When Is Pat Sajak’s Last ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Episode?
Wheel of Fortune‘s latest season is approaching its ending, and with it, Pat Sajak‘s final episode as host.
As previously revealed, Sajak announced he’d be leaving one of America’s most iconic game shows in May 2023 and that Season 41 would be his last as host.
“Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,” Sajak said in a statement to Bloomberg News in June 2023. “It’s been a wonderful ride.”
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While there was still a lot of Wheel of Fortune with Sajak to look forward to back in June 2023, the spring months mark the beginning of the end for Sajak’s onscreen gig. Season 41 of Wheel of Fortune, which kicked off in September 2023, is currently slated to conclude in June 2024, with the exact date being Friday, June 7.
Per Rotten Tomatoes, the finale installment is appropriately titled “Thanks for the Memories,” as fans gear up to bid Sajak farewell. But even with Sajak’s exit imminent, he will play a role behind the scenes as a consultant for three more years, according to AP News.
Following Sajak’s last episode, Season 42 will welcome new host Ryan Seacrest, who will join Vanna White on the game show. “I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” Seacrest shared upon the announcement of his new role in late June 2023.
“I can say, along with the rest of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them,” Seacrest continued. “Pat, I love the way you’ve always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease. I look forward to learning everything I can from you during this transition.”
An exact premiere date for Season 42 remains unknown at this time, but stay tuned for updates about the official Season 41 finale and Seacrest’s first day as host in the weeks ahead.
Wheel of Fortune, Season 41 Finale, Friday, June 7, Check your local listings
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Good to know. Can't wait for Ryan. Wish Pat would take Vanna and his daughter with him.
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You are so rude
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Since when is stating the truth about what you think rude? Saying it to his face or booing him off the stage would be rude, this is merely voicing an opinion in a public forum.
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Pat S. is often rude on national TV.
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It’s not going to be the same. Out of all people Ryan Seacrest? Doesn’t he have enough jobs already. This was Pat Sajaks only job. How can Ryan give his undivided attention to this one with all of his other jobs? Is he going to accidentally blurt out to a contestant and say they didn’t get the golden ticket to move on to the next level aka American Idol?
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There isn't much to Pat's job to get wrong. I hope they 86 Vanna and Maggie, too.
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I originally thought the same thing: Why Ryan Seacreast? He has so many jobs and there is someone out there that would have been fantastic and who actually needs a job! But I guess ABC knows best lol. It's not that I don't like Ryan Seacreast because I do. I just don't get this choice.
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Ryan has a big fan base of younger viewers due to American Idol. A lot of Wheel Fans are aging out. Ryan will refresh the fan base.
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This!
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This is true. But Wheel of Fortune has it's own fan base, and probably most of us will still watch even if there was a different host. If that's the only reason ABC chose Ryan, then it's a really sad, sad reason or excuse.
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I am sad to say, when Pat leaves for good, I will no longer watch Wheel of Fortune. I don't care for Ryan Seacrest. I was hoping John Michael Higgins would have taken over Pat's job.
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JMH is an annoying ham who wants to make it all about himself.
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Watch a few episodes of America Says or Split Second and you'll be fed up with Higgins.
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Pig
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I feel that the two contestants should have a opportunity to come back on the show. Or just give them something to conversated them for the error.
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