---
title: "Beat Shazam"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/beat-shazam-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 71654
imdb_id: "tt6917254"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 8
episodes_count: 89
runtime_minutes: 43
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 13
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Beat Shazam (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/beat-shazam-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Beat Shazam is a television series first released in 2017. Catalogued under Reality. Produced and broadcast by FOX. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 8 seasons and 89 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Teams compete to identify hit songs and face off against the Shazam app for cash prizes."

### Why Watch
- engaging musical challenges
- high-stakes finale

### Caveats & Content Note
- repetitive game format
- Tone & Suitability: The show is suitable for general family viewing.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: competitive, musical, fast-paced, energetic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (14 Episodes)
### Season 2 (14 Episodes)
### Season 3 (14 Episodes)
### Season 4 (10 Episodes)
### Season 5 (12 Episodes)
### Season 6 (12 Episodes)
### Season 7 (12 Episodes)
### Season 8 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 100
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 14 (14%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 86 (86%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Jeff Apploff, Wes Kauble
- **Networks / Studios**: FOX

## Key Cast Continuity

- **DJ Irie** as *Announcer (voice)*
- **Jamie Foxx** as *Self - Host*
- **Corinne Foxx** as *Self - DJ*
- **Nick Cannon** as *Self - Guest Host*
- **Kelly Osbourne** as *Self - Guest DJ*
- **Terrence Howard** as *Self*
- **Odell Beckham Jr.** as *Self*
- **Tony Gonzalez** as *Self*
- **MC Hammer** as *Self*
- **Snoop Dogg** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the goal of the game?
Teams of two must correctly identify popular hit songs faster than their opponents.

### Q: Who do the winners play against?
The winning team plays against the song identification app Shazam.

### Q: What do contestants win?
Contestants compete for the chance to win a cash prize.

### Q: How many people are on a team?
Each team consists of two players.

### Q: When did the series premiere?
The series premiered in 2017.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Beat Shazam — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/71654)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*