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The following is a list of English-language
game show A game show is a genre of broadcast viewing entertainment (radio, television, internet, stage or other) where contestants compete for a reward. These programs can either be participatory or demonstrative and are typically directed by a host, ...
s that air or have aired in
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0–9

*'' 5-4-3-2-Run'' (1988–1990)


A

*'' Acting Crazy'' (1991–1994) *''
All About Faces ''All About Faces'' was a weekly game show which ran from August 30, 1971, to September 1972. The series incorporated a "hidden camera" format similar to '' Candid Camera''. The program was produced in Toronto by Screen Gems, at the studios of ...
'' (1971–1972) *'' Anything You Can Do'' (1971–1974) *'' Are You Smarter than a Canadian 5th Grader?'' (2007)


B

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Beat the Clock ''Beat the Clock'' is an American television game show that involves people trying to complete challenges to win prizes while faced with a time limit. The show was a creation of Mark Goodson-Bill Todman Productions. The show began on radio as ' ...
'' (1970–1974) *'' Because News'' (2015–present) *'' Beyond Reason'' (1977–1980) *''Bluff'' (1976–1977) *''
Bowling for Dollars ''Bowling for Dollars'' is a television game show on which people could play the sport obowling to win cashand sometimes prizes based on how well they bowled. Unlike most TV game shows of the time, which were taped in either New York or Hollyw ...
'' (1960–2008) *'' Brain Battle'' (2007–2008) *'' Bumper Stumpers'' (1987–1990)


C

*'' Cache Craze'' (2013–2014) *''
Cash Cab Cash Cab may refer to: * ''Cash Cab'' (British game show) * ''Cash Cab'' (American game show) * ''Cash Cab'' (Canadian game show) * ''Cash Cab'' (Japanese game show) * ''Cash Cab'' (Australian game show) {{disambiguation ...
'' (2008–present) *''
Chain Reaction A chain reaction is a sequence of reactions where a reactive product or by-product causes additional reactions to take place. In a chain reaction, positive feedback leads to a self-amplifying chain of events. Chain reactions are one way that sys ...
'' (1986–1991) *''
Clips CLIPS is a public domain software tool for building expert systems. The name is an acronym for "C Language Integrated Production System." The syntax and name were inspired by Charles Forgy's OPS5. The first versions of CLIPS were developed st ...
'' (1992–1996) *'' Cooking for Love'' (2000) *''
Communicate Communication (from la, communicare, meaning "to share" or "to be in relation with") is usually defined as the transmission of information. The term may also refer to the message communicated through such transmissions or the field of inquir ...
'' (1966–1967) *''
Crossword Quiz ''Crossword Quiz'' was a Canadian game show which aired on CBC Television December 26, 1952 to June 30, 1953. Gameshow moderator Kim McIlroy provided crossword puzzle-style clues to James Bannerman, Ralph Allen, editor of Maclean's magazine, and ...
'' (1952–1953)


D

*''
Deal or No Deal Canada ''Deal or No Deal Canada'' is the Canadian-English version of the show ''Deal or No Deal'', which premiered on February 4, 2007. The show ran on the Global Television Network, and lasted five episodes. The host of the U.S. version, Canadian-b ...
'' (2007) *'' Definition'' (1974–1989) *'' Designer Superstar Challenge'' (2003–2006) *'' Detective Quiz'' (1952) *'' Double Up'' (1974)


E

*''
Eye Bet ''Eye Bet'' was a Canadian television game show hosted by Jim Perry, which aired on CTV from 1972 to 1974. Perry's announcer, as with most Jim Perry game shows in Canada, was smooth-voiced CFTO-TV weatherman Dave Devall. The object of ''Eye Bet'' ...
'' (1971)


F

*''
Fighting Words Fighting words are written or spoken words intended to incite hatred or violence from their target. Specific definitions, freedoms, and limitations of fighting words vary by jurisdiction. The term ''fighting words'' is also used in a general sens ...
'' (1952–1962, 1970, 1982) *'' Flashback'' (1962–1968) *''Food For Thought'' (1989-1993) *'' Fort Boyard'' (1993–2001) *''
Front Page Challenge ''Front Page Challenge'' was a Canadian panel game about current events and history. Created by comedy writer/performer John Aylesworth (of the comedy team of Frank Peppiatt and John Aylesworth) and produced and aired by CBC Television, the se ...
'' (1957–1995) *'' Family Feud Canada'' (2019–present)


G

*'' Game Gurus'' (2007–2008) *'' Game On'' (1998–2000) *''Generation Gap'' (1989) *''Go'' (2002–2010) *'' Guess What'' (1983–1987) *'' Gutterball Alley'' (2001-2002)


H

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Handyman Superstar Challenge ''Handyman Superstar Challenge'' (also referred to as ''Superstar Handyman Challenge'' from the show's first season logo) is a television game show on HGTV Canada, hosted by Karen Bertelsen. The show seeks to find the best handyman in Canada, with ...
'' (2006–present) *'' Headline Hunters'' (1972–1983)


I

*'' Ice Cold Cash'' (2012) *''If You Crave Chocolate Too'' (1987–?) *'' Inside the Box'' (2006–2008) *''
Instant Cash ''Instant Cash'' is a Canadian game show which premiered January 31, 2011 and airs on TVtropolis on Mondays at 10pm ET/PT. It is produced and created by Cineflix. The show has a magic ATM, located in any mall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ''Instan ...
'' (2011–present) *''
It's Your Move ''It's Your Move'' is an American sitcom television series created by Ron Leavitt and Michael G. Moye, starring Jason Bateman, Tricia Cast, Caren Kaye, Ernie Sabella, David Garrison, and Garrett Morris. The show originally aired on NBC from S ...
'' (1964–1967, 1974–1979)


J

*'' Jackpot'' (1985–1988) *'' Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong!'' (2013–2014) *'' The Joke's on Us'' (1983–1984) *'' Just for Fun'' (1975–1976) *'' Just Like Mom'' (1980–1985) *''
Just Like Mom and Dad ''Just Like Mom and Dad'' is a Canadian television show created by global media and production company marblemedia. Based on the original 1980s hit game show ''Just Like Mom'', ''Just Like Mom and Dad'' is produced in association with Yes TV in ...
'' (2018-2019)


K

*'' Kidstreet'' (1988–1992) *'' A Kin to Win'' (1961–1964)


L

*'' The Last Word'' (1989–1990) *''
Let's Make a Deal ''Let's Make a Deal'' (also known as ''LMAD'') is an American television musical comedy variety-game show that originated in the United States in 1963 and has since been produced in many countries throughout the world. The program was created an ...
'' (1980–1981) *'' Lingo'' (1987–1988) *''
Live a Borrowed Life ''Live a Borrowed Life'' was a Canadian quiz show television series which aired on CBC Television from 1959 to 1962. Premise This series adopted the ''Front Page Challenge'' concept for the realm of biography. In each episode, each of three gue ...
'' (1959–1962) *'' Love Handles'' (1996–1998) *'' Love Me, Love Me Not'' (1986–1987) *'' La Fureur'' (1998–2007)


M

*'' The Mad Dash'' (1978–1981) *'' Make a Match'' (1954–1955) *'' Massive Monster Mayhem'' (2017–present) *''
Match Game ''Match Game'' is an American television panel game show that premiered on NBC in 1962 and has been revived several times over the course of the last six decades. The game features contestants trying to match answers given by celebrity panelis ...
'' (2012–present) *''
The Moneymakers ''The Moneymakers'' (also known as ''Bingo at Home''), was a late 1960s Canadian game show that was taped in Ottawa, Ontario and hosted by Jim Perry. Its producer was Howard Felsher, who later served in the same capacity on the popular American ...
'' (1969) *''Mr. and Mrs.'' (1963–1966)


N

*'' The New Liar's Club'' (1988–1989) *'' The New Quiz Kids'' (1978–1979) *'' The Next Line'' (1991)


P

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Party Game Party games are games that are played at social gatherings to facilitate interaction and provide entertainment and recreation. Categories include (explicit) icebreaker, parlour (indoor), picnic (outdoor), and large group games.Frankel, Lillian; ...
'' (1970–1981) *''
Pay Cards! ''Pay Cards!'' is an American syndicated game show created and produced by Nick Nicholson and E. Roger Muir that first aired from 1968–1969. A revival recorded in Canada, titled ''Super Pay Cards!'', ran from 1981–1982. Both series were hos ...
'' (1973–1975) *'' Pitfall'' (1981–1982) *'' Puppet People'' (1973–1975)


Q

*''Qubit'' (2009–2010)


R

*''
Reach for the Top ''Reach for the Top'' (also known simply as ''Reach'') is a Canadian academic quiz competition for high school students. In the past, it has also been a game show nationally broadcast on the CBC. Matches are currently aired online through Reach ...
'' (1961–1985)


S

*'' Second Honeymoon'' (1987–1988) *''
Showdown A showdown is a duel. The term may also refer to: Places * Showdown Ski Area, in Montana, United States Books * ''Showdown'' (Amado novel), a 1984 novel by Jorge Amado * ''Showdown'' (Dekker novel), a 2006 novel by Ted Dekker * ''Showdown'' ( ...
'' (1961–1962) *'' SmartAsk'' (2001–2004) *'' Spin Off'' (2013) *'' Split Second'' (1986–1987) *'' Strategy'' (1969) *'' Super Pay Cards!'' (1981–1982) *'' The Superior Sex'' (1961) *''
Supermarket Sweep ''Supermarket Sweep'' is an American television game show. The format combines an ordinary team-based quiz show with the novel concept of a live, timed race through a supermarket. In the timed race, cameras follow the teams with shopping carts t ...
'' (1992–1995) *'' Superstar Hair Challenge'' (2007–present) *'' Supertown Challenge'' (1998–2000) *''
Surprise! It's Edible Incredible! ''Surprise! It's Edible Incredible!'' is a Canadian children's game show series produced by Apartment 11 Productions. The series was created by Jean Louis Côté and Paul Vinet, and stars Julie Zwillich as the host, and Mike Paterson as Mr. Gross ...
'' (2004–2009, 2011)


T

*'' Take a Chance'' (1961–1965) *'' Take Your Choice'' (1960–1971) *'' Talk About'' (1989–1990) *''
Test Pattern A test card, also known as a test pattern or start-up/closedown test, is a television test signal, typically broadcast at times when the transmitter is active but no program is being broadcast (often at sign-on and sign-off). Used since the ear ...
'' (1989–1991) *''
This Is the Law ''This Is the Law'' was a Canadian panel game show which aired on CBC Television from 1971 to 1976. It presented short, humorous vignettes supposedly set in various towns and cities across Canada which ran with musical accompaniment rather th ...
'' (1971–1976) *'' TimeChase'' (1997–1999) *''TimeShift Trivia'' (2008) *'' To Tell the Truth'' (1962–1964) *'' Twenty Questions'' (1961–1962)


U

*'' Uh Oh!'' (1997–2003) *''
University Challenge ''University Challenge'' is a British television quiz programme which first aired in 1962. ''University Challenge'' aired for 913 episodes on ITV from 21 September 1962 to 31 December 1987, presented by quizmaster Bamber Gascoigne. The BBC ...
'' (1970–1971)


V

*''
Video & Arcade Top 10 Video & Arcade Top 10 (often abbreviated as V&A Top 10 or simply V&A) was a Canadian game show broadcast on YTV from 1991 to 2006. Filmed in Toronto, Ontario, it was a competitive game show in which contestants played against each other in vide ...
'' (1991–2006)


W

*'' What on Earth?'' (1971–1975) *'' What's the Good Word?'' (1972–1976) *'' Who Knows?'' (1959) *'' Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Canadian Edition'' (2000) *''Wild Guess'' (1988) *'' Words and Music'' (1966–1967)


Y

*'' You Bet Your Ass'' (2005–2007)


Z

*'' Zoink'd'' (2012–2013)


See also

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List of French-language Canadian game shows The following is a list of French-language game shows that air and have aired in Canada (mainly in Quebec). 0–9 A *''À la Poursuite de Carmen Sandiego'' (1998–2001) (French-language version of ''Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? (TV serie ...
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List of American game shows The following is a list of game shows in the United States. Ongoing shows are in bold type. General game and quiz shows # *'' 1 vs. 100'' (2006–2008, 2010–2011) *'' 2 Minute Drill'' (2000–2001) *'' 3 for the Money'' (1975) *''10 Seconds'' ...
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List of British game shows This is a list of British game shows. A game show is a type of radio, television, or internet programming genre in which contestants, television personalities or celebrities Celebrity is a condition of fame and broad public recognition ...
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List of Australian game shows The following is a list of game shows in Australia. Current shows Future shows Past shows Longest serving Australian game show hosts See also * List of Australian television series Future shows Seven * '' The 1% Club'' (S ...
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Game show A game show is a genre of broadcast viewing entertainment (radio, television, internet, stage or other) where contestants compete for a reward. These programs can either be participatory or demonstrative and are typically directed by a host, ...
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List of international game shows Even though game shows first evolved in the United States, they have been presented in many different countries around the world. Argentina *''100 Argentinos Dicen'' (Argentine version of ''Family Feud'') *'' Buena Fortuna'' *''Clink Caja'' *''E ...
* List of television programs * UKGameshows.com (a British website devoted to reviews and descriptions of game shows) * Game Show Network (an American television channel devoted to game shows) *
GameTV GameTV is a Canadian English language specialty channel owned by Anthem Sports & Entertainment. It currently broadcasts a mixture of game shows, reality competition series, and films. The channel was first launched in 2005 under the ownership o ...
(a
Canadian Canadians (french: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of ...
television channel devoted to game shows) * Challenge (a
British British may refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * British people, nationals or natives of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies. ** Britishness, the British identity and common culture * British English, ...
television channel devoted to game shows) * Nickelodeon GAS (a defunct television channel devoted to airing
Nickelodeon Nickelodeon (often shortened to Nick) is an American pay television channel which launched on April 1, 1979, as the first cable channel for children. It is run by Paramount Global through its networks division's Kids and Family Group. It ...
game shows)


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