Country of origin Ireland No. of seasons 1 First episode date 14 September 1998 Number of seasons 1 Language English | Original language(s) English Original network RTÉ | |
Original release September 14, 1998 (1998-09-14) Similar Winning Streak, Cabin Fever, Echo Island, You're a Star | ||
Gridlock intro 1999
Gridlock was an Irish television game show, hosted by Derek Mooney, that premiered on RTÉ on September 14, 1998. Gridlock replaced the long-running series Blackboard Jungle, which was hosted by Ray D'Arcy.
The show lasted only one season. There were three teams of two people, each team representing a secondary school. One player on each team would answer general knowledge questions, while the other would try to achieve "gridlock" on a puzzle diagram.
Due to the complex nature of the puzzle, viewers, the studio audience, and sometimes even contestants, struggled to follow the show and ratings started to fall. In a bid to boost ratings, RTÉ introduced the performances of cheerleaders during intermissions. However, Gridlock was cancelled after just one series, much to the upset of its core following.