Wheel of Fortune
TV series
Wheel of Fortune
1988–, English, on ITV1. Created by Merv Griffin.
Wheel of Fortune is a British television game show created by Merv Griffin. Contestants compete to solve word puzzles, similar to those used in Hangman, to win cash and prizes. The title refers to the show's giant carnival wheel that contestants spin throughout the course of the game to determine their cash and/or prizes. The programme aired between 19 July 1988 and 21 December 2001 and was produced by Scottish Television for the ITV network and mostly follows the same general format from the original version of the programme from the United States.
- Seasons
- 14
- Episodes
- 156
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S11 E73: Episode 73
Aired 24 September 1999
Seasons 9
Season 1
Season 1
1988 · 11 episodes
Series 2
Series 2
1989 · 16 episodes
Series 4
Series 4
1992 · 1 episode
Series 5
Series 5
1993 · 1 episode
Series 6
Series 6
1994 · 1 episode
Series 7
Series 7
1995 · 1 episode
Series 8
Series 8
1996 · 1 episode
Series 9
Series 9
1997 · 50 episodes
Series 11
Series 11
1999 · 73 episodes
Specials
Specials
1988 · 5 episodes
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 19 July 1988
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Talk Show
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What Wheel of Fortune is based on
Wheel of Fortune is based on Wheel of Fortune, a television series.
Television series
Wheel of Fortune
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Wheel of Fortune: quick answers
Is Wheel of Fortune worth watching?
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How many seasons of Wheel of Fortune are there?
Wheel of Fortune has 14 seasons and 156 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Wheel of Fortune finished?
Wheel of Fortune is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Wheel of Fortune on?
Wheel of Fortune isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
Wheel of Fortune parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Wheel of Fortune yet.
What shows are like Wheel of Fortune?
If you liked Wheel of Fortune, try Wheel of Fortune, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, Deal or No Deal.
Who created Wheel of Fortune?
Wheel of Fortune was created by Merv Griffin and stars Jenny Powell, John Leslie, Bradley Walsh.
What is Wheel of Fortune based on?
Wheel of Fortune is based on Wheel of Fortune, a television series.