The Singing Bee is a karaoke game show that originally aired on NBC and now airs on CMT. Combining karaoke singing with a spelling bee-style competition, this show features contestants trying to remember the lyrics to popular songs. Originally slated to begin with a six episode series during the fall of 2007, it launched early in reaction to FOX's competing Don't Forget the Lyrics!.
The series premiere of The Singing Bee, hosted by Joey Fatone. Six contestants are randomly chosen from the audience by correctly singing the lyrics to "I'm So Excited" by the Pointer Sisters.
Aired: 7/10/2007Contestants have to sing hit songs correctly by singing the correct lyrics at the correct time. Six contestants were chosen at random by correctly singing the words to "Celebration" by Kool & The Gang.
Aired: 7/17/2007Contestants have to sing hit songs correctly by singing the correct lyrics at the correct time. Six contestants were chosen at random by correctly singing the words to "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper
Aired: 7/24/2007