"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" is back for a special 20th anniversary edition. Almost a year since the syndicated version was canceled, the famed "hot seat" game show is returning to network television in prime time — with a celebrity charity twist.
Here's what you need to know about the new edition, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, including how you can get into the game action from home.
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What time does Who Wants to Be a Millionaire air on TV?
- Time: Wednesdays at 10:01 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC
The hourlong show will air at 10:01 p.m. ET on ABC on Wednesdays starting April 8. There will be eight episodes in this limited run of the series. Check your satellite or cable provider for the channel listing. You can also stream the show on Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV and other such services.
Jimmy Kimmel is the new Who Wants to Be a Millionaire host
The ABC late-night host was a natural fit for the series' return. Earlier in his career he was the comedic foil and co-host on "Win Ben Stein's Money." Kimmel will try to fill the big prime-time shoes of the iconic original host, Regis Philbin. When the program was in syndication, Meredith Vieira, Terry Crews, Cedric the Entertainer and Chris Harrison ("The Bachelor") all took turns in the question-asking chair.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire celebrity contestants
The premiere episode features "Modern Family" star Eric Stonestreet, on the heels of that show's series finale. "Saturday Night Live" alumnus Will Forte will be the other funny man playing for charity. Stonestreet will be playing for Building Hope For Autism while Forte will try to earn money for The Pangaea Network.
Among the celebrities set to compete in future episodes: Jane Fonda, Anderson Cooper, Dr. Phil McGraw, Anthony Anderson and Nikki Glaser.
What is the format for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
The game features 14 multiple-choice general-knowledge questions of increasing difficulty. The dollar values range from $500 to $1 million, with at least $5,000 secure after players answer five consecutive questions and no less than $50,000 for answering 10 consecutive questions. There will be still the standard lifelines to ask for outside help, as well as the 50/50, which eliminates two of the wrong answers.
Can you play Who Wants to Be a Millionaire for real money?
Download "Millionaire Live," the accompanying app from Sony Television Games, on either your ioS or Android device. At 11:05 p.m. ET Wednesdays, a few minutes after the conclusion of the ABC episode, the same money the celebrities earn that night will be available to win.
Kay Adams, co-host of NFL Network's "Good Morning Football," will host the events through the app. Users playing for their portion of the prize will have access to the lifelines of 50/50, Go With the Audience and Double Dip, which allows players a second chance at answering a question correctly.