Two of America’s most iconic game shows are finally headed to streaming.
Starting this September, Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune will be available to stream on Hulu, Peacock, and Hulu on Disney+, Variety has reported.
This marks the first time that the long-running shows will be accessible on major platforms the day after they air on television.
The multi-year deal, made by Sony Pictures Television, includes both current and select past episodes of each series.
That means fans will not only get to keep up with the latest game shows but also revisit memorable moments from past seasons.
‘We are thrilled to bring America’s favorite game shows to an even wider audience on Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, and Peacock,’ said Keith Le Goy, Chairman of Sony Pictures Television.
‘Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune are two of the most successful game shows in television history and we look forward to giving fans the best possible streaming access to our shows this fall.’
Streaming will begin as Jeopardy! hits its 42nd season and Wheel marks its 43rd.
Two of America’s most iconic game shows are finally heading to streaming: Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune
‘These deals will expand Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune’s reach to a new generation of viewers while ensuring that existing fans can enjoy their favorite shows with greater accessibility, deepening the fandom overall for these formidable franchises,’ Sony added in its release.
Historically, the absence of the shows from the streaming world has puzzled viewers, especially given their massive popularity.
However, the shows’ syndication structure and the ongoing legal disputes between Sony and CBS have long complicated their digital distribution.
In 2024, Sony filed a lawsuit against CBS, claiming the network engaged in acts of ‘self-dealing’ in its distribution of the popular game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune.
Sony claimed in the court docs that CBS breached agreements in making unauthorized transactions in Australia and New Zealand that garnered them revenues of $3.6 million they subsequently refused to share, according to Variety.
CBS countersued weeks later, in which the company claimed Sony was ‘attempting to obtain in court what it could not get at the bargaining table: the rights to the series for free, by finding any excuse it can muster.’
In April, a judge ruled in favor of Sony taking over the distribution of the shows.
However, just last week, the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, granted CBS a writ of supersedeas.
This marks the first time the long-running shows will be accessible on major platforms the day after airing on television
That means CBS will remain the current distributor while the appeal is ongoing, effectively pausing the April decision until the legal process is complete.
The news of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! coming to streaming follows another major program’s signing of a streaming service deal.
In January, WWE RAW finally made its long-awaited, $3.8 billion debut on Netflix.
RAW has been running since 1993 and is broadcasted every Monday night.
Netflix chief content officer, Bela Bajaria, said at the time: ‘We are excited to have WWE RAW, with its huge and passionate multigenerational fan base, on Netflix.
‘By combining our reach, recommendations, and fandom with WWE, we’ll be able to deliver more joy and value for their audiences and our members.
‘RAW is the best of sports entertainment, blending great characters and storytelling with live-action 52 weeks a year and we’re thrilled to be in this long-term partnership with WWE.’
