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TV’S ORIGINAL WORD GAME IS BACK WITH HOST RUPAUL CHARLES WELCOMING 4 NEW TEAMS TO TACKLE THE LINGO BOARD, BUT ONLY 1 DUO WILL TAKE HOME THE $50,000 JACKPOT PRIZE, ON “LINGO,” WEDNESDAYS AT 9 PM

TV’s original word game is back with host RuPaul Charles welcoming four new teams to tackle the LINGO board every Wednesday night, but only one duo will take home the $50,000 jackpot prize, Wednesdays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+

Episode 2” Wednesday, Jan. 18 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT)

In tonight’s word game, a former history teacher and her daughter take on longtime friends in a must-see LINGO Battle, while two friends use southern charm against a relentless husband-and-wife duo.

Episode 3” Wednesday, Jan. 25 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT)

In tonight’s word game, a new couple goes head-to-head with friends that like to bare it all, followed by a memorable LINGO Showdown with a married couple taking on brothers that goes down to the wire.

Episode 4” Wednesday, Feb. 1 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT)

In tonight’s word game, LINGO skills are tested when Midwestern brothers face off with Southern sisters, then a mother-daughter duo flexes their wordplay skills against an entertaining in-law team from New York.

“Episode 5” Wednesday, Feb. 8 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT)

In tonight’s word game, best friends from Texas take on siblings in a high-energy matchup, while friends from California face off against high school sweethearts in an entertaining and close battle.

“Episode 6” Wednesday, Feb. 15 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT)

In the first word battle of tonight’s game, old buddies and police officers will have to get past twin sister telepathy, then it’s a Texas couple facing off against a mother-daughter pair, all ending in a surprise celebration.

“Episode 7” Wednesday, March. 8 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT)

Tonight’s word game is a family affair as siblings encounter a mother-daughter duo in a high-scoring battle, and it goes right down to the wire as father and son test their bond against a new couple.

“Episode 8” Wednesday, March. 15 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT)

There’s more word game fun when a pair of Idaho sisters show off their word skills against girlfriends from Maryland, then it’s a family showdown when rhyming-name sisters take on a Midwestern father and son.

“Episode 9” Wednesday, March. 22 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT)

In tonight’s word game it’s brothers versus sisters in a LINGO battle of the sexes, followed by Vegas kickball buddies facing off against a Southern California mother and daughter.

“Episode 10” Wednesday, March. 29 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT)

In tonight’s word game, Midwestern friends take on sister and brother in a tight game of LINGO, and twin brothers use telepathy to try and outwit the connection of a mother and daughter team, ending in a memorable Final Showdown.

“Episode 11” Wednesday, April 5 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT)

In tonight’s word game, these battles answer the question of which team is more in sync: married couples or longtime friends – resulting in a huge showdown.

“Episode 12” Wednesday, April. 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT)

The LINGO season finale comes down to the wire and either good friends or family members will take home the jackpot.

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About Lingo

All3Media International has sold the format in more than 17 territories, with versions of the hit show produced in major markets including the UK, Italy and Spain – where the series is currently airing – as well as the US, Netherlands and France. There is a Lingo boardgame, Facebook game and app available.

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