There's something special about old game shows: the big hair, the blinking lights, the crazy prizes and the contestants jumping up and down. The best part? You can still play along at home, often for free.
Game show libraries and channel schedules change often. Search a show's name on your TV to see where it's on right now.
Buzzr: the all-game-show channel
Buzzr is a network that plays classic game shows all day. You'll find panel shows, word games and big-money classics from several decades.
How to watch it for free:
- On an antenna, as a sub-channel in many cities (see our antenna network guide)
- On free streaming apps such as Pluto TV and other free live TV services
Free apps with game shows
- Pluto TV — live channels dedicated to game shows, including single-show channels
- The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus and LG Channels — look in the "game shows" section of the live guide
- Tubi — some classic game show episodes on demand
Today's versions on network TV
Many classics never really left. The Price Is Right, Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud and Let's Make a Deal still air on broadcast TV — which you can watch free with an antenna.
Classic game shows worth finding
- Match Game — celebrities fill in the blank, with lots of laughs
- Password — one-word clues between partners
- The $10,000 Pyramid — fast word association against the clock
- Family Feud — "survey says!"
- Hollywood Squares — tic-tac-toe with celebrity jokes
- To Tell the Truth — which of three people is telling the truth?
- What's My Line? — a classic panel show from the black-and-white era
- Card Sharks and Press Your Luck — high-energy 80s favorites
Want our ranking? See the greatest TV game shows of all time.
How to play along at home
- Keep score on a notepad: every right answer is a point.
- Play in teams for Family Feud and Password.
- Make it a party: a game show night is a perfect retro TV night.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch old game shows for free?
Buzzr on an antenna or on free streaming apps, plus game show channels on Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus and LG Channels.
What channel is Buzzr on?
It depends on your city. Scan with an antenna, or look for Buzzr in free live TV apps.
Can I watch The Price Is Right without cable?
Yes. It airs on broadcast TV, so an HD antenna picks it up for free in most areas.
What is the oldest game show still on TV?
Several have run for decades. The Price Is Right has been on daytime TV since the 1970s in its current version.
