'Jeopardy!' And 'Wheel Of Fortune' Renewed For Five More Years

There is great news ahead for fans of "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune."

On Wednesday, ABC announced that the two popular trivia game shows have been renewed for not just one more season, but a few. The network decided to renew both shows for five additional seasons, extending the line-up through the 2027-2028 season.

Fans were understandably excited to learn that they can look forward to their favorite shows for at least five more years yet. Both shows have been on for decades, but this will put “Wheel of Fortune” in its 45th season and “Jeopardy!” in its 44th in 2027.

On Wednesday, Deadline had even better news for “Jeopardy!” fans. They reported that the trivia game show, now co-hosted by Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik, is the most-watched show in syndication with around nine million viewers weekly. On the other hand, “Wheel of Fortune” - still hosted by Pat Sajak and Vanna White – is the second most-watched same-day entertainment show on TV after “60 Minutes.”

In a statement, Steve LoCascio, President of CBS Media Ventures said, “Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! are the crown jewels of syndication, drawing larger audiences than almost every prime-time broadcast show. This new deal is a testament to the power of these shows and the power of broadcast television. Viewers and advertisers alike love these shows, and we are excited that this deal continues the legacy of these brands for years to come.”

Debra O’Connell, President of Disney Networks, added, “We are thrilled to extend our long-running relationship with Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. These beloved shows are national treasures that we are proud to bring into the top local markets in the country along with ABC’s award-winning, market-leading news, and entertainment programming.”

Suzanne Prete, EVP of Game Shows for Sony Pictures Television, went on to say, “We are delighted to continue to work alongside our great partners at ABC and CBS to bring two of the most iconic game shows in the world to loyal fans across the nation. The ABC stations have added incredible value to the Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! franchises, and we couldn’t be happier to continue our long relationship with them.”

Many were surprised to hear that Pat Sajak had renewed his contract through 2028, especially considering that he had hinted that his time on the show might be nearing an end.

In a September 2022 interview with ET’s Kevin Frazier, Sajak admitted that he might pass away before “Wheel Of Fortune” goes off-air. "In most television shows by this time, you would have said, 'That’s probably enough,' but this show will not die," he said, adding, “It appears I may go before the show.”

"Years go by fast,” he continued. “We're getting near the end. It's been a long [time]. We're not gonna do this for another 40 years. The end is near.”

Fortunately, it seems that Sajak is pleased with his lengthy tenure. “It's an honor to have been in people's living rooms for that long,” he added. “People were out there welcoming us. We're happy and proud.”

On Wednesday, ABC also announced the news of a brand new “Jeopardy!” spin-off called “Jeopardy! Masters” that will be hosted by Ken Jennings. The show will feature six of the highest-rated contestants all competing against one another in a “Champions League Style” format.

The first six individuals to be competing will be some season 38 favorites: Matt Amodio, Amy Schneider, Mattea Roach, and Andrew He. 2021’s Professor Tournament winner Sam Buttrey and “Jeopardy!” alum James Holzhauer will complete the line-up. The new trivia show will also be executive produced by showrunner Michael Davies.

On Thursday, Ken took to Twitter to share the news, joking, "I'm glad I'm hosting and not playing."

No release date has been announced for the new “Jeopardy!” spin-off but fans are looking forward to it. On Wednesday, ABC also picked up new seasons of “Celebrity Family Feud,” “Press Your Luck,” and “Claim To Fame.”