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[01/18/22 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Monday-Tuesday, January 17-18
Updates include: "Bull" to end after six seasons on CBS; FOX passes on "The Last Policeman" drama pilot; and HBO's "The White Lotus" fill out season two cast.

[05/14/21 - 11:15 AM]
NBC Bolsters Year-Round Programming Slate with Bold, Compelling Dramas in the Fall, Fresh and Funny Midseason Comedy Blocks and Dominant Unscripted Programming Across the Calendar
New dramas "Ordinary Joe," "La Brea" and "Law & Order: For the Defense" will launch this fall.

[02/04/21 - 10:33 AM]
NBC's "Law & Order: Organized Crime" Hits the Streets Thursday, April 1 as Part of Historic Crossover with "Law & Order: SVU"
Plus: "Good Girls" will make its season four premiere on Sunday, March 7; and "Manifest" is back for season three on Thursday, April 1.

[11/20/20 - 10:36 AM]
NBC Starts 2021 with a Tina Fey Comedy, Fan Favorite Gameshows and the Return of Emmy Award Winner "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist"
"Mr. Mayor," starring Ted Danson and Holly Hunter, will premiere on Thursday, January 7 with two episodes at 8:00/7:00c and 8:30/7:30c.

[09/09/20 - 10:32 AM]
NBC Makes Scheduling Changes to Monday, Tuesday Lineups
"The Weakest Link" will now premiere on Tuesday, September 29 and stay in that timeslot for three weeks until it moves to Mondays beginning October 19.

[08/27/20 - 12:02 PM]
It's Go Time as NBC Kickstarts the Season with Everyone's Favorite Series
"The Voice," "Weakest Link" and "Ellen's Game of Games" are among the series on tap this fall.

[06/16/20 - 11:00 AM]
NBC Enters the 2020-21 Season with Unprecedented Stability Across Its Schedule, Featuring Hit Dramas, Beloved Comedies and Powerhouse Alternative Programming
The network's fall schedule sees 16 returning shows, and one new drama with "Law & Order: Organized Crime."

[03/13/20 - 01:08 PM]
NBC Slots "Ellen's Game of Games," "Dateline" in Place of Canceled World Figure Skating Championships on Saturday, March 21
Said event was to be held in Montreal from March 16 through March 22.

[02/18/20 - 11:01 AM]
NBC Renews Hit Alternative Series "Ellen's Game of Games" for a Fourth Season
DeGeneres revealed the pickup this morning on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" during which she had audience members play the always messy "Danger Word" to celebrate.

[11/08/19 - 11:00 AM]
NBC Heads Into 2020 with Top Talent, Innovative Dramas, Fan-Favorite Comedies and Must-See Specials
On the comedy front, January marks the conclusion of hit series "The Good Place," which will go out with a forkin' good time on Thursday, January 30 at 8:30/7:30c.

[11/07/19 - 02:36 PM]
NBC Gets Into the "Oh, What Fun" Spirit with Full Slate of Holiday Season Programming Overflowing with Good Cheer
"Dolly Parton: 50 Years at the Opry" kicks things off on Tuesday, November 26 at 9:00/8:00c.

[08/12/19 - 01:29 PM]
NBC Shifts "Hollywood Game Night" Originals to Wednesdays
Look for new episodes to fill the 10:00/9:00c slot beginning August 21.

[05/12/19 - 10:00 AM]
NBC Builds on Winning Lineup with Strong Investments in Returning Hits, Dominant Alternative Programming, Addictive New Dramas, A Renewed Focus on Comedy and Homecomings for Big NBC Stars
New additions this fall include drama "Bluff City Law" and comedies "Perfect Harmony" and "Sunnyside."

[01/16/19 - 12:01 PM]
NBC Renews Hit Alternative Series "Ellen's Game of Games" for Third Season
The series launched one year ago and ranked as the #1 new alternative show of the 2017-18 season in 18-49 and total viewers.

[01/08/19 - 12:29 PM]
NBC Lineup for Tuesday, Jan. 8 - POTUS Address to the Nation
News coverage will begin at 9:00/8:00c followed by a repeat of "Ellen's Game of Games," joined in progress.

[11/19/18 - 10:33 AM]
Studio Head Meredith Ahr Upped to President, Alternative and Reality Group for NBC Entertainment
In her new post, the 17-year NBC veteran will oversee all aspects of unscripted programming at the network, Universal Television Alternative Studio and first-run syndication.

[11/14/18 - 10:11 AM]
NBC Brings Good Cheer to Year's End with Eclectic List of Holiday Specials
Programs debuting are "A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy" and a special episode of "Deal or No Deal" two days before its premiere on CNBC.

[10/12/18 - 10:28 AM]
The Games Begin in January as Dwayne Johnson, Simon Cowell and Ellen Degeneres Join NBC's Powerful Primetime Schedule
"The Titan Games," "America's Got Talent: The Champions" and "Ellen's Game of Games" will all kick off 2019 for the network.

[09/11/18 - 11:06 AM]
NBC Clinches the 2017-18 52-Week TV Season in Both 18-49 and Total Viewers
NBC further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[05/22/18 - 11:18 AM]
NBC Wins the Sept. to May Season in 18-49 for the 4th Time in 5 Years, Generating The Top Winning Margin for Any Net in People-Meter History
NBC further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[05/13/18 - 09:30 AM]
NBC Carries First Place Momentum Into 2018-19 with Year-Round Programming Strategy Focused on Bold New Shows, Strong Anchors and Top Talent
Highlights include a new Wednesday lineup comprised of "Chicago Med," "Chicago Fire" and "Chicago PD."

[01/09/18 - 05:13 PM]
More High-Energy Games and Big Fun on the Way as Hit Show "Ellen's Game of Games" Earns Second Season Renewal
"I'm so excited to get to do another season because I'm not just the producer and host, I'm also a loyal viewer," said Ellen DeGeneres.

[12/14/17 - 10:47 AM]
NBC Sets Thursday, February 1 for Preview of Its New Comedy "A.P. Bio"
The series will then return Thursday, March 1 following the network's coverage of the Winter Olympic Games.

[11/28/17 - 02:15 PM]
NBC Fills Remaining Winter Time Periods with "The Wall," "Ellen's Game of Games"
Look for said entries to lead off Monday and Tuesday nights, respectively, in the new year.

[05/14/17 - 09:30 AM]
NBC Launches Into 2017-18 Elevating Its Winning Lineup with New Shows, Impressive Auspices, and Bold Scheduling Moves
New dramas "Brave" and "Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders" are set to bow this fall.

[03/02/17 - 10:17 AM]
The Queen of Daytime Now Adds Primetime as Ellen DeGeneres Hosts "Ellen's Game of Games" on NBC
NBC has ordered six episodes of the game show "Ellen's Game of Games" for primetime.







ELLEN'S GAME OF GAMES (NBC)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
12/18/17 - 5/23/21
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2020-2021 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
4 (58 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
confirmed as canceled on 1/18/22
DESCRIPTION:
(from NBC's press release, November 2020) Starting Jan. 4, Mondays will be a night of fun and games with the season premieres of hit gameshows "Ellen's Game of Games," which reached more than 57 million viewers last season, and "The Wall," which was undefeated in its timeslot last summer. A week later on Jan. 11, "Weakest Link" and host Jane Lynch join the party. "The Weakest Link" has been the most-watched series premiere on the Big 4 networks through the season's opening eight weeks.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Ellen DeGeneres as Host
CREW INFORMATION:
· Andy Lassner as EP
· Daniel Norris as EP
· Derek Westervelt as EP
· Ed Glavin as EP
· Ellen DeGeneres as EP
· Jeff Kleeman as EP
· Kevin A. Leman II as EP
· Mary Connelly as EP
· Noah Bonnett as EP
GENRE(S):
· game show
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· A Very Good Production
· Telepictures
· Warner Horizon Television