Lucky 13 is an American game show that premiered on ABC on July 18, 2024. The series is hosted by Shaquille O'Neal and Gina Rodriguez.

Lucky 13
GenreGame show
Created byAdrian Woolfe
Presented by
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes1
Production
Executive producers
  • Adrian Woolfe
  • Mark Wells
  • Glenn Coomber
  • Kevin Bacon
  • Aaron Stone
  • Alastair Burlingham
  • Gary Raskin
  • David Schiff
  • Scott Henry
  • GW Wright
  • Shaquille O'Neal
  • Colin Smeeton
  • Michael Parris
  • Gina Rodriguez
Production companies
  • Studio 1
  • Jersey Legends Productions
  • I Can & I Will Productions
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseJuly 18, 2024 (2024-07-18) –
present (present)

Format

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Two complete games are played per episode, involving a group of 13 contestants. At the start of each game, one contestant is chosen at random and asked a series of 13 true/false questions, but is not immediately told which of their responses are correct. After answering all the questions, the contestant is given the opportunity to change any one answer if they wish. They must then choose a "lucky range" that they believe contains the actual number of correct answers, followed by a "lucky number" representing their guess at the exact number correct.

The correct answers are then revealed in random order. If the contestant has chosen the appropriate lucky range, they win money according to the table below and can win an additional $25,000 for guessing the lucky number exactly if it is less than 13. Over- or under-predicting the lucky range sends the contestant home with nothing.

Whenever a contestant is one correct answer away from reaching either end of their lucky range, the hosts may offer a guaranteed cash prize equal to half the money at stake. The contestant may accept this offer and end the game, or reject it and play on.

Lucky range 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13
Winnings $5,000 $15,000 $25,000 $100,000 $1,000,000

Production

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On May 3, 2024, it was announced that ABC had ordered the series, with a premiere date of July 18, 2024.[1][2][3]

Episodes

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No.Title [4][5]Original air date [4][5]Prod.
code [4]
U.S. viewers
(millions)
Rating
(18-49)
1"Betting on Yourself"July 18, 2024 (2024-07-18)1012.73[6]0.3/4[6]
Episode 1 Results:
2"House Money"July 25, 2024 (2024-07-25)102TBDTBA
Episode 2 Results:
3"That's a Rap"August 8, 2024 (2024-08-08)103TBDTBA
Episode 3 Results:

References

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  1. ^ "ABC Announces Summer 2024 Premiere Dates as the Network Leads the Season as No. 1 in Entertainment for the Fifth Consecutive Year" (Press release). ABC. May 3, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.
  2. ^ White, Peter (May 3, 2024). "Shaquille O'Neal & Gina Rodriguez To Host ABC Game Show Lucky 13 From Exec Producer Kevin Bacon & Studio 1". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  3. ^ Petski, Denise (May 3, 2024). "ABC Sets Summer Premiere Dates Including The Bachelorette; Renews Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Claim To Fame & Press Your Luck". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Lucky 13 Episode Listings". The Futon Critic.
  5. ^ a b "Lucky 13 Episode Guide". Zap2it.
  6. ^ a b Douglas Pucci (July 19, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: Lucky 13 Game Show Debut on ABC Outdraws Competing Big Brother on CBS in Total Viewers". Programming Insider. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
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