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Get the Picture was a game show on Nickelodeon in the 1980s and 1990s. It was hosted by Mike O'Malley, and was O'Malley's starting point with Nick.

Premise[]

The main round consisted of trivia questions, and various puzzles. Correct responses would either reveal squares or allow the contestants to choose lines around each square (four lines revealing a square. After awhile, the contestants would guess what the picture was.

Power Surge[]

Occasionally, a "power surge" would be encountered, resulting in a separate challenge, either physical or mental. Afterward, the square for the power surge would be revealed.

Mega Memory[]

The final round was a memory puzzle where the contestants chose numbers on a large keypad that they believed coordinated with the image relating to the clue.

Trivia[]

  • Originally, money was awarded to each team of contestants. In one episode, a team earned so much money that the show almost declared bankruptcy. For the second season, points were awarded instead of money as a result.
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