Shows Like The Word

If you liked The Word (1990), a talk series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019)
★ 6.3/10Also talk
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.
2
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (1999)
★ 6.3/10Also talk
American version of the tense gameshow where contestants tackle a series of multiple-choice questions to win large cash prizes.
3
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
★ 7.6/10Also talk
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show…
4
Talking Dead (2011)
★ 7.2/10Also talk
Host Chris Hardwick discusses episodes of the AMC television series The Walking Dead with guests, including celebrity fans, cast members, and crew from the series.
5
The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
★ 6.8/10Also talk
The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.
6
8 Out of 10 Cats (2005)
★ 7.2/10Also talk
A weekly, topical panel show based around a huge series of opinion poll surveys carried out around Britain.
7
Kids' Choice Awards (1987)
★ 8.8/10Also talk
Honoring the year's biggest in television, film, music, and sports as voted by viewers worldwide of Nickelodeon networks. Winners receive a hollow orange blimp figurine which also functions as a kaleidoscope.
8
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson (2015)
★ 6.7/10Also talk
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson brings together celebrities, scientists and comedians to explore a variety of cosmic topics and collide pop culture with science in a way that late-night television has never seen before…
9
MTV Video Music Awards (1984)
★ 7.8/10Also talk
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
10
13 Reasons Why: Beyond the Reasons (2017)
★ 7/10Also talk
Cast members, writers, producers and mental health professionals discuss some of the difficult issues and themes explored in "13 Reasons Why."
11
Cobra Kai: Inside the Dojo (2024)
★ 8.9/10Also talk
Go behind the scenes with the cast and creators of "Cobra Kai" as they break down the action and surprises awaiting fans in Season 6 — the series finale.
12
Crisis Aftermath (2019)
★ 8.1/10Also talk
Join Kevin Smith as he takes you into one of the greatest crossover events in television history.
13
At the Movies (1986)
★ 6/10Also talk
At the Movies is a movie review television program produced by Disney-ABC Domestic Television in which two film critics shared their opinions of newly released films. The program aired under various names. Its original…
14
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Podcast (2026)
★ 9/10Also talk
Creators, special guests and stars — including Cillian Murphy — unpack the "Peaky Blinders" saga in this official companion podcast for the new film.
15
Skavlan (2009)
★ 5/10Also talk
Skavlan is a Norwegian-Swedish television talk show hosted by Norwegian journalist Fredrik Skavlan. It premiered in Sweden on Sveriges Television in January 2009, and the first guests to appear on the show were former…
16
Thousand Days Unofficial History (2016)
Also talk
Specialized liberal arts program that reflects on the present through past history and focuses on the messages given by events and people in history.
17
Angela and Friends (2009)
★ 5/10Also talk
Daily chat show, hosted by Angela Griffin, that combines topical debate with five lifestyle clubs: Diet and Health, Beauty, Books and Travel, Entertainment and Fashion.
18
The View (1997)
★ 4.3/10Also talk
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news…
19
Parkinson (1998)
Also talk
Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.
20
Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016)
★ 7.1/10Also talk
Big laughs, big stars and big surprises. Michael's up to mischief with a host of celeb guests, whether they're willing or not. It's feelgood family fun.