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By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Upbeat series hits fun notes, has risque lyrics, banter.
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Don't Forget the Lyrics (2022)
What's the Story?
DON'T FORGET THE LYRICS (2022), a reboot of the 2007 series of the same name, features contestants singing 10 songs in hopes of winning cash. Hosted by Niecy Nash, it spotlights players choosing from a list of music genres, and then singing a song from that category while looking at its lyrics on screen. When words to the song suddenly go missing, the contestant must fill in the blanks with the correct lyrics. If successful, they move up on a ladder of potential winnings. Those who make it through the fourth round are given the option of walking away with money, or risking it all in hopes of winning a larger amount. Anyone who misses a lyric during the competition goes home empty handed. Contestants who make it to the 10th song and remember the lyrics win a $1 million prize.
Is It Any Good?
The upbeat series features folks hoping to recall and sing song lyrics in hopes of earning some money. Like its 2007 predecessor, this version of Don't Forget the Lyrics features fun musical performances by contestants singing songs from a wide range of musical genres and performers. As folks choose whether or not to take major risks in hopes of banking the largest money prize they can, it generates enough tension to keep you watching. Meanwhile, viewers who choose to sing along may enjoy that the overall process is much harder than it seems. Fans of the original series won't be disappointed, while new generations of game show enthusiasts may find it worth tuning into.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the appeal of game shows. Why are they so popular? What are some game shows rebooted vs. others? What changes need to be made for an older game show to work for new generations of viewers?
How well do you know the lyrics to your favorite songs? If you were to compete on Don't Forget the Lyrics, what genre would be your least favorite? What song would be the most challenging to remember? Why?
TV Details
- Premiere date : May 23, 2022
- Cast : Niecy Nash
- Network : Fox
- Genre : Game Shows
- Topics : Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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