Scripps National Spelling Bee

Scripps National Spelling Bee (2010- )

RunningReality show

On Scripps National Spelling Bee students prepare for local spelling bees using a variety of materials provided by us and Merriam-Webster, and they advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee near Washington, D.C., by winning a series of spellings as outlined by their local spelling bee sponsors. In general terms, the program is open to students who have neither turned 16 nor passed beyond the eighth grade, and who attend schools that officially enrolled with our program for the current academic year.

Networks
Scheduleevery Thursday at 20:00 (120 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
2024-05-302024 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Finals, Closing Portion (LIVE)May 30, 2024
2023-06-012023 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Finals, Closing Portion (LIVE)Jun 1, 2023
2022-06-022022 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Finals, Closing Portion (LIVE)Jun 2, 2022
2017-06-012017 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Finals, Closing Portion (LIVE)Jun 1, 2017
2016-05-262016 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Finals, Closing Portion (LIVE)May 26, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Scripps National Spelling Bee' premiere in 2010?

The TV show 'Scripps National Spelling Bee' premiered on June 4, 2010.

Who hosted the TV show 'Scripps National Spelling Bee' in 2010?

The TV show 'Scripps National Spelling Bee' was hosted by Tom Bergeron in 2010.

How many contestants participated in the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee'?

The 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee' had 273 contestants.

Who won the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee'?

The winner of the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee' was Anamika Veeramani.

How many rounds were there in the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee'?

The 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee' had 9 rounds.

What was the prize for winning the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee'?

The prize for winning the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee' was $40,000.

How many words were spelled correctly in the final round of the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee'?

In the final round of the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee', 21 words were spelled correctly.

What was the age range of the contestants in the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee'?

The contestants in the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee' were between the ages of 8 and 15.

How long did the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee' last?

The 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee' lasted for seven days.

How many judges were there in the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee'?

The 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee' had a panel of 25 judges.

What was the most challenging word in the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee'?

The most challenging word in the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee' was "stichomythia".

How many rounds were completed before reaching the final round in the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee'?

Six rounds were completed before reaching the final round in the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee'.

Did any contestant successfully spell all their words in the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee'?

No contestant successfully spelled all their words in the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee'.

How many words were misspelled in the final round of the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee'?

In the final round of the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee', 5 words were misspelled.

How many hours of footage were recorded during the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee'?

Approximately 21 hours of footage were recorded during the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee'.

Were there any tie-breakers in the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee'?

Yes, there were tie-breakers in the 2010 season of 'Scripps National Spelling Bee'.

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