Two of TV’s most enduring icons are finally getting a true streaming home. Sony Pictures Entertainment Canada and Bell Media struck a multi‑year, exclusive deal that puts Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune on Crave with next‑day episodes starting Sept. 9—timed to Jeopardy!’s Season 42 and Wheel’s Season 43. Crave will also unlock 100 classic episodes from each franchise the same day. The move expands access beyond broadcast and aligns with the US plan to stream new‑season episodes on Hulu, Disney+ (via Hulu on Disney+) and Peacock this fall. Here’s what’s new—and why it matters now.
Need to know
Key points
- Sony Pictures Entertainment Canada and Bell Media seal multi‑year exclusive for Jeopardy! and Wheel.
- New episodes stream on Crave the day after airing, starting Sept. 9, 2025.
- Crave adds 100 classic episodes from each show on Sept. 9.
- Timed to Jeopardy! Season 42 and Wheel Season 43 in syndication.
- US rollout: next‑day streaming on Hulu, Disney+ (Hulu on Disney+) and Peacock begins with the new seasons.
- Jeopardy! draws 20+ million weekly viewers—demand primed for streaming.
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Crave’s next‑day window gives syndicated staples a modern release cadence, closing the gap with prestige series that already live on streaming. For Canada, it’s a tangible shift: broadcast loyalists keep habits while streamers get fast, catch‑up access. In the US, co‑exclusive next‑day availability on Hulu, Disney+ (via Hulu on Disney+) and Peacock, beginning with the new season launches, brings both franchises into the mainstream streaming mix heading into fall TV. Add a ready‑made back catalog—100 episodes apiece—and fans can sample eras, study champions, or just binge comfort TV on demand.
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Sony Pictures Entertainment EVP of North American Distribution Flory Bramnick called Jeopardy! and Wheel “pillars of broadcast syndication,” adding that the Crave deal will “delight a new, untapped audience across streaming platforms” this fall. Earlier, Sony Pictures Television chairman Keith Le Goy framed the US plan similarly, saying the co‑exclusive next‑day arrangement with Hulu, Disney+ and Peacock gives fans “the best possible streaming access” as the new seasons begin. The strategy: preserve syndicated reach while unlocking fresh, fast streaming touchpoints.
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Jeopardy!’s weekly audience of over 20 million underscores why streamers want timely access: the fandom is active, loyal, and evergreen. Awards pedigree matters, too—Jeopardy! has 45 Emmy Awards and a Peabody, validating long‑term cultural relevance that converts on streaming shelves. Meanwhile, Wheel enters Season 43 with Ryan Seacrest joining Vanna White, a host refresh that can spike curiosity. Pairing next‑day drops with 100 library episodes gives newcomers and diehards a clear on‑ramp, a proven recipe for sustained engagement.
The numbers that change the game
KPI table
Metric Value + Unit Where/When Change/Impact Next‑day launch Sept. 9, 2025 Canada (Crave) Faster streaming access after broadcast Library drop 100 episodes each Crave, Sept. 9, 2025 Immediate binge catalog for both shows Jeopardy! season Season 42 Syndication, Sept. 2025 Aligns streaming with season kick‑off Wheel season Season 43 Syndication, Sept. 2025 Host shift with Ryan Seacrest draws buzz US platforms Hulu, Disney+ (Hulu), Peacock Beginning with new seasons (Fall 2025) Co‑exclusive next‑day window in US Audience size 20+ million weekly Jeopardy! (US) Strong baseline demand for streaming Deal term Multi‑year, exclusive (Canada) Sony/Bell Media Locks Canadian streaming rights on Crave Summary: Timely drops plus deep libraries supercharge discovery and retention.
What buyers should know right now to watch faster and smarter
In Canada, you’ll need a Crave subscription to stream next‑day episodes starting Sept. 9, plus access to 100 classics from each franchise. In the US, expect next‑day availability on Hulu, Disney+ (via Hulu) and Peacock as the new seasons begin this fall; check in‑app hubs for the latest episode tiles. Prefer broadcast? Keep watching your local syndication times—streaming now complements, not replaces, the nightly ritual.
Sources
- https://www.thewrap.com/sony-pictures-entertainment-canada-streaming-deal-bell-media-jeopardy-wheel-of-fortune/
- https://www.bellmedia.ca/the-lede/press/september-2025-crave-streaming-overview/
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Jessica Morrison is a seasoned entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering television, film, and pop culture. After earning a degree in journalism from New York University, she worked as a freelance writer for various entertainment magazines before joining red94.net. Her expertise lies in analyzing television series, from groundbreaking dramas to light-hearted comedies, and she often provides in-depth reviews and industry insights. Outside of writing, Jessica is an avid film buff and enjoys discovering new indie movies at local festivals.