Wheel of Fortune averages 8.59 million live viewers in Season 44, up 17%

Wheel of Fortune is averaging 8.59 million live viewers in Season 44, meaning people watching as scheduled on broadcast and cable. That is up 17% from last year, Variety reported on 6 November 2026. Its household rating, the share of TV-owning homes tuned in, is 4.8, up 16%. The season is still running, so figures are partial.