Steve Harvey’s Celebrity Family Feud kicks off season 11 with 4.16 million viewers, its biggest premiere since 2022

Celebrity Family Feud debuted its season 11 on Thursday, July 10, 2025, on ABC. Steve Harvey hosted the episode, gaining 4.16 million viewers, making it the most-watched season premiere in three years. Based on Nielsen’s live-plus-same-day data, the show earned a 0.42 rating in the 18–49 demographic.

This was an increase of 46% in total viewers and a 27% increase in rating, compared to the season 10 premiere. The premiere featured two celebrity matchups. In the first half, actress Taraji P. Henson and her team played against singer and actress Jennifer Hudson and her team.

In the second half, members of The Dan Patrick Show went against The Rich Eisen Show.

The mix of celebrity guests reported in the largest audience of the night for the networks, surpassing CBS’ Big Brother with 3.18 million viewers.

This episode of Celebrity Family Feud had more viewers than any other episode since August 28, 2022, and the best rating since August 13, 2023.

The next episode aired on Thursday, July 17, 2025, featuring Matt Rife vs. Lil Jon and Kat Graham vs. Francia Raísa, sharing the same charity-based format.

Taraji P. Henson and Jennifer Hudson opened the season with a family matchup in Celebrity Family Feud

 

 

 

 

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The season 11 premiere of Celebrity Family Feud opened with a segment featuring a battle between Taraji P. Henson and Jennifer Hudson, each introducing their family members.

Taraji's team was made up of Jolon Shields, Tamara Allen, April Henson, and Marcell Johnson, and Hudson appeared with her relatives.

The segment followed the show's previous format, with celebs and their families competing for money for charity.

Both teams competed in quick-answer rounds, face offs, and other previously seen segments.

Their interactions with host Steve Harvey helped pace the episode, as he was able to serve as a guide for the game, interjecting with his timing and responding to answers.

The well-known guests drew attention and played a part in the strong viewership.

According to TheWrap, the episode became the highest-rated show of the night and the strongest premiere the series has had since 2022 in total viewers, and 2023 in demo ratings.

By featuring familiar names, family teams, and light competition, the episode kept with what audiences expect from the show. It also emphasized the charity element that remains an important component of the series.

The success of the premiere established a benchmark for the remainder of the season and highlighted that the series continued to connect with viewers.

Matt Rife, Lil Jon, Kat Graham, and Francia Raisa took part in the second episode of Celebrity Family Feud

The second episode of Celebrity Family Feud Season 11 aired on Thursday, July 17, 2025. The episode featured comedian Matt Rife competing against rapper Lil Jon in the first half.

In the second half, actresses Kat Graham and Francia Raisa led their teams in another game. Each matchup followed the show’s charity-focused format.

Matt Rife and Lil Jon brought different styles to the game, with each team trying to score the most points through the usual rounds of questions.

Kat Graham, known for The Vampire Diaries, and Francia Raisa, known for Grown-ish and The Secret Life of the American Teenager, also guided their teams through face-offs and fast-answer rounds.

Steve Harvey hosted the episode, keeping the games on track and maintaining the show’s pace.

The format remained the same as the premiere, featuring light competition between celebrity teams raising money for causes of their choice.

The episode continued the tone of the season with a mix of entertainment and charitable play.

Stay tuned for more episodes.

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