Burger Quiz
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television entertainment |
| Founded | August 27, 2001 |
| Founder | Alain Chabat, Kader Aoun |
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Television game show |
| Parent | Canal+ (original), TMC (revival) |
Burger Quiz is a French comedic game show developed by Alain Chabat and Kader Aoun. It originally aired on Canal+ from 27 August 2001 until 5 July 2002, with reruns later broadcast on the Comédie! channel starting in 2006.
The series was revived on 25 April 2018 on TMC, quickly achieving record-breaking viewership as the most popular entertainment program in the history of French digital television, attracting 2.3 million viewers.
Initially produced by Chez Wam, Alain Chabat's production company, and subsequently by R&G productions, the show was primarily hosted by Chabat along with prominent French figures such as Kad, Olivier, Marina Foïs, and Gérard Darmon. The comedic narration is provided by voice actor Bruno Salomone.
The format centers on two teams—ketchup and mayo—each composed of two celebrities and one anonymous participant competing to be the first to reach 25 points. The victorious team then proceeds to the final challenge known as "Le burger de la mort," where the contestant must correctly answer ten questions in sequence.
Background
Conceived in 2001 by Alain Chabat and Kader Aoun, this program was designed to succeed Canal +'s popular show “Nulle part ailleurs”. It gained significant popularity during its original run from 27 August 2001 to 5 July 2002, becoming emblematic of “l’esprit Canal,” which highlighted Canal +'s distinctive style of humor and creativity. Despite its acclaim, the initial series lasted only one season.
Starting in 2006, Comédie + began rebroadcasting episodes from the first season, which helped increase the show's fanbase.
In 2018, Alain Chabat relaunched the series. After several rejections, including from Canal+, the new season debuted on April 25 on TMC, part of the TF1 Group. Both the original and revived versions share the same director, Jérôme Revon, whose company R&G production currently oversees production.
As of now, the show has produced four seasons and continues to air.
Concept
Set within a burger restaurant run by the host, this quiz pits two teams—ketchup and mayonnaise—against each other. Each team consists of two celebrities and one anonymous player aiming to accumulate 25 points (“miam”). Achieving this milestone grants the contestant access to "le burger de la mort," a final round offering a €1000 prize.
Points are collected through four distinct segments:
- Nuggets (Nuggets)
- Salt or Pepper (Sel ou poivre)
- The Menu (Menus)
- The Bill (L’addition)
In the concluding round, "The Death Burger," contestants must correctly answer a sequence of ten questions without mistakes.
The 2018 edition also features comedic sketches performed by French actors.
Writers
After co-creator Kader Aoun's exit, the updated Burger Quiz enlisted a new team of writers: Benoît Oullion (34), Dan Andreï (24), Ambre Larrazet (31), Cyril Cohen (43), and Max Chabat (25), who is Alain Chabat's son. The voice-over role remains filled by French comedian Bruno Salomone.
Merchandising
In October 2018, Burger Quiz extended its brand presence by releasing an official board game published by Dujardin editions.