If you’ve been on any Jeopardy!-related forums online in the past year, you know there’s been plenty of discourse regarding whether or not the show has been rigged. Many fans have called the validity of some of the champions into question, namely those whose winning streaks have lasted for weeks or even months. These viewers […]
8 Other Awesome Game Shows for Jeopardy! Lovers
Billboard image for the TV series The Chase, featuring James Holzhauer, Brad Rutter, and Ken Jennings
How Do Daily Doubles Work in Jeopardy? Plus 13 Example Questions
Whether or not you’re an avid Jeopardy! fan, you’ve surely heard of the Daily Double. It’s that classic Jeopardy! moment that contestants and viewers alike await with bated breath! A fun twist is a necessary part of any entertaining game show, and in Jeopardy!, that twist is the Daily Double. It’s the secret of many […]
What’s a Coryat Score in Jeopardy!? Everything You Need to Know
If you have ever looked at those expert Jeopardy! websites that list every stat imaginable, have peeked into the J-Archive, or read posts on J-board or the Jeopardy! subreddit, you’ve almost definitely come across the term ‘Coryat Score.’ Sounds fancy. And it kind of is! But even for non-mathletes (like me), it’s easy enough to […]
The Giant Killers: What Does it Take to Defeat the Winningest Jeopardy! Champions?
There are a few levels of Jeopardy! smart. For example, there’s Ken Jennings, probably the most famous super champion of Jeopardy!, the record-holder for most money won in regular games, and the player to have won the most consecutive matches in non-tournament play. Or James Holzhauer, who won “only” 32 games, but broke the long-standing […]
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 (no matter how […]