Pat Sajak bids farewell on 'Wheel of Fortune' with record-breaking 11 million viewers, marking the show's biggest episode in over four years
Entertainment | June 18, 2024, 6:26 p.m.
After more than 40 years as host of "Wheel of Fortune," Pat Sajak bid farewell in a record-breaking final episode on June 7, attracting 11 million viewers, the show's highest viewership since April 2020. Not only was it the most-watched telecast of the week across all networks, but it also earned the highest household rating of the week at 6.2. Sajak's final episodes dominated the Top 15 broadcasts of the week, showcasing the enduring popularity of the iconic game show. As Sajak passed the torch to Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, the show's legacy continued with a surge in viewership for the "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" repeats on ABC. Sajak's heartfelt address at the end of his final episode highlighted the show's role as a safe, family-friendly space, solidifying its special place in viewers' hearts over the course of four decades.