For the last 60 years, one TV program has kept us coming back for more. How did Jeopardy! first capture the American... more
Since 1992, celebrities — from actors and comedians to news anchors and politicians — have duked it out on Stage... more
Alex Trebek once said that he didn’t mind the SNL parodies of Jeopardy! — in fact, he loved them because... more
You’ve watched them play night after night. You’ve followed their unbelievable streaks and stats. In the last few years, a... more
Over the years, thousands of contestants have competed on Stage 10. That’s a lot of people…and a lot of different... more
On March 6, 2019, Alex Trebek shared a public message, explaining that he was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer.... more
You might not think Jeopardy! creates the ideal conditions for romance, but several contestants would tell you otherwise. Stories of... more
For millions of people, watching Jeopardy! is a beloved routine — something to look forward to, a reason to gather... more
Every Jeopardy! contestant faces the same moment of vulnerability — once your game airs, suddenly you're in front of the... more
What happens when Jeopardy! champions host their own trivia night? Since the early aughts, former Jeopardy! contestants — including some... more
This week, we meet the Clue Crew — the intrepid team that brought Jeopardy! viewers to all reaches of the... more
You knew Alex Trebek as the host of Jeopardy! — poised, polished, professional. But what was he like before a... more
In 2011, Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter faced off against an unlikely Jeopardy! opponent: the IBM supercomputer known as Watson.... more
Ken Jennings has another title — one he doesn’t relish: dasher of dreams. During his historic 2004 run, Jennings defeated 148... more
It’s 2004. Up until a year before, Jeopardy! had a rule: contestants could only win five consecutive games. After the... more
Hair and makeup. Buzzer practice. Lights and cameras. Nerves. Adrenaline. Joy. Disappointment. Follow along in the life of a Jeopardy!... more
There are game show hosts, and then there's Alex Trebek. In this episode, we revisit the signature stylings of Jeopardy!’s... more
How did an eight-inch long tube of plastic — Jeopardy!’s famed “signaling device” — become one of the most consequential... more
It was 1979 and Jeopardy! was going off the air… again. Merv Griffin had tried to revive it after the... more
Alex Trebek. SNL parodies. A big blue game board. These are some of the things that probably spring to mind... more
For the last 60 years, one TV program has kept us coming back for more. How did Jeopardy! first capture... more
Alex Trebek. SNL parodies. A big blue game board. These are some of the things that probably spring to mind when you... more