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—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. […]