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The Dating Game

Season 2

66 listed hours · 1965–1986 · ABC

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How this season is filed

Filed by Rex Fontaine · Golden Age Dispatch

The Dating Game made romance a blind quiz: one bachelor or bachelorette, three unseen suitors, Chuck Barris's cheeky production, and Jim Lange keeping the innuendo just inside Standards. It is the ancestor of every later dating competition, only shorter and more studio-bound. Network daytime taught America to flirt on camera without calling it reality TV yet.

TV Flash files Season 2 of The Dating Game (1965–1986) on ABC as the last listed season of 2 — 66 listed hours, 1966-09-05–1966-11-23 from “Monday September 5, 1966” (S02E01) to “Wednesday November 23, 1966 (DT)” (S02E66). Titles, dates, and synopses on file — no invented recaps.

Desk essentials in this season

  1. S02E01 Monday September 5, 1966

    Monday, September 5, 1966 opens season two of the same blind furniture — Barris production already a national habit.

  2. S02E66 Wednesday November 23, 1966 (DT)

    Wednesday, November 23, 1966 (DT) is a dated milestone hour: daytime dating as spectacle, catalog sample not a recap.

  1. S02E01

    Monday September 5, 1966

    Monday September 5, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 1 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-09-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S02E02

    Tuesday September 6, 1966

    Tuesday September 6, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 2 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-09-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S02E03

    Wednesday September 7, 1966

    Wednesday September 7, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 3 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-09-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S02E04

    Thursday September 8, 1966

    Thursday September 8, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 4 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-09-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S02E05

    Friday September 9, 1966

    Friday September 9, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 5 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-09-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S02E06

    Monday September 12, 1966

    Monday September 12, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 6 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-09-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S02E07

    Tuesday September 13, 1966

    Tuesday September 13, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 7 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-09-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S02E08

    Wednesday September 14, 1966

    Wednesday September 14, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 8 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-09-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S02E09

    Thursday September 15, 1966

    Thursday September 15, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 9 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-09-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S02E10

    Friday September 16, 1966

    Friday September 16, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 10 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-09-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  11. S02E11

    Monday September 19, 1966

    Monday September 19, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 11 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-09-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  12. S02E12

    Tuesday September 20, 1966

    Tuesday September 20, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 12 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-09-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  13. S02E13

    Wednesday September 21, 1966

    Wednesday September 21, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 13 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-09-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  14. S02E14

    Thursday September 22, 1966

    Thursday September 22, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 14 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-09-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  15. S02E15

    Friday September 23, 1966

    Friday September 23, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 15 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-09-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  16. S02E16

    Monday September 26, 1966

    Monday September 26, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 16 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-09-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  17. S02E17

    Tuesday September 27, 1966

    Tuesday September 27, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 17 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-09-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  18. S02E18

    Wednesday September 28, 1966

    Wednesday September 28, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 18 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-09-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  19. S02E19

    Thursday September 29, 1966

    Thursday September 29, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 19 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-09-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  20. S02E20

    Friday September 30, 1966

    Friday September 30, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 20 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-09-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  21. S02E21

    Monday October 3, 1966

    Monday October 3, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 21 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  22. S02E22

    Tuesday October 4, 1966

    Tuesday October 4, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 22 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  23. S02E23

    Tuesday October 4, 1966

    Tuesday October 4, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 23 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  24. S02E24

    Wednesday October 5, 1966

    Wednesday October 5, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 24 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  25. S02E25

    Thursday October 6, 1966

    Thursday October 6, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 25 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  26. S02E26

    October 6, 1966 (Nighttime)

    October 6, 1966 (Nighttime) — Season 2, Episode 26 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  27. S02E27

    Friday October 7, 1966

    Friday October 7, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 27 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  28. S02E28

    Monday October 10, 1966

    Monday October 10, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 28 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  29. S02E29

    Tuesday October 11, 1966

    Tuesday October 11, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 29 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  30. S02E30

    Wednesday October 12, 1966

    Wednesday October 12, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 30 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  31. S02E31

    Thursday October 13, 1966 (Daytime)

    Thursday October 13, 1966 (Daytime) — Season 2, Episode 31 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  32. S02E32

    October 13, 1966 (NT)

    October 13, 1966 (NT) — Season 2, Episode 32 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  33. S02E33

    Friday October 14, 1966

    Friday October 14, 1966 — Season 2, Episode 33 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  34. S02E34

    Monday October 17, 1966 (DT)

    Monday October 17, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 34 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  35. S02E35

    Tuesday October 18, 1966 (DT)

    Tuesday October 18, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 35 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  36. S02E36

    Wednesday October 19, 1966 (DT)

    Wednesday October 19, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 36 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  37. S02E37

    Thursday October 20, 1966 (DT)

    Thursday October 20, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 37 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  38. S02E38

    October 20, 1966 (NT)

    October 20, 1966 (NT) — Season 2, Episode 38 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  39. S02E39

    Friday October 21, 1966 (DT)

    Friday October 21, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 39 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  40. S02E40

    Monday October 24, 1966 (DT)

    Monday October 24, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 40 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  41. S02E41

    Tuesday October 25, 1966 (DT)

    Tuesday October 25, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 41 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  42. S02E42

    Wednesday October 26, 1966 (DT)

    Wednesday October 26, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 42 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  43. S02E43

    Thursday October 27, 1966 (DT)

    Thursday October 27, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 43 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  44. S02E44

    October 27, 1966 (NT)

    October 27, 1966 (NT) — Season 2, Episode 44 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  45. S02E45

    Friday October 28, 1966 (DT)

    Friday October 28, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 45 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  46. S02E46

    Monday October 31, 1966 (DT)

    Monday October 31, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 46 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-10-31. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  47. S02E47

    Tuesday November 1, 1966 (DT)

    Tuesday November 1, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 47 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-11-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  48. S02E48

    Wednesday November 2, 1966 (DT)

    Wednesday November 2, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 48 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-11-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  49. S02E49

    Thursday November 3, 1966 (DT)

    Thursday November 3, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 49 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-11-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  50. S02E50

    November 3, 1966 (NT)

    November 3, 1966 (NT) — Season 2, Episode 50 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-11-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  51. S02E51

    Friday November 4, 1966 (DT)

    Friday November 4, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 51 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-11-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  52. S02E52

    Monday November 7, 1966 (DT)

    Monday November 7, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 52 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-11-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  53. S02E53

    Tuesday November 8, 1966 (DT)

    Tuesday November 8, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 53 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-11-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  54. S02E54

    Wednesday November 9, 1966 (DT)

    Wednesday November 9, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 54 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-11-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  55. S02E55

    Thursday November 10, 1966 (DT)

    Thursday November 10, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 55 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-11-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  56. S02E56

    November 10, 1966 (NT)

    November 10, 1966 (NT) — Season 2, Episode 56 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-11-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  57. S02E57

    Friday November 11, 1966 (DT)

    Friday November 11, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 57 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-11-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  58. S02E58

    Monday November 14, 1966 (DT)

    Monday November 14, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 58 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-11-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  59. S02E59

    Tuesday November 15, 1966 (DT)

    Tuesday November 15, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 59 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-11-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  60. S02E60

    Wednesday November 16, 1966 (DT)

    Wednesday November 16, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 60 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-11-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  61. S02E61

    Thursday November 17, 1966 (DT)

    Thursday November 17, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 61 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-11-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  62. S02E62

    November 17, 1966 (NT)

    November 17, 1966 (NT) — Season 2, Episode 62 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-11-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  63. S02E63

    Friday November 18, 1966 (DT)

    Friday November 18, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 63 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-11-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  64. S02E64

    Monday November 21, 1966 (DT)

    Monday November 21, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 64 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-11-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  65. S02E65

    Tuesday November 22, 1966 (DT)

    Tuesday November 22, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 65 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-11-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  66. S02E66

    Wednesday November 23, 1966 (DT)

    Wednesday November 23, 1966 (DT) — Season 2, Episode 66 of The Dating Game. Aired 1966-11-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

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