Each clue gives you a bare-bones name—or tight trio—of hosts, judges, or narrators. Your job: match that roll call to the show they made famous, without mixing it up with copycats or spin-offs.
Listen for the tell-tale combos: Cannon and masks, Lakshmi and quickfires, Probst and torches. When the names ring a bell but the title won’t surface, just ask: where did I last watch this crew stir the pot?
[D] Survivor | Contestants are stranded in remote locales, forming alliances and voting each other off at Tribal Council; the last remaining castaway wins a million dollars.
2/20
Phil Keoghan?
[D] The Amazing Race | Pairs of contestants race around the world, solving clues and undertaking Detours and Roadblocks; the first team to arrive at the final Pit Stop wins.
3/20
Jon Lung, Brian Louden?
[C] MythBusters | Special-effects experts test the truth of urban legends and movie scenes with hands‑on experiments and explosions.
4/20
Marino Monferrato, Andi Van Willigan, James Avery?
[B] Hell's Kitchen | Aspiring chefs face grueling dinner services under Gordon Ramsay’s withering stare, vying for a head chef position.
5/20
Mark L. Walberg, Simeon Lipman, Lara Spencer?
[A] Antiques Roadshow | Everyday people bring heirlooms to experts who reveal surprising histories and values.
6/20
Christian Siriano, Tim Gunn?
[B] Project Runway | Fashion designers create garments under tight deadlines, with their looks judged on the runway for a chance at success.
7/20
Kevin O'Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John?
[D] Shark Tank | Entrepreneurs pitch inventions to self-made millionaires in hopes of securing investment; the panel’s biting critiques are legendary.
8/20
Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot, Joe Bastianich?
[C] MasterChef | Home cooks compete in culinary challenges, from Mystery Boxes to Pressure Tests, to prove they deserve the title.
9/20
Matt Iseman, Jenn Brown, Akbar Gbaja-Biamila?
[A] American Ninja Warrior | Athletes tackle increasingly punishing obstacle courses; few conquer the warped wall and claim total victory.
10/20
Gordon Ramsay, Neil Farrell, Daniela Bayfield?
[C] Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares | Gordon Ramsay visits struggling restaurants, delivering harsh truths and dramatic makeovers to save them.
11/20
Adrianne Curry, Yoanna House, Tyra Banks?
[D] America's Next Top Model | Aspiring models live together and face photo shoots, runway walks, and Tyra Banks's elimination ceremonies.
12/20
Richard Blais, Jeff Dunham, John Henson?
[C] Halloween Baking Championship | Bakers conjure spooky treats judged on creativity and flavor to win a sweet prize.
13/20
Guy Fieri, Duff Goldman, Michael Symon?
[B] Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives | Guy Fieri road-trips across America to spotlight quirky eateries serving comfort food with flair.
14/20
RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Santino Rice?
[C] RuPaul's Drag Race | Drag queens lip-sync, sew and shade their way through challenges; RuPaul decides who sashays away.
15/20
Gordon Ramsay?
[D] Kitchen Nightmares | Ramsay attempts to rescue American eateries from the brink with tough love and menu overhauls.
16/20
Don Morrow, Neil Ross, Kieran Mulroney?
[A] E! True Hollywood Story | This docuseries uncovers the personal lives and scandals of celebrities through interviews and archival footage.
17/20
Julie Chen, Phil Proctor, Clayton Halsey?
[B] Big Brother | Strangers live together under constant surveillance, forming alliances and evicting each other until a winner remains.
18/20
Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Carson Daly?
[B] The Voice | Singers audition before celebrity coaches with their backs turned; coaching and public votes decide who wins.
19/20
Anthony Bourdain?
[A] Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown | The late chef explores food and culture in off-the-beaten-path destinations with empathy and wit.
20/20
Mark Keller?
[A] Undercover Boss | Executives disguise themselves to work alongside employees, learning ground-level truths about their companies.