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This is the 2022 section of the Press Your Luck episode guide. A dagger (†) next to the episode title indicates a TV-14 episode. Production codes are taken from The Futon Critic.

Ep. # Episode Title ABC Airdate Player 1 Player 2 Player 3 Main Game Total Fate in the Bonus Game Bonus Game Total Notes
1
#403
"It's Gettin' Hot in Here" July 7, 2022 Gina Jordon Cathy $46,945 Finished the Big Bucks Bonanza $281,454
($328,399)
  • Jordon hits 4 Whammies in 5 spins in Round 2.
  • First appearance of the "Prize-a-Palooza" square.
  • The Intro promotes the audience's return to the studio for the first time in "898 days".
2
#404
"I'm Not Crying, You're Crying: Part II" July 14, 2022 Justin Chip Debbie $83,347 Walked away after Round 3 $205,886
($289,233)
  • Barry Manilow's Can't Smile Without You plays during the final montage of Debbie.
  • There is only 1 Whammy in this episode.
  • Debbie wins 10 prizes (Main & Bonus Rounds Combined).
3
#407
"The Polar Bear" July 28, 2022 Richard Zach Michaela $2,750 Finished the Big Bucks Bonanza $25,000
($27,750)
  • Despite racking up $420,841 after round 4 of the bonus game, Zach risks it in the final round. But then, he sadly set a Press Your Luck record for the largest Whammy loss in history, losing $433,336 in the Big Bucks Bonanza, being $66,664 short of becoming the show's first millionaire.
4
#406
"Oh Mylanta!" August 4, 2022 Angela Clifford Cecily $48,265 Finished the Big Bucks Bonanza $305,665
($353,930)
  • Clifford is the first contestant to never hit a single Whammy in the bonus round.
  • Cecily lands on "Take the Lead + One Spin" while in the lead during her passed spins.
  • Starship's Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now plays during the final montage of Clifford.
5
#408
"The Challenger!" August 11, 2022 Julio Russ Brooklin $60,523 Whammied out in Round 5 $0
  • Russ originally appeared on 2 episodes of the original Press Your Luck from November 1985.
  • Russ Lands on "Double Your Money + One Spin" at $0.
  • Trailing by over $22,000 on the final spin of the game with 3 whammies, Julio lands on the Dodge Challenger worth $37,190, enough to secure the victory.
6
#409
"Redemption!?" August 18, 2022 Falawna Sandy Mark $5,499 Finished the Big Bucks Bonanza $265,585
($271,084)
  • All contestants had played on previous episodes of this version (One came from the second season, and the other two came from the third season).
  • The Dodge Ram worth $56,385 is currently the biggest prize ever landed on in the Main Game.
  • Although edited out, Sandy lands on "Double Your Money + One Spin" with no money.
  • A single non-monetary prize (a digital camera) was won in the main game.
  • Winnings in the Bonus Game were all in cash.
  • Sara Bareilles' Brave plays at the end.
7
#401
"I Wanna Swim with Pigs!" August 25, 2022 Billy Janet Arnetta $73,622 Walked away after Round 3 $234,339
($307,961)
  • Despite earning no spins in Round 1, Janet makes a nice comeback in Round 2 and wins the game.
  • Janet lands on "Take The Lead + One Spin" to start round 2, then wins an Infiniti Q50.
  • Mia Hamm makes an appearance on video for the Angel City Football Club prize.
8
#411
“Zombie Apocalypse Ready” September 1, 2022 Freddie Rita Jake $67,345 Ended Big Bucks Bonanza with a Whammy $0
  • Rita originally appeared on episodes 695 & 696 of the original Press Your Luck in 1986.
  • Freddie's Family was not available to attend the taping of the show, his opponents (Rita & Jake) stayed at the studio, this time as supporters.
9
#402
“It's Nacho Night!” January 25, 2024 Madalyn LaShondra Edgar $30,982 Whammied out in Round 4 $0
  • Originally scheduled to air on September 8, 2022, but preempted for coverage of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. It was rescheduled to air on November 28, 2023, but was pulled for unknown reasons.
10
#405
“The Curse of the One More Spin” September 15, 2022 Aleen Jeremy Barry $86,435 Walked away after Round 3 $157,348
($243,783)
  • Barry wins a $37,940 Cadillac SUV.
  • Among the many prizes Barry won was a huge Retirement Party and Padres Baseball season tickets. Barry was originally going to have his retirement party in 2020, before the pandemic hit.
11
#410
"Press Your Luck's Holiday Extravaganza" December 6, 2022 Angie Ben Yvette $43,600 Finished the Big Bucks Bonanza $408,739
($452,339)
  • Christmas Special, and Season 4 finale.
  • Kenny G makes a video appearance for a prize and plays out the show.
  • Ben becomes the show's 4th biggest winner.
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