The Krypton Factor
The Krypton Factor
The Krypton Factor was a British game show produced by Granada Television for broadcast on ITV. The show originally ran from 7 September 1977 to 20 November 1995, and was hosted by Gordon Burns. Contestants from across the United Kingdom and Ireland competed in a series of rounds that tested their physical stamina and mental attributes. The title of the show is a reference to Superman's home planet Krypton, the title perceiving that the contestants had strong superhuman "powers" for taking part in the challenges they were set.
Series Cast
Status / Type
Ended (Scripted)
Seasons / Episodes
18 Seasons | 295 Episodes
Network
Genres
Seasons
Season 1
11 Episodes • 1977
Season 2
12 Episodes • 1978
Season 3
11 Episodes • 1979
Season 4
13 Episodes • 1980
Season 5
19 Episodes • 1981
Season 6
19 Episodes • 1982
Season 7
19 Episodes • 1983
Season 8
19 Episodes • 1984
Season 9
18 Episodes • 1985
Season 10
17 Episodes • 1986
Season 11
19 Episodes • 1987
Season 12
30 Episodes • 1988
Season 13
22 Episodes • 1989
Season 14
14 Episodes • 1990
Season 15
13 Episodes • 1991
Season 16
13 Episodes • 1992
Season 17
13 Episodes • 1993
Season 18
13 Episodes • 1995
