SMAP×SMAP (1996)

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.

Series Information

First Aired

1996

Last Aired

2004

Seasons

21

Episodes

420

Episode Length

54 min

Genre

Comedy

Network

Fuji TV, Kansai TV

Status

Returning Series

Rating

8.5 / 10 (2 votes)

Top Cast

Tsuyoshi Kusanagi

Host

Takuya Kimura

Host

Shingo Katori

Host

Goro Inagaki

Host

Masahiro Nakai

Host

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