Card Sharks

1978 – 1986Show3 seasons3 episodes

68
GoodGoodWatch score
68
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Card Sharks is an American television game show created by Chester Feldman for Mark Goodson-Bill Todman Productions.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for tears, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Cast

Crew

Directors
Paul Alter

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 24, 1978 · September 8, 1986 · Ended

First aired
April 24, 1978
Last aired
September 8, 1986
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 3 episodes
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

Tropes

All or Nothing, The Announcer, Tiebreaker Round +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Card Sharks?"

Questions about Card Sharks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Card Sharks worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Card Sharks okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Card Sharks?

2 h

About 2 hours: 3 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 1986.

Can I half-watch Card Sharks?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Card Sharks?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does Card Sharks use?

All or NothingThe AnnouncerTiebreaker RoundGame Show HostTake That!Companion CubeColor-Coded MultiplayerLosing HornsLovely AssistantStudio AudienceEarly-Installment WeirdnessBig Win Sirensand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 tropes for it, including All or Nothing, The Announcer, and Tiebreaker Round.