The Price Is RightCelebrates 10,000 Episodes with a 'Life-Changing' Cash Prize for 1 Lucky Winner (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

The Price Is Rightis making history with 10,000 episodes!In PEOPLE’s exclusive sneak peek at what’s in store for the festivities, the iconic game show celebrates the milestone achievement with a “life-changing” cash prize for one lucky contestant.“Come on down to the 10,000th episode ofThe Price Is Right!” announcerGeorge Grayexcitedly says before showing off a massive multi-tiered cake that pays homage to the show’s beloved games.‘The Price Is Right’ celebrates 10,000 episodes.cbsThe clip then transitions into a montage for fans squirming in their seats with excitement before hostDrew Careyreveals that the show is giving away $90,000 in cash and rewards in honor of the special occasion.“It’s the 10,000 episode. So the games are going to be supercharged,” Gray teases before Carey delves into his personal connection to the show. “It started in 1972, I watched it in college andThe Price Is Rightjust stood out because there’s people going bananas.““It’s a really good cross section of America,” Carey adds as one contestant performs a cartwheel after winning big.Drew Carey celebrates 10,000 episodes of ‘The Price Is Right’.cbsOver the course of 10,000 episodes, the duo reveal that 75,000 people have been “called on down” to participate and the game show has given away “over $300 million in cash and prizes.“Not only hasThe Price Is Rightbecome an American institution, the game show has also come to mean different things for its entire cast and crew.Gray adds, “I remember watching prices right as a kid, and part of the magic is that everybody cheers for everybody.‘The Price Is Right’ celebrates 10,000 episodes.cbs"I grew up watching the show with my grandma, and I cried after just getting to audition,” model Amber Lancaster says. “I’m gonna get emotional!““It’s been one of the best experiences in my professional life,” Carey admits as he smiles sweetly to cameras. “No matter how my day is, as soon as I get toThe Price Is Rightand walk through the door, it all goes away. It’s just vibing all day!“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The 10,000th episode ofThe Price Is Rightwill air Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. ET on CBS.

The Price Is Rightis making history with 10,000 episodes!

In PEOPLE’s exclusive sneak peek at what’s in store for the festivities, the iconic game show celebrates the milestone achievement with a “life-changing” cash prize for one lucky contestant.

“Come on down to the 10,000th episode ofThe Price Is Right!” announcerGeorge Grayexcitedly says before showing off a massive multi-tiered cake that pays homage to the show’s beloved games.

‘The Price Is Right’ celebrates 10,000 episodes.cbs

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The clip then transitions into a montage for fans squirming in their seats with excitement before hostDrew Careyreveals that the show is giving away $90,000 in cash and rewards in honor of the special occasion.

“It’s the 10,000 episode. So the games are going to be supercharged,” Gray teases before Carey delves into his personal connection to the show. “It started in 1972, I watched it in college andThe Price Is Rightjust stood out because there’s people going bananas.”

“It’s a really good cross section of America,” Carey adds as one contestant performs a cartwheel after winning big.

Drew Carey celebrates 10,000 episodes of ‘The Price Is Right’.cbs

Over the course of 10,000 episodes, the duo reveal that 75,000 people have been “called on down” to participate and the game show has given away “over $300 million in cash and prizes.”

Not only hasThe Price Is Rightbecome an American institution, the game show has also come to mean different things for its entire cast and crew.

Gray adds, “I remember watching prices right as a kid, and part of the magic is that everybody cheers for everybody.

“I grew up watching the show with my grandma, and I cried after just getting to audition,” model Amber Lancaster says. “I’m gonna get emotional!”

“It’s been one of the best experiences in my professional life,” Carey admits as he smiles sweetly to cameras. “No matter how my day is, as soon as I get toThe Price Is Rightand walk through the door, it all goes away. It’s just vibing all day!”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

The 10,000th episode ofThe Price Is Rightwill air Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. ET on CBS.

source: people.com