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21 seasons across 420 episodes so far, still running.
Synopsis
SMAP×SMAP was an ongoing weekly Japanese variety show on Kansai TV and Fuji TV starring the members of SMAP. The show began on April 15, 1996 and it aired from 22:00 to 22:54 every Monday. The show's usual ratings were higher than 20%, which is considered high since most variety shows range from 10-20%. Each episode begins a variety of skits, comedic performances, and/or games. These are followed by Bistro SMAP, in which the SMAP members compete against each other to impress celebrity judges with their gourmet cooking. Last is a musical performance by SMAP which may include celebrity guests, as well.
Ratings
TMDB8.5/10
2 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | 1996 | 36 ep1996 |
| 2 | 1997 | 49 ep1997 |
| 3 | 1998 | 46 ep1998 |
| 4 | 1999 | 49 ep1999 |
| 5 | 2000 | 50 ep2000 |
| 6 | 2001 | 45 ep2001 |
| 7 | 2002 | 49 ep2002 |
| 8 | 2003 | 49 ep2003 |
| 9 | 2004 | 47 ep2004 |
| 10 | 2005 | |
| 11 | Season 11 | |
| 12 | Season 12 | |
| 13 | Season 13 | |
| 14 | Season 14 | |
| 15 | Season 15 | |
| 16 | Season 16 | |
| 17 | Season 17 | |
| 18 | Season 18 | |
| 19 | Season 19 | |
| 20 | Season 20 | |
| 21 | Season 21 |
Cast
- Tsuyoshi KusanagiHost
- Takuya KimuraHost
- Shingo KatoriHost
- Goro InagakiHost
- Masahiro NakaiHost
Themes
variety show