SMAP×SMAP

SMAP×SMAP, often referred to simply as Sma-Sma, was a Japanese television variety show hosted by boy band SMAP. Debuting on April 15, 1996, it was produced by Kansai TV and Fuji TV and aired on Fuji TV and its affiliates every Monday from 10:00 p.m. to 10:54 p.m. (JST) until it ended on December 26, 2016.

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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.

Aired: 1996–2004
Seasons: 21 · 420 episodes
Status: Returning Series
Network: Fuji TV, Kansai TV
Genres: Comedy

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Contents

History
Format
Bistro SMAP
Sketch comedy and games
S-Live
Episodes
Special episodes
Love Awards
S-1 Grand Prix
SMAP×SMAP MEMORIES FILE Final
Notable episodes
Highest-rated episode
Michael Jackson's appearance
''SMAP's First Trip''
''50 Singles 40-minute Nonstop Special''
Theme Songs
Related shows
Reception
Ratings
Production information
Taping
References
External links

Since its premiere, the show has been critically acclaimed for its originality and unique, distinct format and has become an iconic television show in Japan. It quickly became the most watched television program, attracting an average of 20 million viewers per episode, often ranking at #1 in year-end ratings. It has become the show that features the widest range of guests in Japanese television history, including actors, singers, models, athletes, filmmakers, and politicians, both Japanese and from abroad. It is the eighth longest-running prime-time television program in Japan and the second longest-running prime-time television program on Fuji Television.