"Where the world's smartest minds meet their match."
ABC's 2021 revival of The Chase successfully bridged the gap between traditional game shows and modern competitive sports. By recruiting the "Greatest of All Time" trio from Jeopardy!—Ken Jennings, James Holzhauer, and Brad Rutter—the production established immediate credibility. This iteration transformed trivia into a high-octane battle of wits, emphasizing the intellectual prowess of its rotating "Chasers." The series maintained the tension of the original British format while tailoring the spectacle for American prime-time audiences. Its legacy lies in its ability to turn academic knowledge into a spectator sport, proving that viewers crave elite-level competition. As a pillar of ABC's seasonal lineup, it reaffirmed the enduring appeal of the pursuit of knowledge under pressure, cementing the status of its experts as genuine television personalities.
| Watched? | # | Air Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | May 03, 2022 | Meet the Stunner, the Lightning Bolt & the Queen | |
| E2 | May 10, 2022 | What Color Is Uranus? | |
| E3 | May 17, 2022 | You Landed a Husband From Rock, Paper, Scissors? | |
| E4 | May 24, 2022 | Handsome, Intelligent, Charming...And Humble | |
| E5 | May 31, 2022 | Dressed to Kill, Here to Love | |
| E6 | Jun 07, 2022 | When They Go Low, She Goes Highness | |
| E7 | Jun 14, 2022 | Oprah, Please Forgive Me! | |
| E8 | Jun 21, 2022 | Gotta Risk It to Get the Brisket | |
| E9 | Jul 05, 2022 | Bring Back the Needles of Death | |
| E10 | Jul 12, 2022 | Guess They Don't Teach Math at Harvard | |
| E11 | Jan 05, 2023 | As RuPaul Says, The Library Is Open | |
| E12 | Jan 12, 2023 | A Lot of Neon, A Lot of Drinks, A Lot of Bellies | |
| E13 | Jan 19, 2023 | Most Shocking Rose Ceremony Ever | |
| E14 | Feb 02, 2023 | I Know a Guy, Who Knows a Guy, Who Plays Bagpipe | |
| E15 | Feb 09, 2023 | I Came, I Buzzsaw, I Conquered | |
| E16 | Feb 16, 2023 | Hoping This Is a Slumdog Millionaire Moment | |
| E17 | Jun 29, 2023 | Moderately Cloudy, High Chance of Whoopings | |
| E18 | Jul 06, 2023 | I Have Ties Older Than You | |
| E19 | Jul 13, 2023 | I Love It When People Are Scared of Me | |
| E20 | Jul 20, 2023 | They Don't Call Me the Medium Roller |
Release Window: Winter / Early Summer
The Chase (US) (2021) has maintained a steady Biannual rhythm for 3 years, typically returning in January. ABC utilizes this trivia competition as a versatile tool, serving as both a midseason replacement and a summer tentpole. By splitting seasons into multiple segments, the network fills scheduling gaps effectively. Historically, the series provides reliable ratings during transition periods with a clear preference for winter launches.
The production cycle reflects a strategy where game shows air in bursts rather than continuous runs. This maintains engagement year-round without the costs of scripted dramas. Despite minor date fluctuations, the consistency of these return windows has solidified the show as a permanent cornerstone of the network's non-scripted programming lineup within the competitive television landscape.