Season 1 of The Great Egg Race premiered on January 2, 1979.

Season 2 of The Great Egg Race premiered on March 25, 1980.

Season 3 of The Great Egg Race premiered on April 21, 1981.

Season 4 of The Great Egg Race premiered on April 15, 1982.

Season 5 of The Great Egg Race premiered on August 30, 1983.

Season 6 of The Great Egg Race premiered on May 29, 1984.

Season 7 of The Great Egg Race premiered on May 3, 1985.

Season 8 of The Great Egg Race premiered on July 4, 1986.