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Season 1 – Match Game

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Four contestants try to match answers given by six celebrities to humorous and often risque fill-in-the-blank questions. The famous panelists range from quick-witted comics to stars of the stage and screen.

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Match Game — Season 1

Match Game — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Lead by a charismatic Alec Baldwin, the legendary game show returns with an all-new crop of celebrity panelists who are just as raunchy as their 1960s counterparts.

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Christopher Bonanos New York Magazine/Vulture 05/24/2019
I thought [Match Game] was EXTREMELY charming. Go to Full Review Joe Adalian New York Magazine/Vulture 05/24/2019
The producers, and ABC, largely got this right. Go to Full Review John Teti AV Club 07/07/2016
The creators of this revival achieved what long seemed impossible -- a great new Match Game -- by restoring the concept's original simplicity and letting smart players fill in the blanks. Go to Full Review Alan Scherstuhl New Times 05/24/2019
Alec Baldwin is no Steve Harvey. Unlike Harvey, Baldwin seems diminished on the set of a retro '70s game show dedicated to getting contestants to say gently dirty nonsense. Go to Full Review Joe Reid Decider 05/24/2019
Improbably, ABC's reboot of the series has done a great job in recreating the loose vibe of the original. Go to Full Review Matt Webb Mitovich TV Line 05/24/2019
[Alec] Baldwin surprised me with how easily he slipped into the host role, not giving any whiff that it was a "step down" for a two-time Emmy-winning actor. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Sep 11 10 funny episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated TV-14 for Strong Coarse Language (L)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Originally airing on American Broadcasting Company!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Alec Baldwin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Susan W 01/29/2025 Like 70 version much better. No comparison. I quit watching See more Arlene M 10/19/2024 Not fair to the contestants for the stars to share and copy answers. See more Bruce H 10/05/2024 Can't Act Game show host would seem a good fit but I see a little Rust See more 08/30/2021 Even if I wasn't a fan of the original series I wouldn't like this Baldwin attempt. But as I am a fan I REALLY don't like this ill conceived version. Goodson and Todman must be rolling in their graves. Baldwin is obnoxious to say the least and most of the "celebrates" do not have the personalities and charm if the original group. They have traded up from risque to gross. Most of the current celebrates appear to be third rate comedians. See more 03/04/2017 Very funny, a bit raunchy. Alec is great as host. Well over the majority of the celebrities are good at the game and funny. See more Read all reviews
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Alec Baldwin

Host

Cheryl Hines

Guest

Adam Goldberg

Guest

Ali Wentworth

Guest

David Alan Grier

Guest

J.B. Smoove

Guest

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 26, 2016 Debra Messing, J.B. Smoove, Michael Ian Black, Rosie O'Donnell, Sutton Foster, Tituss Burgess Four contestants playing for $25,000 try to match the answers of celebrities Debra Messing, J.B. Smoove, Michael Ian Black, Rosie O'Donnell, Sutton Foster and Tituss Burgess. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 3, 2016 Adam Goldberg, Ana Gasteyer, Horatio Sanz, Rosie O'Donnell, Sherri Sheherd, Tituss Burgess Celebrity panelists include Adam Goldberg, Ana Gasteyer, Horatio Sanz, Rosie O'Donnell, Sherri Shepherd and Tituss Burgess. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 10, 2016 Ana Gasteyer, Bobby Moynihan, Maggie Q, Pete Wentz, Rosie O'Donnell, Tituss Burgess Celebrity panelists include Ana Gasteyer, Bobby Moynihan, Maggie Q, Pete Wentz, Rosie O'Donnell and Tituss Burgess. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 17, 2016 Cheryl Hines, Ike Barinholtz, Jack McBrayer, Josh Charles, Leah Remini, Leslie Jones Celebrity panelists include Cheryl Hines, Ike Barinholtz, Jack McBrayer, Josh Charles, Leah Remini and Leslie Jones. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 24, 2016 Cheryl Hines, David Alan Grier, Ellie Kemper, Jack McBrayer, Jason Alexander, Niecy Nash, Sheryl Crow Celebrity contestants include Cheryl Hines, David Alan Grier, Ellie Kemper, Jack McBrayer, Jason Alexander, Niecy Nash and Sheryl Crow. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 31, 2016 Alexandra Wentworth, Cheryl Hines, Jack McBrayer, Kal Penn, Mario Cantone, Niecy Nash Celebrity contestants include Alexandra Wentworth, Cheryl Hines, Jack McBrayer, Kal Penn, Mario Cantone and Niecy Nash. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 14, 2016 Ellie Kemper, David Alan Grier, Jack McBrayer, Jerry O' Connell, Natasha Lyonne, Niecy Nash Celebrity Panelists include Ellie Kemper, David Alan Grier, Jack McBrayer, Jerry O' Connell, Natasha Lyonne and Niecy Nash. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 21, 2016 D.L. Hughley, Edie Falco, Horatio Sanz, Isaac Mizrahi, Rosie O'Donnell, Sherri Shepherd Celebrity panelists include D.L. Hughley, Edie Falco, Horatio Sanz, Isaac Mizrahi, Rosie O'Donnell and Sherri Shepherd. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 28, 2016 Ellie Kemper, David Alan Grier, Jack McBrayer, Joshua Malina, Sherri Shepherd, Sheryl Crow Celebrity panelists include actress Ellie Kemper, actors David Alan Grier, Jack McBrayer and Joshua Malina, actress Sherri Shepherd and singer Sheryl Crow. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 19, 2016 Jack McBrayer, J.B. Smoove, Kristin Chenoweth, Leah Remini, Randall Park, Gov. Sarah Palin Celebrity panelists include actors Jack McBrayer, J.B. Smoove, Kristin Chenoweth, Leah Remini, Randall Park and Gov. Sarah Palin. Details

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Match Game — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Alec Baldwin, Jennifer Mullin, Scott St. John
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Game Show
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 26, 2016