SMAP×SMAP
1996•21 Seasons•420 Episodes•8.5•Returning Series
Comedy
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.
Network
Fuji TV, Kansai TV
Origin
JP
Cast
Tsuyoshi Kusanagi
Host
Takuya Kimura
Host
Shingo Katori
Host
Goro Inagaki
Host
Masahiro Nakai
Host
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