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Card Sharks

1978·Show
3Episodes in3Seasons
67
GoodGoodWatch score

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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Show business, everyday modern life, and pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Card Sharks is an American television game show created by Chester Feldman for Mark Goodson-Bill Todman Productions. Two contestants compete for control of a row of oversized playing cards by answering questions posed by the host and then guessing if the next card is higher or lower in value than the previous one. The concept has been made into a series four separate times since its debut in 1978, and also appeared as part of CBS's Gameshow Marathon. The primary announcer for the first three series was Gene Wood.
Classic Game ShowInteractive Card PlayFamily-Friendly EntertainmentNostalgic TelevisionSimple & EngagingQuick DecisionsStudio CompetitionRetro TVAudience Participation

Crew

Directed by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Card Sharks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Card Sharks legally?

Card Sharks is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Card Sharks worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Card Sharks have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 3 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Card Sharks air?

It ran from 1978 to 1986 and has ended.

What language is Card Sharks in?

English

It was made in English.

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 storytelling tropes for Card Sharks, including All or Nothing, The Announcer, Tiebreaker Round.