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 NOT Rigged
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 […]
Can You Really Copyright a Trivia Question?
Picture this: you’re getting ready to host a trivia night at your own bar or pub, and you’re starting to get excited. You’re not much of a writer yourself, so you’ve pulled a lot of your questions from shows like Jeopardy!and beloved trivia games like Trivial Pursuit instead of writing your own questions from scratch. […]
Are Jeopardy! Questions Really Getting Easier?
If you’ve watched Jeopardy! for a long time (we’re talking decades), then you may have noticed that contestants seem to answer fewer questions incorrectly than they used to. The three players at the podiums aren’t often stumped these days, and usually one is able to conjure up an answer to nearly every question. Extremely long […]
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 […]
Everything You Need to Know About Ties in Jeopardy!
Jeopardy! is a pretty straight-forward game, even though it might not seem like it at first. When you get to the bottom of it, you’ll find that Jeopardy! is not all that complicated. Three contestants get to answer trivia questions for a chance to win some money. …But what happens if two or three contestants […]
8 Other Awesome Game Shows for Jeopardy! Lovers
Billboard image for the TV series The Chase, featuring James Holzhauer, Brad Rutter, and Ken Jennings
8 Awesome Ideas for Making Your Own Jeopardy Game
Many people dream of being contestants on Jeopardy!. Imagine walking that stage, getting to press the buzzer, and answering the questions in front of a live studio audience. Before you get on that stage, you need to pass an online quiz, attend live auditions, and impress the show runners. Even the chances of passing the […]
How Hard Is It (Really) to Get on Jeopardy!?
Jeopardy! is a television game show we all know and love. Every watcher of the show has thought about how easy or hard it would be to become a contestant on the show at least once. You’ve probably caught yourself answering the questions along with the contestants on TV and thinking, “I’m good at this!” […]
The 4 Best Buzzers for Jeopardy! and Quiz Games
What’s a game of Jeopardy! without the buzzers? We take those little handheld buttons for granted, but they propel the game forward much more than we give them credit for. A good buzzer system helps to keep the game’s pace snappy and the players from talking over one another—plus, they reward sharp thumb reflexes with […]
How Does Before and After Work on Jeopardy!? Plus 52 Example Questions
If you’re an avid Jeopardy! fan, you’ve definitely watched at least a few episodes that feature the “Before and After” category. It’s a punny and popular category that’s been used in many contexts throughout the years. So what is “Before and After”? Essentially, the category’s questions call upon players to “mash up” two terms that […]
The Six Worst Jeopardy! Games Ever
We all watch Jeopardy! to witness the impressive speed and academic prowess of each individual contestant. But what about when their knowledge fails them, or their mind goes blank at the podium? When that happens, sometimes the audience is in for a dud of an episode. It’s not often that Jeopardy! has a particularly difficult […]
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 […]
48 of the Hardest Jeopardy! Questions Of All Time
Have you ever tuned into an episode of Jeopardy! excited to see if you can best the contestant’s answers, only to find out that a couple of questions (or, let’s be honest, quite a few questions) stump you? You’re not alone. In fact, many Jeopardy! contestants are left dumbfounded at the podium several times per […]
50 of the Most Fun Jeopardy! Questions Ever
Over the years, Jeopardy! has gained a reputation for featuring increasingly unique and engaging categories. Though many of the beloved show’s trivia questions can be pretty cut and dry (and impossibly hard at times!), plenty of them are really fun! A question may use punny wordplay or an interesting format to entertain contestants and viewers […]
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? […]
105 Sample Jeopardy! Questions to Test Your Skills
Want to test your Jeopardy! readiness? Below are real categories from the show with questions of all difficulties to help you measure your trivia chops. Food and Drink Question: Sliced apples sautéed in butter are a classic filling for these French pancakes. Answer: Crepes. Question: To make mousse d’ecrevisses, you need at least 30 of […]
30 Funny and Silly Jeopardy! Categories That Were Somehow Actually on the Show
Despite Jeopardy!’s reputation as a straightforward and occasionally pretentious quiz show, its writers sure know how to have fun. Sure, contestants can get a laugh with a hilariously wrong or just plain hilarious answer (sometimes to shocking degrees), but they’re not the only ones having fun! Amidst more traditional trivia, writers will often pepper in […]
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 […]
25 of the Most Amazing Jeopardy! Questions Ever
Jeopardy! is known for having some raunchy and hilarious questions and categories. The show is also known for inviting extravagant guests that can make a boring question groundbreaking with their unique (and often incorrect) answers. We’ve spoken about the most fun and dirty questions, the toughest questions, and the worst answers that will leave you […]
25 Hilarious and Surprisingly Dirty Jeopardy! Questions
Jeopardy! writers can be surprisingly funny at times, and some of the best Jeopardy! moments happen (and occasionally, the worst) when the show gets wild! Slipping a dirty question or quasi-blue category in the pile is a sure way to make the audience laugh. What’s even better is when the question is as innocent as […]
The 15 Most Common Categories in Jeopardy! and FAQ
Jeopardy! is a successful television game show that’s been on air for over 50 years. Simply calling Jeopardy! a game show would not do it justice. It’s a worldwide empire with a number of television shows, merchandise, and even some video games and a phone game app! At its core, Jeopardy! is a trivia game. […]
Everything You Need to Know About the TWO New Jeopardy! Hosts
Jeopardy! is an American TV trivia game show that we all know and love. Ever since its inception, Jeopardy! has been targeting families and good citizens of America. All of that changed recently and the show received some criticism from viewers. Ever since Alex Trebek’s passing, the producers of the show have been looking for […]
Mike Richards: What Really Happened to the Would-Be Jeopardy! Host?
For many years, families have gathered in the living room in the evening to watch none other but the famous television game show Jeopardy! If you grew up anytime in the ‘80s or ‘90s, you probably have some similar memories of your own. Jeopardy! is no boring game show, though; there’s a twist. The questions […]
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 […]
4 Jeopardy! Drinking Games to Get You Buzzing!
As the pandemic danger starts to wane in many places, and the world opens up, you’re going to want to get together with pals and have a raucous time. But, also, you don’t want to miss your favorite tv quiz show, Jeopardy!, like, ever. Socializing vs. ‘Must-See TV’ (but not Must-See TV): The Eternal Struggle. […]
Here’s How to Get on Jeopardy!
Here’s the deal: You’ve been watching America’s Favorite Quiz Show™ for literally decades, and are sure that you could play better than half the contestants on any given week’s shows, but you’ve never bothered to actually pursue the fame! Glory! Money! that awaits a Jeopardy! contestant. You may be aware that you apply online somehow? […]
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, 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 Jeopardy!’s […]
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 (no matter how […]
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. […]