{"id":351231,"date":"2023-08-09T22:05:03","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T03:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-card-sharks-2019\/"},"modified":"2024-03-03T14:12:12","modified_gmt":"2024-03-03T20:12:12","slug":"shows-like-card-sharks-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-card-sharks-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like Card Sharks (2019)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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5.5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 143 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Card Sharks features two players who face off in a head-to-head elimination game with the goal of one player making it to the grand prize winning deck. Each contestant has to decide if the odds are worth the risk of losing it all and making it to the big game. Ultimately, players can either take their earned cash and quit or continue betting with the hope of reaching the top for a chance to take home a major cash prize. Community (2009) star and funnyman Joel McHale hosts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Game-Show, Reality-TV<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Joel McHale, Jerry Wolf, Alexis Gaube, Donna Jay Fulks
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2 seasons, 10 episodes, 60-minute runtime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like Card Sharks (2019)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Weakest Link (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 564 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Reboot of the popular early-2000s game show where contestants answer trivia questions, bank money and vote off other contestants.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Game-Show, Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jane Lynch, Debra Wilson, Ashley Noelle Jackson, Peter Cameron
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1 season, 14 episodes, 43.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Match Game (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.1 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1377 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Contestants attempt to match the answers of celebrities in the iconic game of fill in the missing blank.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Game-Show<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Alec Baldwin, Steve French, Caroline Rhea, Jack McBrayer
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6 seasons, 65 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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To Tell the Truth (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 813 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Three contestants claim to be a person with an unusual distinction or occupation. One is telling the truth, and the other two are impostors. Four celebrity panelists ask them questions to figure out who is telling the truth.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Game-Show, Mystery<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Anthony Anderson, Doris Bowman, Nikki Glaser, Sherri Shepherd
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7 seasons, 78 episodes, 42.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Chase (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 608 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Contestants competing against a professional quizzer, known as the Chaser, whose aim is to prevent the contestants from winning a cash prize.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Game-Show, Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Sara Haines, James Holzhauer, Ken Jennings, Brad Rutter
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2 seasons, 16 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The $100,000 Pyramid (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.3 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 555 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Revival of the classic game show, hosted by Michael Strahan. With the help of their game partners, contestants paired with celebrities must guess words or phrases that appear on the show’s pyramid-shaped gameboard to win money.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Game-Show<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Michael Strahan, Brad Abelle, Kathy Najimy, Leslie Jones
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5 seasons, 63 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Holey Moley (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.1 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1187 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Contestants put their miniature golf-and physical-skills to the test as they face off in out-of-this-world challenges on a supersized course.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Game-Show, Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Joe Tessitore, Rob Riggle, Stephen Curry, Jeannie Mai Jenkins
Creators:<\/strong> Chris Culvenor
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3 seasons, 36 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Hustler (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 716 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Join Craig Ferguson and a group of five suspects as they journey through a trivia show to find out who the Hustler truly is.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Game-Show<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Craig Ferguson, Ryan Zamo, Jen Welter, Koren Rolle
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2 seasons, 18 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Chase (2013)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 924 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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You can run, but you cannot hide, The Beast is always coming after you. In THE CHASE, a team of three contestants attempts to amass as much money as possible by answering quick-fire questions in a 60-second round. The money earned will go towards a team bank. Why the urgency? Because The Beast is always lurking, ready to pounce. The Beast – quite simply – is a quiz genius. The job of this intimidating presence is to catch each contestant by answering more questions than his opponents to ensure they are not able to bank their money. It’s a role he executes with ruthless efficiency. In the final round, the teammates who have survived the initial chase collectively play against The Beast in an epic David vs. Goliath battle for the entire amount that they have banked.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Game-Show<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Brooke Burns, Mark Labbett, Shawn Parr, Cory Anotado
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5 seasons, 38 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Ultimate Tag (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 389 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Competitors who must vault, dodge, tumble and dive their way through several different three-dimensional courses.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> J.J. Watt, Derek Watt, Carrie Bernans, Jesse La Flair
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1 season, 10 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 114 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Celebrity contestants win money for charity by answering increasingly difficult questions.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary, Game-Show<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jimmy Kimmel, Ike Barinholtz, Anthony Anderson, Hannibal Buress
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1 season, 1 episode, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Card Sharks, a revival of the classic game show, made its return to television in 2019. Hosted by comedian Joel McHale, this updated version brings fresh energy while maintaining the core elements that made the original show a hit. For those unfamiliar, Card Sharks is a game of high stakes, where contestants bet on the outcome of card draws to win cash prizes. The simplicity of its premise, combined with the tension of risk-taking, creates an engaging viewing experience. Let’s break down what makes this show stand out, without resorting to tired phrases or overly ornate language.<\/p>\n

The Basics of Card Sharks<\/h2>\n

At its heart, Card Sharks is about making educated guesses and taking risks. Contestants are presented with a base card and must decide whether the next card will be higher or lower in value. Correct guesses allow them to progress, with the goal of clearing a row of cards to win rounds and, ultimately, cash. The show incorporates audience participation, with questions used to determine control of the board, adding an interactive element that connects viewers at home with the studio.<\/p>\n

The 2019 Revival<\/h2>\n

When the 2019 version of Card Sharks was announced, fans of the original were curious to see how it would be updated for a modern audience. Joel McHale, known for his sharp wit and comedic timing, was a perfect choice for host, bringing a new level of humor and relatability to the show. The set and production values were also enhanced, offering a sleek and contemporary look that fits today’s television landscape.<\/p>\n

What’s New<\/h3>\n

The revival kept the essence of the game intact but introduced several updates:<\/p>\n