Answer: Go to the bathroom
This question appeared on a single points round with host Steve Harvey in 2010. The Wright and Peluso families played on this episode.
The correct order of answers was:
Go to bathroom (24)
Walk any distance (16)
Get out of bed (15)
Make love (9)
Get dressed (8)
Climb stairs (6)
Eat (5)
From Quiz: "Family Feud" Part Two!
Answer: Fruit
This question appeared on a single points round with host John O'Hurley.
The correct order of answers was:
Fruit (35)
Toothpaste (15)
Each other (15)
Toilet paper (9)
Pillow (5)
Ball (4)
Ketchup/Mustard (4)
From Quiz: "Family Feud" Number One Answers!
Answer: September
The episodes were taped in August, but they weren't broadcast until September 12.
From Quiz: "Family Feud": He's Baaaack! (1994-1995)
Answer: July 4
On the first episode, Ray wished America a happy birthday. Then he said he'd studied all the CBS game shows and that he thought he was prepared. "...so, if you're ready, let's see the first item up for bids!"
From Quiz: "Family Feud": Show Me Ray Combs! (1988-1994)
Answer: 1976
"Family Feud" aired on ABC all nine years. It also aired in syndication from 1980-1984, but "syndication" doesn't count as a network.
From Quiz: "Family Feud": Pucker Up, Richard! (1976-1985)
Answer: Richard Dawson
At first, "New Treasure Hunt" host Geoff Edwards was considered, but elected not to host. Dawson hosted the show from 1976-1985 on ABC.
From Quiz: The "Family Feud" Challenge
Answer: Richard Dawson
Richard Dawson hosted the show from 1976 until 1985, and then again during the 1994-1995 season.
From Quiz: Survey Says: "Family Feud"
Answer: Monkey
This question was in a single points round with host John O'Hurley.
The correct order of answers was:
Monkey (68)
Mouse (16)
Moose (7)
Mongoose (4)
Mule (2)
From Quiz: "Family Feud" Number One Answers!
Answer: Gene Wood
This was Gene's final season of announcing "Family Feud" (he previously announced the 1976-1985 version, as well as the previous six seasons of the 1988-1995 version). He would go on to announce for Game Show Network and other projects before his retirement in the late-'90s. He died in 2004.
From Quiz: "Family Feud": He's Baaaack! (1994-1995)
Answer: CBS
Richard Dawson's original version (1976-1985) aired on ABC. Combs' "Feud" also aired in syndication, which doesn't count as a network.
From Quiz: "Family Feud": Show Me Ray Combs! (1988-1994)
Answer: Gene Wood
This is the show that, undoubtedly, Gene is most known for.
From Quiz: "Family Feud": Pucker Up, Richard! (1976-1985)
Answer: Robert Israel
The original theme was an expanded version of a prize cue from "The Price Is Right." It was re-recorded with synthesized drums in 1988 for the Ray Combs era. Robert Israel himself has also composed the theme to "Match Game."
From Quiz: The "Family Feud" Challenge
Answer: "Match Game"
"Family Feud" was based on the Super Match round of "Match Game". During the Super Match, the contestant tried to guess the most popular answer given for a fill-in-the-blank question.
From Quiz: Survey Says: "Family Feud"
Answer: Sports
This question was asked in a single points round by Steve Harvey in 2013.
The Sullivan family played against the extremely hilarious Tran family.
The correct order of answers was:
Sports (66)
His face/Bod (8)
Sex/With him (7)
Jokes/personality (7)
Cars (3)
Beer (3)
From Quiz: "Family Feud" Part Two!
Answer: Italy
This question was in a double points round with host John O'Hurley.
The correct order of answers was:
Italy (54)
France (20)
England (5)
Mexico (5)
Germany (3)
From Quiz: "Family Feud" Number One Answers!
Answer: 4
It had always been five before, and has always been five since, but for unknown reasons the number of members was changed to four in 1994. This has also been seen on international versions as well.
From Quiz: "Family Feud": He's Baaaack! (1994-1995)
Answer: Wearing women's high heels
Once there was a woman who was Ray's height and had high heels on. He asked if he could try them on, and the rest is history.
From Quiz: "Family Feud": Show Me Ray Combs! (1988-1994)
Answer: Johnny Olson
Johnny Olson was a good announcer, but he was way too busy announcing "Match Game," "The Price is Right" and the other billion or so game shows out there, so the reins were handed to Gene Wood.
From Quiz: "Family Feud": Pucker Up, Richard! (1976-1985)
Answer: Bullseye Round
The Bullseye Round provided the chance for families to play for up to $20,000, based on the how many times they came up with the number one answer. The Bankroll round replaced the Bullseye during the 1994-1995 season.
From Quiz: Survey Says: "Family Feud"
Answer: A drink
This question was asked on a fast money round by Steve Harvey in 2013.
The Tracey family played this fast money round, and Paul guessed the number one answer for 21 points.
From Quiz: "Family Feud" Part Two!
Answer: T
This question appeared in a Fast Money round with host John O'Hurley.
The number one answer for this question was T, for 32 points.
From Quiz: "Family Feud" Number One Answers!
Answer: A cordless microphone
His microphone remained with him until his reign was over in 1994.
From Quiz: "Family Feud": Show Me Ray Combs! (1988-1994)
Answer: Ten
Dawson's original ABC run lasted nine years (1976-1985). He then came back to host for one season in syndication from 1994-1995.
From Quiz: The "Family Feud" Challenge
Answer: 1988
The show went off the air in 1985, but was revived in 1988 with Ray Combs taking over where Richard Dawson had left off. Ray then hosted the show until 1994.
From Quiz: Survey Says: "Family Feud"
Answer: Basement
This question was asked on a single points round by John O'Hurley in Season 10. The Gregory family battled the Hirata family on this episode.
The correct order of answers was:
Basement (32)
Closet/storage room (23)
Near/in bathroom (19)
In the corner (8)
Hallway (4)
Outside/sidewalk (4)
The boiler room (3)
From Quiz: "Family Feud" Part Two!
Answer: Gene Wood
Gene also announced for Dawson's version from 1976-1985, and would stay with the "Feud" until 1995. Rod Roddy subbed for Gene once in 1989, Burton Richardson became announcer in 1999.
From Quiz: "Family Feud": Show Me Ray Combs! (1988-1994)
Answer: 1988
Albeit edited, the 1988 theme was brought back for Karn's first season. However, it didn't go well with the set, and it was scuttled in 2003. It was, however, remixed that same year to have a techno beat like the "party" themes, but it never made it on the air.
From Quiz: The "Family Feud" Challenge
Answer: 15
The second contestant then had 20 seconds to answer their questions. Both these times were increased in later versions of the show.
From Quiz: Survey Says: "Family Feud"
Answer: Car
This question was asked on a single points round by John O'Hurley in season 10. The Gregory and Hirata families appeared on this episode.
The correct order of answers was:
Car (55)
Love/whoopee (18)
Computer/laptop (6)
Movie (5)
Marriage/Spouse (4)
Clothes/shoes (3)
From Quiz: "Family Feud" Part Two!
Answer: House
This question appeared on a Fast Money round with host Steve Harvey.
The number one answer was house, although neither of the contestants guessed it!
From Quiz: "Family Feud" Number One Answers!
Answer: The "Bullseye" round
The "Bullseye" round, in many fans' opinions, was what caused the "Feud" to go under for four years. It can also be seen on special episodes of the Australian "Bert's Family Feud."
From Quiz: "Family Feud": Show Me Ray Combs! (1988-1994)
Answer: 1,000
For the first round, the question was "Name something 'Family Feud' would like to say to America." The four answers on the board were, in order: "Thank You," "America," "For," "1,000 Shows."
From Quiz: "Family Feud": Pucker Up, Richard! (1976-1985)
Answer: Dead bodies
This question appeared on a single points round with host Richard Karn during Season 5. The Bullock family returned to play against the Marcelin family on this episode.
The correct order of answers was:
Clients (25)
Caskets (24)
Mortician/Staff (16)
Money (7)
License (6)
From Quiz: "Family Feud" Part Two!
Answer: Skateboard
This question appeared in a triple points round with host John O'Hurley.
The correct order of answers was:
Skateboard (76)
Surfboard (15)
Snowboard (6)
Boogie Board (2)
From Quiz: "Family Feud" Number One Answers!
Answer: Opryland USA
The syndicated "Feud" went to Opryland in September 1993.
From Quiz: "Family Feud": He's Baaaack! (1994-1995)
Answer: "The Family Feud Challenge"
The show was expanded to an hour. Two new families battled it out in the first half-hour, and the winning family played the "returning champion" family from the previous day's episode. This wouldn't happen on the syndicated "Feud" until 1994.
From Quiz: "Family Feud": Show Me Ray Combs! (1988-1994)
Answer: Jack Lord's hair
Richard said this on the pilot. He must've liked it; he said something similar on the actual first episode.
From Quiz: "Family Feud": Pucker Up, Richard! (1976-1985)
Answer: 1999
"Family Feud" had been off the air since 1995. When they brought it back to life in 1999, they introduced new theme music and hired popular comedian Louie Anderson to host. He hosted from 1999 until 2002.
From Quiz: Survey Says: "Family Feud"
Answer: Condoms
This question was asked on a single points round with host Steve Harvey in 2013.The Parker family played against the Anderson family.
The correct order of answer was:
Weinerhosen (35)
Photos/Of spouse (14)
Mint/spray/gum (9)
Their phone # (8)
Cologne (7)
Makeup/Lipstick (5)
Candy/Chocolate (4)
Clothes/lingerie (4)
From Quiz: "Family Feud" Part Two!
Answer: Red
This question was asked on a Fast Money round with host Richard Karn.
The number one answer was Red.
From Quiz: "Family Feud" Number One Answers!