Series synopsis
Press Your Luck is an American reality television series that premiered on ABC on June 11, 2019. It stars Elizabeth Banks, Neil Ross, Chris Ahearn and Laura Wright.
A game of wits, strategy and high stakes as contestants try to avoid the iconic WHAMMY for a chance at life-changing cash and prizes.
Premise
A game of wits, strategy and high stakes as contestants try to avoid the iconic WHAMMY for a chance at life-changing cash and prizes.
Premise: You win some. You whammy some.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Elizabeth Banks as Self - Host
- Neil Ross as Self - Announcer (voice)
- Chris Ahearn as Self - Announcer (voice)
- Laura Wright as Self
- Joey McIntyre as Self
Guest cast
- Laura Wright as Self
- Joey McIntyre as Self
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 71 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | June 11, 2019 | August 7, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 9 | May 31, 2020 | October 29, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 12 | May 26, 2021 | September 15, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 10 | July 6, 2022 | December 6, 2022 |
| Season 5 | 11 | October 10, 2023 | February 1, 2024 |
| Season 6 | 15 | July 18, 2024 | August 14, 2025 |
| Season 7 | 6 | July 9, 2026 | August 13, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | June 11, 2019 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | June 12, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Joining Elizabeth Banks are contestants Alexa Huey (hometown: Oakland, California), Joseph Ross (hometown: Boston, Massachusetts), and Ann Blakley (hometown: Washington, Missouri). |
June 19, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I'm Not Crying, You're Crying Contestants from Powder Springs, Ga.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; and Lexington, Ky. compete. |
May 31, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Lucky Hand Contestants from Tustin, Calif., San Ramon, Calif, and Philadelphia compete for the chance to win $1 million. |
June 7, 2020 |
| 3 |
The Whammy Taketh Contestants from Seattle, Wa., Shelton, Conn., and Melbourne, Fla. |
June 14, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oh, My Nervous System! Contestants from Fairfield, Sacramento, and Fresno, California. |
May 26, 2021 |
| 2 |
We Got Robots! Contestants from Bakersfield, Glendale, and Riverside, California. |
June 2, 2021 |
| 3 |
Four in a Row Contestants from Valley Village, Los Angeles, and Oakland, California. |
June 9, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It's Gettin' Hot in Here Contestants from California and Washington compete. |
July 7, 2022 |
| 2 |
I'm Not Crying, You're Crying (2) Contestants from Haiti, Michigan and Washington compete. |
July 14, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Polar Bear Contestants from San Francisco, Chicago and Cleveland compete. |
July 28, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
WHAT!?!? A new batch of contestants tries to avoid the WHAMMY and bring home a million bucks. |
October 10, 2023 |
| 2 |
A Spiritual Experience Contestants tempt fate when they press their luck and try to take home the grand prize. |
October 17, 2023 |
| 3 |
Go Big or Go Gnome Contestants hope to take home the big bucks before the WHAMMY appears. |
October 24, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Halls Balls!!! Host Elizabeth Banks has returned for the season six premiere as our contestants try to avoid the WHAMMY and bring home a million bucks. |
July 18, 2024 |
| 2 |
Deadpool and Wolverine Whammy Takeover "Press Your Luck" is turning up the heat when Deadpool and Wolverine take over the WHAMMY on this week's high-stakes episode. |
July 25, 2024 |
| 3 | Press Your Luck-Mania! | August 8, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pigskin Classic Host Elizabeth Banks is kicking off the season with three football super fans who are ready to take on the WHAMMY and score some BIG BUCKS! |
July 9, 2026 |
| 2 |
Feels So Good In the Showwah! Host Elizabeth Banks has a sneaking suspicion the WHAMMY is going to turn up the heat as our contestants try to snag those BIG BUCKS and prizes! |
July 16, 2026 |
| 3 | Big Bass, No Whammy | July 23, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 11, 2019 |
| Last aired | August 14, 2025 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |