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Ellen's Game of Games

2017 – 2021Show4 seasons58 episodesTV-PG

ComedyReality
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic–4.1

A wholesome, hopeful reality series about everyday modern life and games.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears, romance or big ideas.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 58 episodes · best: S4E20 "From the Window to the Taj Mah Wall" 8.6

Episodes

7.8
6.9
7.4
8.2

Story

An hour of supersized versions of the most popular and hilariously fun games from The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Contestants, pulled right from the audience, will have to maneuver massive obstacles, answer questions under immense pressure and face a gigantic plunge into the unknown.

Feels like

  • High-Energy Game Show
  • Physical Challenges
  • Audience Participation
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Celebrity Host
  • Lighthearted Fun
  • Family-Friendly
  • Competitive Games
  • Spectacular Set Pieces

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Facts

December 18, 2017 · May 23, 2021 · Ended

First aired
December 18, 2017
Last aired
May 23, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 58 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Reality, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Password, literally, Beat the Clock +9

  • Password
  • literally
  • Beat the Clock
  • blasted away
  • Card Sharks
  • Concentration
  • Covered in Gunge
  • Shout-Out
  • Failure Is the Only Option
  • Christmas Episode
  • Eject the Loser
  • Suspiciously Specific Denial

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Is Ellen's Game of Games worth watching?"

Questions about Ellen's Game of Games

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Ellen's Game of Games worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.3).

Which season of Ellen's Game of Games is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 8.2. Season 2 is the weakest at 6.9. The highest-rated episode is From the Window to the Taj Mah Wall (season 4, episode 20) at 8.6, and the lowest is Game of Games Holiday Spectacular (season 2, episode 1) at 6.1.

Is Ellen's Game of Games okay for kids?

TV-PG

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

How long does it take to watch Ellen's Game of Games?

44 h

About 44 hours: 58 episodes in 4 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2021.

Will Ellen's Game of Games make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Ellen's Game of Games?

Easy watchDemanding

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

What tropes does Ellen's Game of Games use?

PasswordliterallyBeat the Clockblasted awayCard SharksConcentrationCovered in GungeShout-OutFailure Is the Only OptionChristmas EpisodeEject the LoserSuspiciously Specific Denialand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Password, literally, and Beat the Clock.