"The ultimate showdown where trivia legends defend their throne against the brightest minds in a high-stakes race for cash."
The 2021 revival of The Chase on ABC solidified the series as a premier intellectual battleground in American prime-time television. By recruiting the legendary Jeopardy! titans—Ken Jennings, James Holzhauer, and Brad Rutter—as the original Chasers, the production elevated the stakes of the quiz show format. Hosted by Sara Haines, the program balanced high-speed trivia with a psychological duel, demanding both rapid-fire recall and strategic wagering. Its legacy lies in bridging the gap between traditional game shows and modern competitive sports, showcasing elite mental prowess. The series successfully adapted the British hit for a domestic audience, proving that viewers still crave rigorous academic challenges and the thrill of seeing experts occasionally fall to a formidable team of underdogs.
| 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: Early Summer
The Chase (US) (2021) has maintained a steady Annual rhythm for 3 years, typically returning in May. Since its revival on ABC, the series has functioned as a high-stakes fixture of the network summer programming slate. The show established its presence by utilizing a rotating cast of professional trivia masters to maintain audience engagement during the traditional broadcast off-season.
Historically, the production has favored a late spring or early summer launch to maximize viewership among vacationing demographics. While the first season debuted in January as a mid-season replacement, subsequent cycles shifted toward the May window to anchor the Thursday night lineup. This scheduling strategy reflects the network confidence in the format as a reliable bridge between major television seasons.