Celebrity Family Feud premiered its eleventh season on Thursday, July 10, 2025, on ABC, hosted by SteveHarvey. This debut episode proved to be a significant success, attracting 4.16 million viewers and marking it as the most-watched season premiere in three years. According to Nielsen’s live-plus-same-day data, the show achieved a 0.42 rating in the crucial 18–49 demographic, representing a 46% increase in total viewers and a 27% increase in rating compared to the season 10 premiere.

The episode surpassed CBS’s Big Brother, which garnered 3.18 million viewers, making Celebrity Family Feud the highest-rated show of the night. This success was attributed to its engaging mix of celebrity guests, with the premiere featuring two high-profile matchups. The first half saw actress Taraji P. Henson and her team compete against singer and actress Jennifer Hudson and her team.

In the second half, members of The Dan Patrick Show battled The Rich Eisen Show. Both segments adhered to the show's established charity-based format, with celebrities and their families competing for money to donate to their chosen causes. Steve Harvey's seasoned hosting, interjecting with his characteristic timing and humor, played a pivotal role in pacing the episode and engaging both the contestants and the audience.

The season's second episode aired on Thursday, July 17, 2025, continuing the momentum with new celebrity teams. The first half of this episode featured comedian Matt Rife’s team against rapper Lil Jon’s team, while the second half showcased actresses Kat Graham and Francia Raisa leading their respective teams.

These matchups also followed the show’s charity-focused format, providing entertainment and contributing to good causes. During the Matt Rife vs. Lil Jon segment, a notable and humorous moment occurred when Steve Harvey asked the teams to name a smell that might remind a woman of her ex.