# Lucky 13 (game show)

Lucky 13 is an American game show that aired on ABC from July 18 to September 19, 2024. The series is hosted by Shaquille O'Neal and Gina Rodriguez.

## Format

Two complete games are played per episode, involving a group of 13 contestants. At the start of each game, one contestant is chosen at random and asked a series of 13 true/false questions, but is not immediately told which of their responses are correct. After answering all the questions, the contestant is given the opportunity to change any one answer if they wish, by using a Pepsi Play.
The contestant must then choose a Lucky Range that they believe contains their actual number of correct answers given, with cash values set according to the table below. If the Lucky Range is anything other than 13, they also choose a Lucky Number in that range that represents their guess at the exact number of correct answers.
| Lucky Range | 1-3 | 4-6 | 7-9 | 10-12 | 13 |
| Winnings | $5,000 | $15,000 | $25,000 | $100,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Lucky Number Winnings | $30,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $125,000 | - |
The answers are then revealed one at a time, in a different order than they were asked. Near the end of the sequence, the hosts offer a guaranteed cash prize that is equal to a fraction of the money at stake. The contestant may accept this offer and end the game early, or reveal the rest of the answers. If the contestant has chosen the correct Lucky Range, they win the money associated with it and can receive an additional $25,000 if they have also chosen the correct Lucky Number. If their number of correct answers falls outside their Lucky Range, they leave with nothing.

## Production

On May 3, 2024, it was announced that ABC had picked up Lucky 13 for a premiere on July 18, 2024, as part of its summer lineup. The format was created by Adrian Woolfe, formerly of British studio and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? creator Celador.
Lucky 13 was picked up without a traditional order, with producer Studio 1 instead pre-funding the program, and entering into a revenue sharing agreement with ABC on commercial advertising and product placement sold within. While launching as one of ABC's highest-rated premieres for a summer series, advertising revenue fell below Studio 1's expectations. On November 14, 2024, it was reported that Lucky 13 had not been renewed for a second season by ABC, and that Studio 1 was restructuring its operations "to unlock and protect the value" of the format.

## Results

| Episode | Contestant | Pepsi Play | Predictions | Predictions | Offer | Offer | Result | Result |
| Episode | Contestant | Pepsi Play | Lucky Range | Lucky Number | Offer | Decision | Correct answers | Potential prize |
| 1 | Barrett Chesley | Not Used | 7-9 | 9 | $12,500 | Rejected | 10 | $0 |
| 1 | Krista Barbour | Not Used | 7-9 | 7 | $12,500 | Rejected | 7 | $50,000 |
| 2 | Warren Usui | Not Used | 13 | - | $80,000 | Rejected | 11 | $0 |
| 2 | Ashana Evans | Used | 7-9 | 7 | $12,500 | Accepted | 8 | $25,000 |
| 3 | Luis "Brooklyn Lou" Munoz | Used | 7-9 | 9 | $3,750 | Accepted | 5 | $0 |
| 3 | Evan Baker | Used | 4-6 | 6 | $9,750 | Accepted | 12 | $0 |
| 4 | Hans von Walter | Not Used | 10-12 | 11 | $27,000 | Rejected | 12 | $100,000 |
| 4 | Stephanie Wetzstein | Used | 7-9 | 7 | $3,750 | Rejected | 4 | $0 |
| 5 | MarkAnthony Ball | Not Used | 10-12 | 10 | $24,000 | Rejected | 8 | $0 |
| 5 | Shannon Anderson | Used | 7-9 | 7 | $7,500 | Rejected | 7 | $50,000 |
| 6 | Jonathan Greenstein | Not Used | 10-12 | 11 | $24,000 | Accepted | 9 | $0 |
| 6 | Rachel Traxler | Not Used | 7-9 | 7 | $17,500 | Accepted | 8 | $25,000 |
| 7 | Ty Brazeal | Not Used | 7-9 | 8 | $12,500 | Rejected | 9 | $25,000 |
| 7 | Gleveen Mcbeth | Used | 10-12 | 11 | $32,000 | Rejected | 9 | $0 |
| 8 | Darren Smith | Used | 7-9 | 9 | $5,000 | Rejected | 10 | $0 |
| 8 | Benjamin Parker | Not Used | 10-12 | 11 | $40,000 | Rejected | 11 | $125,000 |
| 9 | Quay Eady | Used | 7-9 | 9 | $5,000 | Accepted | 4 | $0 |
| 9 | Ramon Vinluan | Used | 7-9 | 9 | $12,500 | Rejected | 8 | $25,000 |
| 10 | Andrew Prelusky | Used | 7-9 | 8 | $5,000 | Rejected | 11 | $0 |
| 10 | Lauren McAlpin | Used | 10-12 | 10 | $14,000 | Accepted | 6 | $0 |
    The contestant guessed the correct Lucky Range or Number or won the $1 million prize.
    The contestant took the offer and it was the right decision.
    The contestant took the offer but it was the wrong decision, regardless of whether or not the contestant guessed the correct Lucky Number.
    The contestant left with nothing.

## Episodes

| No. | Title | Original release date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) | Rating (18-49) |
| 1 | "Betting on Yourself" | July 18, 2024 (2024-07-18) | 101 | 2.73 | 0.3/4 |
| 2 | "House Money" | July 25, 2024 (2024-07-25) | 102 | 2.82 | 0.3/4 |
| 3 | "That's a Rap" | August 8, 2024 (2024-08-08) | 103 | 1.74 | 0.2/2 |
| 4 | "Six Degrees" | August 15, 2024 (2024-08-15) | 104 | 2.43 | 0.3/4 |
| 5 | "High Roller" | August 27, 2024 (2024-08-27) | 105 | 1.33 | 0.1/2 |
| 6 | "Feeling Lucky" | August 29, 2024 (2024-08-29) | 106 | 2.08 | 0.2/2 |
| 7 | "Go Big or Go Home" | September 5, 2024 (2024-09-05) | 107 | 1.78 | 0.2/2 |
| 8 | "Doubling Down" | September 12, 2024 (2024-09-12) | 108 | 1.87 | 0.2/2 |
| 9 | "Playing to Win" | September 19, 2024 (2024-09-19) | 110 | 2.24 | 0.2/2 |
| 10 | "High Stakes" | September 19, 2024 (2024-09-19) | 109 | 1.83 | 0.2/2 |