Hollywood Game Night 

Hollywood Game Night is a TV series starring Jane Lynch, Ric Markmann, and Tim Neff. 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, Ric Markmann, Tim Neff

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 5 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jane Lynch	...	Herself - Hostess 61 episodes, 2013-2018
Ric Markmann	...	Himself / ... 55 episodes, 2013-2017
Tim Neff	...	Himself / ... 43 episodes, 2013-2016
Alexandria Sounis	...	Games Valet / ... 37 episodes, 2014-2017
Nelson M. Walker	...	Himself - Model 29 episodes, 2013-2015
Jeff Kolhede	...	Himself - Saxophonist / ... 26 episodes, 2013-2014

Storyline

Each week two people leave their ordinary lives behind as they and a group of popular celebrities gather together to play a series of outrageous and hilarious party games that include quizzes featuring celebrity and popular culture. The civilians compete with each other, but each person has a team of celebrities for assistance, vying for the opportunity to take home a $25,000 cash prize. Adding to the party atmosphere is the host -- award-winning actress, comic and singer Jane Lynch -- and an energetic house band.

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Plot Keywords:

celebrity | party game | game | team | contestant | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Game-Show

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

NBC [United States] Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 July 2013 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hazy Mills Productions, Mission Control Media, Universal Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

43 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Sean Hayes use to host game night at his home, and now he is one of the producers of the show.

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.180 (2013)

User Reviews

Fast-paced and fun.

After watching the first episode, I found Jane Lynch to be a surprisingly good host. She interacts with the contestants with humor and keeps the celebrity egos in check so they are not talking over each other too much.

The six celebrity competitors were great. I hope they can continue to get panels this talented. The first show included Matthew Perry, Kristen Bell, Martin Short and Lisa Kudrow, for example. They looked like they were having a great time. With people this funny, it is the humor--not the actual competition--that is the best aspect of the show.

The scoring is weighted toward the end of the show, keeping the gameplay relevant. This is a game convention (see Jeopardy! or Family Feud).

They use various games, rather than just one type of game, keeping it interesting.

I have one criticism: when the game involves a visual puzzle, I like to play along with the contestants. It is annoying when they cut away from the puzzle after a brief shot, not giving me time to solve it. Wheel of Fortune does the same thing.

I will watch this show again.