Overview
- The series debuts Friday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, with episodes available on Hulu the following day.
- Past celebrity contestants return for the tournament, while Ike Barinholtz, Lisa Ann Walter and W. Kamau Bell advance directly to round two to defend their titles.
- New mechanics include a Triple Jeopardy round and six Daily Doubles designed to create bigger swings and encourage bolder wagers.
- Ken Jennings praises competitors for taking the game seriously for charity and says they want to avoid viral wrong answers and prove they are more than just pretty faces.
- The opening matchup features Rachel Dratch, Mark Duplass and Katie Nolan, with quarterfinals continuing on Friday nights through May 8.