"Where trivia masters become the ultimate television titans."
ABC's 2021 revival of The Chase redefined the intellectual game show for a modern primetime audience. By recruiting the legendary Jeopardy! "Greatest of All Time" trio—Ken Jennings, James Holzhauer, and Brad Rutter—as the inaugural Chasers, the production elevated trivia to a high-stakes competitive sport. Host Sara Haines provided a grounded presence against the intimidating brilliance of the Chasers, who later expanded to include masters like Victoria Groce and Brandon Blackwell. The series successfully captured the tension of the original British format while infusing it with American scale and personality. Its cultural footprint lies in proving that audiences still crave authentic expertise and genuine mental agility. As a centerpiece of ABC's summer programming, it solidified the "Chaser" as a formidable archetype in the pantheon of television antagonists.
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Mid-Season (January)
The Chase (US) (2021) has maintained a steady annual rhythm for three years, typically returning in January. This high-stakes quiz show has served as a reliable bridge for ABC between major seasonal blocks. Since its debut, the series has frequently utilized split-season formats to fill gaps in both the winter and summer schedules. Its broadcast trajectory shows a clear preference for the mid-season January window or the early summer May corridor, allowing it to maintain visibility across the calendar year.
The production has successfully transitioned through cast changes, including rotating different Jeopardy legends as the titular Chasers. By anchoring the Thursday night lineup, it has solidified its status as a network cornerstone for game show fans. While the specific start dates shift slightly based on sports programming and holiday breaks, the show remains a consistent performer for the network.
If you love the high-stakes trivia intensity of The Chase, you'll adore Jeopardy!’s competitive brilliance.
Both shows require sharp intellect and strategic thinking to outsmart opponents in high-stakes games.