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game shows that air and have aired in
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(mainly in
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*''À la Poursuite de Carmen Sandiego'' (1998–2001) (French-language version of '' Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?'') *'' Action Réaction'' (1986–1990) (French-language version of '' Chain Reaction'') *''Allume-moi'' (2013–2014) (French-langugage version of ''
Taken Out ''Taken Out'' is an Australian television dating game show that was originally broadcast on Network Ten between 1 September 2008 and 26 February 2009. The format was developed by FremantleMedia (now Fremantle) and was hosted by James Kerley. In ...
'') *'' Atomes Crochus'' (2010–2016) (French-language version of '' Match Game'')


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*''
Le Banquier ''Le Banquier'' ( en, The Banker) was a Television in Canada, Canadian game show and the Quebec adaptation of the international game show ''Deal or No Deal''. It debuted on January 24, 2007 at 9 pm on the TVA (Canadian TV network), TVA network. T ...
'' (2007–2017) (French-language version of ''
Deal or No Deal ''Deal or No Deal'' is the name of several closely related television game shows, the first of which (launching the format) was the Dutch ''Miljoenenjacht (Netherlands), Miljoenenjacht'' (''Hunt/Chase for Millions''). The centerpiece of this f ...
'') *''Les Beaux Parleurs'' (2001–2002) (French-language version of ''
Street Smarts ''Street Smarts'' is an American game show that featured two in-studio contestants trying to predict the outcome of interviews of people who were found on the street. The show, which was hosted by Frank Nicotero, aired in syndication from 2000 t ...
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C

*'' Call TV'' (2009–2011) *'' Le Cercle'' (2005–2011) *''Chacun son Métier'' (1954–1959) (French-language version of '' What's My Line?'') *'' Charivari'' (1987–1991) *'' La classe de 5e'' (2009–2011) (French-language version of '' Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?'') *''
Coup de foudre Love at first sight is a personal experience as well as a common trope in literature: a person or character feels an instant, extreme, and ultimately long-lasting romantic attraction for a stranger upon first seeing that stranger. Described by p ...
'' (1988–1993)


D

*'' Des Squelettes dans le Placard'' (2006–2019) *'' Les Détecteurs de mensonges'' (1990–2001) *'' Devine Combien je Gagne'' (2009–present) (French-language version of ''
Win My Wage ''Win My Wage'' is a British daytime game show that aired on for Channel 4, is presented by Nick Hancock. Each day a contestant has to decide which of eight strangers earned the highest annual wage. The contestant uses facts given about each of ...
'') *'' Distraction'' (2009) *'' Double Défi'' (1989–1990) (French-language version of '' Double Dare'')


E

*'' L'Échelle du Talent'' (2010–2011) *''
L'École des Fans ''L'École des fans'' (French for ''School of Fans'') was a French TV show that was hosted by Jacques Martin from 1976 to 1998 on Antenne 2 then France 2. A number of children between the ages of three and ten took part in the show, during whic ...
'' (2005–2008) *''L'Épicerie en folie'' (1994–1995) (French-language adaptation of '' Supermarket Sweep'')


F

*'' Face au Mur'' (2018) (French-language version of '' The Wall'') *'' Fais-moi un Dessin'' (1988–1991) (French-language version of '' Win, Lose or Draw'') *''
La Fureur ''La Fureur'' is a French music game show, first aired by France 2 on 31 December 1995. Created by French television personality Arthur, the show features two teams of celebrity contestants, segregated by gender, playing various music-related g ...
'' (1998–2007)


G

*'' Génies en herbe'' (1972–1997) *''
La Guerre des clans ''La Guerre des clans'' (''The Clan Wars/The War of the Clans'') is a Canadian French language television game show based on the American series ''Family Feud'' and was hosted by Luc Senay. It was taped at TQS in Montreal and ran from 1992 to ...
'' (1992–1997, 2009–2017, 2018–2019) (French-language version of '' Family Feud'')


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I

*'' Les Indices Pensables'' (1999–2000) *'' L'Instant Gagnant'' (2012–2015)


J

*''
Jeopardy! ''Jeopardy!'' is an American game show created by Merv Griffin. The show is a quiz competition that reverses the traditional question-and-answer format of many quiz shows. Rather than being given questions, contestants are instead given genera ...
'' (1991–1993)


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*''
Lingo Lingo, a contraction of language, often refers to jargon, but in a less formal or technical sense. Lingo may also refer to: Technology * Lingo (programming language), one of several unrelated programming languages * Lingo (VoIP Service operator ...
'' (1998–2001)


M

*''Mais, où se Cache Carmen Sandiego?'' (1995–1998) (French-language version of '' Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?'') *'' Misez Juste'' (1994–1995) (original short-lived French-language version of '' The Price Is Right'') *'' Le Moment de Vérité'' (2007–2011) (French-language version of ''
Happy Family Plan is a Japanese game show that aired on TBS Television from 30 April 1997 to 13 September 2000 and was hosted by Akiko Wada and Ichiro Furatachi. International versions External links * 1997 Japanese television series debuts 2000 Jap ...
'') *'' Les Mordus'' (1997–2001) *''Le Mur'' (2009) (French-language version of '' Hole in the Wall'')


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O

*'' On connaît la chanson!'' (2011–2014) (French-language version of '' Don't Forget the Lyrics!'')


P

*''
Paquet Voleur Paquet is a French surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Alain Paquet (born 1961), Canadian politician * Anselme-Homère Pâquet (1830–1891), Canadian physician and politician * Benjamin Pâquet (1832–1900), Canadian priest * Caro ...
'' (2007–?) *''
Piment Fort ''Piment Fort'' was a popular Quebec humoristic game show hosted by the colorful Normand Brathwaite which aired on TVA (Canadian TV network), TVA from 1993 to 2001. Piment Fort means "hot pepper" in French. A revival of the show has been announce ...
'' (1993–2001, 2016-2017) *'' La Poule aux oeufs d'or'' (1958–1966) & (1993-present) *'' The Price Is Right: À vous de Jouer'' (2011–2012) (French-language version of '' The Price Is Right'') *'' Privé de Sens'' (2011–?) *''Pyramide'' (2008–2011) (French-language version of ''
Pyramid A pyramid (from el, πυραμίς ') is a structure whose outer surfaces are triangular and converge to a single step at the top, making the shape roughly a pyramid in the geometric sense. The base of a pyramid can be trilateral, quadrilat ...
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Q

*''Que le Meilleur Gagne'' (1993–1996, 2007) (French-language version of ''
Everybody's Equal ''Everybody's Equal'' is a game show that originally aired on ITV (TV network), ITV from 7 June 1989 to 22 July 1991 and hosted by Chris Tarrant. It was later revived under the name ''Whittle'' and aired on Channel 5 (UK), Channel 5 from 31 Mar ...
'') *'' Québec à la Carte'' (1985–1989)


R

*'' La Roue Chanceuse'' (1989–1992) (French-language version of ''
Wheel of Fortune The Wheel of Fortune or ''Rota Fortunae'' has been a concept and metaphor since ancient times referring to the capricious nature of Fate. Wheel of Fortune may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Art * ''The Wheel of Fortune'' (Burne-Jo ...
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S

*'' Silence, on joue!'' (2015–present) (French-language version of ''
Hollywood Game Night ''Hollywood Game Night'' is an American television game show that aired on NBC from July 11, 2013, to July 5, 2020. The series, which is hosted by Jane Lynch, follows two contestants who take part in a casual game night with three celebrities ea ...
'') *'' Skatoony'' (2006–2010) *''
Synchro A synchro (also known as selsyn and by other brand names) is, in effect, a transformer whose primary-to-secondary coupling may be varied by physically changing the relative orientation of the two windings. Synchros are often used for measuring ...
'' (2010–?)


T

*'' Taxi Payant'' (2009–2018) (French-language version of '' Cash Cab'') *''Tic Tac Show'' (2013–2014) (French-language revival of '' Hollywood Squares'') *''Tic Tac Toc'' (1978–1979) (Original French-language version of '' Hollywood Squares'') *'' Le tournoi de mètres'' (2007) *'' Tous Contre Un'' (2001–2003) *'' Tous Pour Un'' (1963–1969, 1992–1995, 2007–2011) *'' Le Travail à la Chaîne'' (1972–1981) *'' Le Tricheur'' (2012–present)


U

*''
Ultimatum An ultimatum (; ) is a demand whose fulfillment is requested in a specified period of time and which is backed up by a threat to be followed through in case of noncompliance (open loop). An ultimatum is generally the final demand in a series o ...
'' (2001–2004) *''L'Union Fait la Farce'' (1976–1978) (original French-language version of '' Match Game'') *''
L'Union Fait la Force "Unity makes strength" ( bg, Съединението прави силата, Săedinenito pravi silata; nl, Eendracht maakt macht, ; french: L'union fait la force) is a motto that has been used by various states and entities throughout histo ...
'' (2003–2015)


V

*''
Vingt-et-un Twenty-one, formerly known as vingt-un in Britain, France and America, is the name given to a family of popular card games of the gambling family, the progenitor of which is recorded in Spain in the early 17th century. The family includes the casi ...
'' (2004–2005) (French-language version of '' Twenty One'')


W

*''
Wipeout Québec ''Wipeout Quebec'' (known as ''Wipeout'' in Quebec) is a Canadian French language, French reality game show in which multiple contestants compete in numerous obstacle-based challenges. It aired on V (TV network), V. The series premiered on August ...
'' (2009) (French-language version of '' Wipeout'') *'' Wizz'' (2002–2003)


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Z

*'' Les Zigotos'' (1994–1998) *'' Zizanie'' (1990–1992)


Reality television Reality television is a genre of television programming that documents purportedly unscripted real-life situations, often starring unfamiliar people rather than professional actors. Reality television emerged as a distinct genre in the early 19 ...


See also

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List of English-language Canadian game shows The following is a list of English-language game shows that air or have aired in Canada. 0–9 *'' 5-4-3-2-Run'' (1988–1990) A *'' Acting Crazy'' (1991–1994) *''All About Faces'' (1971–1972) *'' Anything You Can Do'' (1971–1974) *'' Ar ...
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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'' ...
* List of British game shows *
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 References {{reflist External links A Brief History ...
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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 Let's Play, demonstrative and are typically directed b ...
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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 ...
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UKGameshows.com UKGameshows.com is a website dedicated to British game shows. The site currently provides information on more than 1,500 British game show formats from 1938 to the present day, over 500 mini-biographies of hosts, along with numerous other backgr ...
(a British website devoted to reviews and descriptions of game shows) *
Game Show Network Game Show Network (GSN) is an American basic cable channel owned by Sony Pictures Television. The channel's programming is primarily dedicated to game shows, including reruns of acquired game shows, along with new, first-run original and revive ...
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television channel devoted to Game shows) * GameTV (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) *
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(a British television channel devoted to Game shows) * Nickelodeon GAS (a defunct television channel devoted to airing
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game shows)


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Canadian, French-language