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The Game Show Show Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2023 - 2023
Episode 1
The Answer Is...
Wed, May 10, 2023
The evolution of the quiz show provides a glimpse into the transformation of American culture, its shifting relationship with knowledge through changes to the kinds of questions hosts ask and the responses they garner.
Episode 2
Show Me The Money
Wed, May 17, 2023
Guess the price, spin the wheel, take the gamble and become a millionaire. The chance to walk away with thousands, or even millions of dollars has cemented these game show phrases in American popular culture forever. Is the game show a path toward achieving the American dream, or is it just another scheme to get rich quick? As the game show adapts to changing norms in American society, a behind-the-scenes look at heart-wrenching moments of victory, defeat and even fraud, puts a human face on the popular format. Featured interviews include Vanna White, Drew Carey, Chris Connelly, Wayne Brady and more.
Episode 3
Over the Top
Wed, May 24, 2023
From singing in front of a star-studded panel to surviving on a remote island, reality competition game shows give audiences a chance to live vicariously through contestants who push the boundaries of human talent, skill and strength. With millions of eyes tuning in to see how the competition unfolds next, reality competition shows are a defining part of the American game show landscape. How these competition shows have evolved sheds new light on changes to the TV industry, as well as broader social shifts in American culture. Featured interviews include Nikki Glaser, Meredith Vieira, Howie Mandel, Claudia Jordan and more.
Episode 4
Sex, Love or Money?
Tue, May 30, 2023
If love is a game, why can't it be a game show? Dating shows have quickly become a cornerstone of the American game show landscape, captivating viewers with the inevitable ups and downs of finding love on national TV. While dating and relationship shows have revolutionized the game show genre, they also offer something more fundamental -- a compelling reflection of society at large, helping Americans navigate changing social norms around love, sex and gender roles. Featured interviews include Bob Eubanks, Chuck Woolery, Margaret Cho, Jerry O'Connell and more.
