Spin a wheel? Make a deal? Win a new car or a trip to paradise?! This list has the top 15 best game shows on TV to watch right now, featuring fan favorites that have kept audiences entertained for decades.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the Game Show Network or just love the thrill of watching contestants take on outrageous challenges, this list is your ultimate guide. From Family Feud to Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, you’ll get to watch your favorite game show hosts run the stage with their signature charm and energy. Whether it’s classic trivia, the latest reboots or high-stakes prizes, this list will help game show fanatics stay up to date on the most exciting game shows available right now.
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TOP 15 GAME TV SHOWS TO WATCH
Below is your go-to list of best game shows to watch on TV right now. Whether you’re looking for a single episode to pass the time or you just can’t get enough of your favorite game show and want to watch full seasons, you can’t go wrong with the shows listed below.
1. ‘Family Feud’
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Family Feud is not your average game show. It’s an exhilarating frenzy of friendly competition between families led by the quick and comedic host, Steve Harvey. The humorous answers and candid reactions of participants will have you laughing out loud throughout every episode. Watch different families participate for the ultimate prize and bragging rights on Family Feud.
2. ‘Wheel of Fortune’
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Wheel of Fortune offers an irresistible merger of luck, strategy and rapid-fire trivia. Watch contestants spin the iconic wheel and solve word puzzles for lavish prizes as they interact with long time hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White. This game show promises to test your trivia skills, offers plenty of unexpected turns of events and a whirlwind of emotions from the often eclectic and always passionate contestants.
3. ‘Jeopardy!’
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One of the most popular trivia shows of all time. What is … Jeopardy!? Jeopardy! pits some of the most competitive trivia masters in the country against each other, each vying to amass as big a pool of winnings as possible while answering in the iconic, inverted answer-question format. Watch as contestants bring their vast knowledge to bear across a wide range of categories to test their brainpower and mettle.
4. ‘Let’s Make a Deal’
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On Let’s Make a Deal, hosted by Wayne Brady, contestants known as traders negotiate with the host for a prize of their choosing or a chance at a bigger prize from a pool of unknown possibilities. The contestants never know if they’ll get a prize worth far more or something completely useless if they opt for the mystery item. The results aren’t always fun for the trader, but you can bet it’s always exciting to watch!
5. ‘Celebrity Family Feud’
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Your favorite celebrities face off in the ultimate test of family bonding on Celebrity Family Feud, hosted by the one and only Steve Harvey. Watch as stars from movies, TV, sports and beyond come together with their actual families or TV ones, unabashedly revealing sides of their personal lives while competing to contribute to chosen charities.
Every episode serves as a delightful mélange of light-hearted rivalry, amusing answers and unexpected reveals that fuel laughter. Embrace this rare treat to observe your beloved celebrities in a familial setting outside their usual glitz and glamor, only on Celebrity Family Feud.
6. ’25 Words or Less’
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Based on the popular board game of the same name, 25 Words or Less is a hustle to communicate effectively under strict limits. Hosted by Meredith Vieira, it tests how well contestants can get their team to guess the answers with the fewest possible words. It’s a game of verbal chess where every word counts!
7. ‘The Wall’
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Experience the thrill of trivia like never before with The Wall. Released in 2019, this adrenaline-pumping game show brings together pairs of everyday people in an epic battle of the wits against each other and the monumental 40-foot wall. Victory in this gripping series is just as unpredictable as the bounce of the ball with a combination of intelligence, luck, and bravery essential for success. Watch as teams charge through a gauntlet of questions for a shot at millions, promising you a rollercoaster ride of emotions with each unpredictable turn.
8. ‘America Says’
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America Says puts your trivia knowledge and speed to test. Two teams of four race against time as they guess how fellow Americans responded to various fill-in-the-blank survey questions. Can they do it in just 30 seconds? Don’t miss these electrifying races against the clock in this insanely addictive game show.
9. ‘People Puzzler’
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Have you been crushing your daily newspaper crossword puzzles? Then People Puzzler is the show for you. Host Leah Remini invites contestants to complete crossword puzzles based on pop culture and celebrity crosswords found in People Magazine. It’s an engaging blend of mental agility and pop culture prowess, making it the perfect game show for TV and entertainment lovers like us!
10. ‘Funny You Should Ask’
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In Funny You Should Ask (2017), the world of comedy and trivia collide in a riotous and entertaining spectacle. This exceptional game show features beloved comedy legends and icons engaging in humorous banter as contestants attempt to correctly answer questions. Hosted by the enthusiastic Jon Kelley, it’s not just a test of knowledge, but a playground for comedians like Howie Mandel, Louie Anderson and Jon Lovitz to land punchlines, turning every episode into a laugh-out-loud comedy stand-up. Tune in for this unique blend of trivia and stand-up; it’s sure to bring a smile to your face, and maybe even a full belly laugh.
11. ‘The $100,000 Pyramid’
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The $100,000 Pyramid is an adrenaline-fueled scramble against the clock. Contestants team up with celebrities to play a revamped version of word association where the stakes are higher than ever.
Under the snappy guidance of host Michael Strahan, each episode maintains nail-biting suspense and lighthearted humor as players get closer to hitting that colossal $100,000 prize. Creative wordplay, spontaneous reactions and dramatic tension make The $100,000 Pyramid unmatched in the realm of game shows.
12. ‘Bingo Bllitz’
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Bingo Blitz is a brand-new game show on Game Show Network that blends trivia, strategy, and classic bingo in a fast-paced, high-stakes format. Two contestants face off, answering questions to earn bingo balls—plus powerful gold balls they can place strategically on their cards. With every round, players rack up points through bingos, bonus spaces, and game-changing power-ups. The excitement builds to the final Blitz round, where one player has just 60 seconds to score a bingo and take home $10,000. It’s fresh, fast, and full of surprises—only on GSN.
13. ‘Jeopardy! Masters’
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Dive into the trivia-filled universe of Jeopardy! Masters, a one-of-a-kind quiz extravaganza hosted by Ken Jennings. This unique series gives champions of the original Jeopardy! show a second shot at glory. Watch as previous grand winners rack their brains and engage in a titanic intellectual struggle against each other. With a variety of challenging categories, Jeopardy! Masters tests not just memory, but the ability to perform under pressure. Don’t miss this epic battle of knowledge and wit on Jeopardy! Masters.
14. ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’
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Step into the world of lavish language and thrilling competition with Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. The show’s iconic hosts, Pat Sajak and Vanna White, guide celebrity contestants through an exhilarating journey of word puzzles, with the potential to amass up to a whopping $1 million. But this isn’t just any ordinary game show-this is a contest with heart. Every dollar won by the celebrity participants is directly donated to a charity of their choosing, turning every spin into a chance to change lives. Tune in to Celebrity Wheel of Fortune where the stakes are high and the rewards, brilliantly precious.
15. ‘Press Your Luck’
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Get ready for high stakes, big risks and even bigger Whammies in Press Your Luck, the fast-paced game show where trivia knowledge meets outrageous luck. Hosted by the charismatic Elizabeth Banks, contestants compete by answering general knowledge questions to earn spins on the iconic Big Board—where fortunes can be made or wiped out in an instant. With flashing lights, dramatic suspense and the ever-dreaded cartoon Whammy poised to steal it all, each episode is a high-energy ride of strategy, chance and sheer excitement.
And there you have it: the most popular game shows available to watch on TV right now. Stay tuned for updates to come so you can keep up with the best TV content with DIRECTV.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the first game show on TV?
The first game show to air on TV was ‘Spelling Bee’ in 1938. The gameshow aired in the United Kingdom. In 1950, ‘Truth or Consequences’ was the first American game show broadcast on NBC.
What new TV game shows are coming out in 2025?
Hollywood Squares, Bingo Blitz, Tic-Tac-Dough
What game shows are most popular on TV?
The most popular game shows on TV are the longstanding ‘Family Feud,’ ‘Jeopardy’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune.’
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