Don’t Forget the Lyrics: Episode of Thursday, April 9, 2026

The French television program N’oubliez pas les paroles aired an episode on April 9, 2026. The broadcast, which lasted 28 minutes and 4 seconds, is available for replay via France TV.

This specific broadcast is associated with the segment Mot de passe : le duel. The program continues to serve as a prominent musical game show within the French media landscape, focusing on the ability of contestants to recall song lyrics.

Context of the Global Lyric Game Show Format

The concept of recalling song lyrics for prizes has been adapted in multiple territories, including the United States. In the U.S., Don’t Forget the Lyrics! has seen several iterations across different networks and time periods.

The original American series debuted on Fox on July 11, 2007, and ran until June 19, 2009. This initial version was hosted by Wayne Brady and produced by RDF USA. The show’s arrival on the U.S. Market was significant enough that it prompted NBC to move up the premiere of a similar competition titled The Singing Bee.

Following the original Fox run, a syndicated version of the show launched on September 20, 2010, featuring Mark McGrath, the lead singer of Sugar Ray, as the host. This version concluded its run on May 27, 2011.

The franchise returned to Fox on May 23, 2022. This modern revival has introduced new hosts and production elements, with Niecy Nash serving as a presenter. The 2022 revival has expanded through multiple seasons, with Season 3 featuring episodes such as Does Father Know Best?; Is There a Doctor in the House?, which aired on August 8, 2024.

Production and Format Details

The American version of the game show typically involves contestants competing for a top prize of $1 million by correctly recalling lyrics from a variety of musical genres. The production of the recent revival has involved companies such as Bunim/Murray Productions and BiggerStage.

Recent episodes of the American series have highlighted diverse contestants. For instance, the August 8, 2024, episode featured a Junior Olympics gold medal winner and a singing doctor, blending athletic discipline and medical professional backgrounds with musical performance.

The musical identity of the U.S. Show has evolved over time. The 2007 to 2009 period featured theme music by The Doobie Brothers, specifically the song China Grove by Rickey Minor. The 2022 revival shifted its opening theme to Hollywood Swinging by Kool & the Gang.

The French version, N’oubliez pas les paroles, maintains the core appeal of the lyric-recall challenge, as evidenced by the April 9, 2026, broadcast on France TV.