Small Fortune (American game show)
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| Presented by | Lil Rel Howery |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | May 31 – July 19, 2021 |
Small Fortune is an American television game show hosted by Lil Rel Howery.[1] It premiered on NBC on May 31, 2021 at 10 PM ET. It was canceled after one season on January 20, 2022. This series is an adaptation on a British TV series with the same name.
Premise
In each episode, teams of three from various backgrounds, from first responders to Olympians from around the country, work together to earn a shot at competing for the $250,000 cash prize in the "Big Little Heist" finale game.
Each team must prove their skills on these miniature playing fields from a shrunken sushi conveyor belt to a mini Ellis Island. These challenges will require intense focus because with games this small, there's no room for mistakes as the slightest miscalculation or tremble may result in losing thousands of dollars.[2]
Episodes
| No. | Title [3] | Original air date [3] | U.S. viewers (millions) | Rating (18–49) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Semper Fly" | May 31, 2021 | 1.47[4] | 0.3[5] |
| 2 | "Grandma Knows Best" | June 7, 2021 | 1.35[6] | 0.3[6] |
| 3 | "Team USA" | June 14, 2021 | 1.24[7] | 0.3[7] |
| 4 | "For Better or Nurse" | June 28, 2021 | 1.39[8] | 0.3[8] |
| 5 | "Fam Chowda" | July 12, 2021 | 1.46[9] | 0.3[9] |
| 6 | "Three Patels" | July 19, 2021 | 1.47[10] | 0.3[10] |
Production
On April 3, 2019, NBC ordered an American adaptation of Small Fortune, produced by Youngest Media and co-produced by Universal Television Alternative.[11] On June 23, 2020, NBC announced that the actor and comedian Lil Rel Howery would host and be executive producer, with production beginning in late 2020.[12] This show premiered on May 31, 2021.[13][14] On January 20, 2022, NBC reported the show had been canceled after one season.[15]
Other broadcasts
In Canada, Small Fortune is simulcast by Global.[16]
References
- ^ White, Peter (June 23, 2020). "'Small Fortune': Lil Rel Howery To Host & Exec Produce NBC's Remake Of British Game Show Format". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
- ^ "Lil Rel to host American Version of 'Small Fortune' for NBC". The Comic's Comic. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
- ^ a b "SMALL FORTUNE (NBC)". The Futon Critic. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "'America's Got Talent' Season 16 premiere wins the prime-time ratings race". Los Angeles Times. City News Service. June 8, 2021. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ Berman, Marc (June 1, 2021). "Monday Ratings: NBC Game Show 'Small Fortune' and Fox's Animal 'Housebroken' Off to Sluggish Starts". Programming Insider. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ a b Berman, Marc (June 8, 2021). "Monday Ratings: The Bachelorette Season-Opener Leads ABC to Victory". Programming Insider. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
- ^ a b Berman, Marc (June 15, 2021). "Monday Ratings: Soft Starts for ABC's Celebrity Dating Game and The CW Drama The Republic of Sarah". Programming Insider. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ a b Berman, Marc (June 29, 2021). "Monday Ratings: More Victory for the Home of The Bachelorette – ABC". Programming Insider. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ a b Berman, Marc (July 13, 2021). "Monday Ratings: ABC's The Bachelorette Tops Quiet Evening". Programming Insider. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ a b Berman, Marc (July 20, 2021). "Monday Ratings: The Bachelorette Leads ABC to More Victory". Programming Insider. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ Thorne, Will (April 3, 2019). "NBC Orders 'Small Fortune' Competition Series From U.K. Format (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ^ White, Peter (June 23, 2020). "'Small Fortune': Lil Rel Howery To Host & Exec Produce NBC's Remake Of British Gameshow Format". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
- ^ "NBC's "Small Fortune" Takes Comedy and Competition to New Levels with Premiere Set for Monday, May 31 at 10 P.M. ET/PT" (Press release). NBC. March 29, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ "Small Fortune: NBC Sets Premiere Date for Game Show Hosted by Lil Rel Howery". TV Series Finale. March 30, 2021. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
- ^ White, Peter (January 20, 2022). "Lil Rel Howery's 'Small Fortune' Canceled At NBC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
- ^ Sousa, Adrian (June 3, 2021). "Global Announces Hot New Summer Lineup Loaded With Hit Original Series, Fresh Content, and Big Reality TV". Global. Retrieved June 16, 2021.