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Season 1 – Match Game

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Actor Alec Baldwin hosts -- and executive produces -- the newest iteration of the iconic panel game show in which 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 I thought [Match Game] was EXTREMELY charming. May 24, 2019 Full Review Joe Adalian New York Magazine/Vulture The producers, and ABC, largely got this right. May 24, 2019 Full Review John Teti AV Club 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. Jul 7, 2016 Full Review Alan Scherstuhl New Times 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. May 24, 2019 Full Review Joe Reid Decider Improbably, ABC's reboot of the series has done a great job in recreating the loose vibe of the original. May 24, 2019 Full Review Matt Webb Mitovich TV Line [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. May 24, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Susan W Like 70 version much better. No comparison. I quit watching Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/29/25 Full Review Arlene M Not fair to the contestants for the stars to share and copy answers. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/19/24 Full Review Bruce H Can't Act Game show host would seem a good fit but I see a little Rust Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Very funny, a bit raunchy. Alec is great as host. Well over the majority of the celebrities are good at the game and funny. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Wonderful. Love it. An amazing recreation of the original show. Alec Baldwin is wonderful--the best parts are him insulting the contestants! Hilarious. I can watch this over and over again. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review 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 Sheherd 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 Episode 11 Airs undefined Four contestants try to match answers given by six celebrities to humorous and often risque fill-in-the-blank questions. Details Episode 12 Airs undefined Four contestants try to match answers given by six celebrities to humorous and often risque fill-in-the-blank questions. Details Episode 13 Airs undefined Four contestants try to match answers given by six celebrities to humorous and often risque fill-in-the-blank questions. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Alec Baldwin, Jennifer Mullin, Scott St. John
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Game Show
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 26, 2016