Game On! (2020 game show) explained

Genre:Game show
Based On:A League of Their Own by Sky One
Presenter:Keegan-Michael Key
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:8
Network:CBS

Game On! is an American sports-based comedy game show that aired on CBS from May 27 to July 22, 2020.[1] It is hosted by Keegan-Michael Key and stars tennis player Venus Williams and American football player Rob Gronkowski with comedians Bobby Lee and Ian Karmel as they captain two teams of three competitors competing in a series of challenges.[2] [3]

The show is an American adaptation of the British series A League of Their Own. It is executive produced by James Corden, who has served as a host of the British version.[4]

Episodes and ratings

No.GuestsOriginal air dateViewers
(millions)
Rating/share
(18–49)
1Gabriel Iglesias and J.R. SmithMay 27, 20204.440.7/4[5]
2Demi Lovato and Ronda RouseyJune 3, 20203.750.6/4[6]
3James Corden and Landon DonovanJune 10, 20203.520.5/3[7]
4Nicole Byer and David OrtizJune 17, 20203.250.6/4[8]
5Tony Hale and Bobby MoynihanJune 24, 20202.940.4/3[9]
6Becky Lynch and Joel McHaleJuly 1, 20203.210.6/4[10]
7Tiki Barber and Ken JeongJuly 15, 20202.330.3/2[11]
8Kevin Nealon and Terrell OwensJuly 22, 20202.210.3/2[12]

Notes and References

  1. CBS Programming Advisory - "Game On!" to Premiere Wednesday, May 27. The Futon Critic. CBS. May 5, 2020.
  2. Web site: White. Peter. CBS Pushes The Amazing Race To Later In 2020, Sets Premieres For Reality Series Game On! & Tough As Nails. Deadline Hollywood. April 29, 2020. April 30, 2020.
  3. Web site: Otterson. Joe. Amazing Race Season 32 Premiere Pushed Back as CBS Sets Game On, Tough as Nails Dates. Variety. April 29, 2020. April 30, 2020.
  4. Web site: Kanter. Jake. Game On!: Keegan-Michael Key, Venus Williams & Rob Gronkowski Join CBS Remake Of James Corden's BAFTA-Winning A League Of Their Own. Deadline Hollywood. November 6, 2019. May 2, 2020.
  5. Web site: Metcalf. Mitch. Mitch Metcalf. May 28, 2020. Updated with Broadcast: Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.27.2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528201727/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-5-27-2020.html. dead. May 28, 2020. May 29, 2020. Showbuzz Daily.
  6. Web site: Metcalf. Mitch. June 4, 2020. Updated: Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.3.2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604201921/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-6-3-2020.html. dead. June 4, 2020. June 4, 2020. Showbuzz Daily.
  7. Web site: Updated: Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.10.2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611201731/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-6-10-2020.html. dead. June 11, 2020. Metcalf. Mitch. Showbuzz Daily. June 11, 2020. June 11, 2020.
  8. Web site: Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.17.2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200619145259/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-6-17-2020.html. dead. June 19, 2020. Metcalf. Mitch. June 18, 2020. Showbuzz Daily. June 19, 2020.
  9. Web site: Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.24.2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626203535/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-6-24-2020.html. dead. June 26, 2020. Metcalf. Mitch. June 25, 2020. Showbuzz Daily. June 25, 2020.
  10. Web site: Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.1.2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200703052618/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-7-1-2020.html. dead. July 3, 2020. Metcalf. Mitch. July 2, 2020. Showbuzz Daily. July 2, 2020.
  11. Web site: Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.15.2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716204659/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-7-15-2020.html. dead. July 16, 2020. Metcalf. Mitch. July 16, 2020. Showbuzz Daily. July 22, 2020.
  12. Web site: Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.22.2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200723201636/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-7-22-2020.html. dead. July 23, 2020. Metcalf. Mitch. July 23, 2020. Showbuzz Daily. July 23, 2020.