Stories, deep dives, and behind-the-scenes looks at the game shows you love — updated regularly.
How game shows survived scandals, format shifts, and the streaming age
Game shows have been a fixture of American entertainment since the 1920s — outlasting every prediction of their demise. Here's the full story.
The true story behind the 1950s scandals — and why your favorite shows are legit today
In the 1950s, America discovered its beloved quiz shows were completely rigged. The fallout reshaped the entire television industry.
From a modest daytime slot to a nightly institution watched by millions
Wheel of Fortune didn't start as a juggernaut — it was a daytime show with a different host. Here's how it conquered American television.
From 21-page rule books to giant card shuffling — what goes on behind the camera
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes of your favorite game show? The production details are more elaborate than you might think.
From Richard Dawson's kisses to Steve Harvey's reactions — the show that keeps reinventing itself
Family Feud has been on the air in some form since 1976. What makes a survey-based game show so endlessly entertaining?
Betty White, Bill Cullen, Adam Wade, and the trailblazers who shaped the genre
Before the celebrity hosts of today, a generation of pioneers built the game show genre from the ground up — and broke barriers along the way.
