List of programs broadcast by Channel 2 (Israel)

This is a list of programs currently, formerly, and soon to be broadcast by the Israeli Channel 2.

Currently broadcast by Channel 2

Channel 2 productions

• Channel 2 prime time news (1993–present) – currently hosted by Yonit Levi
• Uvda (1993–present) – an investigative television program hosted by Ilana Dayan (broadcast on Telad and Keshet)
• Meet the Press (1996–present) – a weekly television news/interview program hosted by Dana Weiss
• Eretz Nehederet (2003–present) – a satirical entertainment show, featuring satirical references to current affairs of the past week through parodies of the people involved, as well as the thoughts of recurring characters. It is one of the most watched and influential shows on Israeli TV.^[1] It features a regular cast of comedians and actors, such as Eyal Kitzis, Tal Friedman, Mariano Idelman, Eli Finish, Orna Banai, Alma Zak, Dov Navon, Assi Cohen, Yuval Samo, Maor Cohen and Shani Cohen. (broadcast on Keshet)
• Ha-Olam Ha'Boker (2006–present) – morning show hosted by Avri Gilad and Hila Korach (broadcast on Reshet)
• Monit Hakesef (2007–present) – the Israeli version of Cash Cab, presented by Ido Rozenblum
• HaAh HaGadol (2008–present) – the Israeli version of Big Brother, hosted by Erez Tal and Assi Azar (broadcast on Keshet)
• HaMerotz LaMillion (2009–present) – Israeli version of the popular U.S. reality television game show The Amazing Race
• Matzav Ha'Uma (2010–present) – a satirical entertainment show hosted by Lior Shline (broadcast on Reshet)
• The Voice Israel (2012–present) – reality television show searching for talented new vocalists; hosted by Micheal Aloni (broadcast on Reshet)
• HaKokhav HaBa (2013–present) – reality television show searching for talented new vocalists, hosted by Assi Azar (broadcast on Keshet)
• Raid the Cage (2013–2014) – a game show hosted by Avi Kushnir (broadcast on Reshet)
• The X Factor Israel (2013–present): reality television show searching for talented new vocalists; hosted by Bar Refaeli (broadcast on Reshet)

Imported TV shows

• Everybody Loves Raymond (repeats only)
• MasterChef Australia (2011–present)
• Sex and the City (repeats only)
• The Voice (2011–present)

Formerly broadcast by Channel 2

Channel 2 productions

Entertainment programs

• Ha-Olam Ha'Erev (1990–1993)
• Hahamishia Hakamerit (1993–1997) – a weekly Israeli satirical sketch comedy program whose often surreal skits were characterized by a satirical point of view which did not spare the audience sensitive subjects such as politics, national security, the Holocaust and sex
• Fisfusim (1994–2008)
• Ha-Comedy Store (1994–1997) – a weekly entertainment program which consisted of different short nonsense-style skits
• Reshut HaBidur / Rishon Babidur (1994–2004) – talk show hosted by Dudu Topaz
• Zehu Ze Hai (1995–1998) – a weekly entertainment program which consisted of several short sketches
• Chartzufim (1996–1999) – an Israeli political satire television programme in the vein of Britain's Spitting Image
• Parpar Layla (1997–2000)
• Chalomot BeHakitzis (1998–2001)
• Rak Beyisrael (1998–2003)
• Shidurey HaMahapecha (2002)
• Mishak Makhur (2004–2006) – a comedy panel show
• Heichal Ha-Tarbut (2005–2006)
• Moadon Layla (2006–2007) – panel stand-up-like talk show

Sitcoms

• Itche (1994–1997)
• Shemesh (1997–2004)
• Shotetut (2002–2003)
• Echad Ha'Am Echad (2003)
• Ramzor (2008–2014) – a comedy drama dealing with relationship issues from the men's point of view. Three friends are each in a different phase of their relationships. The married man is standing on the red light and can't move a finger without the approval of his control freak wife. The one having a stable relationship is standing on the yellow area which means his girlfriend keeps the leash very close to her, and his relative freedom is only an illusion. The single guy is running free on the highway of one-night stands. Each one of them gives a different interpretation for the terms of relationships between men and women through several comic situations. The show features Adir Miller, Lior Halfon, Nir Levy and Yael Sharoni. (broadcast on Keshet)

Reality and game shows

• Let's Make a Deal (1994–1996) – the Israeli version of the popular U.S. game show
• Lingo (1994–1996) – the Israeli version of the U.S. game show of the same name
• The Price Is Right (1994) – the Israeli version of the popular U.S. game show
• Wheel of Fortune (1994–2000) – the Israeli version of the popular U.S. game show
• The Fortress (1998–1999) – the Israeli version of the popular French reality television game show Fort Boyard
• Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (1999–2003) – the Israeli version of the popular U.S. game show
• The Vault (2000–2007)
• We Won't Stop Singing (2002–2005)
• Kokhav Nolad (2003–2012) – reality television show searching for talented new vocalists; hosted by Zvika Hadar (broadcast on Keshet)
• The Ambassador (2005–2006)
• Nolad Lirkod (2005–2008)
• Rokdim Im Kokhavim (2005–2012) – a reality television show featuring celebrities with professional dance partners competing in ballroom and Latin dances; hosted by Avi Kushnir and Hila Nachshon, who were replaced by Guy Zu-Aretz and Yarden Harel in the final series
• The Successor (2006) – an Israeli competition show judged by mystifier Uri Geller. The show featured ten contestants competing to become the next great mentalist, to be determined by viewers voting by phone and online. The contestants performed their effects on celebrity guests each week.
• 1 vs 100 (2007–2013): game show hosted by Avri Gilad

TV series

• Ramat Aviv Gimel (1995–2000)
• Hafuch (1996–1998)
• Kesef Katlani (1996–1999)
• Florentine (1997–1998)
• Tironoot (1998–2001) and its sequel Miluim (1998–2001)
• Zinzana (1999–2005)
• Ha-Burganim (2000–2004)
• Bnot Brown (2002)
• Ahava Me'ever Lapina (2003–2005)
• Esti HaMekho'eret (2004–2006)
• Ima'lle (2005–2008)
• A Touch Away (2007)

Current affairs shows

• Live with Dan Shilon (1991–2000)
• Rafi Reshef (1996–2001)
• Pgisha Leylit (1996–2005)
• Reshet Al Ha'Boker (1996–2006)
• Shishi Va'Chetzi (1998–2003)
• Yair Lapid (2000–2007)
• Bulldozer (2004–2007)
• Shomer Masach (2005)

Youth shows

• Yom Yoman (1991–1993)
• Boker Shel Keif (1993–1995)
• Chalom Alieychem (1993–1998)
• Disney Time (1993–2002)
• Joseph the Marrator (1994–1995)
• Michal's Carnival (1995–1997)
• Hachaverim shel Barney (1997–1999)
• Shoko Telad (1997–2002)
• Bravo (1998–2002)
• Ha-Sodot Shel Kineret (1998–1999)
• Mishpacha VaChetzi (1998–2001)
• Stagadam (1998–1999)
• Od Mishpacha VaChetzi (2008–2009)

Imported TV shows

Drama Ally McBeal Baywatch Chicago Hope Doogie Howser, M.D. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Everwood Felicity Homicide: Life on the Street Judging Amy My So-Called Life Nip/Tuck NYPD Blue Oz Pacific Blue The Secret Life of Us Six Feet Under The Sopranos Supernatural / sci fi / action The Adventures of Sinbad Alias Buffy the Vampire Slayer Cleopatra 2525 Eerie, Indiana Highlander: The Series Jack of All Trades Martial Law The Outer Limits Space: Above and Beyond Time Trax The Twilight Zone Walker, Texas Ranger The X-Files

Comedy / sitcom Becker Curb Your Enthusiasm Dharma & Greg Dinosaurs Everybody Hates Chris Frasier The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Friends Herman's Head Monty Python's Flying Circus Mr. Bean Seinfeld South Park Spin City Step by Step Who's the Boss? Reality Survivor Sports WWF Superstars of Wrestling Soap operas All My Children The Bold and the Beautiful Central Park West Home and Away Paradise Beach Santa Barbara

Children's The Adventures of Tintin The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Aladdin Alvin and the Chipmunks Angry Beavers Around the World in 80 Dreams Biker Mice from Mars Captain N: The Game Master Charlie Chalk Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers DuckTales Hey Arnold! Inspector Gadget Looney Tunes Masked Rider Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Mokku of the Oak Tree The Pondles Popeye and Son Power Rangers in Space Power Rangers Lost Galaxy Power Rangers RPM The Puzzle Place Rugrats Samurai Pizza Cats TaleSpin Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tiny Toon Adventures Twinkle, the Dream Being X-Men

References

1. Flower, Kevin (19 May 2010). "Israeli TV show attacks taboos with humor". CNN.