My Favorite Game Shows
by andrew3812 | created - 14 Oct 2011 | updated - 14 Jun 2013 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. Wheel of Fortune (1983– )
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Hosted by Pat Sajak, this game show features 3 contestants who try to solve a puzzle by spinning the wheel and guessing letters in a word or phrase.
Stars: Pat Sajak, Vanna White, Charlie O'Donnell, Jim Thornton
Votes: 3,568
2. Jeopardy! (1984– )
TV-G | 30 min | Short, Game-Show, Reality-TV
A returning champion and two challengers test their buzzer skills and their knowledge in a wide range of academic and popular categories.
Stars: Alex Trebek, Johnny Gilbert, Jimmy McGuire, Sarah Whitcomb Foss
Votes: 8,214
3. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (I) (1999–2020)
TV-G | 60 min | Game-Show
Contestants are chosen based on their ability to arrange 4 answers to a question in the correct order the fastest. They then have 15 multiple-choice questions correctly to win increasing amounts of money, the largest is $1,000,000.
Stars: Regis Philbin, John Carpenter, Meredith Vieira, Michael Shutterly
Votes: 3,088
5. Winning Lines (2000)
30 min | Game-Show
Game show where in the first round 49 contestants (numbered 1 to 49) are whittled down to six in the first round, where Dick Clark asks them mathematical word problems, such as, "What is ... See full summary »
Stars: Dick Clark, Michael McKay, V.I. King
Votes: 11
6. The Chamber (2002– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Family, Game-Show
Short-lived (and very cruel) game show, where contestants competed to answer questions while strapped inside a torture chamber and enduring intense heat and cold.
Stars: Karly Rothenberg, Karen-Eileen Gordon, Jennifer Basa, G.T. Holme
Votes: 44
7. Family Game Night (2010–2014)
TV-G | 44 min | Family, Game-Show
Classic Hasbro games are made larger than life in this game show where kids and adults play as teams for points and prizes. Each hour-long episode features contestants competing in a ... See full summary »
Stars: Todd Newton, Burton Richardson, Andrew Kishino, Stacey J. Aswad
Votes: 82
8. Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? (1996–1998)
TV-Y | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Contestants pursue the thief and her cohorts through time by answering questions about history.
Stars: Jamie Gustis, Jamie Greenberg, Alaine Kashian, Paula Leggett Chase
Votes: 169
9. Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (1991–1996)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Contestants pursue the international thief as junior detectives who must answer questions about geography.
Stars: Greg Lee, Lynne Thigpen, Rockapella, Sean Altman
Votes: 2,971
10. The Price is Right (1972– )
TV-G | 60 min | Family, Game-Show
Contestants compete for prizes and cash, including cars and vacations, in games that test their knowledge of consumer goods pricing.
Stars: Bob Barker, Janice Pennington, Dian Parkinson, Holly Hallstrom
Votes: 4,265
12. Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (I) (2007–2019)
TV-PG | 60 min | Family, Game-Show
A quiz show that features adult contestants and questions directly from the textbooks of first through fifth graders.
Stars: Jeff Foxworthy, Danielle Soibelman, Madison Leisle, Mackenzie Holmes
Votes: 2,555
13. Deal or No Deal (2005–2019)
TV-PG | 120 min | Family, Game-Show
Contestants face 26 sums of money, 26 suitcases, and one question: Deal or no deal?
Stars: Howie Mandel, Patricia Kara, Megan Abrigo, Sara Bronson
Votes: 4,297
14. Legends of the Hidden Temple (1993–1995)
TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Family, Game-Show
Teams compete in elimination challenges with the final team going on to search for the treasure inside the titular Mesoamerican "Hidden Temple".
Stars: Kirk Fogg, Dee Bradley Baker, Jennifer Holtz, Zachary Maxell
Votes: 3,959
15. Double Dare 2000 (2000–2001)
TV-Y | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Two families or teams compete against through creative and physical tests showing how strong they really prove to be.
Stars: Jason Harris, Amanda Bynes, Drake Bell, Nancy Sullivan
Votes: 353
16. Wheel 2000 (1997–1998)
TV-Y | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Children's version of the classic game show, where contestants ages 11 through 14 compete to solve a mystery puzzle and win prizes.
Stars: David Sidoni, Tanika Ray
Votes: 21
17. JEP! (1998–2000)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Children's version of the popular reverse-quiz show, where host Bob Bergen gives the answers and it was up to the contestants to provide the questions. In addition to score deductions for ... See full summary »
Stars: Bob Bergen, Ilana Berger, Cory Anotado, Francine Bendat
Votes: 13
18. American Gladiators (1989–1996)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Game-Show, Sport
The teams compete in such events as Power Ball, Assault, The Wall and Hang Tough. The Eliminator round decides the winner of the tournament.
Stars: Mike Adamle, Jim Starr, Raye Hollitt, Larry Thompson
Votes: 3,205
19. American Gladiators (2008)
Action, Game-Show, Reality-TV
Remake of the syndicated TV 1989's American Gladiators. Contestants face the Gladiators in games for cash and prizes. Hosted by Hulk Hogan and Laila Ali.
Stars: Hulk Hogan, Laila Ali, Alex Castro, Al Kaplon
Votes: 1,699
20. Beach Clash (1994– )
Sport
Four hard bodies(series regulars) compete with four players to win prizes.
Stars: Iva Franks Singer, Devon Jenkin, Alison Armitage, Sherri Howard
21. Nickelodeon GUTS (1992–1995)
TV-G | Action, Family, Game-Show
Three kids dawning the different colors blue, red, and purple compete in relatively cool-looking olympic-style games to achieve as many points as they can. At the end of every episode, they climb a big fake mountain, braving tumbling rocks made out of styrofoam, sparkling glitter, shooting steam, and loud sounds while trying to hit all the "Actuators" along their way to the summit including the ... See full summary »
Stars: Moira Quirk, Mike O'Malley, Kelli Marchewka, Jana Waring
Votes: 1,635
22. Fox's Fun House (1988–1991)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
A kid's game show that pitted two teams of two contestants each. They had to answer trivia questions and participate in challenges, such as trying to nail targets in the audience seats with... See full summary »
Stars: J.D. Roth, Samantha Forrest, Jacqueline Forrest, John Hurley
Votes: 157
23. Extreme Dodgeball (2004– )
Action
Stars: Bil Dwyer, Zach Selwyn, Jerri Manthey, Danno Kingman
Votes: 74
24. Weakest Link (2001–2003)
60 min | Game-Show
In this hybrid of "Inquizition" and "Survivor," contestants test their trivial mettle as a team and against each other. After each round of play, the team votes out the most expendable ... See full summary »
Stars: Anne Robinson, John Cramer, Alan Cumming, Lisa Ann Walter
Votes: 1,508
25. Dog Eat Dog (I) (2002–2003)
TV-PG | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Six contestants compete in various athletic events for $25,000 in prize money.
Stars: Brooke Burns, Marty West, Kato Kaelin, LaMonica Garrett
Votes: 411
26. Hole in the Wall (I) (2008–2012)
30 min | Game-Show
Contestants are challenged to fit through the odd holes of an approaching wall for prize money.
Stars: Mark Thompson, Brooke Burns, Laila Odom, Matt Clifton
Votes: 442
27. Masters of the Maze (1994–1995)
Family, Game-Show
Three contestants of three teams, all dressed up from the beginning of their powersuits, compete to win prizes. Host Roth showed an out of focus picture (e.g., person, place, thing or a T.V... See full summary »
Stars: Clea Montville, Mark Maxwell-Smith, Mario Lopez, J.D. Roth
Votes: 25
28. Shopping Spree (1996–1998)
30 min | Game-Show
In "Shopping Spree," two teams, each comprised of two players, tried to guess a prize one of the players on each team chose beforehand, which was hidden inside one of six on-stage "stores."... See full summary »
Stars: Ron Pearson, Burton Richardson, Pamela Hill
Votes: 11
29. Friend or Foe (2002– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Can you trust your partner to fairly divide his share of the pot? That's what this Game Show Network entry attempted to determine, as teams of two competed to answer questions and divide their bank.
Stars: Lisa Kennedy Montgomery, Liana Loggins, Nicole Nogrady, Dave Pounder
Votes: 92
30. Russian Roulette (I) (2002– )
30 min | Game-Show
Contestants compete in a hybrid general knowledge quiz-game of chance, where incorrect answers could literally cause them to drop out of the game.
Stars: Mark L. Walberg, Burton Richardson, Curt Clendenin, Todd Newton
Votes: 100
31. Chain Reaction (2006– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Game show that connects words to other words to form a chain. Game -Ball -Room -Key -Chain -Reaction
Stars: Dylan Lane, Jennifer Butler, Loring Murtha, Rob Brock
Votes: 287
32. Power of 10 (2007– )
Game-Show
A game show in which contestants compete for $10 million by trying to guess the results of nationwide surveys. A player must correctly guess five questions, starting at $1,000, with and each answer increasing in value by multiples of 10.
Stars: Drew Carey, Judy Beil, Daniele Donato, Amber Tomcavage
Votes: 147
33. 1 vs. 100 (2006–2008)
Game-Show
One contestant competes against 100 people by answering trivia questions for a chance to win a huge cash prize.
Stars: Bob Saget, Dexter Takashi Odani, Hyunjin Jo, Richard Rubin
Votes: 926
34. Press Your Luck (1983–1986)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
A game show where contestents answer trivia questions and then have to gamble their winnings on a randomly flashing game board.
Stars: Peter Tomarken, Rod Roddy, Charlie O'Donnell, John Harlan
Votes: 765
35. The Weakest Link (2000–2017)
45 min | Game-Show
British general knowledge quiz show which spawned imitations around the world, notably in the USA.
Stars: Anne Robinson, Jon Briggs, Adam Woodyatt, Neil Hamilton
Votes: 1,827
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