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Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune Settle CBS Dispute

11/10/2025

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Sony Pictures Television and CBS, the network, settled their Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune distribution dispute, announced November 10, 2025, avoiding a trial.
Under the settlement, CBS will manage U.S. distribution through the 2027/28 season, after which Sony Pictures Television will take over.
CBS will retain advertising rights through the 2029-30 season.
The lawsuit alleged CBS breached the agreement by collecting unauthorized fees and prioritizing its own programming.

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Sony Pictures Television and CBS, the network, settled their Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune distribution dispute, announced November 10, 2025, avoiding a trial.
Under the settlement, CBS will manage U.S. distribution through the 2027/28 season, after which Sony Pictures Television will take over.
CBS will retain advertising rights through the 2029-30 season.
The lawsuit alleged CBS breached the agreement by collecting unauthorized fees and prioritizing its own programming.