Jeopardy

television-game-shows

This article traces the full lineage of hosts who have introduced, guided, and closed the television game of Jeopardy. It focuses on the main on-screen personalities who welcome...

television-production

Jeopardy! is produced by a small team of executive producers who oversee all aspects of the show, from content and talent to budgeting and long-term brand strategy. These produc...

Jeopardy! Tournaments

The Jeopardy! 2nd Chance Tournament is a periodic special event that gives former contestants a second opportunity to compete on the show. Unlike the regular tournament of champ...

Relationships

This piece explains the professional relationship between longtime Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek and champion Ken Jennings. It focuses on their distinct roles on the show, key mome...

Status Updates

Alex Trebek, the longtime host of Jeopardy! , died on November 8, 2020, at age 80. His death followed a public but private battle with stage IV pancreatic cancer, diagnosed in M...

quiz-trivia

This verified record presents the top 20 highest‑earning regular‑season champions in Jeopardy! history by year, based on official results and publicly reported totals. It fo...

games-and-puzzles

A new Jeopardy champion is the contestant who finishes a Jeopardy! game with the highest total after wagering on Final Jeopardy. If multiple players tie for the highest score, a...

people

James Holzhauer is an American professional gambler and television personality best known as a consistent top winner on Jeopardy! . This profile focuses on his parents and famil...

Status Updates

Alex Trebek’s last Jeopardy! episode aired during Season 38, with reruns and the official finale following his passing in November 2020. This status clarifier explains the tim...

Celebrity Profiles

On any given season, dozens of hopefuls compete for a shot at the iconic Jeopardy! stage, but one measure separates the occasional game-winner from the truly historic run: longe...