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  • 2011
  • 1 Season
  • 5.7  (63)

Lingo, a popular game show that aired on GSN from 1989 to 2014, was hosted by Nancy Coolen. It was a fast-paced word game that tested the knowledge and spelling skills of its contestants. In the game, two teams of two players competed against each other to guess five-letter words. The teams took turns guessing a word, with the goal of guessing the word before the other team. If a team correctly guessed a word, they earned money and the chance to guess a bonus word worth even more money.

The game was played in three rounds, and the team with the most money at the end of the game won and had the chance to play for a jackpot prize. To win the jackpot, the team had to guess seven words in a row without any mistakes.

One of the unique features of Lingo was the use of a bingo-style board. The board had twenty-five squares, each with a letter of the alphabet. As each letter was called, it was marked off the board. If a team guessed a word that used one of the marked-off letters, they had to use a different letter to spell the word.

Another unique feature of Lingo was the way that the show incorporated pop culture references and trivia into the game. In some episodes, the bonus words were based on famous movie titles or song lyrics. This added an extra level of excitement and challenge to the game, and it also made the show more accessible to a wide range of viewers.

Throughout its run, Lingo was known for its catchy theme song and vibrant set design. The show used a combination of bright colors and flashing lights to create a fun and energetic atmosphere.

Nancy Coolen, the show's host, was a popular television personality in the Netherlands before coming to the United States to host Lingo. She brought a level of charisma and charm to the show, and she was known for her quick wit and infectious personality.

During its twenty-five-year run, Lingo went through several format changes and variations. The show's popularity led to international versions, including a Canadian version hosted by Sheryl Gardner and a Mexican version hosted by Marco Antonio Regil.

Lingo was widely regarded as one of GSN's most popular and beloved shows. It was a staple of the network's daytime lineup for many years, and it remained a fan favorite even after its cancellation.

In conclusion, Lingo was a fast-paced, entertaining, and challenging game show that tested the spelling skills and knowledge of its contestants. Its unique features, including the bingo-style board and pop culture references, made it stand out from other game shows. Nancy Coolen's charming personality and quick wit added an extra layer of fun to the show. Although it was canceled in 2014, Lingo remains a beloved part of GSN's history and a favorite of game show fans around the world.

Lingo is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (13 episodes). The series first aired on June 6, 2011.

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Seasons
Episode 29
29. Episode 29
January 1, 1970
Battling it out are Glaswegian partners David and Mark, West Sussex couple Helena and James, and Brian and Ann, a husband and wife of 38 years from County Armagh.
Episode 12
12. Episode 12
April 12, 2023
The LINGO season finale comes down to the wire and either good friends or family members will take home the jackpot.
Episode 11
11. Episode 11
April 5, 2023
In tonight's word game, these battles answer the question of which team is more in sync: married couples or longtime friends - resulting in a huge showdown.
Episode 10
10. Episode 10
June 17, 2011
Facing off in this episode are Astrid and her partner Alan, North London husband and wife Peter and Anna, and twin sisters, Megan and Lizzie.
Episode 9
9. Episode 9
June 16, 2011
Playing against each other in this episode are married couple George and Sue, mother and daughter Shirley and Laura, and
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
June 15, 2011
There's more word game fun when a pair of Idaho sisters show off their word skills against girlfriends from Maryland, then it's a family showdown when rhyming-name sisters take on a Midwestern father and son.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
June 14, 2011
Tonight's word game is a family affair as siblings encounter a mother-daughter duo in a high-scoring battle, and it goes right down to the wire as father and son test their bond against a new couple.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
June 13, 2011
In the first word battle of tonight's game, old buddies and police officers will have to get past twin sister telepathy, then it's a Texas couple facing off against a mother-daughter pair, all ending in a surprise celebration.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
June 10, 2011
In tonight's word game, best friends from Texas take on siblings in a high-energy matchup, while friends from California face off against high school sweethearts in an entertaining and close battle.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
June 9, 2011
In tonight's word game, LINGO skills are tested when Midwestern brothers face off with Southern sisters, then a mother-daughter duo flexes their wordplay skills against an entertaining in-law team from New York.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
June 8, 2011
In tonight's word game, a new couple goes head-to-head with friends that like to bare it all, followed by a memorable LINGO Showdown with a married couple taking on brothers that goes down to the wire.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
June 7, 2011
In tonight's word game, a former history teacher and her daughter take on longtime friends in a must-see LINGO Battle, while two friends use southern charm against a relentless husband-and-wife duo.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
June 6, 2011
Host RuPaul Charles welcomes four teams to face off in the original fast-paced word-twisting game show where the correct words could be worth thousands, but only one team will take home the extra $50,000 jackpot prize.
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Where to Watch Lingo
Lingo is available for streaming on the GSN website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Lingo on demand at Amazon Prime and Pluto TV.
  • Premiere Date
    June 6, 2011
  • IMDB Rating
    5.7  (63)