With taping hundreds of episodes a year, a team of producers and assistants doing months and months of research, writing, and contestant-recruiting, and—for some players—years of preparation, you might be surprised by how quickly Jeopardy! records a season’s worth of shows… kinda? Keep reading to find out more about Jeopardy!’s unique production schedule. Please note: […]
The Giant Killers: What Does it Take to Defeat the Winningest Jeopardy! Champions?
There are a few levels of Jeopardy! smart. The folks who can shout correct answers most of the time when they are watching the show on their television sets. The folks who get on the show, after rigorous testing and auditioning to test those smarts. The folks who not only win on Jeopardy!, but go […]
Weird and Wild Jeopardy! Scores and Situations
Sometimes, you can tune into Jeopardy! for weeks at a time without any super excitement, giant hauls of money, or champions who last more than a show or two. Which is fine! It’s normal! But this piece is not about normal. Of course, it’s always fun to watch along, to shout responses at the screen […]
How Much Money Do Jeopardy! Contestants Really Get?
Unless you are a Ken Jennings, a Brad Rutter, or a similarly champion-y winner, iconic TV game show Jeopardy! might not be the route to riches that you think it is. You may be shocked to find out that you probably won’t make much money at all; in fact, for many contestants, the net gain […]
What They Really Tell You Before You Go On Jeopardy!
Whether you are a Jeopardy! aspirant, or just a giant fan, you may have wondered how on Earth a contestant is prepared by the show; I’m not talking about the mondo amount of studying to which a potential player might embark on their own, but what Sony Pictures and the rest of the Jeopardy! production […]
The Ultimate Guide to Every Jeopardy! Video Game
This title is a little misleading, as we couldn’t get our hands on every single Jeopardy! video game that ever existed, and apparently there have been over 40! Some of the older ones are hard to come across these days. Yes, I’m talking about the Nintendo Entertainment Systems games and the first Jeopardy! for PlayStation. […]
Trivial Pursuit the Game Show? A History of Attempts to Turn the Popular Board Game into a TV Phenomenon
Who doesn’t love a little Trivial Pursuit fun? I bet you can’t wait to bust out a board game and test your trivia knowledge against your best friends and family members. While that’s a lot of fun, imagine not only playing your favorite game but also putting something on the line. What if you could […]
A List of Eight Jeopardy! Board and Card Games Ranked
Surely you’re familiar with Jeopardy! The iconic game show has been around since 1964 and has created a loyal fan base since its inception. As the show continues to air, it generates high viewership and provides excellent entertainment. Like most people, you’ve probably wanted to go on the show yourself. It’s fun to answer questions […]
The Complete List of Trivia Game Shows On the Air in the US
What can be better than live television? That’s right, TV game shows! You’ll know what I’m talking about if you grew up watching them. The game is even better if the theme is trivia; you can play along and answer the questions too! If you haven’t watched TV in a while, it may surprise you […]