Swaps

A very short-lived dating game show that featured couple that broke up with each other. As the show progressed, the contestants decided whether to go back together or date another mate. This concept was approximately similar to a future show called Change of Heart.

Broadcast
Syndication - December 11, 1995-February 2, 1996

Host/Inventor/Executive Producer
Scott St. John

Premise
Three ex-couples competed against each other in a game of answering questions & matching answers. Prior to the show, the contestants gave statements about dating and it's up to their exes to match them and add money to their "date banks". At the end of the game, they decided whether to get back together or go out with one of the other contestants.

Round 1
The men tried to guess statements about their ex-girlfriends.

1st Half
The men each answered two dual-choice questions previously answered by their ex-girlfriends. Each matched answer was worth $100 added to their "date banks".

2nd Half
Scott gave "saucy" statements given by the women about one of the three male contestants. If a man thought it was his ex that made the statement, that player will respond by hitting his ex with a giant hammer. Correct answers added $100, but incorrect answers subtracted $100. The first man to give a hit is the only one to win or lose.

Round 2
The tables were turned as the women tried to guess statements about their ex-boyfriends.

1st Half
The women were asked three true/false questions, and they stood at a wall divided into three sections (one for each couple). Each one has two sides, a blue true side and a red false side. The ladies responded by standing at the appropriate side, while the ex-boyfriends revealed their answers by peeking out of a window in the appropriate side. Again correct answer were worth $100 added to their "date banks".

2nd Half
Same as round one but with the process being reversed of course.

Round 3 (Cool or Not Cool)
The couples played this round one at a time; they sat in a revolving chair to allow both players on each team to play both sides. On a couple's turn, the contestants were asked questions for the duration of 45 seconds; each one was about their attributes and were previously asked to their exes. Each player was asked three questions at a time. As always, matching awards were worth $100.

Final Round (The Final Decision)
This was where the contestants decided who to go out with.

The men decided on camera which girl to date; either their ex or one of the other two. There's also a possibility that they can choose nobody (the women also have that choice). After the choices have been made, the women revealed their choices by stepping out through the appropriate male contestant's door. Should a male contestant not get picked at all, a weird character would appear behind that door. If a male choice matched a female's, they combined their cash total and won the date. Should more than one match occur, then the couple with the most money kept the cash won the date.

Music
Craig Marijanian

YouTube Link
A Full Episode of the Show