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Match Game

2016 – nowShow6 seasons73 episodesTV-14

ComedyReality
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic637.7

A nostalgic reality series about everyday modern life and pop culture.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for big ideas, tears or brutality.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 73 episodes · best: S2E1 "Jason Alexander/Cheryl Hines/Ice-T/Ellie Kemper/Wayne Brady/Caroline Rhea" 8.1

Episodes

7.5
7.6
7.7
4.5
7.3
6.6

Story

No shortage of laughs.

A modern reboot of the classic 70s game show that features two contestants attempting to match the answers of six celebrities in a game of fill-in-the-blank.

Feels like

  • Celebrity Panel Game
  • Fill-in-the-Blank Comedy
  • Nostalgic Reboot
  • Light Entertainment
  • Witty Banter
  • Pop Culture Showcase
  • Low-Stakes Fun
  • Interactive TV Format
  • Safe for All Ages

Cast

24 of 191 · most episodes first

Facts

June 26, 2016 · September 10, 2025 · Still running

First aired
June 26, 2016
Latest episode
September 10, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
6 seasons · 73 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Reality, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

Mythology Gag, Department of Redundancy Department, Ruritania +9

  • Mythology Gag
  • Department of Redundancy Department
  • Ruritania
  • Flipping the Bird
  • Distinguished Gentleman's Pipe
  • Double the Dollars
  • Delayed Reaction
  • Talking with Signs
  • Those Two Guys
  • One-Steve Limit
  • Most Definitely Not a Villain
  • Halloween Episode

12 of 92 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Match Game?"

Questions about Match Game

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Match Game?

HulufuboTVSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, Match Game streams on Hulu and fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Match Game worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.1 and Metacritic 63). Season 4 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 4.5 against 7.7 for the best season.

Which season of Match Game is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 7.7. Season 4 is the weakest at 4.5. The highest-rated episode is Jason Alexander/Cheryl Hines/Ice-T/Ellie Kemper/Wayne Brady/Caroline Rhea (season 2, episode 1) at 8.1, and the lowest is Chris Parnell/Kym Whitley/Rob Riggle/Caitlyn Jenner/Jay Pharoah/Sarah Chalke (season 4, episode 11) at 1.8.

Is Match Game okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Match Game?

52 h

About 52 hours: 73 episodes in 6 seasons of about 43 minutes each since 2016, and it's still in production.

Will Match Game make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Match Game?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.