My Favorite Game and Competition Shows
A game show is a genre of broadcast viewing entertainment (radio, television, internet, stage or other) where contestants compete for a reward. These programs can either be participatory or demonstrative and are typically directed by a host, sharing the rules of the program as well as commentating and narrating where necessary. "Reality competition", "reality playoffs", or so-called "reality game shows," follow the format of non-tournament elimination contests. Typically, participants are filmed competing to win a prize, often while living together in a confined environment. In many cases, participants are removed until only one person or team remains, who is then declared the winner. Game shows like Weakest Link, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, American Gladiators and Deal or No Deal, which were popular in the 2000s, lie in a gray area: like traditional game shows (e.g., The Price Is Right, Jeopardy!), the action takes place in an enclosed television studio over a short period of time; however, they have higher production values, more dramatic background music, and higher stakes than traditional shows (done either through putting contestants into physical danger or offering large cash prizes).
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- StarsBob SagetDexter Takashi OdaniHyunjin JoOne contestant competes against 100 people by answering trivia questions for a chance to win a huge cash prize.
- StarsJane LynchAlexandria SounisTim NeffFeatures two contestants, each with a team of celebrity guests, competing in pop culture party games for a chance to win $25,000.
- CreatorsJeff ApploffWes KaubleStarsJamie FoxxCorinne FoxxDJ IrieTeams of two race to identify songs by sound in hopes of winning up to $1 million. Whoever wins the most $ gets to play the final round against Shazam - the show's computer. Actor Jamie Foxx and his daughter Corinne as DJ host the show.
- StarsMonty HallAutumn HargisCindee AppletonRevival of classic game show with host Monty Hall. Contestants complete unusual timed tasks rewarding physical dexterity, lack of inhibitions and luck. Winners get cash/prizes, eligible for bonus rounds.
- StarsBill CullenBob HiltonRich JeffriesGame show pits solo player vs duo answering trivia to claim board spaces. First to form path wins. Champions play "Gold Rush" bonus round for $5000. Winners stay up to 20 games. Board used for main game and bonus.
- StarsTom KennedyJohnny OlsonJamie FarrContestants vie for cash prizes in this competition of word puzzles and charades.
- StarsJim PerryJanice BakerGene WoodHosted by Jim Perry, were contestants are asked questions about how 100 people answered a poll question then played a card game where they tried to guess whether the next card drawn from a deck in a sequence would be higher or lower.
- StarsJed AllanDave DavisCheryl RobinsonExactly what the name implied celebrities participate in a regulation game of bowling.
- StarsSteve HarveyBurton RichardsonRubin ErvinTeams of celebrities and their families face off to name the top responses to questions posed to 100 people.
- StarsBill CullenGene WoodFred SaxonTwo contestants attempt to correctly guess words based on definitions given by children ages five to nine.
- StarsFlorian BellangerJustin BlechaJake Blecha4 bakers compete to make cupcakes with best taste and presentation. 3 rounds eliminate a contestant. The 2 finalists create a 1000 cupcake display. The winner gets to showcase their cupcake presentation at a major event and win $10,000.
- CreatorsSimon CowellJason RaffKen WarwickStarsHowie MandelHeidi KlumNick CannonA weekly talent competition where an array of performers -- from singers and dancers, to comedians and novelty acts -- vie for a $1 million cash prize.
- StarsAlex TrebekGene WoodJohnny OlsonA short lived game show that brought isolation booth games up to another level.
- CreatorUshio HiguchiStarsMatt IsemanAkbar GbajabiamilaKristine LeahyContestants run, jump, crawl, climb, hang, and swing through crazy obstacles as they compete to become the next American Ninja champion.
- StarsRay CombsGene WoodJoe AlaskeyTwo families, each composed of five members, compete against each other to guess the answers with the results of a survey of one hundred people. Hosted by Ray Combs.
- CreatorMark GoodsonStarsRichard DawsonGene WoodJohnny GilbertTwo families compete by trying to outguess the opponents about survey results.
- StarsMike GreenbergJoe TessitoreRonda RouseyA 10-episode summer event that pits teams of current and classic TV stars from multiple eras and different genres against one another in a variety of athletic games.
- StarsSteve HarveyRubin ErvinBurton RichardsonHosted by Steve Harvey, two families battle it out by answering survey questions for a chance to win $20,000 and, after 5 wins, a new car.
- StarsJoe RoganMonica GonzalesMeghan AllenDoing scary stuff to win prizes.
- StarsBobby FlayGiada De LaurentiisBob TuschmanA food network contest to find a well rounded great chef with a unique point of view and hosting type of personality to host their own show.
- StarsAlton BrownJet TilaSimon MajumdarChefs are asked to overcome major obstacles and acts of sabotage in this reality competition.
- StarsGuy FieriTroy JohnsonAarti SequeiraChefs compete for the chance of $20,000 as they are cooking inside a grocery store.
- StarsBrayden FrasureEli Michael KaplanNathan Maurice GoldbergUS game show hosted by actor Fred Savage, in which adult contestants answer questions to win a cash prize. When they fail a question, comedian Ricky Gervais asks a group of small kids to answer it instead and save the contestant's game.
- CreatorJohn de MolStarsCarson DalyBlake SheltonAdam LevineFour famous musicians search for the best voices in America and will mentor these singers to become artists. America will decide which singer will be worthy of the grand prize.
