Series synopsis
Match Game is an American reality comedy television series that premiered on ABC on June 26, 2016. It stars Alec Baldwin, Martin Short, Debra Messing and Michael Ian Black.
A modern reboot of the classic 70s game show that features two contestants attempting to match the answers of six celebrities in a game of fill-in-the-blank.
Premise
A modern reboot of the classic 70s game show that features two contestants attempting to match the answers of six celebrities in a game of fill-in-the-blank.
Premise: No shortage of laughs.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alec Baldwin as Self - Host
- Martin Short as Self - Host
- Debra Messing as Self - Panelist
- Michael Ian Black as Self - Panelist
- Sutton Foster as Self - Panelist
- Adam Goldberg as Self - Panelist
- Bobby Moynihan as Self - Panelist
- Maggie Q as Self - Panelist
Supporting cast
- Pete Wentz as Self - Panelist
- Leslie Jones as Self - Panelist
- Josh Charles as Self - Panelist
- Ike Barinholtz as Self - Panelist
- Jerry O'Connell as Self - Panelist
- Natasha Lyonne as Self - Panelist
- Rosie O'Donnell as Self - Panelist
- Isaac Mizrahi as Self - Panelist
- Edie Falco as Self - Panelist
- D.L. Hughley as Self - Panelist
- David Alan Grier as Self - Panelist
- Joshua Malina as Self - Panelist
Guest cast
- Debra Messing as Self - Panelist
- Michael Ian Black as Self - Panelist
- Sutton Foster as Self - Panelist
- Adam Goldberg as Self - Panelist
- Bobby Moynihan as Self - Panelist
- Maggie Q as Self - Panelist
- Pete Wentz as Self - Panelist
- Leslie Jones as Self - Panelist
- Josh Charles as Self - Panelist
- Ike Barinholtz as Self - Panelist
- Jerry O'Connell as Self - Panelist
- Natasha Lyonne as Self - Panelist
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 73 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | June 26, 2016 | September 19, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 12 | January 4, 2017 | May 14, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 18 | January 3, 2018 | September 13, 2018 |
| Season 4 | 14 | January 9, 2019 | August 14, 2019 |
| Season 5 | 11 | May 31, 2020 | July 28, 2021 |
| Season 6 | 8 | July 23, 2025 | September 10, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Celebrity panelists include Debra Messing, J.B. Smoove, Michael Ian Black, Rosie O'Donnell, Sutton Foster and Tituss Burgess in the series premiere of this revival of the classic game show, which features fill-in-the-blank questions. Alec Baldwin hosts. |
June 26, 2016 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Contestants Brian and Heather and Jason and Tishana try to match the answers of celebrity panelists Adam Goldberg; Ana Gasteyer; Horatio Sanz; Rosie O'Donnell; Sherri Shepherd and Tituss Burgess. |
July 3, 2016 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The celebrity panelists include Ana Gasteyer, Bobby Moynihan, Maggie Q, Pete Wentz, Rosie O'Donnell and Tituss Burgess. |
July 10, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The celebrity panelists include Jason Alexander, Cheryl Hines, Ice-T, Ellie Kemper, Wayne Brady and Caroline Rhea. |
January 4, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Celebrity panelists include Amy Sedaris, Chris D'Elia, Constance Zimmer, Jane Krakowski, Rick Fox and Mitch Burgess. |
January 11, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Celebrity panelists include Andy Richter, Bellamy Young, Caroline Rhea, Judy Greer, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Skylar Astin. |
January 18, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Celebrity panel includes Joel McHale, Niece Nash, Mark Duplass, Caroline Rhea, Jason Ritter and Constance Zimmer. The contestants are Lori Davis, Marcus LaCour, Shetera Montgomery and Juan Robson. |
January 3, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Celebrity panelists include Jack McBrayer, Nene Leakes, Max Greenfield, Christina Ricci, Kenny G and Jane Krakowski. Joining the celebrity panelists are contestants Dominique Dupras, Michael Bowen, Antonio Alverez and Kari Sciera. |
January 10, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Celebrity panel includes Adam Pally, Cheryl Hines, Ron Funches, Caroline Rhea, Mario Cantone and Ana Gasteyer. |
January 17, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Celebrity panelists include Kenan Thompson, Ellie Kemper, Tyler Hoechlin, Sherri Shepherd, Horatio Sanz and Jillian Bell. |
January 9, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Celebrity panelists Joel McHale, Jane Krakowski, Finesse Mitchell, Caroline Rhea, Jason Biggs and La Toya Jackson. |
January 16, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Celebrity panelists include Adam Carolla, Morena Baccarin, Johnny Weir, Cheryl Hines, Rick Fox and Pamela Anderson. |
January 23, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shooting Blanks Celebrity panelists Mario Cantone, Jennifer Esposito, Adam Rodriguez, Angie Harmon, Michael Chiklis and Melissa Fumero. |
May 31, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Celebrity panelists Sam Richardson, Jane Krakowski, Ben Schwartz, Caroline Rhea, James Van Der Beek and Vivica A. Fox. |
June 7, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Celebrity panelists Joel McHale, Amy Sedaris, Kevin Smith, Raven-Symoné, Ne-Yo and Malin Akerman. |
June 14, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I'm Gonna Hug You, Okay? Celebrity contestants Kevin Nealon, Selena Gomez, BD Wong, Anthony Anderson, Cara Delevingne and Ziwe. |
July 23, 2025 |
| 2 |
Caroline Rhea, Jay Pharoah, Ana Gasteyer, Phoebe Robinson, Randall Park, Constance Zimmer Things get wildly BLANK with Martin Short and celebrity guests Caroline Rhea, Jay Pharoah, Ana Gasteyer, Phoebe Robinson, Randall Park, Constance Zimmer. |
July 30, 2025 |
| 3 |
Ego Nwodim, Jackie Tohn, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Andrea Martin, Thomas Lennon, Pete Holmes Celebrity contestants Ego Nwodim, Jackie Tohn, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Andrea Martin, Thomas Lennon and Pete Holmes. |
August 6, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 26, 2016 |
| Last aired | September 10, 2025 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |