''Little Big Shots'' (also known as ''LBS'') is an American variety television series co-created and produced by

Steve Harvey Broderick Stephen Harvey Sr. Also aired August 16, 2015. (born January 17, 1957) is an American comedian, television host, actor, writer, and producer. He hosts ''The Steve Harvey Morning Show'', ''Family Feud'', ''Celebrity Family Feud'', '' ...

and

Ellen DeGeneres Ellen Lee DeGeneres ( ; born January 26, 1958) is an American former comedian, actress, television host, writer, and producer. She began her career in stand-up comedy in the early 1980s, gaining national attention with a 1986 appearance on '' ...

. The series features children demonstrating talents and engaging in conversation with the host. The series was ordered by NBC in May 2015 for an eight-episode first season, which premiered on March 6, 2016, with Steve Harvey as host. On March 14, 2016, NBC renewed the series for a second season, which premiered on March 5, 2017. The series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on March 18, 2018. A special holiday episode aired on December 12, 2018. In May 2019, nearly a year after the third season finished airing, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a fourth season and that

Melissa McCarthy Melissa Ann McCarthy (born August 26, 1970) is an American actress, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. She is the recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Melissa McCarthy, numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Award ...

would be replacing Harvey as the new host. The fourth season premiered on February 24, 2020.

Episodes

Season 1 (2016)

Season 2 (2017)

Season 3 (2018)

Christmas Special (2018)

Season 4 (2020)

Reception

Ratings

The series premiered as a "preview" after '' The Voice'' with more than 12 million viewers, it then premiered in its regular Sunday at 8:00 PM timeslot on March 13, 2016 and it proved to be a hit for NBC with more than 15 million viewers.

''Forever Young''

In September 2016, NBC ordered a senior-focused spin-off, ''Little Big Shots: Forever Young'', which premiered on June 21, 2017 and aired for 6 episodes.

Awards and nominations

International versions

The international rights are distributed by Warner Bros. International Television Production. Format created by Twenty Twenty Production Limited.

References

External links

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