Is Scripps National Spelling Bee coming back?
Scripps National Spelling Bee (2010–present) on ION
About Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is currently between seasons. The most recent episode aired on May 29, 2025, and no new season has begun since then. As of today, May 9, 2026, the show is not actively airing new episodes but is expected to return in the future.
The program is a competition that involves students preparing for local spelling bees using materials from Scripps and Merriam-Webster. Participants advance to the national event near Washington, D.C., by winning their local contests, with eligibility limited to students under 16 years old and in the eighth grade or below. The show has historically aired annually, with the latest season premiering in late May 2025.
The show typically runs for about two hours and features students competing in spelling challenges during the national event.
Scripps National Spelling Bee episode schedule
10 aired
Aired · 10
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | S2026·E2 | 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Finals, Closing Portion (LIVE) |
| May 27, 2026 | S2026·E1 | 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Semifinals (LIVE) |
| May 29, 2025 | S2025·E2 | 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Finals, Closing Portion (LIVE) |
| May 28, 2025 | S2025·E1 | 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Semifinals (LIVE) |
| May 30, 2024 | S2024·E1 | 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Finals, Closing Portion (LIVE) |
| June 1, 2023 | S2023·E1 | 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Finals, Closing Portion (LIVE) |
| June 2, 2022 | S2022·E1 | 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Finals, Closing Portion (LIVE) |
| June 1, 2017 | S2017·E1 | 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Finals, Closing Portion (LIVE) |
| May 26, 2016 | S2016·E1 | 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee, Finals, Closing Portion (LIVE) |
| June 4, 2010 | S2010·E1 | 2010 Scripps National Spelling Bee |
