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Teams of two compete to answer riddles and trivia about common household products and their prices. Correct answers earn the teams precious seconds on their "clock" for the final round.

The Hysterical Agony And The Ecstasy Of “Supermarket Sweep” Supermarket Sweep

Part of the show’s enduring appeal lies in its celebration of "everyday brands." Unlike other game shows offering luxury cars or exotic vacations, Supermarket Sweep made the grocery aisle—a place everyone visits—the stage for adventure. For many viewers, the show turned a routine chore into a fantasy of unlimited shopping, where the usual constraints of a budget were replaced by the simple directive to "run wild". Teams of two compete to answer riddles and