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[05/11/26 - 06:01 AM]
NBC Greenlights "Wordle" Game Show from Executive Producer Jimmy Fallon and the New York Times
An avid "Wordle" player, "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie will serve as host of the primetime gameshow.
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[05/11/26 - 06:00 AM]
NBC Unveils Its 2026 Fall Schedule
NBC's primetime lineup will continue to offer viewers unparalleled fare with its fan-favorite franchise dramas, huge unscripted hits as well as a new civilian version of the hit show "The Traitors" on Thursdays this fall and a three-hour special celebrating the 100th anniversary of the network.
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[10/10/25 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Week of October 6-10
Updates include: Prime Video cancels newcomers "Butterfly," "Countdown"; Bravo pushes "Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition" premiere; and CBS fires David Del Rio from "Matlock" after sexual assault allegation.
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WORDLE (NBC)
Premieres in Midseason 2027 (Exact Date TBA)
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BROADCAST
HISTORY:
???
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STATUS:
new in 2026/2027 (date TBA) |
TIME SLOT:
not on the schedule |
CURRENT SEASON:
1 (??? episodes) |
DESCRIPTION:
(from NBC's press release, May 2026) NBC has greenlit a new game show series based on "Wordle," the globally beloved word game from The New York Times Games. Produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio (UTAS), in partnership with Jimmy Fallon's Electric Hot Dog and The New York Times, the series brings the global phenomenon to television with a fresh, fast-paced format. Originally launched in 2021 and acquired by The New York Times in 2022, Wordle has become a cultural phenomenon, engaging millions of daily players worldwide and inspiring conversation across generations. |
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Savannah Guthrie as Host
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CREW INFORMATION:
· Jimmy Fallon as EP
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GENRE(S):
· game show
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STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Electric Hot Dog
· Universal Television
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