SMAP×SMAP
Overview
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.
Seasons
1996
36 episodes
1997
49 episodes
1998
46 episodes
1999
49 episodes
2000
50 episodes
2001
45 episodes
2002
49 episodes
2003
49 episodes
2004
47 episodes
2005
0 episodes
Season 11
0 episodes
Season 12
0 episodes
Season 13
0 episodes
Season 14
0 episodes
Season 15
0 episodes
Season 16
0 episodes
Season 17
0 episodes
Season 18
0 episodes
Season 19
0 episodes
Season 20
0 episodes
Season 21
0 episodes
Cast
Tsuyoshi Kusanagi
Host
Takuya Kimura
Host
Shingo Katori
Host
Goro Inagaki
Host
Masahiro Nakai
Host
