CNN has renewed Have "I Got News For You" for a second season that will air early next year as part of CNN’s Saturday primetime lineup. The American version of the long-running UK comedy series is hosted by Roy Wood Jr. along with team captains Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Produced by Hat Trick Productions for CNN Originals, "Have I Got News" for You concludes its ten-episode freshman season on Saturday, November 23 at 9pm ET/PT on CNN.
Always relevant and topical, the series serves up a smart and edgy take on the news of the week, as the comic trio led by host by Wood Jr. guides a rotating collection of guests through an array of comic games and quick-witted panel conversations that test their knowledge of current events. The series premiered on September 13 and joined CNN’s encore presentation of "Real Time With Bill Maher" as part of the network’s revitalized Saturday primetime offering, marking CNN’s investment into topical entertainment programming.
Amy Entelis, executive vice president of talent, CNN Originals and creative development, highlighted the audience's reception.“For its inaugural season, 'Have I Got News For You' has been a welcome and lively extension of the CNN brand, and our viewers continue to show enthusiasm for comic relief on Saturday nights," stated.
Notable guests from season one of "Have I Got News For You" included Robin Thede, Andy Richter, Mark McKinnon, Ana Navarro, Larry Wilmore, Adam Kinzinger, Anthony Scaramucci, Bomani Jones, Representative Tim Burchett, and more. The series is produced by Jim Biederman, Jimmy Mulville and Richard Wilson for Hat Trick Productions.