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