There is nothing more comforting than rewatching old episodes of your favorite trivia TV show. For many of us—that’s Jeopardy! Seeing old episodes with Alex Trebek can transport you back in time to when you were a little kid, watching TV after school in your parents’ living room. Unfortunately, Jeopardy! is not an easy show […]
Ranked: The 8 Most Controversial Jeopardy! Moments of All Time
Jeopardy! has seen its fair share of controversial moments over the years. Some of them are innocent and hilarious, while others are less so. You will recognize many of these if you’ve been watching the show for a while. Here are the eight most controversial moments on the show. 8. Ken Jennings and His “Hoe” […]
All About the Not-So-Secret Location Where Jeopardy! is Filmed Near LA
Jeopardy! has been all around the country! Well, not really, but it has seen the East and West Coasts. After the long journey, the show has finally found its permanent location in California, on a stage named after the late host of Jeopardy!—Alex Trebek. Even better, you can visit the studio where episodes of Jeopardy! […]
In 2023, Ken Jennings Makes Over $1 Million on Jeopardy!, But…
Ever turned on your television to watch Jeopardy!only to zone out wondering how much money the host Ken Jennings makes from the job? Us too. Luckily, we’ve found all there is to know about Ken Jennings’s salary, and we’re here to spread the news. There’s been much tabloid buzz around Ken Jennings’s salary since he […]
Here’s Exactly What “Syndicated Jeopardy!” Means
There is a lot of debate about what it means for a show to be syndicated. Are there two different versions of Jeopardy!—one syndicated and one not? Why is Jeopardy! syndicated and, most importantly, what even is syndication on TV? We will answer all of these questions and take a closer look at the history […]
No, Jeopardy! Isn’t Canceled—But Here’s How It Could Be
Picture this: you turn your TV on any old weekday evening, expecting to catch your favorite quiz game show, Jeopardy!. Unfortunately, the new episode you’d so highly anticipated is nowhere to be found. The local channels that usually air the show feature other programs for the evening instead. Where did Jeopardy! go? And, more importantly, […]
What Exactly Counts as Potpourri in Jeopardy!? With 84 Examples
If you’ve watched even just a handful of Jeopardy! episodes, you’re likely to have encountered the Potpourri category. It’s one of the show’s favorite categories to cycle through, and it has appeared quite frequently throughout Jeopardy!’s 39-season history. But what is the Potpourri category all about? Is there any correlation between its questions? And why […]
Here are All 58 of the Hilarious Celebrity Jeopardy Categories on SNL
Saturday Night Live has been spoofing game shows for decades now, and Jeopardy! is no exception! Over the years, SNL’s most frequent game show sketch adaptation has been Celebrity Jeopardy!. Turns out it’s easy to poke fun at America’s favorite quiz show when you’ve got some top-notch comedians on the panel! Celebrity Jeopardy! has provided […]
Here’s Why Jeopardy! Is Kind of Boring Now
Have you watched Jeopardy! in recent seasons and thought to yourself, “Wow, this show really isn’t what it used to be”? If so, you’re not alone. Plenty of longtime Jeopardy! viewers have expressed their disappointment online through longwinded comments on Facebook, Reddit, and trivia forum websites. Many people believe that the quality of the show […]
Yes, Jeopardy! Actually Repeats Questions
Jeopardy! is known for its bottomless bank of trivia questions and answers. With each new episode, unique, witty, fun, thought-provoking (and sometimes even hilarious!) clues are put up on the board, ready to make the contestants wrack their brains. But does America’s favorite television quiz show truly have an infinite number of queries to pose? […]
27 of the Funniest Jeopardy! Moments of All Time
When watching Jeopardy!, do you pay more attention when the right answer or the wrong one is given? Do you take note of the host’s quirky asides? Jeopardy! may be known as a quiz show without many bells and whistles, but that doesn’t mean the contestants and hosts don’t have fun when a blooper arises. […]
How Contestants Actually Prepare for Jeopardy!
Have you ever wondered how Jeopardy! contestants get ready to appear on the show? Chances are you aren’t quite sure how they prepare to compete against fellow academics and nerds alike for the chance to garner renown and win ample cash. Jeopardy! is debatably the most famous quiz show in the history of television, and […]
Five Insider Behind-the-Scenes Facts About Jeopardy! Taping
With taping hundreds of episodes a year, a team of producers and assistants doing months and months of research, writing, editing, and contestant-recruiting, and—for some players—months of studying or even 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]