Game shows have become a staple of the ABC summer schedule. The alphabet network recently cancelled several established shows and made way for new ones like Generation Gap. Was that a smart ratings move? Will Generation Gap be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.
A comedy quiz show, the Generation Gap TV series is hosted by Kelly Ripa. It’s reminiscent of segments seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Generation Gap game show from 1969. The competition pits two teams against each other. Each team is comprised of a teen or preteen and a senior citizen — typically a grandchild and grandparent. The teams compete in five rounds of generation-specific pop culture challenges and bank money for correct answers. By the end, one team will be victorious and the players get to keep the money they’ve banked. As a bonus, an even younger member of the winning team is invited out for “Toddler’s Choice.” The tot is given the opportunity to choose between an expensive luxurious prize and a more appealing one for a young child.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.
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Note: These are the final national ratings, including all live+same day viewing and DVR playback (through 3:00 AM). Early fast affiliate ratings (estimates) are indicated with an “*”. While these numbers don’t include further delayed or streaming viewing, they are a very good indicator of how a show is performing, especially when compared to others on the same channel. There can be other economic factors involved in a show’s fate, but typically the higher-rated series are renewed and the lower-rated ones are cancelled.
*3/25/23 update: Generation Gap has been renewed for a second season by ABC.
What do you think? Do you like the Generation Gap TV series on ABC? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
I would make the following change to the game. If the quicker buzzer hitter does not get the question correct, then either
Cute idea. Would enjoy it more if 30 minute show. That would be plenty. Only issue is with Kids Choice method of awarding bonus prize. Ridiculous, unfair, leaves almost no chance at all of deserving families to achieve this prize. Please stop doing this!
Like the show, love Kelly Ripa. It moves too slow. I think a half hour format would be better. Please renew with some changes.
Yes! That’s what is the part missing, it’s too long as an hour format, especially with just two teams going at it. Other one hour shows have more players.
I tried watching the first one, it was horrible.
the show is truly awful