Million Dollar Password

Million Dollar Password (2008-2009)

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CBS brings the classic game show Password back to primetime with Million Dollar Password. Hosted by Regis Philbin, two teams comprised of a contestant and celebrity, will compete against each other in a race to determine what the hidden word is from one word clues given by the partner. Points are gained if you guess the correct secret word with the point value beginning at 10 and then decreasing as each guess is missed. The team that wins the initial game will then allow the contestant on that team go on to the End-Game where they have 90 seconds to guess 5 words.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E06Jeff Garlin and Chelsea HandlerJun 14, 2009
S02E05Jamie Kennedy and Norm MacDonaldMay 31, 2009
S02E04Craig Ferguson and Serena WilliamsJan 4, 2009
S02E03Betty White and Adam CarollaDec 28, 2008
S02E02Julie Chen and Phil KeoghanDec 21, 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Million Dollar Password' premiere?

'Million Dollar Password' premiered on June 1, 2008.

Who hosted the TV show 'Million Dollar Password'?

Regis Philbin hosted 'Million Dollar Password'.

Which network aired 'Million Dollar Password'?

'Million Dollar Password' aired on CBS.

What was the concept of 'Million Dollar Password'?

Contestants had to guess passwords based on one-word clues given by their celebrity partners.

How much money could contestants potentially win on 'Million Dollar Password'?

Contestants had the chance to win up to one million dollars.

Who were the celebrity partners on 'Million Dollar Password'?

The celebrity partners included stars like Rosie O'Donnell, Billy Baldwin, and Betty White, among others.

How many rounds were there in a typical episode of 'Million Dollar Password'?

A typical episode of 'Million Dollar Password' consisted of two regular rounds followed by a lightning round.

How long did each round on 'Million Dollar Password' last?

Each round on 'Million Dollar Password' lasted approximately one minute.

What was the goal in each round of 'Million Dollar Password'?

The goal in each round of 'Million Dollar Password' was for the contestant to guess as many passwords as possible within the time limit.

How many clues did the celebrity partner give in each round of 'Million Dollar Password'?

The celebrity partner gave one-word clues to help the contestant guess the password.

What happened if the contestant guessed the password correctly in 'Million Dollar Password'?

If the contestant guessed the password correctly, they earned money and moved on to the next password.

What happened if the contestant failed to guess the password in 'Million Dollar Password'?

If the contestant failed to guess the password, they didn't earn money for that password, but they could still continue to the next password.

How many words were allowed in the celebrity's clue for each password on 'Million Dollar Password'?

The celebrity was only allowed to give one-word clues for each password on 'Million Dollar Password'.

What was the lightning round on 'Million Dollar Password'?

The lightning round was a final round where the contestant had to guess five passwords in one minute to win additional money.

How did the lightning round work on 'Million Dollar Password'?

In the lightning round, the celebrity partner gave rapid-fire one-word clues, and the contestant had to guess as many passwords as possible within the time limit.

What happened if the contestant successfully guessed all five passwords in the lightning round on 'Million Dollar Password'?

If the contestant successfully guessed all five passwords in the lightning round, they won additional money.

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