Season 1 Plot
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire," Jimmy Kimmel steps into prime time as host of a special run of episodes featuring celebrity contestants playing for charity.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Season 1 aired on April 8th, 2020.
Season 1 Episodes
1. In the Hot Seat: Eric Stonestreet and Will Forte
The 20th anniversary event kicks off with celebrity contestant Eric Stonestreet playing for Building Hope for Autism and Will Forte playing for The Pangea Network.
2. In the Hot Seat: Will Forte and Nikki Glaser
Will Forte continues his winning streak this week in support of The Pangea Network. Nikki Glaser will play for Rescue the Birds, including a never-before-seen historic moment in the show’s 20-year history.
3. In the Hot Seat: Nikki Glaser, Jane Fonda and Anthony Anderson
Nikki Glaser continues her winning streak for Rescue the Birds. Jane Fonda takes the stage in support of her charity Fire Drill Friday’s, and Anthony Anderson plays for The Anderson Family Foundation.
4. In the Hot Seat: Anthony Anderson, Ike Barinholtz and Hannibal Buress
Anthony Anderson continues his streak playing for The Anderson Family Foundation. Ike Barinholtz jumps in the hot seat playing for Uplift Family Services, and Hannibal Buress plays for Melvina Masterminds.
5. In the Hot Seat: Hannibal Buress and Catherine O’Hara
Hannibal Buress continues his run playing for Melvina Masterminds, while Catherine O’Hara steps up to play in support of Upward Bound House.
6. In the Hot Seat: Catherine O’Hara and Dr. Phil
Catherine O’Hara continues her winning streak in support of Upward Bound House, and Dr. Phil plays in support of his charity When Georgia Smiled.
7. In the Hot Seat: Dr. Phil, Kaitlin Olson and Lauren Lapkus
Dr. Phil continues his run in support of his charity When Georgia Smiled. Kaitlin Olson steps up to play for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and Lauren Lapkus takes her shot at the grand prize for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.
8. In the Hot Seat: Lauren Lapkus and Anderson Cooper
Lauren Lapkus continues her shot at the grand prize for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, and Anderson Cooper plays for the Spikes K9 Fund.
9. In the Hot Seat: Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen
Anderson Cooper continues his run on “Millionaire” for the Spikes K9 Fund and then swaps seats with Andy Cohen, filling in as his guest expert, as Cohen jumps in the hot seat for Planned Parenthood.
