Though the show was created in the 1960s, most people remember the version of Match Game from the 1970s. Can ABC recreate the ratings magic of that version in 2016? Will this version be cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned.
Hosted by Alec Baldwin, Match Game features contestants trying to match the answers to “fill in the blank” questions with as many celebrities as they can. The grand prize is $25,000. Celebrity panelists include Michael Ian Black, Tituss Bugess, Sutton Foster, Debra Messing, Rosie O’Donnell, and JB Smoove.
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.
8/4 update: ABC has renewed this game show for the 2016-17 season. Details here.
8/29 update: You can see the rest of the latest night’s ratings.
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What do you think? Do you like the new Match Game TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for second season?
I tried to watch one show but could not make it through. Questions are stupid, panel and answers are even worse. With this type of programming it is no wonder ABC’s are in the toilet.
Match Game gets worse every week. The questions have no sensible answers and the writing is horrible. How this even got on the air is beyond me.
……looks like the Olympics served a big ratings slump–but only temporary; the show’s writers were aggressive with the censors in the first couple episodes, and some of the celeb B list talent was too quirky, but I can see this catching on with a couple regular, but witty, regulars coupled with some temp A listers as they are available. The format allows the public to see a side of the celebs rarely glimpsed (hopefully).
It’s getting better every episode. I hope it has time to find its audience. It will need tim
CANCEL THIS SHOW. IT IS NOT FUNNY OR ENTERTAINING!
I can’t stand Alec Baldwin and his ego! He is an angry, mean and downright rude. Hope Match Game fails.
PS: Rosie O’Donnell is just as bad if not worse! I will change the channel when I see their faces.
Fantastic!!! I’m enjoying every minute of this! Alec Baldwin is fantastic. Anybody thinking the show is too crude isn’t in the demo anyway. Go watch some “Matlock” reruns, Grandma.
It is ok but why do they always pick attractive contestants? Don’t plain or homely people count? I don’t think I will watch it anymore for that reason and I am getting ready to cut the cord at the end of the month so I won’t be able to watch a lot anymore and I am sick of many of the networks cancelling many good shows and leave all the crap on.
Hilarious! Alec Baldwin’s comments are hysterical. Laugh out loud funny!
CANCEL ASAP!!!!!
Writers need to review the formula that made the 70’s Match Game so popular. Hard to find a new Brett, Charles, and Richard Dawson combination and Gene Rayburn-like host! Need clever ?’s not just sexual!
Terrible show. NO ONE was funny. They seem to think that being tacky is funny. Won’t watch again. The old show was fun
Enjoy the new Match Game with Alec Baldwin. Like the way they brought back the iconic theme music and the vintage skinny microphone. Also Rosie O’Donnell is like the Brett Somers of the show.
Gene Rayburn must be spinning in his grave!
I’d be surprised if the new Match Game finishes the season, couldn’t watch it, too predictable and boring ..but they may be the celebrities fault.