Take Me Out (American game show)

Take Me Out is an American dating game show that was broadcast on Fox.[1][2] It was based on the British show of the same name, which in turn was based on the original Australian show Taken Out and created based on the success of the international versions. The show was hosted by George Lopez.[3] It premiered on June 7, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. in Canada and the United States[4] with ratings of 3.3 million.[5]

For other uses, see Take Me Out.
Take Me Out
GenreDating game show
Presented byGeorge Lopez
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Running time42 minutes
DistributorFremantleMedia North America
Release
Original networkFox
Picture format720p 16:9 (HDTV)
Original releaseJune 7 (2012-06-07) –
July 26, 2012 (2012-07-26)
Chronology
Related showsTaken Out (Australia)
Take Me Out (UK)
External links
Official website

On July 3, 2012, Fox announced that the show would be removed from its Thursday night timeslot and be relegated to Saturday nights, starting on July 14, 2012 to make room for Mobbed,[6] but just three days later, following an increase in ratings over the previous episodes, Fox announced that the show would remain in its Thursday night timeslot.[7]

Episodes
No. Airdate No. of couples 1 2 3 4
1 June 7, 2012 2 Brandon John (Samantha) Eric Alain (Michaela)
2 June 14, 2012 3 Jesse (Debra) Jonnie Panos (Cournti) Dave (Kristin)
3 June 21, 2012 2 Danny "Tsunami" (Sana) Justice Mikey Evin (Leslie)
4 June 28, 2012 3 Jimmy K. (Marisa) Phil (Kelly B.) Aaron (Jenny) Sebastian
5 July 5, 2012 2 Shawn Kash (Sonja) Michael Davin (Kasia)
6 July 12, 2012 3 Max (Lisa) Antonios Casey (Larena) Greg (Erin)
7 July 19, 2012 3 Zach (Brooke) Scott (Crystal) Will (Mindy) -
8 July 26, 2012 3 Demarcus (Megan) Tyler (Joanna) George (Nicole W.) -
  Yellow indicates the bachelor successfully got a date.
  Silver indicates the bachelor failed to get a date.

Ratings
No. in
Series		 Air date Timeslot (EST) 18-49 (rating/share) Viewers (millions)
1 June 7, 2012 (2012-06-07) Thursday
8:00 P.M.		 1.3/5 3.26[8]
2 June 14, 2012 (2012-06-14) 1.1/4 2.63[9]
3 June 21, 2012 (2012-06-21) 1.2/4 3.22[10]
4 June 28, 2012 (2012-06-28) 1.0/3 2.32[11]
5 July 5, 2012 (2012-07-05) 1.2/4 3.09[12]
6 July 12, 2012 (2012-07-12) 1.2/4 2.99[13]
7 July 19, 2012 (2012-07-19) 1.2/4 3.10[14]
8 July 26, 2012 (2012-07-26) 1.2/4 2.85[15]

References
  1. O'Connell, Michael (2 April 2012). "Fox Picks Up Dating Game Show From 'American Idol,' 'X Factor' Producers". The Hollywood Reporter.
  2. "Digital Journal: A Global Digital Media Network".
  3. Harnick, Chris (18 April 2012). "George Lopez Gets New Hosting Gig". Huffington Post.
  4. "Shows A-Z - take me out on fox - TheFutonCritic.com".
  5. "'Take Me Out' debuts low in America". 8 June 2012.
  6. "Breaking News - FOX Ships "Take Me Out" to Saturdays, "Mobbed" Originals to Take Over Thursdays - TheFutonCritic.com".
  7. "Breaking News - FOX to Keep "Take Me Out" on Thursdays, "Mobbed" on Saturdays - TheFutonCritic.com".
  8. "Thursday Final Ratings: No Adjustments for 'Duets', 'Take Me Out' or 'The Choice'". 8 June 2012. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016.
  9. "Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Choice' Adjusted Up Plus NBA Finals Ratings". 15 June 2012. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016.
  10. "Thursday Final Ratings: NBA Game 5 & Pre-Game Final Ratings". 22 June 2012. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016.
  11. "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Wipeout' Adjusted Up; 'Breaking Pointe' Adjusted Down Plus U.S. Olympics Trials Ratings". 29 June 2012. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016.
  12. "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Wipeout' Adjusted Up; 'Take Me Out' Adjusted Down". 6 July 2012. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016.
  13. "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Wipeout' Adjusted Up; 'Rookie Blue' Adjusted Down". 13 July 2012. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016.
  14. "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Wipeout' and 'Duets' Adjusted Up". 20 July 2012. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016.
  15. "TV Ratings Thursday: 'Wipeout' Hits Summer High, 'Saving Hope' Up, 'Take Me Out' & 'Big Brother' Stagnant + '3' Preview". 27 July 2012. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016.
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