Please welcome today’s contestants: – Ian, an insurance broker from Florida, shares a fondness for “Cool Hand Luke” with Alex; – Julie, a product strategist from New York, helps train refugees to work in restaurants; and – Beth, a receptionist … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Nov. 26

Here are today’s contestants: – Stephen, a naval architect from Maryland, works with Navy ships; – Beth, a receptionist from Illinois, didn’t pay to find out she’s short because her parents are short; and – Elise, a financial counselor from … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Nov. 25

Introducing today’s contestants: – Joyee, an international affairs analyst from Washington, D.C., is obsessed with potato chips, but not so much cappuccino flavor; – Seema, a technical writing professor from Missouri, learned improv from Jon Hamm; and – Elise, a … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Nov. 22

Today’s contestants are: – Darrin, a director of client engagement from Florida, botched his marriage proposal but it worked out OK anyway; – Ryan, a filmmaker from New York, doesn’t like to talk about running; and – Elise, a financial … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Nov. 21

Let’s meet today’s contestants: – Dave, a biomedical engineer from Massachusetts, glided over the Charles River for two seconds; – Elise, a financial counselor from New Jersey, makes art-inspired cupcakes; and – Sathvik, a medical student from New Hampshire, likes … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Nov. 20

Please welcome today’s contestants: – Sathvik, a medical student from New Hampshire, got up early for Jimmy Carter’s Sunday school; – Shannon, a technical product owner from Virginia, likes crime podcasts; and – Kevin, a retired IT manager from Ohio, … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Nov. 19

Here are today’s contestants: – Kevin, a retired IT manager from Ohio, knows the limited variety of ways Alex thanks Johnny; – Beverly, a university business administrator from California, has a lot of dated cards from her husband; and – … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Nov. 18

Here are the finalists as we wrap up the 2019 Tournament of Champions: – Francois Barcomb, who earned $1,800 in yesterday’s game; – James Holzhauer, who enters today with $49,326; and – Emma Boettcher, who takes a score of $26,400 … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Nov. 15 – Tournament of Champions day ten

Here are the finalists for the 2019 Tournament of Champions: – Francois Barcomb, who knew yesterday that “It’s not Pascal”; – James Holzhauer, who doesn’t mind a pay cut and playing “penny ante” Jeopardy!; and – Emma Boettcher, who was … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Nov. 14 – Tournament of Champions day nine

Here are today’s contestants as the Tournament of Champions semifinals conclude: – Francois Barcomb, a teacher from New York, helped raise money for a cancer patient student’s travel expenses; – Gilbert Collins, a university administrator from New Jersey, came up … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Nov. 13 – Tournament of Champions day eight

Here are today’s contestants for day two of the Tournament of Champions semifinals: – James Holzhauer, a professional sports gambler from Nevada, whose daughter won’t let him go incognito; – Steven Grade, a sports industry consultant from Georgia, is going … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Nov. 12 – Tournament of Champions day seven

Here are today’s contestants as the Tournament of Champions moves into the semifinals: – Emma Boettcher, a user experience librarian from Illinois, makes sure the library is user-friendly; – Dhruv Gaur, a student from Georgia, cut off his hair on … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Nov. 11 – Tournament of Champions day six

Here are today’s champions: – Ryan Fenster, a graduate student from Washington state, is still living down the infamous football category; – Steven Grade, a sports industry consultant from Georgia, took a shave off his playoff beard; and – Francois … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Nov. 8 – Tournament of Champions day five

Here are today’s champions: – Josh Hill, a network engineer from Arkansas, annoyed Alex by mentioning Wheel of Fortune; – Eric R. Backes, an attorney and government relations professional from Florida, whose young daughter wasn’t sure how daddy was both … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Nov. 7 – Tournament of Champions day four

Here are today’s champions: – James Holzhauer, a professional sports gambler from Nevada, got the key to the Strip “disguised” as hockey’s Mark Stone; – Alan Dunn, a software development manager from Georgia, always looks great, as does Alex; and … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Nov. 6 – Tournament of Champions day three (James Holzhauer returns)

Here are today’s champions: – Rachel Lindgren, an astronomy interpreter from Oregon, brings customers to her favorite bar with watch parties; – Dhruv Gaur, a student from Georgia, got a musical tribute at Brown; and – Rob Worman. an engagement … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Nov. 5 – Tournament of Champions day two

Here are today’s contestants as we start the 2019 Tournament of Champions: – Gilbert Collins, a university administrator from New Jersey, kept his word to give 1% of his winnings to his kids; – Anneke Garcia, an industrial design consultant … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Nov. 4 – Tournament of Champions day one

Introducing today’s contestants: – Jennifer, a coordinator from North Carolina, flew with her cool pilot mother; – Christine, a writer from California, is a fan of the New York Rangers; and – Andrew, a journalist from Ontario, covers Canadian politics. … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Nov. 1

Today’s contestants are: – Andrew, a journalist from Ontario, shares wild morning hair with his daughter; – Miriam, an attorney from New York, sings with other legal professionals; and – Steve, a playwright from Kentucky, watched “Days of Our Lives” … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Oct. 31

Let’s meet today’s contestants: – Dave, a culinary director from New Jersey, fights hunger in his community; – Sam, a communications specialist from Minnesota, loved his toy snake; and – Steve, a playwright from Kentucky, celebrates the “good for you” … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Oct. 30

Please welcome today’s contestants: – Anthony, a plumber from Massachusetts, would not be “killed” in many languages; – Kari, a mom from California, whose family members have been on many non-J! game shows; and – Steve, a playwright from Kentucky, … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Oct. 29