List of American game shows
Appearance
The following is a list of game shows that air and have aired in the United States. Currently-airing shows are in bold type.
General game and quiz shows
0-9
- 1 vs. 100 (2006–2008, 2010–2011)
- 2 Minute Drill (2000–2001)
- 3 for the Money (1975)
- 10 Seconds (1993–1994)
- 20Q (2009)
- 50 Grand Slam (1976)
- 100 Grand (1963)
- 100% (1999)
- 101 Ways to Leave a Game Show (2011)
- 500 Questions (2015–present)
- 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 $1,000,000 Chance of a Lifetime (1986–1987)
A–C
- About Faces (1960–1961)
- Adivinelo con Señas (1988–1990; Spanish-language game show)
- All About Faces (1971–1972)
- All About the Opposite Sex (1990)
- All-Star Blitz (1985)
- All Star Secrets (1979)
- Almost Anything Goes (1975–1976; page links to British version, which mentions the American one in detail)
- All-Star Almost Anything Goes (1977–1978)
- Alumni Fun (1963–1966)
- Amateur's Guide to Love (1972)
- The American Bible Challenge (2012–2014)
- American Gladiators (Syndicated, 1989–1996)
- American Gladiators (NBC, 2008)
- Americana (1947–1949)
- Amne$ia (2008)
- Animal Crack-Ups (1987–1989, 1990)
- Anybody Can Play (1958)
- Anything For Money (1984–1985)
- Anything You Can Do (1971–1974)
- Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (FOX; 2007–2009, 2015)
- Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (Syndicated, 2009–2011)
- Balderdash (2004–2005)
- Bank on the Stars (1953–1954)
- Bargain Hunters (1987)
- Battle of the Ages (1952)
- Battle of the Network Stars (1976–1985, 1988, 2003)
- Battlestars (1981–1982) and its revival, The New Battlestars (1983)
- Beach Clash (1994–1995)
- Beat the Clock (1950–1961, 1969–1974, 1979–1980, 2002–2003)
- Beat the Geeks (2001–2002)
- The Better Sex (1977–1978)
- The Big Moment (1999)
- The Big Payoff (1951–1959, 1962)
- The Big Showdown (1974–1975)
- The Big Surprise (1955–1957)
- Blackout (1988)
- Blank Check (1975)
- Blankety Blanks (1975)
- Blockbusters (1980–1982, 1987)
- Boardwalk and Baseball's Super Bowl of Sports Trivia (1988-1989)
- 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)
- Break the Bank (1948–1957)
- 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)
- 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)
- Camouflage (ABC, 1961–1962; Syndicated, 1980)
- Camouflage (GSN, 2007)
- Card Sharks (1978–1981, 1986–1989, 2001)
- Cash and Carry (1946–1947; first "network" television game show)
- Cash Cab (New York) (2005–2012)
- Cash Cab: After Dark (2007)
- Cash Cab: Chicago (2011)
- Catch Phrase (1985–1986)
- CBS Television Quiz (1941–1942)
- Celebrity Bowling (1969, 1971–1978, 1987–1988, 2008)
- Celebrity Charades (1979, 2005)
- Celebrity Name Game (2014–present)
- Celebrity Sweepstakes (1974–1977)
- Chain Letter (1966)
- Chain Reaction (1980, 1986–1991, 2006–2007, 2015–present)
- The Chair (2002)
- The Challenge (1998–present; formerly Real World/Road Rules Challenge)
- The Challengers (1990-1991)
- The Chamber (2002)
- Charade Quiz (1947–1949)
- Charge Account (1960-1962; also known as Jan Murray's Charge Account)
- The Chase (2013–2015)
- The Cheap Show (1978–1980)
- Child's Play (1982–1983)
- Dame la Pista (2008; Spanish version)
- Clash! (1990–1991)
- (Kay Kyser's) College of Musical Knowledge (1938, 1939–1949, 1949–1950, 1954)
- Concentration (1958–1973, 1973–1978)
- Classic Concentration (1987–1991)
- 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
- Dance Fever (Syndicated, 1979–1987)
- Dance Fever (ABC Family, 2003)
- Dance Machine (2008)
- Deal or No Deal (NBC, 2005–2009)
- Vas o No Vas (2006–2007; Spanish version)
- Deal or No Deal (Syndicated, 2008–2010)
- Dealer's Choice (1974–1975)
- Debt (1996–1998)
- The Diamond Head Game (1975)
- Dirty Rotten Cheater (2003)
- Distraction (2005–2006)
- 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. (1953; unsold spinoff pilot with children playing)
- 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)
- Dough Re Mi (1958–1960)
- Downfall (2010)
- Dream Girl of '67 (1966–1967)
- Dream Girl USA (1986–1987)
- Dream House (1968–1970, 1983–1984)
- Duel (2007–2008)
- Every Second Counts (1984–1985)
- 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)
- Eye Guess (1966–1969)
- 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)
- The Face Is Familiar (1966)
- 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–present)
- Family Secrets (1993)
- Fandango (1983–1989)
- Fast Draw (1968)
- Free 4 All (1994)
- Friend or Foe? (2002–2003)
- Funny You Should Ask!! (1968-1969)
G–J
- 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–present)
- Gameshow Marathon (2006)
- The Generation Gap (1969)
- My Generation (1998)
- Genesis (2000; pilot aired on PAX, now known as Ion Television)
- Get the Message (1964)
- Give-n-Take (1975)
- Go! (1983–1984)
- Grand Slam (2007)
- Grandstand
- Great Getaway Game (1990–1991)
- Greed (1999–2000)
- Grill Me (1996; pilot aired on USA Network)
- The Guinness Game (1979–1980)
- Haggis Baggis (1958–1959)
- He Said, She Said (1969–1970)
- Tattletales (1974–1978, 1982–1984)
- Headline Chasers (1985–1986)
- Hellevator (2015)
- High Rollers (1974–1976, 1978–1980, 1987–1988)
- History IQ (2000–2001)
- Hit Man (1983)
- Hold Everything! (1990)
- Hold That Camera (1950; changed from a game show to a variety series shortly into the run)
- Hole in the Wall (2008–2009, 2010–2012)
- 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 Showdown (2000–2002)
- Hollywood Squares (1966–1980, 1971–1981, 1986–1989, 1998–2004)
- Hip Hop Squares (2012)
- Home Run Derby (1960, 2003–2004)
- Home Shopping Game (1987)
- The Honeymoon Race (1967)
- Hot Potato (1984)
- How Much Is Enough? (2008)
- How's Your Mother-in-Law? (1967–1968)
- I Can't Believe You Said That! (1998-1999)
- I'd Do Anything (2002–2005)
- Identity (2006–2007)
- Idiot Savants (1996–1997)
- Idiotest (2014–present)
- I'll Bet (1965)
- It's Your Bet (1969–1973)
- Information Please (1938–1948, 1952)
- Inquizition (1998–2001)
- Instant Recall (2010)
- It Takes Two (1969–1970, 1997)
- It's Academic (1961–present)
- It's Anybody's Guess (1977)
- It's a PCOVCAK (2014)
- It's Your Chance of a Lifetime (2000)
- It's Your Move (1967)
- 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)
- Jeopardy! (1964–1975, 1978–1979, 1984–present)
- Super Jeopardy! (1990)
- Rock & Roll Jeopardy! (1998–2001)
- Joe Garagiola's Memory Game (1971)
- The Joker's Wild (1971, 1972–1975, 1977–1986, 1990–1991)
- Jumble: The Interactive Game (1994)
- Just Men! (1983)
K–O
- Keep It in the Family (1957–1958)
- Keynotes (1986, 1989; two unsold pilots hosted by Kevin O'Connell and Clint Holmes, respectively)
- Killer Karaoke (2012–Present)
- King of the Mountain (1990; one-off FOX special, American version of Takeshi's Castle)
- Storm the Castle (1993; one-off CBS special)
- Knockout (1977–1978)
- The Krypton Factor (1981, 1990–1991)
- Kwik Witz (1995, 1996–1999; 1995 version was a "pilot season")
- The Last Word (1989–1990)
- Late Night Liars (2010)
- 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 Post Office (1965–1966)
- Liar's Club (1969, 1976–1979, 1988–1989)
- Life Begins at Eighty (1950–1956; spinoff of Juvenile Jury)
- Lingo (1987–1988, 2002–2007, 2011)
- Lip Service (1992–1994)
- Love Me, Love Me Not (1986–1987)
- The Magnificent Marble Machine (1975, 1976)
- Majority Rules (1995-1996)
- Make a Face (1961)
- Make Me Laugh (1958, 1979–1980, 1996–1998)
- Make That Spare (1960–1964, 1988)
- Mall Masters (2001)
- 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)
- Midnight Money Madness (2006)
- 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)
- The Moment of Truth (2008)
- The Money Maze (1974–1975; pilot titled The Moneymaze)
- Monopoly (1990)
- Monopoly Millionaires' Club (2015–2016)
- Musical Chairs (CBS, 1975)
- My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad (2008)
- My GamesFever (2006–2007)
- Name Droppers (1969)
- Name That Tune (1952–1959, 1970–1971, 1974–1981, 1984–1985)
- Name That Video (2001)
- National Bingo Night (2007)
- Bingo America (2008–2009)
- National Lampoon's Funny Money (2003)
- 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 Cover (2004–2005)
- On Your Way (1953–1954; became a variety show later in its run)
P–R
- Pantomime Quiz (1947–1959)
- Stump the Stars (1962–1963, 1964, 1969–1970)
- Paranoia (2000)
- The Parent Game (1972–1973)
- Wait 'til You Have Kids! (1996–1997)
- 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)
- PDQ (1965–1969)
- Baffle (1973–1974; called All-Star Baffle toward the end of the run)
- Pepsi Play for a Billion (2003)
- Penny to a Million (1955)
- People are Funny (1942–1960, 1984; aired on television from 1954–1960)
- People Will Talk (1963)
- The Celebrity Game (1964–1965)
- The Perfect Match (ESPN, 1994)
- Pictionary (Adults, 1997–1998)
- Pitfall (1981–1982)
- Play the Percentages (1980)
- Play Your Hunch (1958–1963)
- 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)
- The Price Is Right (CBS, 1972–present)
- 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)
- Quicksilver (1994–1995)
- Quiz Kids (1940–1953, 1956, 1978, 1981–1982; radio-only until 1949, TV-only from 1953)
- Quiz Kids Challenge (1990-1991)
- Random Acts of Comedy (1999–2001)
- Reach for the Stars (1967)
- Ready.. Set... Cook! (1995–2001)
- The Reel Game (1971)
- The Reel-to-Reel Picture Show (1998)
- 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)
- Russian Roulette (2002–2003)
S–T
- 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)
- Say When!! (1961–1965)
- Scattergories (1993)
- The Science Bowl (1989–present)
- Scrabble (1984–1990, 1993)
- Scrabble Showdown (2011-2012)
- Second Chance (NBC Radio, 1953–1955)
- Second Chance (ABC-TV, 1977)
- Press Your Luck (1983–1986)
- Whammy! The All-New Press Your Luck (2002–2003)
- Second Honeymoon (1987–1988)
- 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)
- The Shopping Game (circa 1982)
- Shopping Spree (1996–1998)
- Show Me the Money (2006)
- Showoffs (1975)
- Body Language (1984–1986)
- Shuffle: The Interactive Game (1994)
- The Singing Bee (2007, 2009–2012)
- Small Talk (1996–1997)
- Smush (2001)
- Snap Judgment (1967–1969; adapted Password's format in late 1968)
- Spin-Off (1975)
- Split Second (1972–1975, 1986–1987)
- Sports Challenge (1971–1979)
- Star Games (1985–1986)
- Starcade (1982–1984)
- Starface (2006)
- 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)
- Supermarket Sweep (1965–1967, 1990–1995, 2000–2003)
- The Honeymoon Race (1967)
- Sweethearts (1988–1989)
- Taboo (2002)
- Take the Cake (2007)
- Take It or Leave It (1940–1950)
- The $64 Question (1950–1952)
- The $64,000 Question (1955–1958)
- The $64,000 Challenge (1956–1958)
- The $128,000 Question (1976–1978)
- The $64,000 Question (1955–1958)
- The $64 Question (1950–1952)
- Take It All (2012)
- Talk About (1989–1990)
- Temptation (KTLA/ABC; circa 1960–1962, 1967–1968)
- That's My Dog (1991–1995)
- That's My Line (1980–1981)
- That's the Question (2006–2008)
- They're Off (1949)
- Think Twice (1994)
- Three on a Match (1971–1974)
- Tic-Tac-Dough (1956–1959, 1978–1986, 1990–1991)
- Time Machine (1985)
- To Say the Least (1977–1978)
- Top Card (1989–1993)
- Trashed (1994)
- Treasure Hunt starring Jan Murray (1956–1959)
- The New Treasure Hunt (1973–1977, 1981–1982; latter version was simply called Treasure Hunt)
- 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)
- Trump Card (1990–1991)
- Truth or Consequences (1950–1951, 1954–1975, 1977–1978, 1987–1988)
- Twenty One (1956–1958, 2000; also a 1982 pilot hosted by Jim Lange)
- Two for the Money (1952–1957)
U–Z
- Uno Nunca Sabe (1988–1990)
- Ultimate Fan League (1998)
- UUelcome (2010–present; loose continuity from Egglepple: The Mathemagical World on public access television circa 2005)
- Video Village (1960–1962)
- Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! (1998–present; radio series aired on NPR)
- Weakest Link (2001–2003)
- Wedding Day (1981)
- Wedding Party (1968)
- (Guess) What Happened? (1951)
- What's This Song? (1964–1965)
- Win With the Stars (1968–1969)
- 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)
- Whew! (1979–1980; called Celebrity Whew! beginning in November 1979)
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (1999–2002, 2002–present)
- 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)
- 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)
- Win Ben Stein's Money (1997–2003)
- Win, Lose or Draw (1987–1990)
- Window Shopping (1962)
- Winner Take All (1946–1952)
- Winning Lines (2000)
- Winning Streak (1974–1975)
- Winsanity (2016–present)
- WinTuition (2002–2004)
- Wipeout (Syndicated, 1988–1989)
- Wipeout (ABC, 2008–2014)
- The Wizard of Odds (1973–1974)
- Wordplay (1986–1987)
- 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)
- 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 Number's Up (1985)
- You're On Your Own (1956–1957)
- You're Putting Me On (1969)
- Yours for a Song (1961–1963)
Panel games
- The $1.98 Beauty Show (1978–1980)
- 3rd Degree (1989–1990)
- Back That Fact (1953)
- Can You Top This? (1940–1954, 1950–1951, 1970)
- 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 Gong Show (1976–1980, 1988–1989)
- Extreme Gong (1998–1999)
- The Gong Show with Dave Attell (2008)
- High-Low (1957)
- Information Please (1938–1951, 1952)
- It Pays to Be Ignorant (1942–1950, 1951, 1973–1974)
- I've Got a Secret (1952–1967, 1972–1973, 1976, 2000–2003, 2006)
- Letters to Laugh-In (1969)
- 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)
- On the Spot (2014–present)
- Personality (1967–1969)
- Quizzing the News (1948–1949)
- Relatively Speaking (1988–1989)
- Says Who? (1971; unsold pilot hosted by Geoff Edwards)
- Says You! (1988)
- Stop Me If You've Heard This One (1939–1940, 1947–1949)
- 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)
- Twenty Questions (1946–1955; also a 1975 pilot hosted by Jack Clark)
- Wanna Bet? (2008)
- What's Going On? (1954)
- What's My Line? (1950–1967, 1968–1975)
- What's the Story? (1951–1955)
- Where Was I? (1952-1953)
- Who Said That? (1948-1954, 1955)
- Without Prejudice? (2007)
- You're in the Picture (1961)
Dating/relationship
- 12 Corazones (2004–present)
- Age of Love (2007)
- The Anniversary Game (1969–1970)
- Are You the One? (2014–present)
- Average Joe (2003–2005)
- Baggage (2010–2012)
- The Blame Game (1999–2000)
- Blind Date (Syndicated, 1999–2006)
- Bzzz! (1996–1997)
- Change of Heart (1998–2003)
- 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)
- The Fifth Wheel (2001–2004)
- Flavor of Love (2006–2008)
- I Love New York (2007–2008)
- Real Chance of Love (2008–2009)
- I Love New York (2007–2008)
- Hell Date (2007–2008)
- Hot Seat (1976)
- Joe Millionaire (2003)
- Love Connection (1983–1994, 1998–1999)
- Love Cruise (2001)
- The Love Experts (1978–1979)
- 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)
- Paradise Hotel (2003, 2008)
- The Perfect Match (Enberg, 1967–1968)
- Perfect Match (Goen, 1986; unrelated to above)
- Playing It Straight (2004)
- Rock of Love (2007–2009)
- 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)
- Studs (1991–1993)
- Swaps (1995–1996)
- Temptation Island (2001, 2003)
- Three's a Crowd (1979–1980) and its revival, All-New Three's a Crowd (2000-2002)
- Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire? (2000; one-off special)
- Who Wants to Marry My Dad? (2003–2004)
Kids, teens, and college
- 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)
- Choose Up Sides (1953, 1956)
- Click (1997–1999)
- Contraption (1983–1988, 1989)
- Double Dare (Nickelodeon, 1986–1990)
- 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)
- Fun House (1988–1991)
- College Mad House (1989–1990)
- The Game of Life (2011–2012)
- 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)
- Gladiators 2000 (1994–1996; children's version of American Gladiators)
- Guts (1992–1994)
- Global Guts (1995)
- My Family's Got Guts (2008–2009)
- I'm Telling! (1987–1988)
- 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)
- 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)
- Kids on the Move (1998)
- Legends of the Hidden Temple (1993–1995)
- Mad Libs (1998–1999)
- Make the Grade (1989–1991)
- Masters of the Maze (1994–1996)
- Maximum Drive (1994)
- Nick Arcade (1992–1993; Season 1 taped in December 1991)
- Off the Wall (1998–1999)
- 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)
- Remember This? (1996–1997)
- Runaround (1972–1973)
- Scrabble Showdown (2011–2012)
- Scramble (1993–1994)
- Secrets of the Cryptkeeper's Haunted House (1996–1997)
- Sense and Nonsense (1951–1954; aired on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays)
- 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)
- Think Fast! (Nickelodeon, 1989–1991)
- 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–present)
- Way Out Games (1976–1977)
- Webheads (2014)
- What Would You Do? (1991–1993)
- Wheel 2000 (1997–1998; children's version of Wheel of Fortune)
- Wild & Crazy Kids (1990–1992, 2002)
- Wild Animal Games (1995-1996)
- Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (1991–1995)
- Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? (1996–1998)
- You're On! (1998–1999)
- Zooventure (1997–1998)
- 30 Seconds to Fame (2002-2003)
- The Amazing Race (2001–present)
- The American Baking Competition (2013)
- American Idol (2002–2016)
- American Inventor (2006–2007)
- American Ninja Warrior (2009–present)
- America's Best Dance Crew (2008–present)
- America's Funniest Home Videos (1989–present)
- America's Got Talent (2006–present)
- America's Next Top Model (2003–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)
- The Bachelorette (2003–2005, 2008–present)
- Beat the Chefs (2012)
- Beauty and the Geek (2005–2008)
- The Benefactor (2004)
- Big Brother (2000–present)
- The Biggest Loser (2004–present)
- Billion Dollar Buyer (2016–present)
- Boot Camp (2001)
- Bridalplasty (2010–2011)
- Bullrun (2007–2010)
- Cannonball Run 2001 (2001)
- The Code Room (2004–2006)
- Combat Missions (2002)
- The Contender (2005–2009)
- Dancing with the Stars (2005–present)
- Fame (2004)
- The Family (2003)
- Fear Factor (2001–2006, 2011–2012)
- Gana la Verde (2004–2005; Spanish-language game show)
- The Great Food Truck Race (2010–present)
- Hell's Kitchen (2005–present)
- HGTV Design Star (2006–2013)
- I Bet You (2007–2008; third season recorded, but not aired)
- I Survived a Japanese Game Show (2008–2009)
- I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2003, 2009)
- King of the Jungle (2003–2004)
- Last Comic Standing (2003–2008)
- Lost (2001)
- Mad Mad House (2004)
- 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)
- Pirate Master (2004)
- Project Runway (2004–present)
- Pussycat Dolls Present (2007–2008)
- The Real Gilligan's Island (2004–2005)
- Road Rules (1995–2004, 2007)
- Shark Tank (2009–present)
- Shear Genius (2007–2010)
- Skin Wars (2014–present)
- Skin Wars: Fresh Paint (2015, 2016–present)
- So You Think You Can Dance? (2005–present)
- Solitary (2006–2010)
- Star Search (1983–1995, 2003–2004)
- Superstar USA (2004)
- Survivor (2000–present)
- The Swan (2004)
- Top Chef (2006–present)
- Top Chef: Masters (2009–2013)
- Top Chef: Just Desserts (2010–2011)
- 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)
- The X-Factor (2011-2013)
- Your Big Break (1999-2001)
Shows local to a particular state
Note: See List of televised academic student quiz programs for a listing of televised local student quiz bowl game shows.
- Beat the Odds (1961-1963)
- The Big Spin (1985–2009)
- Jackpot Bingo (1985–1990s)
- Lucky Pair (1969–1971)
- Make Me a Millionaire (2009–2010)
- Flamingo Fortune (1995–1999)
- $100,000 Fortune Hunt (1989–1994)
- Illinois Instant Riches (1994–1998)
- Illinois' Luckiest (1998–2000)
- Game On! (2016–present)
- Hoosier Know It Alls (1997–1998)
- Hoosier Millionaire (1989–2005; also a 2014 "25th-Anniversary" special)
- N.O. It Alls (1993–1996)
- We Play Baton Rouge (1982-1983)
- High Stakes (circa 1976)
- Kids Baffle (1981-1987)
- Shadow Stumpers (1949-1956)
- Bonus Bonanza (1995–1998)
- Candlepin bowling (1958–1996)
- Fame and Fortune (1989–1991)
- Megabucks Giveaway (1991–1996)
- Road To Riches (1996–2000)
- Make Me Rich! (2009–2012)
- 21 Cards (2009–present)
- D.B.'s Delight (1977-1988)
- Fun & Fortune (1996–2002)
- The Council of Bluffs (1989; aired on WOWT, the NBC affiliate in Omaha)
- NY Wired (1997–1999; originally had a "flagship station" of WNBC, which changed to WNYW for the second and final season)
- Sqrambled Scuares (circa 1999, 2002–2011; called Scrambled Squares until circa 2006)
- 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)
- The Oklahoma Lottery Game Show (2007-2009)
- High-Five Challenge (1993–present)
- The Money Game (1988–1990)
- Oregon Lottery Live (1990)
- On the Spot! (1984–1988)
- The On the Spot! High School Challenge (1985–1987)
- The Pennsylvania Game (1996–2006)
- Sqrambled Scuares (2012–present)
- Spellround (1960s)
- The Great Americaln Game (1970s)
- Wisconsin Lottery Moneygame (1989–2002)
- Super Moneygame (2002–2003)
Powerball Lottery states
- Powerball: The Game Show (2000–2002)
- Powerball Instant Millionaire (2002–2004)
References
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