Opportunity Knocks

Opportunity Knocks is a U.S. game show hosted by J.D. Roth. Contestants face a fast-moving mix of challenges that test quick thinking, nerve, and teamwork, with cash on the line as the stakes climb round by round. Produced by Ashton Kutcher and Katalyst Productions, the series premiered on ABC in 2008. After a short initial run, remaining completed episodes later aired as part of a rescheduled rollout.

Opportunity Knocks is a U.S. game show built around high-pressure moments where everyday contestants try to turn sudden chances into real money. Hosted by J.D. Roth, each episode follows players through a sequence of escalating challenges designed to reward sharp instincts, steady nerves, and smart decision-making. The format keeps the pace brisk, combining quick tasks with bigger, riskier opportunities that can change a contestant’s total in an instant. As rounds progress, the competition tightens and choices become more consequential, pushing players to balance caution against the promise of a larger payday. Behind the scenes, the series is executive produced by Ashton Kutcher and Katalyst Productions. It debuted on ABC in 2008, but after a brief initial run, the network later brought back the remaining completed episodes in a different time slot, giving viewers another chance to catch the full set of games.