Password is returning to NBC for a brand new season and the network has announced a whole host of famous faces that will be appearing in the new episodes.
In recent years, the quiz program has been revived as a segment on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, decades after its initial run back in 1961, and now Password is once again getting a full season of its own.
The new episodes will star late night host Jimmy Fallon and be hosted by Nope actress Keke Palmer, and each week there will also be a different celebrity guests who will play alongside Fallon to help contestants win a cash prize.
As well as having celebrity guests throughout the season, Password's season finale will feature a star-studded, all-celebrity lineup playing for charity.
So, who exactly are these celebrities that will be playing to help contestants win money? Newsweek has every celebrity guest taking part in the new season of Password on NBC.
Which Celebrity Guests Are Taking Part in Password?
Jon Hamm and Heidi Klum
The first episode of Password will see Mad Men actor Jon Hamm team up with the contestants, while America's Got Talent and Making the Cut star Heidi Klum will feature on Episode 2.
While the rest of the celebrity guests have been announced, their episodes are yet to be confirmed.
Yvette Nicole Brown
Fans may recognize actress Yvette Nicole Brown from her role as Shirley Bennett on Community. She is also currently part of the voice cast of new Disney+ film LEGO Star Wars: Summer Vacation.
Tony Hale
Tony Hale is known for his role as Buster Bluth on Arrested Development. He has also starred in Veep and Being the Ricardos.
Chelsea Handler
Comedian Chelsea Handler hosted late-night talk show Chelsea Lately on E! from 2007 to 2014 and released her Netflix documentary series, Chelsea Does, in January 2016.
Joel McHale
Celebrity Beef host Joel McHale joins his former Community co-star Yvette Nicole Brown on the Password lineup.
Chrissy Metz
Chrissy Metz is best known for her role on This Is Us, which was snubbed at the 2022 Emmy Awards following its final season.
Martin Short
Martin Short has recently starred on Hulu original series Only Murders In the Building.
J.B. Smoove
Spider-Man star J.B. Smoove is currently starring as Frank the Plant in HBO Max's Harley Quinn series.
Meghan Trainor
Singer Meghan Trainor has had hits such as "Lips Are Movin" and "Dear Future Husband."
When Is Password On?
Password will launch on NBC with a two-night series premiere event on Tuesday, August 9 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and Wednesday, August 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
The first episode will be dedicated to Golden Girls actress Betty White, who passed away on December 31, 2021 shortly before her 100th birthday.
White regularly played Password on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and, according to NBC, the iconic TV star has long been thought of as Password's greatest player.
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