The Crystal Maze 1990
What is The Crystal Maze?
The Crystal Maze is a television series first released in 1990. Catalogued under Reality.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 78
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 15, 1990
- Networks
- Channel 4
- Genres
- Reality
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 78 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Crystal Maze is a television series first released in 1990. Catalogued under Reality. Produced and broadcast by Channel 4. Current status: Ended. Spans 6 seasons and 78 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Six contestants race through themed zones to collect time crystals for a final dome challenge.”
- Team-based physical and mental challenges
- Varied themed zones keep each game fresh
- High‑stakes final dome adds excitement
- Relies heavily on game mechanics rather than character development
- Limited narrative continuity across episodes
Watch it if you enjoy fast‑paced team competitions and inventive puzzle rooms.
The show is family‑friendly, with no graphic violence or mature themes.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
- E1 Episode 01 Mytharc Feb 15, 1990
- E2 Episode 02 Core Feb 22, 1990
- E3 Episode 03 Core Mar 1, 1990
- E4 Episode 04 Core Mar 8, 1990
- E5 Episode 05 Core Mar 15, 1990
- E6 Episode 06 Core Mar 22, 1990
- E7 Episode 07 Core Mar 29, 1990
- E8 Episode 08 Core Apr 5, 1990
- E9 Episode 09 Core Apr 12, 1990
- E10 Episode 10 Core Apr 19, 1990
- E11 Episode 11 Core Apr 26, 1990
- E12 Episode 12 Mytharc May 3, 1990
- E13 Episode 13 Mytharc May 10, 1990
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Episode 01 Mytharc Mar 21, 1991
- E2 Episode 02 Core Mar 28, 1991
- E3 Episode 03 Core Apr 4, 1991
- E4 Episode 04 Core Apr 11, 1991
- E5 Episode 05 Core Apr 18, 1991
- E6 Episode 06 Core Apr 25, 1991
- E7 Episode 07 Core May 2, 1991
- E8 Episode 08 Core May 9, 1991
- E9 Episode 09 Core May 16, 1991
- E10 Episode 10 Core May 23, 1991
- E11 Episode 11 Core May 30, 1991
- E12 Episode 12 Mytharc Jun 6, 1991
- E13 Episode 13 Mytharc Jun 13, 1991
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Episode 01 Mytharc Apr 23, 1992
- E2 Episode 02 Core Apr 30, 1992
- E3 Episode 03 Core May 7, 1992
- E4 Episode 04 Core May 12, 1992
- E5 Episode 05 Core May 19, 1992
- E6 Episode 06 Core May 26, 1992
- E7 Episode 07 Core Jun 2, 1992
- E8 Episode 08 Core Jun 9, 1992
- E9 Episode 09 Core Jun 16, 1992
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jun 23, 1992
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jun 30, 1992
- E12 Episode 12 Mytharc Jul 7, 1992
- E13 Episode 13 Mytharc Jul 16, 1992
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Episode 01 Mytharc Apr 1, 1993
- E2 Episode 02 Core Apr 8, 1993
- E3 Episode 03 Core Apr 15, 1993
- E4 Episode 04 Core Apr 22, 1993
- E5 Episode 05 Core Apr 29, 1993
- E6 Episode 06 Core May 6, 1993
- E7 Episode 07 Core May 13, 1993
- E8 Episode 08 Core May 20, 1993
- E9 Episode 09 Core May 27, 1993
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jun 3, 1993
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jun 10, 1993
- E12 Episode 12 Mytharc Jun 17, 1993
- E13 Episode 13 Mytharc Jun 24, 1993
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Yvette Chapman, Sally Loveday, Phillip Mead, Kristin Cottier, Pippa Montgomery-Smith, Vaughan Lewis Mytharc May 12, 1994
- E2 Lynn Baker, Sue Tregenza, Dave Magleman, Chris Haggett, Andy Hilton, Sarah Henderson Core May 19, 1994
- E3 Paul Nicklin, Scott Weller, Tracy Van Tongeren, Debbie Hunkin, Angela Stanton, Barry Watson Core May 26, 1994
- E4 Miles Holden, Linda Hackert, Stewart Forster, Jane Copping, Bill Wood, Charlotte Butterfield Core Jun 2, 1994
- E5 Steve Priday, Clare Betteridge, Martin Campbell, Kerry Ryan, Alun Williams, Michele Stokes Core Jun 9, 1994
- E6 Pat Gorman, Martin Bangs, Lea Ann Smith, Hazel Mantle, Clare Adams, Bob Tylor Core Jun 16, 1994
- E7 Alan Burge, Sharon Gill, Jacqui Wilcock, Mak Natha, Niki Parkinson, Andy Mabbett Core Jun 23, 1994
- E8 Andrew Hall (37), Tim Santini (27), Tracey Gwynne (20) Sue Adey (25), Caroline Deft (17), David Kelly (40) Core Jun 30, 1994
- E9 Tina Gowers, Barry Dorrans, Will D. Downing, Jane Scates, Jo Benton, Wayne Sammut Core Jul 7, 1994
- E10 David Cunnington, Nicky Agar, Kevin Hamlet, Margaret Williams, Sonia Kosta, Peter Meed Core Jul 14, 1994
- E11 Andrew Miles, Stan Barett, Helen Stephens, Sarah Cross, Lorraine Green, Gordon Seymour Core Jul 21, 1994
- E12 Becki Odames, Paul Douglas, Alisa Goram, Phil Smith, Avril Powell, Andrew Blancherd Mytharc Jul 28, 1994
- E13 Vicki Baxter (35), Christopher Tait (23), Bruce Carman (26) Catherine Duckett (16), Carl Steventon (28), Anna Collison (26) Mytharc Aug 4, 1994
Frequently asked questions
What is the main goal for contestants on the show?
Teams aim to win time crystals by completing challenges in each zone.
How many contestants participate in each episode?
Each episode features a team of six contestants.
What do time crystals provide?
Each crystal grants five seconds of time inside the Crystal Dome for the final challenge.
What is the Crystal Dome?
It is the centrepiece of the maze where contestants use their earned time for a final challenge.
When did the original series originally air?
The series aired on Channel 4 from 15 February 1990 to 10 August 1995.
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