After a seven-year hiatus, the show originally returned in November 2021 as a one-off special to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The ratings were astronomical, drawing over 14 million viewers in Germany alone. This overwhelming nostalgia prompted (Germany), ORF (Austria), and SRF (Switzerland) to extend the "reunion" format. Key Highlights of the 2022 Return

The 2022 revival was generally viewed as a but was not without its critiques:

In 2022, the Swiss public broadcaster officially confirmed that the legendary game show Wetten, dass..? (Bet It..?) would return for another special edition following the massive success of the 2021 anniversary show. The Context of the Comeback

Most viewers and critics from outlets like DW and Spiegel noted that the show felt like a time capsule. It offered a sense of "old-school" TV comfort that resonated with older generations.