We all know the feeling, jamming out to a classic song we've heard hundreds of times, only to be stumped when we try to remember what it's called. Well, add in cash prizes and you get Name That Tune, the Fox game show that is back for another season.
Name That Tune season 4 is not only going to be testing contestants' recall of popular songs from brief clips, they are making it a star-studded affair by having celebrities serve as the contestants for this latest season. How do stars fare as they try to remember these catchy tunes, some of which may be from their contemporaries?
Here is everything we know about Name That Tune season 4.
When is the next Name That Tune season 4 episode?
There is no episode of Name That Tune on Fox on Monday, September 16. Instead of the game show, Fox is airing a repeat of 9-1-1: Lone Star followed by a TMZ Investigates special on Matthew Perry.
In order to watch Name That Tune on Fox, you need a provider that has access to the broadcast station. That includes a traditional pay-TV provider, a TV antenna or a live TV streaming service like Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV or YouTube TV. The latest episodes of the game show are also going to be made available to stream on Hulu the day after they air.
Name That Tune is now available to watch in the UK.
Name That Tune season 4 premise
The general idea of Name That Tune is pretty simple: two players compete against each other (and the clock) as they put their knowledge of songs to the test as music is performed by a live band.
There are different rounds played throughout each game, with a rotating set of challenges in the first round that include:
- By Request: a contestant chooses one category from a choice of six and is given a tune that fits
- Mixtape: all tunes fit a single topic
- On Shuffle: naming one tune by six different artists
- Remix'd: naming a series of pop tunes played in different styles
- Spin Me Round: an electronic wheel is spun, which chooses one of nine musical genres to play a tune from
- Title Track: naming tunes fitting a topic given by the host
- Blank That Blank: a portion of the title for each tune is given before it is played
Round two is always Bid-a-Note, where the contestants bid how many notes they need (maximum of 10) to name that tune, with the lower bet having the chance to earn the points. But if the low better is wrong, their opponent gets to hear all the notes.
The player with the highest score after the first two rounds moves on to the Golden Medley, where they must name seven tunes in 30 seconds, with no vocals provided.
Name That Tune season 4 hosts
Jane Krakowski serves as host for Name That Tune, alongside Randy Jackson, who is the band leader on the show.
Krakowski is known for her TV roles on 30 Rock and Schmigadoon!, but is also an accomplished Broadway star.
Jackson is a long-time music producer, but is best known as one of the original judges on American Idol.
Name That Tune season 4 trailer
There is no trailer for Name That Tune season 4 at this time. When something becomes available, we'll add it right here.
