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When Does Password Season 4 Come Out? Is It Renewed?

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Password Season 4 doesn't have an official release date yet. Based on the roughly 23-month gap between previous seasons, expect it around May 2028.

TMDB

5.8

Seasons

3

Episodes

33

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Diagnostics

Network
NBC
Genres
Reality
First aired
2022-08-09
Last aired
2026-06-30
Runtime
43 min
Rated
TV-PG

Predictive Logic Analysis

Password is a revival of the classic NBC game show, which returned to the network in 2022. The show has now aired three seasons totaling 33 episodes, and the most recent season ended very recently (June 2026). The TMDB production status lists it as "Returning Series" rather than "Ended" or "Cancelled", which is a meaningful signal that NBC or the production company has not closed the door on future seasons. Game shows on broadcast networks like NBC typically enjoy longer lifespans than scripted shows, especially when they settle into a predictable production and airtime cycle.

The show maintains a small but steady active-watcher base on Trakt (953 watchers with steady momentum), indicating it has retained a loyal audience core. The lack of any cancellation announcement or negative renewal signals, combined with a production status still flagged as returning, suggests NBC views the show as viable enough to keep in development or in early stages of greenlight for season 4. Broadcast networks are generally slower to cancel game shows than streaming platforms, and Password's longevity across three seasons without controversy or ratings collapse supports continued viability.

What is Password about?

Password revives a classic parlor game for the modern celebrity-television moment, pairing A-list guests with everyday contestants in a high-stakes word-guessing competition. The appeal is refreshingly straightforward: watching celebrities navigate the absurd challenge of describing everyday words without using obvious clues creates genuine, unscripted humor. The format generates real stakes and real reactions—celebrities cannot simply coast on charm, and contestants cannot rely on their famous partners to carry them. It's a formula that taps into something audiences found enduring about the original game show format: the pure, uncomplicated pleasure of watching intelligent people struggle in real time.

Hosted by Keke Palmer with executive involvement from Jimmy Fallon, the show embraces a deliberately lighter tone than prestige television, leaning into slapstick moments and celebrity banter rather than manufactured drama. Its aesthetic is clean and contemporary without feeling sterile, designed to feel like an intimate game night rather than a high-production spectacle. The format itself prevents the kind of fatigue that plagues many reality competition shows—each round moves quickly, the rules are transparent, and there's no room for manufactured narrative arcs. What distinguishes it is its willingness to let awkward silence and genuine confusion become entertainment rather than editorial fodder.

Password has found consistent audience appreciation in its return to broadcast television, developing a loyal viewership that values both the game mechanics and the parade of celebrity personalities. The show benefited from Fallon's cultural footprint and NBC's promotional infrastructure, though its success ultimately rests on the simplicity of the format itself. It represents a broader trend of networks returning to straightforward game-show entertainment that requires no plot summary and no prior episode knowledge.

The show occupies a distinct space in contemporary television—too light for the prestige circuit, too game-focused for pure celebrity spectacle. Yet that specificity has become its strength, filling an underserved appetite for broadcast entertainment that respects viewer intelligence without demanding emotional investment. Password doesn't attempt to reinvent the wheel; it simply demonstrates that the wheel, when spun by the right people, can still captivate.

Is Password renewed or cancelled?

Working toward renewal

high

TMDB production status marked as Returning Series, not Ended or Cancelled

high

Game show on broadcast network with three-season track record

medium

Recent season finale (June 2026) with no cancellation announcement

medium

Steady Trakt watcher momentum and 953 active viewers

Working against it

medium

No renewal signal articles or explicit network confirmation

low

IMDb rating unknown, limiting audience-reception clarity

Password Season 4 Release Date

If Password is renewed, a fourth season would likely air in fall 2026 or early 2027, following NBC's typical game-show scheduling pattern. Game shows on broadcast networks usually maintain consistent annual or twice-yearly airings if they remain in the network's rotation. The June 2026 finale is recent enough that NBC has not yet publicly signaled its decision, but the returning-series status suggests they are actively considering or have tentatively greenlit the next cycle.

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Password seasons

Season 12022 · 9 ep
  • 1. Jon Hamm & Jimmy Fallon2022-08-09
  • 2. Heidi Klum & Jimmy Fallon2022-08-10
  • 3. Meghan Trainor & Jimmy Fallon2022-08-16
  • 4. Martin Short & Jimmy Fallon2022-08-17
  • 5. JB Smoove & Jimmy Fallon2022-08-23 · ★ 4.5
  • 6. Chelsea Handler & Jimmy Fallon2022-08-30 · ★ 5.3
  • 7. Tony Hale & Jimmy Fallon2022-09-13 · ★ 1.0
  • 8. Yvette Nicole Brown, Joel McHale, Chrissy Metz & Jimmy Fallon2022-09-14 · ★ 1.0
  • 9. Holiday Special: Jon Cryer, Meghan Trainor, Keke Palmer and Jimmy Fallon2023-12-18 · ★ 1.0
Season 22024 · 14 ep
  • 1. Joe Manganiello & Jimmy Fallon2024-03-12 · ★ 4.0
  • 2. Chance the Rapper & Jimmy Fallon2024-03-19 · ★ 4.0
  • 3. Jimmy Kimmel & Jimmy Fallon2024-03-26 · ★ 4.0
  • 4. Liza Koshy & Jimmy Fallon2024-04-02 · ★ 4.0
  • 5. Nikki & Brie Garcia & Jimmy Fallon2024-04-09 · ★ 4.0
  • 6. Laverne Cox & Jimmy Fallon2024-04-16 · ★ 4.0
  • 7. Howie Mandel & Jimmy Fallon2024-04-30 · ★ 4.0
  • 8. Lauren Graham & Jimmy Fallon2024-05-07 · ★ 3.5
  • 9. Joel McHale & Jimmy Fallon2024-05-28 · ★ 4.0
  • 10. Johnny Knoxville & Jimmy Fallon2024-06-04 · ★ 3.5
  • 11. Meghan Trainor & Jimmy Fallon2024-06-25 · ★ 4.0
  • 12. Wiz Khalifa & Jimmy Fallon2024-07-02 · ★ 3.5
  • 13. Roy Wood Jr. & Jimmy Fallon2024-07-09 · ★ 4.0
  • 14. Lindsey Vonn & Jimmy Fallon2024-07-23 · ★ 4.0
Season 32026 · 13 ep
  • 1. Anthony Anderson & Jimmy Fallon2026-06-02 · ★ 4.0
  • 2. Ariana Madix & Jimmy Fallon2026-06-09 · ★ 4.0
  • 3. Josh Hart & Jimmy Fallon2026-06-16 · ★ 4.0
  • 4. The Miz & Jimmy Fallon2026-06-23 · ★ 5.7
  • 5. Don't Be So Judgy: Ice-T & Jimmy Fallon2026-06-30 · ★ 4.0
  • 6. Cop to It: Ice-T & Jimmy Fallon2026-06-30 · ★ 4.0
  • 7. Sarsaparilla Pterodactyl: Wayne Brady & Jimmy Fallon2026-07-07 · ★ 7.0
  • 8. Drawn Together: Wayne Brady & Jimmy Fallon2026-07-07 · ★ 4.0
  • 9. Dorinda Medley & Jimmy Fallon2026-07-14 · ★ 4.0
  • 10. Luann De Lesseps & Jimmy Fallon2026-07-14 · ★ 4.0
  • 11. Tiffany Haddish & Jimmy Fallon2026-07-21 · ★ 1.0
  • 12. Connie Britton & Jimmy Fallon2026-07-28
  • 13. Constance Wu & Jimmy Fallon2026-08-04
  • 14. When the Going Gets Tough: Darren Criss & Jimmy Fallon2026-08-11
  • 15. Bodaciously Fresh: Darren Criss & Jimmy Fallon2026-08-11

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Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer

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Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Fallon

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AI Verdict

Likely Renewed85%medium confidence
85%renewal
renewal probability
Verdict history45% → 85%
May 17Jul 20

Password is an NBC game show that just completed its third season in June 2026. The show has maintained steady viewership on Trakt and is marked as a returning series in production databases, which is a strong indicator of NBC's continued confidence. Without explicit cancellation or renewal announcements, the timing and metadata suggest the show is tracking toward renewal.

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    Frequently asked

    When does Password Season 4 come out?
    Password Season 4 doesn't have an official release date yet. Based on the roughly 23-month gap between previous seasons, expect it around May 2028.
    Is Password renewed or cancelled?
    Password is an NBC game show that just completed its third season in June 2026. The show has maintained steady viewership on Trakt and is marked as a returning series in production databases, which is a strong indicator of NBC's continued confidence. Without explicit cancellation or renewal announcements, the timing and metadata suggest the show is tracking toward renewal.
    How many seasons of Password are there?
    Password has aired 3 seasons so far.
    How many episodes of Password are there?
    There are 33 episodes of Password across 3 seasons.
    Where can I watch Password?
    Password is available to stream on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV and Peacock Premium Plus.