‘Family Feud’ Is Making a Major Change for Its 50th Anniversary Season
‘Family Feud’ Is Making a Major Change for Its 50th Anniversary Season (Exclusive)
Steve Harvey returns for the iconic game show’s milestone 50th season, where bigger cash prizes and the return of fan-favorite legacy contestants promise the show’s biggest celebration yet.
Steve Harvey
Photo Credit: Courtesy Fremantle
For 50 years, Family Feud has brought families together for laughs and unforgettable moments as five members of one family are pitted against five members of another family with the goal of guessing the results of audience survey questions for the win. And Parade can exclusively reveal that the half-century mark will feature some brand-new twists and turns for the iconic game show.
Emmy Award-winning TV personality Steve Harvey, who took over hosting duties in 2010, will return to helm Family Feud as the game show begins celebrating its 50th anniversary on Sept. 28. And Parade has an exclusive first look at the momentous occasion.
Originally premiering in July 1976, Family Feud became one of the highest-rated game shows on daytime television. Five decades later, it remains a powerhouse in syndication, averaging 7.5 million daily viewers during the 2025–2026 season.
“Fifty years of Family Feud is an extraordinary milestone, and a true testament to the joy, laughter, and connection the show has brought to generations of fans. From its very first episode to today, Family Feud has remained a beloved part of the cultural conversation, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this moment in such a big way,” says Jennifer Mullin, CEO Fremantle. “With Steve Harvey at the helm and exciting new elements this season, we can’t wait for audiences to join us in honoring the past while enjoying everything still to come.”
To mark its 50th anniversary, the new season of Family Feud will feature special celebratory elements throughout, including:
BetMGM is raising the stakes by increasing the Fast Money jackpot to $50,000, giving families the chance to win even bigger prizes across 10 special episodes this season.
The show will welcome back “legacy families,” fan-favorite contestants from past seasons returning to compete once again on the Family Feud stage.
To help celebrate Family Feud’s milestone season, Carvel is bringing the party on stage with a custom Family Feud 50th ice cream cake during the premiere episode, alongside the launch of a Family Feud Birthday Cake Carvelanche hitting participating Carvel stores on Sept. 1.
Starting in September, for a limited time, TGI Fridays will offer fans nationwide the opportunity to play the official 50th anniversary Family Feud board game inside the restaurants, either physically at their table or digitally on their phones via a special QR code found on the table tent. “TGI Fridays and Family Feud both bring people together to create memorable moments with family and friends,” said Ray Blanchette, CEO, TGI Fridays®. “We’re excited to partner with such an iconic brand as it celebrates its 50th anniversary and look forward to welcoming Family Feud fans into our restaurants.”
Gameloft launched “Family Feud Pocket,” available now on Apple Arcade, where players can experience the gameplay with Steve Harvey as if they were on stage.
Arkadium, a leading destination for casual games, offers the official browser-based version of Family Feud on Arkadium.com, where millions of players have enjoyed this classic game. This summer, Arkadium will debut a new version of Family Feud with Steve Harvey, giving fans a brand new and updated way to enjoy playing this beloved game show online.
Starting August 6, 2026, Family Feud partners with Gaggl to launch a special 50th Anniversary clip show on Twitch, giving creators the opportunity to celebrate some of the most memorable moments from host Steve Harvey’s tenure on the series. The activation will also enable creators to award cash prizes to viewers during their streams, creating an interactive fan experience that commemorates 50 years of Family Feud and extends the celebration to new audiences.
The celebration continues across the two dedicated Family Feud free streaming channels, featuring themed episode blocks, and special anniversary content.
Family Feud is a 24/7 free streaming channel, featuring the most popular clips and episodes from host Steve Harvey, alongside Family Feud Classic, which also offers a continuous lineup of classic episodes from across the show’s decades-long successful history.
New episodes of Family Feud begin September 28, 2026.
