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‘Password’ game show with Jimmy Fallon and host Keke Palmer premieres on NBC, how to watch, TV channel, stream for free online

"Password" with Jimmy Fallon and hosted by Keke Palmer will premiere on NBC Tuesday, August 9. (photo courtesy of NBC)
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The popular celebrity gameshow from 1961 “Password,” will make its return on Tuesday, August 9 on NBC at 10 p.m. ET.

“TV’s most beloved celebrity game show” is back and will feature celebrities who pair with contestants to get them to guess the password by giving them a hint. The two-night premiere event will premiere on Tuesday, August 9 at 10 p.m. ET and Wednesday, August 10 at 9 p.m. ET. on NBC. Viewers without cable can stream the game show on DirecTV Stream and fuboTV. Both streaming services offer free trials. The episodes will also be available to stream the next day on Peacock.

This season of “Password” will have eight, hour-long episodes hosted by Keke Palmer, starring Jimmy Fallon and will feature celebrities like Jon Hamm, Heidi Klum, Chelsea Handler and more. Fallon will also compete in each round, helping contestants win coveted cash prizes. Here’s a look at what to expect in “Password:”

The show first aired in 1961, but it has seen many iterations since. It most recently is a segment on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” This new rendition of the game show is executive-produced by Fallon.

According to NBC, the premiere will honor Betty White, who’s been dubbed “Password’s Greatest Player.” The beloved actress and comedian, who died at the age of 99 on December 31, 2021, first competed on the show in 1961. It’s where she met her husband, Allen Ludden, who was the original Host and creator.

What channel is “Password” on?

“Password” will premiere on NBC with a two-night special on Tuesday, August 9 at 10 p.m. ET and Wednesday, August 10 at 9 p.m. ET. You can access the new episodes on NBC by logging in with your cable provider below.

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How do I watch if I don’t have cable TV?

Viewers without cable can stream the game show on DirecTV Stream and fuboTV. Both streaming services offer free trials. The episodes will also be available to stream the next day on Peacock.

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