Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Overview
Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, celebrities play to win a million dollars for a charity of their choosing. Contestants have 15 questions to win a million dollars in this classic game show.
Key Crew
Top Cast
Jimmy Kimmel
Self - Host
Seasons
Season 1 (2020)
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire," Jimmy Kimmel steps into prime time as host of a special run of episodes featuring celebrity contestants playing for charity.
9 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: In the Hot Seat: Eric Stonestreet and Will Forte
2020-04-08The 20th anniversary event kicks off with celebrity contestant Eric Stonestreet playing for Building Hope for Autism and Will Forte playing for The Pangea Network.
Runtime: 43 minEpisode 2: In the Hot Seat: Will Forte and Nikki Glaser
2020-04-15Will Forte continues his winning streak this week in support of The Pangea Network. Nikki Glaser will play for Rescue the Birds, including a never-before-seen historic moment in the show’s 20-year history.
Runtime: 43 minEpisode 3: In the Hot Seat: Nikki Glaser, Jane Fonda and Anthony Anderson
2020-04-22Nikki Glaser continues her winning streak for Rescue the Birds. Jane Fonda takes the stage in support of her charity Fire Drill Friday’s, and Anthony Anderson plays for The Anderson Family Foundation.
Runtime: 43 minEpisode 4: In the Hot Seat: Anthony Anderson, Ike Barinholtz and Hannibal Buress
2020-04-30Anthony Anderson continues his streak playing for The Anderson Family Foundation. Ike Barinholtz jumps in the hot seat playing for Uplift Family Services, and Hannibal Buress plays for Melvina Masterminds.
Runtime: 43 minEpisode 5: In the Hot Seat: Hannibal Buress and Catherine O’Hara
2020-05-07Hannibal Buress continues his run playing for Melvina Masterminds, while Catherine O’Hara steps up to play in support of Upward Bound House.
Runtime: 43 minEpisode 6: In the Hot Seat: Catherine O’Hara and Dr. Phil
2020-05-14Catherine O’Hara continues her winning streak in support of Upward Bound House, and Dr. Phil plays in support of his charity When Georgia Smiled.
Runtime: 43 minEpisode 7: In the Hot Seat: Dr. Phil, Kaitlin Olson and Lauren Lapkus
2020-05-21Dr. Phil continues his run in support of his charity When Georgia Smiled. Kaitlin Olson steps up to play for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and Lauren Lapkus takes her shot at the grand prize for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.
Runtime: 43 minEpisode 8: In the Hot Seat: Lauren Lapkus and Anderson Cooper
2020-05-28Lauren Lapkus continues her shot at the grand prize for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, and Anderson Cooper plays for the Spikes K9 Fund.
Runtime: 43 minEpisode 9: In the Hot Seat: Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen
2020-06-04Anderson Cooper continues his run on “Millionaire” for the Spikes K9 Fund and then swaps seats with Andy Cohen, filling in as his guest expert, as Cohen jumps in the hot seat for Planned Parenthood.
Runtime: 43 min
Season 2 (2020)
Hosted by late-night's Jimmy Kimmel, this season will feature both celebrity contestants playing for the charity of their choice and frontline heroes trying their hand at a $1 million prize. In addition to lifelines "Ask the Host," "50/50" and "Phone a Friend," contestants playing on "Millionaire" can invite an expert guest to help them answer questions. It could be a relative, a beloved teacher or a famed trivia expert – anyone they want – to help them win as much money as they can.
16 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: In the Hot Seat: Tiffany Haddish and Firefighter Oliver Fry
2020-10-18Episode 2: In the Hot Seat: Julie Bowen and Firefighter Oliver Fry
2020-10-25Episode 3: In the Hot Seat: Julie Bowen, Joel McHale, and Bus Driver Eric Bailey
2020-11-01Episode 4: In the Hot Seat: Joel McHale and Food Truck Owner Tom Miller
2020-11-08Episode 5: In the Hot Seat: David Chang and ASL Interpreter Rorri Burton
2020-11-15Episode 6: The Million-Dollar Win
2020-11-29Episode 7: In the Hot Seat: Therapist J.D. Barton and Registered Nurse Amanda Sheehan
2020-12-06Episode 8: In the Hot Seat: Cedric the Entertainer, Rebel Wilson, and Registered Nurse Amanda Sheehan
2020-12-13Episode 9: In the Hot Seat: Rebel Wilson and Amanda Peet
2021-01-03Episode 10: In the Hot Seat: Amanda Peet, Zachary Quinto, and Karamo Brown
2021-01-10Episode 11: In the Hot Seat: Karamo Brown and Special Education Teacher Shadi Seyedyousef
2021-01-17Episode 12: In the Hot Seat: Ray Romano and Special Education Teacher Shadi Seyedyousef
2021-01-24Episode 13: In the Hot Seat: Ray Romano & Firefighter Lauren Kuykendall
2021-01-31Episode 14: In the Hot Seat: Thomas Middleditch & Registered Nurse DeShaé Alcorn
2021-03-07Episode 15: In the Hot Seat: Gym Owner Joseph Herrera & Registered Nurse Kyle Shaules
2021-03-14Episode 16: In the Hot Seat: Lena Waithe & Food Delivery Driver Ryan Fox
2021-03-21Season 3 (2024)
In a first-time twist, the new season will feature pairs of celebrity contestants playing together in the hopes of winning $1 million for the charity of their choice.
8 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: In the Hot Seat: John Mulaney & Nick Kroll / Kenan Thompson & Kel Mitchell
2024-07-10Episode 2: In the Hot Seat: Rosie O'Donnell & Lisa Ann Walter / Sebastian Maniscalco & Omar J. Dorsey
2024-07-17Episode 3: In the Hot Seat: Nicole Byer & Sasheer Zamata / John Stamos & Dave Coulier
2024-07-24Episode 4: In the Hot Seat: Sophia Bush & Alex Edelman / Jeff Ross & Jimmy's Cousin Sal
2024-07-31Episode 5: In the Hot Seat: “Lil Dicky” Dave Burd & GaTa / Kelly Osbourne & Jack Osbourne
2024-08-07Episode 6: In the Hot Seat: Zach Braff & Donald Faison / Ike Barinholtz & Alan Barinholtz
2024-08-14Episode 7: In the Hot Seat: Ray Romano & Brad Garrett / Jason Ritter & Natasha Leggero
2024-08-21Episode 8: In the Hot Seat: Reggie Watts & Ron Funches / Gillian Jacobs & Danny Pudi
2024-08-28Season 4 (2025)
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