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Genre | Comedy |
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Directed by | Michael Dempsey |
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No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 8 |
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Producer | Erin Owens |
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Original network | Quibi |
Original release | April 6 – April 13, 2020 |
Gayme Show (stylized as GAYME SHOW!) is an American unscripted comedy show that debuted April 6, 2020 as a part of the premiere content roll out for mobile streaming service Quibi.
In each episode, two straight-identifying contestants go head-to-head with a celebrity “life partner” as they face a series of physical and mental challenges. The winner of each round is given the tongue-in-cheek title of “Queen of the Straights.” [1]
The show was created, written and is hosted by comedians Dave Mizzoni and Matt Rogers. [2] [3]
In June 2020, it was announced the series was renewed for a second season. [4] The future of the series is unknown following Quibi's shutdown in December 2020. [5] It did move with the rest of Quibi's library to The Roku Channel in 2021.
Vonzell Solomon sings the show's theme song as well as the transitions in between rounds.
No. | Title | Contestants | Wise Queer | Woman Who Gets It | Original release date |
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1 | "What Lies Beneath" | Jon Gabrus Moshe Kasher | Bowen Yang | Ilana Glazer | April 6, 2020 |
2 | "Respect Kirsten" | Whitmer Thomas Tim Baltz | Trixie Mattel [note 1] | Liza Treyger | April 6, 2020 |
3 | "Hear Her" | Max Silvestri Will Miles | Jon Lovett | Robin Thede | April 6, 2020 |
4 | "Gay Oregon Trail" | Rhys Mitchell David Gborie | Bob the Drag Queen | D'Arcy Carden | April 7, 2020 |
5 | "Notice Me, Father" | Demi Adejuyigbe John Gemberling | Brendan Scannell | Patti Harrison | April 8, 2020 |
6 | "Acting Battle" | George Basil Yoni Lotan | Sydnee Washington | Rachel Bloom | April 9, 2020 |
7 | "She's Running" | Moses Storm Josh Gondelman | Joel Kim Booster | Nicole Byer | April 10, 2020 |
8 | "Best Supporting Actress" | Langston Kerman Andrew Ti | Guy Branum | Tawny Newsome | April 13, 2020 |
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