SMAP×SMAP
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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.
SMAP×SMAP is a Japanese variety show that premiered on April 15, 1996, featuring the members of the iconic boy band SMAP. The weekly Monday program combines comedy sketches, games, and the popular Bistro SMAP cooking competition segment, consistently achieving ratings above 20% throughout its 21-season run.
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Tsuyoshi KusanagiHost
Takuya KimuraHost
Shingo KatoriHost
Goro InagakiHost
Masahiro NakaiHost
Reiko Ōhara
Yuko AsanoBistro Guest
Akina Nakamori
Fumiya FujiiMusical Guest- Sunplaza NakanoMusical Guest
Yumi TakigawaBistro Guest
Masanori SeraMusical Guest
Sachiko KobayashiBistro Guest
Pinko IzumiBistro Guest
Kaori MomoiBistro Guest
Seasons
21 seasons
Season 10 episodes · 1996-04-15
Season 20 episodes · 1997-01-13
Season 30 episodes · 1998-01-12
Season 40 episodes · 1999-01-11- Season 50 episodes · 2000-01-03
- Season 60 episodes · 2001-01-08
- Season 70 episodes · 2002-01-07
- Season 80 episodes · 2003-01-06
- Season 90 episodes · 2004-01-12
- Season 100 episodes
- Season 110 episodes
- Season 120 episodes
- Season 130 episodes
- Season 140 episodes
- Season 150 episodes
- Season 160 episodes
- Season 170 episodes
- Season 180 episodes
- Season 190 episodes
- Season 200 episodes
- Season 210 episodes
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Is SMAP×SMAP renewed or cancelled?
SMAP×SMAP is listed as ongoing — no renewal announcement tracked yet.
SMAP×SMAP — frequently asked
When did SMAP×SMAP first air?
The series premiered on April 15, 1996, airing every Monday at 22:00-22:54 on Kansai TV and Fuji TV.
What happens in each episode?
Episodes feature variety skits and games, followed by the Bistro SMAP cooking competition where SMAP members cook for celebrity judges, and conclude with a musical performance by SMAP.
How many seasons has SMAP×SMAP had?
The show has aired 21 seasons and is currently listed as returning.
What were the show's typical ratings?
SMAP×SMAP regularly achieved ratings above 20%, which is significantly higher than the typical 10-20% range for variety shows.
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