Overview - 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.

Seasons

• Name: Season 1

  Episode: 9

  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.

  Date first aired: 2020-04-08

• Name: Season 2

  Episode: 16

  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.

  Date first aired: 2020-10-18

• Name: Season 3

  Episode: 8

  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.

  Date first aired: 2024-07-10

• Name: Season 4

  Episode: 6

  Date first aired: 2025-07-23