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Wheel of Fortune

Topics:#game show #quiz show

Series Overview

This game show sees contestants solve word puzzles, similar to those used in Hangman, to win cash and prizes determined by spinning a giant carnival wheel.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

Returning SeriesIn ProductionReality

Original Network

NBC

Syndication

Episodes & Seasons

44 Seasons • 2800 Episodes

25 min per episode

Air Date Window

1983 – Present

Premiered: Mon, Sep 19, 1983

Created By

Merv Griffin

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Season 44, Episode 25: “NBA Week”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Season 1

195 Episodes →

Season 2

195 Episodes →

Season 3

195 Episodes →

Season 4

195 Episodes →

Season 5

3 Episodes →

Season 6

0 Episodes →

Season 7

0 Episodes →

Season 8

0 Episodes →

Season 9

25 Episodes →

Season 10

0 Episodes →

Season 11

0 Episodes →

Season 12

8 Episodes →

Season 13

0 Episodes →

Season 14

6 Episodes →

Season 15

11 Episodes →

Season 16

2 Episodes →

Season 17

0 Episodes →

Season 18

0 Episodes →

Season 19

0 Episodes →

Season 20

10 Episodes →

Season 21

7 Episodes →

Season 22

130 Episodes →

Season 23

105 Episodes →

Season 24

16 Episodes →

Season 25

195 Episodes →

Season 26

0 Episodes →

Season 27

25 Episodes →

Season 28

0 Episodes →

Season 29

0 Episodes →

Season 30

1 Episodes →

Season 31

0 Episodes →

Season 32

100 Episodes →

Season 33

90 Episodes →

Season 34

75 Episodes →

Season 35

1 Episodes →

Season 36

3 Episodes →

Season 37

43 Episodes →

Season 38

155 Episodes →

Season 39

210 Episodes →

Season 40

195 Episodes →

Season 41

195 Episodes →

Season 42

194 Episodes →

Season 43

195 Episodes →

Season 44

25 Episodes →

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Season 35 is Coming! | Wheel of Fortune

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-21

Streaming onHuluOpen

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Merv Griffin

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-G

TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-G

General Audience — Suitable for all ages.

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

Production Stills & Gallery

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Wheel of Fortune.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wheel of Fortune

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Wheel of Fortune about?

This game show sees contestants solve word puzzles, similar to those used in Hangman, to win cash and prizes determined by spinning a giant carnival wheel.

How many seasons does Wheel of Fortune have?

Wheel of Fortune comprises 44 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Wheel of Fortune?

Key cast members in Wheel of Fortune include Not specified.

Who created or directed Wheel of Fortune?

Wheel of Fortune was developed and directed by Merv Griffin.