- "Did you remember this television show? People were running wild through the aisles of a supermarket grabbing everything that they could get their hands on! And what's more, everything that they could carry out was theirs to keep! Well, IT'S BACK! The television show that says, "Go ahead, do what you've always wanted to do! Get it all! Everything in this Supermarket is yours, and it's all free!" So, let's give a big welcome to the return of the all new SUPERMARKET SWEEP! And now, let's meet the host of our show, DAVID RUPRECHT! "
- ―Introduction
Pilot refers to the first episode of Supermarket Sweep created for the relaunch.
Premise[]
Originally released in 1965, the original Supermarket Sweep was such a success that it was revived in 1989. Combining older elements with modern appeal, the show was remade for a modern audience.
Similarities and Differences[]
Similarities[]
- Pricing games still played
- Pennants still used on bonus items
- Big sweep still run
Differences[]
- More games are played
- Players are penalized 10 seconds for a wrong guess
- Bonuses are cash awards, not merchandise
Gallery[]
Main Set
"Who's ready to win $5,000?"
Everyone in this audience wants to.
Anyone who has three of these items on this board will play the game...
...And here are the items.
The surprise is David hits this button to randomly select the item.
"Who's got..."
"...the Oreo cookies?"
"Okay, you're on!"
"Who's got the Scope mouthwash?"
"Okay, you're on!"
"And, who's got the Taster's Choice coffee?"
"Okay, and you're on!"
Looks like the contestants are ready to go!
Starting off with a minute-and-a-half to use on the big sweep, before adding more time during the game.
Pricing Product #1: LeanCuisine
Pricing Product #2: Heinz Ketchup (Squeezable)
Reading a rhymed Mystery Product, that would later be used in the Mini Sweep in the actual series.
Pricing Product #3: Minute Maid Orange Juice (at a whopping 96 ounces!)
Pricing Product #4: Sara Lee Chocolate Mousse Dessert
Mystery Product #1: "Are you getting 100%?"
She just did, with Total!
Mystery Product #2: How ____ to to make chocolate milk?
Quik! Unfortunately, the other two guessed too "quik".
Mystery Product #4: "Sometimes you need a little..."
"...Finesse." And one of them has it!
Final Pricing Product: Gourmet Strawberries
Two-way tie, seconds are split in half.
Who will go to the Big Sweep?
Time for the Big Sweep, with a timer on the right side.
Everything in this supermarket is up for grabs.
Items have cash pennants attached, which could be worth...
...$50...
...$100...
...or $200, however that bonus comes with...
...the mannequin itself.
There's the camera crew in the background, since this was in an actual supermarket.
Viewing from inside the cart, almost buried in Smoked Salmon.
Taking the meat and putting it back, make your choice.
Health, Beauty, and Baby Care products galore.
Prescriptions may provide fast pain relief for a fast-paced game.
She's got the bonus, which is the baker.
He's got the bonus, which is a $200 Doritos bandito.
Time's up!
Let's find out who won the Big Sweep.
Their grand total with their groceries and bonuses...
...With a cashier to add it up, is...
...490.38... Good start, Team 3!
Their grand total with their groceries and bonuses...
...Through another cashier, is...
...683.89... So that puts Team 2 in the lead.
If their grand total is higher, they win. If not, the other team does.
Their grand total with their groceries and bonuses, through another cashier, is...
Not enough to win the sweep.
So that means Team 2 win.
Clue #1: This year's Emmy went to the gang at the Boston bar called Cheer?
Found the first item!
Clue #2: On "Cheers", roving bachelor Sam Malone is still up to his old Trix?
Got the second item!
Clue #3: If Sam's old "Trix" work, and he does have an affair with Rebecca, you know he wont be able to keep a Secret.
With last second remaining,...
...They found the $5,000!
This is how much they win altogether.
"Next time you hear the check-out stand beep, think of all the fun you can have on Supermarket Sweep!"
The pilot logo at the end credits