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Series · 1980 · 30 min · 1 seasons

Blockbusters (1980)

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Blockbusters is a TV series (—) that first aired in 1980. Blockbusters has 1 seasons and 271 episodes in total. In United States, you can watch Blockbusters on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Last episode S1 · E372 — Episode 372 January 5, 1987

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Plot

Blockbusters is an American game show which had two separate runs in the 1980s. Created by Steve Ryan for Mark Goodson Productions, the first series debuted on NBC on October 27, 1980 and aired until April 23, 1982. In the first series, a team of two family members competed against a solo contestant. Blockbusters was revived on NBC from January 5 to May 1, 1987, but featured only two contestants competing.

Bill Cullen hosted the 1980–1982 version, with Bob Hilton as announcer. Johnny Olson and Rich Jeffries substituted for Hilton on occasion, with Jeffries taking over for the final two weeks. Bill Rafferty hosted the 1987 version, with Jeffries announcing the entire run.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Blockbusters?

In United States, you can watch Blockbusters on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Who stars in Blockbusters?

The main cast of Blockbusters includes Bill Cullen.

Who created Blockbusters?

Blockbusters was created by Mark Goodson.

How many seasons and episodes does Blockbusters have?

Blockbusters has 1 seasons and 271 episodes in total.

When was Blockbusters released?

Blockbusters first aired on October 27, 1980.

Has Blockbusters ended?

Yes, Blockbusters has ended.

What should I watch if I liked Blockbusters?

If you enjoyed Blockbusters, try Wheel of Fortune, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway and Takeshi's Castle.

Is Blockbusters on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes. In United States, Blockbusters is available on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Blockbusters on Amazon Prime Video with Ads?

Yes. In United States, Blockbusters is available on Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

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Updated: October 27, 2026 ·