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The Best Episodes of The Generation Game

Every episode of The Generation Game ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Generation Game!

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The Generation Game was a British game show produced by the BBC in which four teams of two competed to win prizes. The programme was first broadcast in 1971 under the title Bruce Forsyth and

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Generation Game Season 2 Episode 16 - New Year Special 1973
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #1 - New Year Special 1973

    S2:E16

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Generation Game Season 9 Episode 17 - Christmas Special 1979
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Christmas Special 1979

    S9:E17

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Generation Game Season 1 Episode 1 - Series 1, Show 1
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Series 1, Show 1

    S1:E1

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests and family couples from all over the country in a knock-out competition testing their wit, skill, ingenuity and sense of fun

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Generation Game Season 1 Episode 2 - Series 1, Show 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Series 1, Show 2

    S1:E2

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Clodagh Rodgers, Teddy Piero and family couples from all over the country 'To see you... nice!' Bruce is back with this fast-moving challenge to your ingenuity, skill and general knowledge. The Generation Game is a test for all the family - at home or in the studio

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Generation Game Season 1 Episode 3 - Series 1, Show 3
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Series 1, Show 3

    S1:E3

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Vince Hill, Rosko and family couples from all over the country Vince Hill in romantic mood sings 'Look around, you'll find me there' from Love Story as well as joining in one of the games, while there are a few surprises from the man without whom Saturday morning wouldn't be Saturday morning - Rosko

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Generation Game Season 1 Episode 4 - Series 1, Show 4
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Series 1, Show 4

    S1:E4

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Aimi Macdonald, Richard Wattis 'The Archers' and family couples with a chance to 'star' in a 60-second farce and provide the sound effects for The Archers' TV debut

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Generation Game Season 1 Episode 5 - Series 1, Show 5
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Series 1, Show 5

    S1:E5

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Joe 'Mr Piano' Henderson, Fanny Cradock and family couples from all over the country who take their chance to challenge Fanny Cradock in the Great Omelette Race

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Generation Game Season 1 Episode 6 - Series 1, Show 6
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Series 1, Show 6

    S1:E6

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guest Joe Andy and family couples from all over the country Joe Andy, one of the deftest men on the cabaret circuit, makes 'it' look easy, but could you do 'it' like he does 'it'? Find out tonight

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Generation Game Season 1 Episode 7 - Series 1, Show 7
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Series 1, Show 7

    S1:E7

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests Bernard Cribbins, Tony Green and family couples from all over the country Cribbins can tell a tall tale... but how tall? And could you put on a play, the oldest sort of play of all?

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  10. The Generation Game Season 1 Episode 8 - Series 1, Show 8
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Series 1, Show 8

    S1:E8

    Starring Bruce Forsyth and family couples from all over the country Things look a hit sniffy tonight, especially when our courageous competitors come face-to-face with the pot

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Generation Game Season 1 Episode 9 - Series 1, Show 9
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Series 1, Show 9

    S1:E9

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests and family couples from all over the country

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Generation Game Season 1 Episode 10 - Series 1, Show 10
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Series 1, Show 10

    S1:E10

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guest Erik Hansen and family couples from all over the country

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Generation Game Season 1 Episode 11 - Series 1, Show 11
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Series 1, Show 11

    S1:E11

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests and family couples from all over the country

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Generation Game Season 1 Episode 12 - Series 1, Show 12
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Series 1, Show 12

    S1:E12

    Starring Bruce Forsyth with his special guests and family couples from all over the country If you have tears, prepare to shed them now; and if you've never been cowed, this is your opportunity to set the scene with Bruce and his guests

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Generation Game Season 1 Episode 13 - Christmas Special 1971
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Christmas Special 1971

    S1:E13

    Starring Bruce Forsyth in his special Christmas programme, with umpteen Santa Clauses, Walt Disney characters, clowns, a pantomime and family couples from all over the country, including a special section for kids at home

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Generation Game Season 1 Episode 14 - New Year Special 1972
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - New Year Special 1972

    S1:E14

    Starring Bruce Forsyth Beat the New Year in with Bruce and his guests

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Generation Game Season 1 Episode 15 - Bank Holiday Special
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Bank Holiday Special

    S1:E15

    All the fun of the fair in a special holiday edition With family couples chosen from Britain's leading holiday resorts Hostesses: Miss United Kingdom, Miss Blackpool, Miss Clacton, Miss Llandudno

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Generation Game Season 1 Episode 16 - Series 1 Highlights
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Series 1 Highlights

    S1:E16

    Presented by Bruce Forsyth Have you pottered with pottery? Danced with a dummy? Gone for a song? All these and more of your favourite moments from last season's The Generation Game which herald a new series starting next week. In this round-up of the best of last year's series you will see Aimi MacDonald, Richard Wattis, Robertson Hare, Jill Damas, Arthur Negus, Trevor Little, Peter Eggleton, Brenda Winslade, Joe Andy, Peter Steele and Anthea Redfern

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Generation Game Season 2 Episode 1 - Series 2, Show 1
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Series 2, Show 1

    S2:E1

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Generation Game Season 2 Episode 2 - Series 2, Show 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Series 2, Show 2

    S2:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Generation Game Season 2 Episode 3 - Series 2, Show 3
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Series 2, Show 3

    S2:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Generation Game Season 2 Episode 4 - Series 2, Show 4
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Series 2, Show 4

    S2:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Generation Game Season 2 Episode 5 - Series 2, Show 5
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Series 2, Show 5

    S2:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Generation Game Season 2 Episode 6 - Series 2, Show 6
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Series 2, Show 6

    S2:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Generation Game Season 2 Episode 7 - Series 2, Show 7
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Series 2, Show 7

    S2:E7

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Best Episodes Summary

"New Year Special 1973" is the best rated episode of "The Generation Game". It scored 7.5/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/1/1973. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Christmas Special 1979".