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1. The X Factor UK (2004–2024)
60 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
British singing competition in which contestants sing cover songs to try and impress judges and voting viewers.
Stars: Louis Walsh, Simon Cowell, Dermot O'Leary, Sharon Osbourne
Votes: 4,877
2. Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much (2017)
TV-PG | 72 min | Documentary, History
The story of Ted Slauson, a contestant who gamed the rules of The Price is Right (1972) through extensive analysis and became a sensation on the game show.
Director: C.J. Wallis | Stars: Theodore Slauson, Roger Dobkowitz, Bob Barker, Brandon
Votes: 3,197
3. Hollywood Game Night (2013–2020)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Features two contestants, each with a team of celebrity guests, competing in pop culture party games for a chance to win $25,000.
Stars: Jane Lynch, Alexandria Sounis, Tim Neff, Ric Markmann
Votes: 1,773
4. Jeopardy! (1964–1975)
30 min | Game-Show
A quiz competition in which contestants are presented with general knowledge clues in the form of answers and must phrase their responses in the form of questions.
Stars: Art Fleming, Don Pardo, Mel Brooks, Jesse Bigelow
Votes: 680
5. The Flintstones Meet Rockula and Frankenstone (1979 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 48 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The Flintstones and Rubbles win a trip on "Make a Deal or Don't" to Count Rockula's castle in Rocksylvania where they have an unpleasant meeting with the Count and his servant Frankenstone.
Director: Ray Patterson | Stars: Gay Autterson, Mel Blanc, Ted Cassidy, Henry Corden
Votes: 570
6. The Last of the Mobile Hot Shots (1970)
X | 100 min | Drama
After winning a game show contest, a newlywed couple travels to New Orleans where the husband seeks to reclaim his ancestral plantation mansion from his biracial stepbrother.
Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: James Coburn, Lynn Redgrave, Robert Hooks, Perry Hayes
Votes: 431
7. Pop Idol (2001–2003)
60 min | Game-Show, Music
In this follow-up to the hit factual TV show "Popstars", the search is on for a new solo singer. Finalists are selected from auditions held in locations across the UK, and there are plenty ... See full summary »
Stars: Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, Simon Cowell, Nicki Chapman
Votes: 252
8. Jeopardy! (1995–2024)
Game-Show
Danish version of the popular quiz show. Contestants are provided with the answers by the host, to which they would then have to supply the questions.
Stars: Lars Daneskov, Lasse Rimmer, Mads Steffensen, Søren Kaster
Votes: 53
9. Lingo (2011)
Game-Show
Two teams of two contestants are given the first letter of a five-letter mystery word and five chances to identify it correctly, earning points along the way and a chance to win on their Bingo-style "Lingo" card.
Stars: Bill Engvall, Cynthia Daddona
Votes: 21
10. The Xtra Factor (2004–2016)
30 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
Talk show based around the X Factor, the presenters question the judges about the contestants with behind the scenes gossip and audience participation.
Stars: Louis Walsh, Simon Cowell, Dermot O'Leary, Caroline Flack
Votes: 274
11. Finders Keepers (I) (1991)
10 min | Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Fantasy series about a boy who accidentally crosses a time barrier through his computer screen.
Stars: Jeremy Schwerdt, Grant Piro, Paul Tresnan, Sam Prest
Votes: 54
12. Love or Money (2001 TV Movie)
90 min | Romance
Two young, beautiful people, Daniel and Samantha, are selected in a television show to marry. They have never seen each other ever. After the wedding ceremony took place on television, it ... See full summary »
Director: Martyn Friend | Stars: Steven Duffy, Emma Cunniffe, George Costigan, Sheila Hancock
Votes: 69
13. The X Factor: Celebrity (2019)
60 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
14 celebrities go head-to-head to impress the judges and viewers to win a career-changing record contract.
Stars: Dermot O'Leary, Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger, Louis Walsh
Votes: 75
14. Pop Idol Extra (2001– )
90 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
Complementing the actual "Pop Idol" series, Kate Thornton hosts this programme, featuring a look at the preparations for the main show and backstage interviews with the contestants.
Stars: Kate Thornton, CeCe Sammy, Carol Vorderman, Darius Campbell
15. The X Factor: The Band (2019)
Documentary, Game-Show, Music
Search for all-male and all-female groups.
Stars: Nicole Scherzinger, Simon Cowell, Virginia Hampson, Ethan Hodges
Votes: 31
16. Who Wants to Steal a Million? (2003 TV Special)
120 min | Documentary, Family
A special episode of the British version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1998), which features the controversial never-before-seen episode where contestant Major Charles Ingram "won" the ... See full summary »
Stars: Chris Burke, Kevin Duff, Colman Hutchinson, Arvid Kappas
Votes: 22
17. Skillicious (2009–2010)
Documentary, Family, Game-Show
Stars: Nigel Clarke, Zoe Salmon, Anna Williamson
18. Billy Joel: Pressure (1982 Music Video)
4 min | Music
The music video for Billy Joel's 1982 hit single "Pressure."
Director: Russell Mulcahy | Star: Billy Joel
Votes: 40
20. The X Factor: Battle of the Stars (2006 TV Special)
90 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
14 Celebrities battle it out each night singing to help raise money for their chosen charities.
Directors: Clair Breen, Sam Dean, Amy Green, Lee McNicholas, Oliver Nash | Stars: Kate Thornton, Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh
Votes: 35
21. Sex, Drugs, and Game Shows (2017)
14 min | Short, Comedy
Doug, a washed up ex-winner, thinks he's on a quiz show called The Question Zone, but it's actually a series of games that make no sense at all.
Director: Christophe Vaugeois | Stars: Paul Rivers, Colin Murphy, Lisa Valeri, Tim McLarty
22. Sumo Cyco: Fighter (2015 Music Video)
4 min | Music
The music video for Sumo Cyco's "Fighter," with singer Sever facing Terrorbot on the bizarre game show "Fighter."
Director: Sumo Cyco | Stars: Ken 'Thor' Corke, Matt Drake, Sumo Cyco, Skye Sweetnam
23.
The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
Episode:
Aunt Bee on TV
(1965)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Aunt Bee wins big on a TV quiz show.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Frances Bavier, George Lindsey
Votes: 211
24.
The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode:
Jim Nabors
(1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Jim Nabors, as he has for the past five years, joins Carol on her opening show. They do a song and dance salute to his home town of Sylacauga, Alabama. Nabors also sings "Help Me Make It ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner
Votes: 35
25.
The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode:
Tim Conway and the Pointer Sisters
(1975)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family
Highlights of this show include Stella Toddler as a game show contestant on "Up Your Income"; and Nora Desmond's butler Max finds a substitute for himself.
Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway
Votes: 42
26.
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode:
Coast to Coast Big Mouth
(1965)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Laura accidentally spills the beans on a nationally televised talk show that Alan Brady is bald.
Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews
Votes: 434
27.
Happy Days (1974–1984)
Episode:
Big Money
(1974)
TV-G | Comedy, Family, Music
Richie finds himself in a moral conundrum when he finds the quiz show he participating in is fixed in his favor.
Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Ron Howard, Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Henry Winkler
Votes: 160
28.
The Honeymooners (1955–1956)
Episode:
The $99,000 Answer
(1956)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Ralph's out to prove himself to Alice, his neighborhood, and the world when he becomes a contestant on a hit television game show.
Director: Frank Satenstein | Stars: Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Audrey Meadows, Joyce Randolph
Votes: 414
29.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993–1996)
Episode:
Trick or Treat
(1994)
Not Rated | 21 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Kimberly competes against Skull on a game show for a chance to win a brand-new car, while the Pumpkin Rapper seeks to ambush the Rangers.
Director: Worth Keeter | Stars: Austin St. John, Thuy Trang, Walter Jones, Amy Jo Johnson
Votes: 480
30.
The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode:
Franny and the Professor
(1995)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
C.C. makes a bet with her brother than he can't get Fran on Jeopardy. Fran gets on and wins and gets Renaissance Fair tickets from their new next door neighbor Roger Clinton when Maxwell can't.
Director: Dorothy Lyman | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane
Votes: 332
31.
PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996–2000)
Episode:
Happy Birthday, Matt Praeger
(1999)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
On his birthday, Matt unknowingly walks through a portal and becomes trapped in a bizarre metaphysical game show where he must face both its host and the mischievous doppelgängers of his teammates, who each have a challenge for him.
Director: Luc Chalifour | Stars: Matt Frewer, Nancy Anne Sakovich, Barclay Hope, Joanne Vannicola
Votes: 19
32.
20 to 1 (2005–2019)
Episode:
Unscripted and Unplanned
(2006)
Documentary
Stars: Bert Newton, Layne Beachley, Richie Benaud, John Bertrand
33.
The Red Green Show (1991–2006)
Episode:
Who Wants to Be a Smart Guy
(2000)
TV-G | 23 min | Comedy
Dalton appears on a trivia game show.
Director: William G. Elliott | Stars: Bob Bainborough, Derek Edwards, Peter Keleghan, Jeff Lumby
Votes: 9
34.
Animaniacs (1993–1998)
Episode:
Yakko's World/Cookies for Einstein/Win Big
(1993)
Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Yakko presents the nations of the world./ The Warners and Albert Einstein discover the theory of relativity./ The Brain is a contestant on a game show.
Directors: Alfred Gimeno, David Marshall, Rusty Mills | Stars: Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, Paul Rugg
Votes: 305
35.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014– )
Episode:
Drew Barrymore/Lily Collins/Terry Gilliam/Beast Coast
(2019)
TV-14 | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Actress Drew Barrymore (Santa Clarita Diet (2017)); actress Lily Collins (Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019)); director Terry Gilliam; Best Coast perform;
Directors: Dave Diomedi, Chris Tartaro | Stars: Jimmy Fallon, Drew Barrymore, Lily Collins, Terry Gilliam
Votes: 16
36.
Ballmastrz 9009 (2018–2020)
Episode:
Can't Stand the Heat? Ultimate Kitchen Technique! Finish Them, Warrior Bard!!
(2020)
TV-14 | 11 min | Animation, Short, Action
The Leptons learn that Leto can cook after he makes them grilled cheese sandwiches while they are high and pressure him to be on Crayzar's cooking competition.
Director: Christy Karacas | Stars: Natasha Lyonne, Jessica DiCicco, Dana Snyder, Eric Bauza
Votes: 18
37.
Very Scary People (2019– )
Episode:
The Dating Game Killer: The Bite Mark Pt. 2
(2021)
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime, History
With a string of murders already behind him, Rodney Alcala appears on the TV show, "The Dating Game" where he wins the prize: a date.
Director: Brett Kelly | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Casey Jordan, Gina Satriano, Stephanie Elam
Votes: 17
38.
Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode:
Tic Tac Toony
(2021)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
Bill and Toony help Mr. Quizzer fulfill his contract by recording the 100th episode of his game show, "Tic Tac Toony": The Ducksters (1950), Pink Posies (1967), The Counterfeit Cat (1949), Bill of Hare (1962), Zoom at the Top (1962).
Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein
39.
Pawn Stars (2009– )
Episode:
Chumdog Millionaire
(2010)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
Chumlee appears on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" but nearly blows the opportunity. Customer bring in a Delorean, a Franklin Roosevelt letter and a 1956 Gibson guitar and are surprised to learn their true value.
Director: Jairus Cobb | Stars: Corey Harrison, Richard Harrison, Rick Harrison, Austin 'Chumlee' Russell
Votes: 55
40.
The Cleveland Show (2009–2013)
Episode:
March Dadness
(2012)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Cleveland becomes jealous of Freight Train's relationship with Cleveland Jr., so he finds a way to get back at him. Meanwhile, Rallo buys a classic Mustang off the Internet and goes out joyriding.
Directors: Ian Graham, Albert Calleros, Anthony Lioi | Stars: Mike Henry, Reagan Gomez-Preston, Tim Gunn, Sanaa Lathan
Votes: 197
41.
Merci Bernard (1982–1984)
Episode:
La laverie de cerveaux
(1982)
25 min | Comedy
Director: Jean-Pierre Desagnat | Stars: Daniel Auteuil, Jean Bouchaud, Ronny Coutteure, Éva Darlan
42.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
Last Supper
(2013)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The remains of a contestant eliminated from a cooking reality show are used as ingredients in the dishes served during the program.
Director: Frank Waldeck | Stars: Ted Danson, Elisabeth Shue, George Eads, Jorja Fox
Votes: 433
43.
Svengoolie (1995– )
Episode:
Gargoyles
(2017)
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Director: Christopher M. Faulkner | Stars: Rich Koz, Doug Scharf, Jim Barton, Gretchen Neidhardt
Votes: 21
44.
Hollywood Game Night (2013–2020)
Episode:
Veep vs. The Walking Dead
(2017)
TV-14 | Comedy, Game-Show
In hopes of winning the $25,000 grand prize, two contestants lead teams of three celebrities, including Tony Hale, Anna Chlumsky, Matt Walsh, Christian Serratos, Josh McDermitt and Lauren ... See full summary »
Director: Ivan Dudynsky | Stars: Jane Lynch, Tony Hale, Anna Chlumsky, Matt Walsh
Votes: 21
45.
Hollywood Game Night (2013–2020)
Episode:
Playing Hardwick to Get
(2017)
TV-14 | Comedy, Game-Show
Celebrities Chris Hardwick, Mike Colter, Charlotte McKinney, Xzibit, David Walton and Sherri Shepherd partake in unique party games.
Director: Ivan Dudynsky | Stars: Jane Lynch, Chris Hardwick, Mike Colter, Charlotte McKinney
Votes: 19
46.
Hollywood Game Night (2013–2020)
Episode:
Super Duper Store Night
(2017)
TV-14 | Comedy, Game-Show
Two contestants lead teams of three celebrities, which include Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash, Nico Santos, Cheri Oteri, Natalie Morales and Ne-Yo, in a series of unique party games, hoping to win... See full summary »
Director: Ivan Dudynsky | Stars: Jane Lynch, Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash, Nico Santos
Votes: 18