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The Chase Australia Statistics Spreadsheet (Google Sheets): ***SPOILER*** indicates details already seen in AEST broadcast revealed.

[James S @jamesstca]

Here are the #TheChaseAus Chaser win rates for all new episodes aired in 2025. Unsurprisingly, similar patterns to what we saw for Season 15 shows (which makes up most of the below). The Supernerd is on a massive 26-game winning streak, getting close to Goliath's 28-game record!

[James S @jamesstca]

They have done this for 'new' #TheChaseUK episodes since their return last year (looks like there's a new design for the UK show featuring Bradley!) and is consistent with many other programs. Would be great to see older TCA seasons too but I suspect not, could be more expensive.

[James S @jamesstca]

For the first time, Seven are keeping new #TheChaseAus episodes on 7Plus without 30-day expiry! All aired Season 16 episodes are back up indefinitely. This is great for having more time to catch up on episodes missed or to rewatch favourite shows whenever. https://t.co/NgIR5cZsAr

[James S @jamesstca]

It can also make it seem like more than two new episodes are airing a week. Though for viewers who know TCA well it may give them less reason to watch repeats on TV. Last week they accidentally put two new shows up early, I think planned to air next week (fixed within two days)!

[James S @jamesstca]

On the note of #TheChaseAus' improved ratings, there has also been improvement vs Nine with Winning Arvo earlier in the afternoon, including #TheChaseUK (which Seven thankfully retained)! The better lead-in may have helped TCA as well. https://t.co/HwDeiwF1Yw

[James S @jamesstca]

@bymysidebritsau I'm not surprised that's what producers wanted teams to do based on watching episodes, but I didn't expect it would be that direct! Seems a bit inappropriate, interfering with the team's decisions.

[James S @jamesstca]

Great news - a #TheChaseAus Season 17 application form is now up! This means TCA is likely being renewed, with filming starting in coming months, mainly to air next year! I've also been pleased to see a clear improvement in ratings recently vs last year. https://t.co/XGhmXz11s2

[James S @jamesstca]

@bymysidebritsau It's not the first time repeating the current year's new shows has started this early, but definitely on the early side. I think there are about 50 S16 episodes still to air, seemingly dragging it out to largely cover 2026. Yes it works out about every show being repeated twice.

[James S @jamesstca]

@bymysidebritsau Interesting, how did they drive it? I assume they didn't directly tell you "Take Firepower if it's offered"?

[James S @jamesstca]

@bymysidebritsau I wonder if they wanted more time to decide, and that is part of the reason for two new episodes a week. If they stayed at three a week Seven would have run out around August, so definitely would have started to get a bit tight waiting this long.

[James S @jamesstca]

Good they still get to see the full repeat. Regional WA is also impacted - TCA starts at 4:30 pm as usual for them, but they only get a half-hour repeat due to having Local News moved to 5 pm. Unfortunately TV guides are not clear in which episode (not uncommon in the regions).

[James S @jamesstca]

Seven have moved #TheChaseAus to 4:30 - 5:30 pm in Perth tonight, to have the big AFL match with local team Fremantle on the main channel (very rare due to wanting to keep TCA and Seven News in their usual slots normally). News then goes until 6:10 pm AWST in time for the game.

[James S @jamesstca]

@bymysidebritsau I only knew him from seeing his name announced as the new Weekend Sunrise co-host and remembering him as a US Correspondent. If I'm out of bed when Weekend Sunrise is on it's not to watch that!

[James S @jamesstca]

In Seven's long general promo for Q2, I noticed a brief picture of Larry with four other big Seven names on the #TheChaseAus set. Is there another episode with celebrities coming, or just taking the chance to include some more relevant faces in the ad on a key set?

[James S @jamesstca]

Not to mention TCA continuing to give a huge gift to Tipping Point by only being two new episodes a week, when its rival has three or four.

[James S @jamesstca]

The fact that #TheChaseAus was a repeat tonight is very concerning. This is a very important week for Seven with key new show My Reno Rules Ep2 on tonight, and TCA should be new to support the lead up. No more low effort 1% Club UK on Wed nights now MAFS has finished.

[James S @jamesstca]

New #TheChaseAus episodes are back this week! But it's not looking good for three new shows a week returning, with two confirmed this week and all indications of the same in the following two. This is very disappointing, likely cost cutting by the new Southern Cross Media Group.

[James S @jamesstca]

Next Wed SAS Australia v UK launches at 7:30 pm, only airing that day each week. Seven should air new TCA to support that, but another repeat is confirmed for next Wed! Thu and Fri are often AFL but Wed tentpole shows should have more help. I think Wed repeats are the new norm...

[James S @jamesstca]

@deank88 This is that team's fourth appearance too, since both their original episode and Rematch Special got repeated once! Though they did better in multiple ways including prize fund the first time.

[James S @jamesstca]

@bymysidebritsau Ah that makes more sense!

[James S @jamesstca]

Great win by the team on Mon with 19. Larry is really exploring the set this season, joining the team for a 'strategy' pep talk when the outcome was clear (and reminding about his 'tip')! I think that's the first time the host has been behind the desk in an episode. #TheChaseAus