Series synopsis
Trivial Pursuit is an American reality television series that premiered on The CW on October 3, 2024. It stars LeVar Burton.
The beloved trivia game Trivial Pursuit is reimagined in a question-packed entertainment format. Gameplay takes place on a giant version of the iconic Trivial Pursuit game board, as contestants battle it out over a range of play-along question categories to win wedges and beat each other to the center. The victor then takes on a dramatic finale against the clock to claim the big money jackpot.
Premise
The beloved trivia game Trivial Pursuit is reimagined in a question-packed entertainment format. Gameplay takes place on a giant version of the iconic Trivial Pursuit game board, as contestants battle it out over a range of play-along question categories to win wedges and beat each other to the center. The victor then takes on a dramatic finale against the clock to claim the big money jackpot.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- LeVar Burton as Self - Host
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 19 | October 3, 2024 | October 5, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 21 | January 22, 2026 | June 25, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Pursuit SERIES PREMIERE — Hosted by LeVar Burton, players compete in 3 rounds of trivia in the six iconic Trivial Pursuit categories in the hopes of winning $20,000. |
October 3, 2024 |
| 2 |
Checkmate A chess master faces off against trivia masters in three rounds of trivia in the six, iconic Trivial Pursuit categories in the hopes of winning $20,000. |
October 10, 2024 |
| 3 |
Battle of the Teachers Teachers and others battle in three rounds of trivia in the six iconic Trivial Pursuit categories in the hopes of winning $20,000. |
October 17, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Season Two Premiere | January 22, 2026 |
| 2 |
Teacher’s Pet A pair of teachers go head-to-head in the six iconic Trivial Pursuit categories in hopes of winning $20,000. LeVar Burton serves as host |
January 29, 2026 |
| 3 |
Law and Orders A legal assistant and fashion coordinator battle it out in the six iconic Trivial Pursuit categories in hopes of winning $20,000. Levar Burton serves as host (#203). |
February 5, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | The CW |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 3, 2024 |
| Last aired | March 12, 2026 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |