The Floor is returning April 8 on Fox, and they just announced a “game-changing twist.”
The Rob Lowe-hosted game show features 100 contestants standing in squares with their expert category attached to it. Picked by a randomizer, contestants then face off with a category of their choosing that is connected to them. Whoever conquers the whole floor by the end of the season win $250,000.
Ashley Washburn won Season 4 and shared how the twists, including America’s Duels, the golden square, and the time boosts, all affected the game.
Check out the new Season 5 key art below as well. Read on to find out everything we know.
Has The Floor been renewed for Season 5?
Yes! In May 2025, Fox announced that The Floor would return for Season 4 and Season 5. Deadline was the first to report the news.
When will Season 5 premiere?
Season 5 of The Floor will premiere on Wednesday, April 8, with a two-hour premiere at 8/7c.
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Who will host Season 5?
Rob Lowe, who also co-executive produces the show, will be back as host.
Where can you watch The Floor?
The Floor typically airs on Wednesdays on Fox, but in the off-season, fans can watch past seasons and episodes on Hulu.
What is the new twist for Season 5?
In the exclusive clip, Lowe shared that Season 5 has a”game-changing twist.” Whichever contestant wins the most duels will have their spots on the floor frozen. It’s called the territory freeze, and it’s new for this season.
Although the twist wasn’t explained fully, the trailer said: “Freeze the Floor, Control the Game.” We take that to mean the contestant can freeze their territory, and no one can touch it while they continue to play the categories around them and expand their number of squares.
Is there a trailer?
Yes! Watch it above as it explains the twists and the premiere date.
The Floor, Season 5, Wednesdays, beginning April 8, 8/7c
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