The Crystal Maze
Series Overview
The Crystal Maze was a British game show, produced by Chatsworth Television and shown on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom between 15 February 1990 and 10 August 1995. The series is set in "The Crystal Maze", which features four different "zones" set in various periods of time and space. A team of six contestants take part in a series of challenges in order to win "time crystals". Each crystal gives the team five seconds of time inside "The Crystal Dome", the centrepiece of the maze where the contestants take part in their final challenge.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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6 Seasons • 78 Episodes
60 min per episode
1990 – 1995
Premiered: Thu, Feb 15, 1990
Latest Aired Episode
Season 6, Episode 13: “Episode 13”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Antoine
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is The Crystal Maze about?
The Crystal Maze was a British game show, produced by Chatsworth Television and shown on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom between 15 February 1990 and 10 August 1995. The series is set in "The Crystal Maze", which features four different "zones" set in various periods of time and space. A team of six contestants take part in a series of challenges in order to win "time crystals". Each crystal gives the team five seconds of time inside "The Crystal Dome", the centrepiece of the maze where the contestants take part in their final challenge.
How many seasons does The Crystal Maze have?
The Crystal Maze comprises 6 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Crystal Maze?
Key cast members in The Crystal Maze include Edward Tudor-Pole.
Who created or directed The Crystal Maze?
The Crystal Maze was developed and directed by Jacques Antoine.