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How long will the star-studded Match Game stick around? Has the Match Game TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on ABC? The television vulture is watching for the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Match Game, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
Alec Baldwin hosts Match Game, a reboot of the classic game show, airing on the ABC television network. In the series, contestants answer fun “fill in the blank” questions, hoping to match answers with as many of celebrities panelists as possible. They compete for a grand prize of $25,000. Celebrity panelists in season two of this ABC series include Jason Alexander, Cheryl Hines, Ice T, Ellie Kemper, Wayne Brady, Caroline Rhea, Amy Sedaris, Chris D’Elia, Constance Zimmer, Jane Krakowski, Rick Fox, Tituss Burgess, Andy Richter, Bellamy Young, Judy Greer, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Skylar Astin.
Season Two Ratings
The second season of Match Game averaged a 0.85 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 3.35 million viewers. Compared to season one, that’s down by 21% in the demo and down by 35% in terms of total viewers. Learn how Match Game stacks up against the other ABC TV shows.
On August 6, 2017, Match Game was officially renewed for a third season with a start date TBD. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Although its audience is smaller in season two, Match Game’s ratings have risen in the ever important 18-49 year old demo. ABC has much more expensive scripted series performing about the same or worse than this game show. I don’t think I’ll get any satisfaction around here this year. I expect Match Game will be renewed for season three on ABC.
8/6/17 update: ABC has officially renewed Match Game for a third season. Details here.
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What do you think? Are you glad that Match Game has been renewed for a third season? Would you have been upset if this series had been cancelled instead?
I sure hope that this show has been renewed – it makes me laugh, and Alec Baldwin, rather crude, is still funny. It’s better than any other sitcom on ABC. My only hope is that I could be a contestant.
I hope it’s renewed! Truly funny!
So glad to hear Match Game is renewed. Always one of my favorite game shows. Could be very edgy but a lot of fun. Be fun to bring back Fanny Flagg and Betty White as panel members. They were both so good. Be great to see Fanny Flagg again. So funny and talented.
my family and I love Match Game! Please renew for more seasons. The cleaver banter is a great break in the tense society we currently have. Alec is a terrific host! thanks!
Great game show makes us laugh..Alec come back….Renew the game ……
Please renew match game it’s hilarious keeps us entertain…Bring it BACK Alec come back
I love match game it’s so funny we all need some laughs
Please don’t cancel Match Game! I think it is hilarious & the only game show I ever want to watch!