"The Steve Wilkos Show" Renewed for Season 18 in National Syndication
by Denise Petski
March 27, 2024


NBCUniversal Syndication Studios has renewed "The Steve Wilkos Show" for an 18th season in national syndication.

It is the second longest-tenured syndicated talk show in current production and is averaging 765,000 viewers for the 2023-24 season, according to NBCU Syndication Studios. The show also has 9.2 million followers across all social media platforms.




“For 17 seasons, Steve Wilkos has not only evolved as a host, but also has the unique ability to relate to people from all walks of life,” said Tracie Wilson, EVP, NBCUniversal Syndication Studios & E! News,

“His willingness to get to the heart of the matter has kept The Steve Wilkos Show at the forefront and will continue to do so for the show’s 18th season.”



“I’m incredibly grateful to the fans of the show as their continued support is the reason we’ve made it to a remarkable season 18,” Wilkos said.

“I love doing my show and look forward to continuing to make a positive and long-lasting impact on the lives of our in-studio guests and at-home viewers.”

https://deadline.com/2024/03/the-steve-wilkos-show-renewed-season-18-syndication-1235868954/

I can't get into his show, as much as I liked his role as head security on Jerry. It's simply not the same.

"The Steve Wilkos Show" Renewed for Season 19 in National Syndication
by Denise Petski
May 19, 2025


"The Steve Wilkos Show" has been renewed for its 19th season in national syndication, Tracie Wilson, EVP of NBCUniversal Syndication Studios & E! News announced Monday.

“Steve Wilkos has built a reputation as one of daytime TV’s most trusted talk show hosts over the past 18 seasons,” Wilson said. “Steve’s authenticity and sincere commitment to finding the truth for his guests are what drive the show’s success. We’re excited for another season of outstanding episodes from Steve and his incredibly talented team, all of whom have made The Steve Wilkos Show a mainstay in daytime television.”



“I love hosting the show and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue to make a difference in our guests’ lives,” Wilkos said.

“I want to thank our loyal audience who tune in every day and engage with us on social media. It’s your unwavering support that makes a season 19 possible.”

https://deadline.com/2025/05/the-steve-wilkos-show-renewed-season-19-syndication-1236402188/

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Welcome to the wacky, concerning, and exploitative world of Trash TV. In this cesspit of tabloid entertainment resides the three great kings of this mindless talk show garbage: Jerry Springer, Maury Povich, and Steve Wilkos (who is our main focus for this video). Steve has had a long history on TV, beginning as head of security at Jerry Springer, whom which soon upgraded to have his own talk show. The results of which is probably the most unsettling results to come from this genre of entertainment. Join me as we discuss the controversial rise of the Steve Wilkos show, and it's tainted legacy on Tabloid TV.

🖤Chapters🖤

0:00 Lazy Logo and Disclaimer
0:42 Welcome to Trash TV!
4:40 Anca Pennington
13:19 Steve Wilkos
15:40 Jerry Springer
17:42 The Steve Wilkos Show
25:17 R/IAmA
34:28 Jesse Wayne Perkins
39:28 Kandie Alisha Meinhart
44:39 Dan Ribacoff
51:01 Gold-Smith V. Ribacoff Court Case
1:00:07 The Many Blunders of Steve Wilkos
1:07:38 The Retraumatization of Victims
1:13:47 Conclusion + $5 Dreamy Patron Thanks
1:17:18 FNAF: Into the Pit Steam Key Giveaway