Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
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In The Hot Seat: Larry David & Cazzie David; Ben Affleck & Jamie Ding
Jul 22, 2026
Larry David teams up with his daughter, Cazzie David, while Ben Affleck joins game show champion Jamie Ding, as the celebrity duos take the hot seat, test their trivia knowledge an
In The Hot Seat: Ben Affleck & Jamie Ding; Jason Alexander & Wayne Knight; Tig Notaro & Pete Holmes
Jul 29, 2026
Ben Affleck and Jamie Ding go for the million; meanwhile, Jason Alexander reunites with his “Seinfeld” co-star Wayne Knight, and comedians Tig Notaro and Pete Holmes take their tur
In the Hot Seat: Brad Paisley & Clayton Kershaw; Michael Kosta & Wendi McLendon-Covey
Aug 5, 2026
Country music star Brad Paisley teams up with MLB legend Clayton Kershaw, followed by comedian Michael Kosta and actress Wendi McLendon-Covey.
In the Hot Seat: Jesse Eisenberg & Paul Giamatti; Krysten Ritter & Sarah Shahi
Aug 12, 2026
Actors Jesse Eisenberg and Paul Giamatti, followed by Krysten Ritter and Sarah Shahi, bring their competitive spirit to the hot seat.
In the Hot Seat: Paul Scheer & Rob Huebel; Awkwafina & Paul Feig
Aug 19, 2026
Celebrity contestants Paul Scheer, Rob Huebel, Awkwafina and Paul Feig.
In the Hot Seat: Michael Keaton & Jon Lovett; Will Forte & Taran Killam
Oct 7, 2026
Academy Award-winning actor Michael Keaton teams up with comedian and political commentator Jon Lovett, followed by comedy favorites Will Forte and Taran Killam.
In the Hot Seat: Billy Porter & Leslie Odom Jr.; Timothy Simons & Jackie Tohn
Oct 14, 2026
Celebrity contestants Billy Porter, Leslie Odom Jr., Timothy Simons and Jackie Tohn.