Television Highlights: Season Finales and New Show Premiere Insights

LOS ANGELES, CA — The television landscape gears up for an exciting summer as multiple shows reach their conclusion and new series make their debut. June 10, 2025, marks the season finale of the celebrity version of ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ hosted by Pat Sajak, who is concluding his 40-plus year association with the iconic game show.

This season finale features a trio of Tony Award winners attempting to spin the wheel for charity, including stars from ‘Hamilton‘ and the acclaimed revue ‘Old Friends.’ Sajak’s departure marks a significant shift for the long-running program.

Meanwhile, Fox is enhancing its game show lineup with the second season of a brain-teasing quiz show. The new host, Joel, leads contestants through complex logic and deduction puzzles, competing for a cash prize nearing $100,000. The final round offers a challenging question that only 1% of participants are expected to answer correctly.

A fresh take on reality television emerges with a new competition hosted by a belligerent personality. Contestants, termed “master manipulators,” including a detective and an OnlyFans creator, aim to form strategic alliances while navigating elimination rounds. The winner of a challenge is dubbed “the Snake,” forcing them to make tough decisions about who to save and who to eliminate.

In another entertainment highlight, a two-part documentary series profiles Alex Cooper, the host of the hit podcast “Call Her Daddy.” Cooper discusses her Pennsylvania upbringing and the development of her podcast, which has gained a massive following due to its candid discussions on relationships and mental health. Her interviewing skills have earned her praise within the industry.

The evening also kicks off a poignant anthology series that examines public disasters and scandals. The first episode revisits the devastating 2021 Astroworld Festival tragedy in Houston, where a surge of concertgoers tragically resulted in ten fatalities. The documentary includes insights from survivors and medical responders who witnessed the chaos firsthand.

Looking ahead, fans are left anticipating returning shows, some of which concluded their previous seasons on cliffhangers. Among those not returning until 2026 is ‘NCIS,’ raising concerns for characters played by Mark Harmon and Mariel Molino.

As the summer progresses, the television landscape promises to offer both nostalgia and fresh content as beloved shows end and new ones arise.