It’s been quite awhile since ABC has had a game show that’s a hit in the ratings. Could 500 Questions become a phenomenon like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? was 15 years ago? Will this new series be renewed for a second season or cancelled instead? That’s the real question but we’ll have to wait for the answer.
Hosted by Richard Quest, 500 Questions lets some certified geniuses try to correctly answer 500 very difficult general knowledge questions — without getting three incorrect in a row.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — typically around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
Final season averages: 1.04 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.79 million total viewers.
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What do you think? Do you like the 500 Questions TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
need to post answers once given. Often cannot hear or know which answer that was given was the correct one.
Very good show, would love to see it back on the air
Game mechanics are good but the play is too slow, drawn out, and dramatic. The host is horrific and makes the show unwatchable. My vote…cancel it if you can’t get a new host and move things along.
Love the show and the format. Hope it doesn’t get cancelled. I do agree that the host is annoying.
Great concept – I love, love, love the show, but the host is sooo annoying, omg! I love the pace of the show and…
the music is some of the best I have heard on TV for a long time. Who wrote the main theme? Can I get it anywhere? Cannot get enough of it. It makes the show really exciting! Love it.
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This show fails to provide suspense. Very boring. Turned it off on day 1 at the halfway point. Flipped it on today and they are at question38 or 500.
The concept is poor. People want either a big win or loss at the end of the show or a cliffhanger. This show will never make it.
Im sick of every show thinking they need an english accented host ! ughh
I totally agree with most of comments. Think the show could be good, as I love trying to answer and premise is good, but the host is really, really annoying! His voice is grating and he comes across as pompous and self important. Lose him!
I love this show, actually watch it in real time. Pleeeeze stay on!!!!!
Totally agree… (Maybe it’s a name thing 🙂 ) As much as I enjoy the contestants I enjoy testing myself so it’s a win-win. I’m hoping it returns..not necessarily for seven nights in a row (perhaps twice a week) since I haven’t watched anything else since it began, lol. And…I LIKE the host and the format. Makes a nice change to have a game show AND it’s host a less frenetic than most.
I just want to give you some constructive criticism because I like the show. However, Richard Quest simply drives my husband and I completely CRAZY! Please get someone who will be more viewer friendly like Ryan Seacrest is. Richard is so bloody annoying – seriously!!! It makes it very, very hard to watch the show. I love a British accent so it isn’t the accent, it is just him! If he says the phrase about being GONE one more time … it is like fingernails on a chalkboard. Anyway… just thought you should know because I would love for the… Read more »
Uggghhh… and the “Do you understand”??? I mean come on!!! They’re geniuses for crying out loud. I don’t think you need to ask them that even once, let alone every time they have two X’s on the board! Also, the word “gone” should have been “out” instead. Makes much more sense with the 3 strikes, and sounds much better (if they insist on saying anything at all). That host really is like nails on a chalkboard. I fast forwarded through as much of him as possible.
I turned the show off within the first 10 seconds of hearing the annoying voice of the host. Either cancel it or get a better host please!
Need host you can understand . q that are more realist for the general public. The rules seems to jump around missing a q should always give you an x it did not on first show when lead was passed. The doc made apoor cheese guess but too many pop up rules. I’m going to stop watch soon. Faster pace.better q. More drama pts
I actually really enjoy the show, but the host gets on my nerves. It could be a hit like Who Wants to a Millionaire(When Regis and Meredith was on the show) if it also changes to design. The design and the set seems a like little effort was put into it. I will prefer if the entire set and the lights get a total redesign.
So to recap, they need to change the host, and the design and set. If they change both of these, it will be the next Who Wants to be a Millionaire.
I agree w/Bob & Jane…. The host is more annoying even than the guy at night who does the Idiot question show. If they expect to continue this, get an American to host and yes, lighten up the room.
Actually, kind of annoying. Set is too dark. Host talks too fast. Questions are too long.
I realize this is a short series and that’s a good thing.
Could 500 Questions become a phenomenon like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? NO.
Will this new series be renewed for a second season or cancelled instead? Will be CANCELLED before the end of the first season. Count on it.