  • Claim to Fame (c. Late 1980s)
  • Jackpot Bingo (1985–1990s)
  • Lucky Pair (1969–1971)
  • Make Me a Millionaire (2009–2010)
  • You've Got To Be Kidding (1987–1988)
Classic tv game show trio

Florida[edit]

  • Flamingo Fortune (1995–1999)

Illinois[edit]

  • $100,000 Fortune Hunt (1989–1994)
  • Beer Money! (2008, 2014–present, 'Gas Money 2012–2013')
  • Game On! (2016–present)
  • Illinois Instant Riches (1994–1998)
    • Illinois' Luckiest (1998–2000)
  • Let's Face It (1967–1968)

Indiana[edit]

  • Hoosier Know It Alls (1997–1998)
  • Hoosier Millionaire (1989–2005; also a 2014 '25th-Anniversary' special)

Louisiana[edit]

  • N.O. It Alls (1993–1996)
  • We Play Baton Rouge (1982–1983)

Maryland[edit]

  • High Stakes (circa 1976)
  • Kids Baffle (1981–1987)
  • Shadow Stumpers (1949–1956)

Massachusetts[edit]

  • Bonus Bonanza (1995–1998)
  • Candlepin bowling (1958–1996)

Michigan[edit]

  • Fame and Fortune (1989–1991)
    • Megabucks Giveaway (1991–1996)
    • Road To Riches (1996–2000)
  • Make Me Rich! (2009–2012)

Minnesota[edit]

  • 21 Cards (2009–present)

Missouri[edit]

Tic Tac Dough

  • D. B.'s Delight (1977–1988)
  • Fun & Fortune (1996–2002)

Nebraska[edit]

  • The Council of Bluffs (1989; aired on WOWT, the NBC affiliate in Omaha)

New York[edit]

  • Beer Money! (2008–TBD)
  • Bingo at Home (1958)
  • Know Your New York (1947–1948)
  • NY Wired (1997–1999; originally had a 'flagship station' of WNBC, which changed to WNYW for the second and final season)
  • Public Prosecutor (1951–1952)
  • Sense and Nonsense (1951–1954; aired on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays)
  • Steampipe Alley (1988–1993)
  • Teletruth (1940s)
  • You Be the Judge (1946–TBD)

North Carolina[edit]

  • Sqrambled Scuares (circa 1999, 2002–2011; called Scrambled Squares until circa 2006)

Ohio[edit]

Classic Tv Game Shows List

  • Cash Explosion (1987–2006, 2007–present; named Cash Explosion Double Play from 1989–2009)
  • How Do You Like Your Eggs? (1977; four pilots aired live for the interactive Warner QUBE)
  • Make Me Famous, Make Me Rich (2006–2007; replaced Cash Explosion, which in turn replaced it a year later)

Oklahoma[edit]

  • The Oklahoma Lottery Game Show (2007–2009)

Oregon[edit]

  • High-Five Challenge (1993–2009)
  • The Money Game (1988–1990)
    • Oregon Lottery Live (1990)
  • On the Spot! (1984–1988)
    • The On the Spot! High School Challenge (1985–1987)

Pennsylvania[edit]

  • The Pennsylvania Game (1996–2006)

South Carolina[edit]

  • Sqrambled Scuares (2012–present)

Tennessee[edit]

  • Spellround (1960s)

Texas[edit]

  • Yuck Game Show (2005–present)

Washington[edit]

  • The Great Americaln Game (1970s)

Wisconsin[edit]

  • (1989–2002)
    • Super Moneygame (2002–2003)

Powerball Lottery states[edit]

  • Powerball: The Game Show (2000–2002)
    • Powerball Instant Millionaire (2002–2004)

References[edit]

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This is a list of British game shows. A game show is a type of radio, television, or internet programming genre in which contestants, television personalities or celebrities, sometimes as part of a team, play a game which involves answering questions or solving puzzles usually for money and/or prizes.

Activity-oriented[edit]

  • The Crystal Maze[1]

Dating[edit]

  • ’’ Naked Attraction’’

Panel games[edit]

In these, celebrities compete, usually in two teams.

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  • Act Your Age (radio)
  • A Short History of Everything Else
  • A Word in Your Era
  • I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue (radio)
  • Just a Minute (a regular BBC Radio 4 panel game, it appeared on TV briefly)
  • The News Quiz (Radio 4's predecessor to Have I Got News For You)

Puzzle-oriented[edit]

Quiz[edit]

  • Babushka[2]
  • Top Class[3]

Reality television[edit]

  • Popstars (see also: Popstars: The Rivals)

Other shows[edit]

  • The Sweepstakes Game (see Celebrity Sweepstakes)
  • Trick or Treat (see Let's Make a Deal)

References[edit]

  1. ^'Not a-maze-ing any more'. Western Telegraph. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
  2. ^[1][dead link]
  3. ^'BBC - CBBC is Top Class - Media Centre'. Bbc.co.uk.
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