---
title: "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire-2020"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 103934
imdb_id: "tt12057284"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 5
episodes_count: 43
community_rating: 9.8
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire is a television series categorized as reality television with a user rating score, carrying a television rating of TV-14. The program is part of an international television game show franchise of British origin that was created by David Briggs and Mike Whitehill. 

In this version of the series, which began in 2020, the show is hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. During the episodes, celebrity contestants play the game with the goal of winning a million dollars. The money won during the program is directed to a charity of the contestant's choosing. To secure the top prize, contestants must answer fifteen questions.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Celebrities test their knowledge to win a million dollars for charity in this game show."

### Why Watch
- Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel
- Features celebrity contestants playing for charity

### Caveats & Content Note
- Information regarding episode counts or broadcast dates is not provided
- Tone & Suitability: The show is rated TV-14.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: game show, reality, competitive, entertaining

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu, fuboTV | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (9 Episodes)
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire is an international television game show franchise of British origin created by David Briggs and Mike Whitehill. In celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the program, a special run of episodes aired in prime time featuring celebrity contestants playing the game to win money for a charity of their choosing. Jimmy Kimmel steps into the role of host for this special run. During the game, contestants face a fifteen question format and play to win a million dollars for their chosen charity. The series is rated TV-14 and falls under the reality television genre.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 9
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (33%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 6 (67%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jimmy Kimmel** as *Self - Host*
- **Ray Romano** as *Self - Contestant*
- **Joel McHale** as *Self - Contestant*
- **David Chang** as *Self - Contestant*
- **Will Forte** as *Self - Contestant*
- **Reb Forte** as *Self - Phone a Friend*
- **Nikki Glaser** as *Self - Contestant*
- **Drew Pinsky** as *Self*
- **Anthony Anderson** as *Self - Contestant*
- **Jonathan Groff** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who hosts the show?
The series is hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

### Q: What is the goal of the contestants?
Contestants play to win a million dollars.

### Q: Who do the contestants play for?
Celebrities play for a charity of their choosing.

### Q: How many questions must contestants answer?
Contestants have 15 questions to win a million dollars.

### Q: What genre is the television series?
It is a reality game show.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Who Wants to Be a Millionaire — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/103934)
- [Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who_Wants_to_Be_a_Millionaire)
- [Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Trial | MetaFilter](http://www.metafilter.com/mefi/24088)

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