Buddy Games, hosted by actor Josh Duhamel, is set to debut on CBS at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 14, 2023. The show features six teams of four participants, competing in physical and mental challenges for a chance to win $200,000. Duhamel drew inspiration from his own annual tradition with friends to create this unique series.
The six competing teams include Derby Squad, Chicago's Finest, Team Pride, Team OK, Pageant Queens and Philly Forever. Contestants will reside in the same house throughout the competition, battling it out to claim the grand prize.
Unlike some premiere days that may air multiple episodes, Buddy Games will stick to a single episode per week. Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers can also catch the action live on the streaming service, while others can stream episodes the following day as part of their Paramount+ Essential subscription.
While the total number of episodes and any potential schedule changes remain uncertain, Buddy Games is currently scheduled to air every Thursday night at 9 p.m. ET on CBS. Each episode runs for an hour and features a single significant challenge. The losing team must bid farewell to one of their members.
When does Buddy Games premiere on CBS?
Buddy Games premieres on CBS on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 9 p.m. ET with the first episode.
How long are the episodes, and where can you watch them if you miss the broadcast?
Each episode of Buddy Games is one hour long. If you miss the broadcast, Paramount+ Essential subscribers can stream episodes the next day, while Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers can watch them live on the streaming service.