TV series
The Name of the Game
1968–1971, English, on NBC.
The Name of the Game is an American television series starring Tony Franciosa, Gene Barry, and Robert Stack that ran from 1968 to 1971 on NBC, totaling 76 episodes of 90 minutes. It was a pioneering wheel series, setting the stage for The Bold Ones and the NBC Mystery Movie in the 1970s. The show had an extremely large budget for a television series.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 76
- Episode length
- 90 min
- Status
- Ended in 1971
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Latest episode
S3 E24: The Showdown
Aired 19 March 1971
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Susan Saint JamesPeggy Maxwell · 32 ep
- Gene BarryGlenn Howard · 31 ep
- Robert StackDan Farrell · 26 ep
- Anthony FranciosaJeff Dillon · 17 ep
- Ben MurphyJoseph Sample · 12 ep
- Cliff PottsAndy Hill · 7 ep
- Mark MillerLuther Storm · 5 ep
- Carla BorelliPriscilla · 4 ep
- George MurdockDave · 4 ep
- Anne BaxterMagda Blaine · 4 ep
- Broderick CrawfordHarry Ricco · 3 ep
- Suzanne PleshetteGeneva Rogers · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 20 September 1968
- Last aired
- 19 March 1971
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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The Name of the Game: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Name of the Game are there?
The Name of the Game has 3 seasons and 76 episodes, about 90 minutes each.
Is The Name of the Game finished?
Yes. The Name of the Game ended in 1971, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Name of the Game on?
The Name of the Game isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
The Name of the Game parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Name of the Game is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Name of the Game?
If you liked The Name of the Game, try Samurai Jack, The Green Hornet, The Winchesters.