America's Funniest Home Videos Returned to Syndication
The long-running program has launched a five-day-a-week syndication schedule for its 37th season.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Home Cleaning
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America's Funniest Home Videos has returned to a daily five-day-a-week syndication format. The program is currently in its 37th season under the leadership of longtime host Alfonso Ribeiro.
Why it matters
The shift increases the availability of the long-running show for viewers nationwide. This return to daily broadcasting marks a significant scheduling change not seen since 2013.
The program has reviewed roughly 2 million video clips since its debut, with contestants competing for seasonal grand prizes of $100,000. Individual episode winners receive $20,000 for first place, $6,000 for second, and $4,000 for third.
The players
Alfonso Ribeiro
He is an American actor and television personality who has hosted the program for 12 seasons.
Circle City Broadcasting
This media organization operates the television channels that air the program in select markets.
The details
Viewers can submit their own home videos through the official website for consideration on the program. The episodes are distributed across Circle City Broadcasting channels, including WISH-TV in Indianapolis.
Timeline
The program last aired in five-day-a-week syndication in 2013.
Alfonso Ribeiro began hosting the program in 2015 during season 26.
The return to daily syndication occurred on October 1, 2026.
Culture Shift
The show follows a broader industry trend of returning proven, legacy television formats to daily syndication slots to stabilize broadcast schedules. This move capitalizes on long-term audience nostalgia while filling high-volume, low-cost airtime for local stations.
Viewers can expect increased access to daily episodes of the show on their local broadcast stations. Aspiring contestants can now utilize the submission portal to share clips for a chance at various cash prizes.
The takeaway
This return to daily television provides a consistent viewing option for fans of user-generated content. Audiences looking to participate can engage with the program's long-standing prize structure by visiting the official website.
Further reading
Learn more about the history of home entertainment and household programming in our Home Cleaning section.
More information
Submit your own footage or review current contest guidelines via the video submission portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic.
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