Celebrity Jeopardy! renewed for Season 5

ABC renewed “Celebrity Jeopardy!” for a fifth season and placed it on its fall 2026 primetime schedule, according to the network’s May 12 lineup announcement. The renewal means the celebrity edition of the long-running quiz franchise will return to U.S. broadcast in the fall, though ABC has not given a specific premiere date. ABC’s schedule lists the show on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Eastern. Ken Jennings remains the host on ABC’s current show pages, and the network’s schedule announcement did not announce any host or network change. ### When was the renewal actually announced? ABC announced its fall 2026 primetime schedule on May 12, 2026, and included “Celebrity Jeopardy!” among returning unscripted series. The network said its fall lineup would include the game show on Wednesday nights, alongside other returning entertainment programs. The Monday item cited in other entertainment coverage appears to have followed that network announcement rather than introduced a separate pickup. (abc.com) Secondary reports published afterward said the show had been renewed for Season 5 and would air in fall 2026. ### What do we know about when it will air? (abc.com) ABC’s published fall 2026 schedule lists “Celebrity Jeopardy!” for Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Eastern. The network announcement did not provide a day-specific launch date, and ABC’s show page does not list a fall premiere date yet. A separate ABC “coming soon” page and entertainment coverage both indicate the show is part of the network’s fall lineup, which is consistent with a return later in 2026 rather than a summer rollout. (msn.com) ### Is anything changing about the host or network? ABC continues to carry the series, and the official show page still identifies Ken Jennings as host. (abc.com) The May 12 schedule release did not mention any change in host, format or network home. Jeopardy!’s official site also continues to direct viewers to ABC for current “Celebrity Jeopardy!” episodes and scheduling updates. (abc.com) That aligns with the network’s fall placement and does not indicate any move to another outlet. ### What is still airing now? ABC’s current episode listings show Season 4 episodes dated March 2026, and Jeopardy!’s official site says the “Celebrity Jeopardy!” semifinals start on ABC at 8/7c. (abc.com) The official season page also identifies Mina Kimes as the Season 4 champion and says the top prize is $1 million for charity. Secondary coverage published after the renewal said the pickup came before the current season finished its run. (jeopardy.com) That means ABC renewed the series while the fourth season was still part of the network’s active schedule. ### Where should viewers watch for the next update? ABC’s fall 2026 schedule page is the clearest public source for the Season 5 placement, and the network’s “Celebrity Jeopardy!” page is where premiere-date and episode updates are likely to appear first. (abc.com) Jeopardy!’s official site also continues to post tournament and scheduling updates tied to the franchise. (tvseriesfinale.com) ABC has not announced the Season 5 celebrity lineup or a premiere date as of May 19, 2026. The next concrete update is likely to be a dated fall premiere listing on ABC’s show page or schedule materials. (abc.com 1) (abc.com 2)