ABC Summer 2025 Lineup: “Bachelor in Paradise” Returns, Martin Short Revives “Match Game”!

Bachelor in Paradise

ABC has announced its summer 2025 programming slate, and it’s a mix of familiar favorites and fresh faces. Reality TV devotees can mark their calendars for the return of “Bachelor in Paradise,” while game show enthusiasts can look forward to a “Match Game” revival with a comedic twist courtesy of Martin Short.

The summer kicks off on Monday, July 7th at 8:00 PM ET/PT with the tenth season of “Bachelor in Paradise.” This time around, contestants from the “Golden Bachelor” will be joining the usual mix of heartbroken hopefuls on the beach, with Hannah Brown presiding over “Paradise Relations” and the new Champagne Lounge.

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Game shows take center stage on Thursday, July 10th. “Celebrity Family Feud,” hosted by Steve Harvey, returns for its eleventh season at 8:00 PM ET/PT, followed by new episodes of “Press Your Luck” with Elizabeth Banks at 9:00 PM ET/PT.

Mid-July brings a live sports spectacle with “The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One,” airing Wednesday, July 16th from 8:00-11:00 PM ET/PT. The host will be announced at a later date.

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Finally, Wednesday, July 23rd sees the return of Jimmy Kimmel’s “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” at 8:00 PM ET/PT, with celebrity pairs competing for charity. Immediately following, at 9:00 PM ET/PT, is the series premiere of “Match Game,” hosted by the always entertaining Martin Short, where contestants will vie for a $25,000 grand prize.

All shows will be available for next-day streaming on Hulu.

I'm Noah Masire, News Editor at Memorable TV with a focus on show renewals, cancellations, network ratings and the latest industry trends.