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  • 2023
  • 1 Season

Switch is a television game show that aired on Game Show Network (GSN) from 2007 to 2008. The show is a game of strategy and risk-taking, using a playing board that is divided into categories, and players have the possibility to switch between categories for big rewards. The game show consists of two rounds of gameplay, with two contestants facing off against each other in each round. The game board is a large four-by-four grid of square tiles, each consisting of one of six categories: sports, entertainment, history, pop culture, science, or geography. Each category is represented by a specific color, and the board switches between categories every few seconds. At the beginning of each round, one contestant is given control of the board and selects a category. The opponent then has a choice. They can either answer a question from the category that has been selected, or they can switch to a different category. If the opponent chooses to switch, the entire board changes to a different set of categories. As the game progresses, the stakes get higher. Higher value categories are added to the board, and for each subsequent round, the contestant with the highest score must choose whether to keep their current categories or switch to a new set of categories. The questions themselves vary in difficulty and can range from historical figures to modern movie trivia. The number of questions and the category selection makes for a fast-paced and challenging game. The scoring system of Switch is unique, and adds an extra level of strategy to the game. Correct answers are worth a certain amount of points depending on the value of the category, and the contestant can choose to ‘freeze’ a category in order to earn bonus points. If a contestant freezes a category and answers five questions in a row correctly, then they can earn double the bonus points. Throughout the game, there are also several bonus opportunities. For example, if a contestant wins a round and correctly answers a bonus question, they can earn the chance to eliminate one category from their opponent's board for the next round. The final round of the game is played in a best-of-five format. The contestant with the highest score chooses whether to keep their categories or switch them for a new set of categories. They then continue to play until one contestant has answered five questions correctly and wins the game. Switch was hosted by comedian and actor, Steve Lacy, who brings a fun and lighthearted energy to the show. However, the contestants’ performances ultimately determine the success of the game. Switch received generally positive feedback from viewers and critics alike. Many enjoyed the fast-pace and high stakes gameplay, as well as the balance of luck and skill it required. The game show’s format made it easy to follow along, and audiences appreciated the variety of categories and topics covered. Overall, Switch provided an exciting and engaging experience for those who love a good trivia game. Although it only lasted for two seasons, it remains a memorable and exciting show for fans of the genre.

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Keep The Faith
66. Keep The Faith
May 16, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
And The Mountains are Green
65. And The Mountains are Green
May 15, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
Everyone Loves A Pupusa!
64. Everyone Loves A Pupusa!
May 11, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
Let it Rain!
63. Let it Rain!
May 10, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
It's Not How You Start It's How You Finish
62. It's Not How You Start It's How You Finish
May 9, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
Are You Fluent in Latin?
61. Are You Fluent in Latin?
May 8, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
Those Eyes
60. Those Eyes
May 4, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
Stomping , Dancing, Clapping
59. Stomping , Dancing, Clapping
May 3, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
Queen Bee
58. Queen Bee
May 2, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
Thank you, Cousin!
57. Thank you, Cousin!
May 1, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
13 Is My Lucky Number
56. 13 Is My Lucky Number
April 27, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
Dude, Come Get Some Dinner
55. Dude, Come Get Some Dinner
April 26, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
Turn that Frown Upside Down
54. Turn that Frown Upside Down
April 25, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
Never Gonna Give It Up
53. Never Gonna Give It Up
April 24, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
Group Hug!
52. Group Hug!
April 20, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
Cool Dad
51. Cool Dad
April 19, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
Bugs Be Gone
50. Bugs Be Gone
April 18, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
So Close Yet So Far Away
49. So Close Yet So Far Away
April 17, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
No Judgement Zone
48. No Judgement Zone
April 13, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
Setting Up Camp
47. Setting Up Camp
April 12, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
Top of the Mountain
46. Top of the Mountain
April 11, 2023
In Switch, five players begin the game by taking positions behind large numbers from 1 to 5. After a trivia question is asked, players with correct answers move towards the number 1 spot, and players with incorrect answers move towards the number 5 spot. The goal of the game is to finish the third round of questions in the number 1 position, thus winning the game and earning the right to play the bonus round for $10,000.
Pretty In Pink
45. Pretty In Pink
April 10, 2023
Summary is not available.
An Oath to Onions
44. An Oath to Onions
April 6, 2023
Summary is not available.
A Boy and His Hats
43. A Boy and His Hats
April 5, 2023
Summary is not available.
Go Get 'Em, Tiger!
42. Go Get 'Em, Tiger!
April 4, 2023
Summary is not available.
Girl Power
41. Girl Power
April 3, 2023
Summary is not available.
Bowling Pajamas
40. Bowling Pajamas
March 30, 2023
Summary is not available.
Math Was Never My Strong Suit
39. Math Was Never My Strong Suit
March 29, 2023
Summary is not available.
I'm Here to Have Fun!
38. I'm Here to Have Fun!
March 28, 2023
Summary is not available.
Breath of Life
37. Breath of Life
March 27, 2023
Summary is not available.
Straight up Yolo
35. Straight up Yolo
March 23, 2023
Summary is not available.
Whose House Is This?
34. Whose House Is This?
March 22, 2023
Summary is not available.
Can I get a Woohoo?
33. Can I get a Woohoo?
March 21, 2023
Summary is not available.
Let's Play Ball!
32. Let's Play Ball!
March 20, 2023
Summary is not available.
Space Probe Dance
31. Space Probe Dance
March 16, 2023
Summary is not available.
We Love You, Carol!
30. We Love You, Carol!
March 15, 2023
Summary is not available.
Comfortable Danger
29. Comfortable Danger
March 14, 2023
Summary is not available.
The Biggest Fan
28. The Biggest Fan
March 13, 2023
Summary is not available.
It's All About The Fun
27. It's All About The Fun
March 9, 2023
Summary is not available.
Spaghetti Fanatic
26. Spaghetti Fanatic
March 8, 2023
Summary is not available.
All Tied Up
25. All Tied Up
March 7, 2023
Summary is not available.
Mmmm, That's Good!
24. Mmmm, That's Good!
March 6, 2023
Summary is not available.
Tink, Tink, Tink
23. Tink, Tink, Tink
February 2, 2023
Summary is not available.
Two Dots Over The E
22. Two Dots Over The E
March 1, 2023
Summary is not available.
Self-Talk is Healthy
21. Self-Talk is Healthy
February 28, 2023
Summary is not available.
Dodging All Day
20. Dodging All Day
February 27, 2023
Summary is not available.
Favorite Uncle
19. Favorite Uncle
March 23, 2023
Summary is not available.
Woman of Fairyland
18. Woman of Fairyland
February 22, 2023
Summary is not available.
Cindy Brady in the House
17. Cindy Brady in the House
February 21, 2023
Summary is not available.
The Bean Is the Thing
16. The Bean Is the Thing
February 20, 2023
Summary is not available.
Sliding and Wiggling
15. Sliding and Wiggling
February 17, 2023
Summary is not available.
Who's Da Man?
14. Who's Da Man?
February 16, 2023
Summary is not available.
Crash up Derby
13. Crash up Derby
February 15, 2023
Summary is not available.
Captain's Chair
12. Captain's Chair
February 14, 2023
Summary is not available.
Grandpa's Apartment
11. Grandpa's Apartment
February 13, 2023
Summary is not available.
Purple Mangos
10. Purple Mangos
February 10, 2023
Summary is not available.
The Holy Grail of Rights
9. The Holy Grail of Rights
February 9, 2023
Summary is not available.
Who's Number 1?
8. Who's Number 1?
February 8, 2023
Summary is not available.
Spanglish Frog
7. Spanglish Frog
February 7, 2023
Summary is not available.
Lightning Bolt Backside
6. Lightning Bolt Backside
February 6, 2023
Summary is not available.
Give Me A Honk!
5. Give Me A Honk!
February 3, 2023
Summary is not available.
Eight is my Lucky Number
4. Eight is my Lucky Number
February 2, 2023
Summary is not available.
Guitar Riffing
3. Guitar Riffing
February 1, 2023
Summary is not available.
I Know My Wine
2. I Know My Wine
January 31, 2023
Summary is not available.
Miss Amazing
1. Miss Amazing
January 30, 2023
Jeff Hephner challenges contestants who are ranked based on their answers to trivia questions for a chance at $10,000; every question counts, as each answer can propel them to the top or to the bottom, where they'll be in jeopardy of elimination.
Description

Switch is a television game show that aired on Game Show Network (GSN) from 2007 to 2008. The show is a game of strategy and risk-taking, using a playing board that is divided into categories, and players have the possibility to switch between categories for big rewards.

The game show consists of two rounds of gameplay, with two contestants facing off against each other in each round. The game board is a large four-by-four grid of square tiles, each consisting of one of six categories: sports, entertainment, history, pop culture, science, or geography. Each category is represented by a specific color, and the board switches between categories every few seconds.

At the beginning of each round, one contestant is given control of the board and selects a category. The opponent then has a choice. They can either answer a question from the category that has been selected, or they can switch to a different category. If the opponent chooses to switch, the entire board changes to a different set of categories.

As the game progresses, the stakes get higher. Higher value categories are added to the board, and for each subsequent round, the contestant with the highest score must choose whether to keep their current categories or switch to a new set of categories.

The questions themselves vary in difficulty and can range from historical figures to modern movie trivia. The number of questions and the category selection makes for a fast-paced and challenging game.

The scoring system of Switch is unique, and adds an extra level of strategy to the game. Correct answers are worth a certain amount of points depending on the value of the category, and the contestant can choose to ‘freeze’ a category in order to earn bonus points. If a contestant freezes a category and answers five questions in a row correctly, then they can earn double the bonus points.

Throughout the game, there are also several bonus opportunities. For example, if a contestant wins a round and correctly answers a bonus question, they can earn the chance to eliminate one category from their opponent's board for the next round.

The final round of the game is played in a best-of-five format. The contestant with the highest score chooses whether to keep their categories or switch them for a new set of categories. They then continue to play until one contestant has answered five questions correctly and wins the game.

Switch was hosted by comedian and actor, Steve Lacy, who brings a fun and lighthearted energy to the show. However, the contestants’ performances ultimately determine the success of the game.

Switch received generally positive feedback from viewers and critics alike. Many enjoyed the fast-pace and high stakes gameplay, as well as the balance of luck and skill it required. The game show’s format made it easy to follow along, and audiences appreciated the variety of categories and topics covered.

Overall, Switch provided an exciting and engaging experience for those who love a good trivia game. Although it only lasted for two seasons, it remains a memorable and exciting show for fans of the genre.

  • Premiere Date
    January 30, 2023