I Watched Celebrity Family Feud’s Latest Episode For Matlock’s Jason Ritter, But His Stepmom Totally Stole The Show

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Admit openly: Among all game shows, I find “Celebrity Family Feud” to be one of the best, and undeniably my preferred choice. Celebrities engage (or try their best) in this entertaining program, with Steve Harvey consistently bringing laughter to the table. The competition is exciting, and it’s heartening to know that both teams will donate money to their chosen charities. Although I seldom catch episodes during the 2025 TV schedule due to other commitments, my longing for “Matlock” grew so much that I managed to tune in for the latest episode. To my surprise, Jason Ritter’s stepmom, actress Amy Yasbeck, completely stole the show.

The team known as Ritter was comprised of Jason Ritter from Matlock, his brothers Tyler and Noah Ritter, their family friend Meredith Ford O’Neal, and Amy Yasbeck, who is Jason’s stepmom. They participated in a contest with the objective of supporting the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health, in memory of the beloved character from 8 Simple Rules, father, and husband that John Ritter once portrayed. The opponents were Team Richter, led by Andy Richter, who is well-known for his longtime association with late night shows and also appeared as a guest on Elsbeth. The event appeared to be friendly and jovial… but it seemed that Yasbeck was particularly determined to secure the victory.

(You can see for yourself with the episode available streaming via a Hulu subscription now.)

As a devoted film enthusiast, let me share my take on it. She wasn’t there to harm Andy Richter or his dear ones, but her competitive spirit during a game where we all won for charity was nothing short of entertaining. Her performance on Family Feud alongside Steve Harvey, whom I firmly believe boasts the best reaction faces on TV, only added to the hilarity. Harvey seemed taken aback when Amy Yasbeck playfully mock-punched her competition, and the duo’s antics left me in stitches during moments like when Team Ritter tried to answer the question: “What might you practice parenting on before having a baby?

Yasbeck demonstrated her exceptional skill at the game by successfully answering the top solution, which was “a pet.” Moreover, she indicated that no one on her team was immune from criticism if she didn’t agree with their answers. Noah, her son, received praise for his correct response, “a niece or nephew,” but Jason, her stepson, was not favorably viewed when he guessed “A bag of flour.

It was quite amusing to watch Jason and Tyler wearing wide grins as they awaited Steve Harvey’s reaction, while Amy Yasbeck seemed close to rolling her eyes. In fact, Harvey approached her because she appeared so similar to wanting to facepalm. She clarified that she is not Jason’s biological mother but his stepmother instead. When Harvey reminded the families about supporting each other, Amy cheered, “EXCELLENT RESPONSE, JASON! YOU’RE AMAZING!” This interaction between the host and Amy was quite delightful.

  • Amy Yasbeck: “Sorry, it was shocking.”
  • Steve Harvey: “I know, I was shocked.”
  • Amy Yasbeck: “[Bag of flour] could be up there!
  • Steve Harvey: “No, it can’t. No, it can’t.”

In support of Jason Ritter, I too considered a bag of flour after more obvious options. I’ve never had to pretend to parent an inanimate object for school, but I’d definitely heard about the ‘bag of flour method.’ Tyler Ritter’s guess, “a flower or plant,” was not what was called for. Yasbeck, their stepmother, emphasized that she and Steve Harvey were both right when they pointed out that ‘flower or plant’ was not the correct answer.

It was amusing to see our close acquaintance Meredith Ford O’Neal make what could be considered the most outlandish prediction of all – a Tamagotchi. Interestingly enough, Amy Yasbeck didn’t offer any critique on her guess. Isn’t it funny how families sometimes take playful jabs at each other but are kind to those who aren’t blood-related?

It’s worth noting that everything felt lighthearted, with the Ritter brothers laughing as Yasbeck showed strong reactions to their outrageous guesses. She added an enjoyable element to the show, and I strongly suggest watching the episode on Hulu to appreciate her humor and Steve Harvey’s response.

Stream the current Season 11 episodes of Celebrity Family Feud, including this one, right now on Hulu. As for Matlock, the show that motivated me to watch this episode live, tune in for Jason Ritter’s return alongside Kathy Bates when Season 2 kicks off on Sunday, October 12 at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS. The series will then move back to its regular time slot of Thursday 9 p.m. ET starting October 16 on CBS.

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2025-08-24 16:59