Watching Jeopardy! on TV is a seamless experience. The board magically reveals the clues, the contestants think of the right answer within half a second, and they know just the right amount to wager with each Daily Double. That is only half-true. There is quite a lot of preparation that goes into every game. Jeopardy! […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 sautĂ©ed in butter are a classic filling for these French pancakes. Answer: Crepes. Question: To make mousse d’ecrevisses, you need at least 30 of […]
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 […]
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. […]