Last time it was only Shaq, when his chemistry with host Steve Harvey on Celebrity Family Feud, left audience cracking. But this time, the stakes are higher, and Shaq isn’t facing the spotlight alone. His family is stepping in for a showdown against 57-year-old actress and comedian Sherri Shepherd and her crew. So, who’s got Shaq’s back this time?

Joining him is his mother, Dr. Lucille O’Neal, his cousin Ken Bailey, eldest son Miles, youngest son Shakir, and Anthony Hall, his buddy from Blue Chips. In a video shared by ABC, Shaquille O’Neal introduced his squad with flair: “Hey, what’s up, Family Feud?” he started before naming each’s relation to him.

But none of Shaq’s daughters are part of the team. It seems that their commitments kept them away. Amirah, the eldest of Shaunie and Shaq’s daughters, after celebrating her birthday last month, is currently on a trip to Dubai. Taahirah, on the other hand, is enjoying the wedding season, and possibly busy building her career in brand communications. Meanwhile, Me’Arah, the youngest, is back on the basketball court for the Florida Gators, after recovering from an injury.

But when can you catch all the action from the rest of the O’Neal family?

Shaquille O’Neal vs. Sherri Shepherd, airs on December 4th at 9:02 PM EST on ABC. Representing Shepherd’s family are Marco Glorious, Rodney Jon, Theo Barrett, Jawn Murray, and Dan Fitzpatrick. With Steve Harvey bringing his signature reactions, the stage is set for a hilarious and heated battle to win the grand prize of $20,000 for their chosen charities.

Both Shaq and Sherri have been on the show before, but this time, all eyes are on Shaq. Why? Because the chemistry between him and Steve Harvey is always pure gold.

Shaq’s hilarious chemistry with Steve Harvey

Steve Harvey, now 67, has been the face of Family Feud since 2010, and his quick wit reactions have made him a fan favorite. Whether it’s the classic version or Celebrity Family Feud, Steve always brings his A-game and celebrities take it to a whole new level.

One such moment happened when Shaquille O’Neal joined the show alongside his Inside the NBA teammates. Making it to the Fast Money round, Shaq stood next to Steve, ready to steal the spotlight. The 67-yea-old, always ready with a joke, told the audience, “Normally, I put my arm around a person. But this ain’t gonna look good.” Shaq, towering over Steve, wasn’t about to let him off the hook. He took Steve’s arm and casually placed it on his waist, kicking off the laughs before the round even began.

But it didn’t stop there. With Shaq standing at an imposing 7’1” and Steve measuring a solid 6’1”, the foot difference turned their interaction into a comedy goldmine. At one point, Shaq placed his arm around Steve’s neck, dwarfing the host completely. It was then that the famous butt squish followed. Expect something similar when the duo comes together again.