Here are today’s contestants: Divya, a software developer, briefly went blank at the piano; Nick, a photographer, arm-wrestles for charity; and Ryan, a rideshare driver, took the SAT in seventh grade. Ryan is a one-day champ with winnings of $18,800. … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., May 16

Introducing today’s contestants: Ryan, a rideshare driver, whose version of Arnold likes being known for his brains more than his muscles; Marie, a retired registrar, is no longer “old Ms. Shapiro”; and Daniel, a high school math teacher, likes escape … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., May 13

Today’s contestants are: Charly, a writer and test prep expert, took a scenic trip with Uber; Matt, a management consultant, has a fantasy league that covers a whole lot of sports; and Daniel, a high school math teacher, had several … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., May 12

Let’s meet today’s contestants: Daniel, a high school math teacher, sets a fine “before and after” example for promgoers; Micaela, a wine import manager, knows drinking wine is a better job than digging ditches; and Mallory, a children’s book editor, … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., May 11

Please welcome today’s contestants: Cherry, a software product manager, developed a screening for autism; Mallory, a children’s book editor, writes young adult novels, including “The 100”; and Danielle, a digital marketing manager, sang solo for South Korean soldiers. Danielle is … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., May 10

Here are today’s contestants: Emily, an associate creative director, was in the “Blossom” audience at age 6 or 7; Karim, a student, whose dad is from the “developing nation” of Jersey; and Danielle, a digital marketing manager, made a shield … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., May 9

Introducing today’s contestants: Danielle, a digital marketing manager, is writing novels at an increasing pace and needs an agent; Betsy, a senior operations manager, is “Chief Oddball of Operations”; and Mattea, a tutor, had the first of (probably) many babies … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., May 6

Today’s contestants are: Sarah, middle school humanities teacher, participated in the Honor Flight with her Marine grandparents; T.J., a mortgage lender, heard the words no first-time skydiver wants to hear, “this is bad”; and Mattea, a tutor, whose favorite Canadian … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., May 5

Let’s meet today’s contestants: Jaime, a fair and responsible banking manager, joined her sister’s 24-hour bike relay; Kelly, a high school English teacher, learned to tango in Argentina; and Mattea, a tutor, sang backup for Rick Astley, and that’s no … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., May 4

Please welcome today’s contestants: Enver, a history teacher, wound up hiking after dark in Yosemite; Angela, an educational consultant & tutor, played on a soccer field named after her dad; and Mattea, a tutor, suspects she’ll have trouble against Amy … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., May 3

Here are today’s contestants: Becky, a church organist, has moved 12 times in 18 years with her Marine husband; Adam, a ferryboat deckhand, has a boat named after him; and Mattea, a tutor, majored in sexual diversity studies. Mattea is … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., May 2

Introducing today’s contestants: Terri, an associate director of admissions, couldn’t bring Felix the police horse to show-and-tell; Julian, an animator, has a talent for singing backwards that reminds Ken of David Lynch; and Mattea, a tutor, finds it challenging to … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Apr. 29

Today’s contestants are: Manav, a undergraduate student, has fun on Saturdays at Waffle House; Renée, a branch office administrator, finds youthful behavior at casinos as well as middle school; and Mattea, a tutor, did her best Mariah Carey on a … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Apr. 28

Let’s meet today’s contestants: Christina, an elementary music teacher, fosters 146 animals; Ben, an R&D engineer, works with lasers; and Mattea, a tutor, lives with the former president of the James Bond Society. Mattea is a 16-day champ with winnings … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Apr. 27

Please welcome today’s contestants: Reya, a cultural strategist & performer, sat inside of an art vending machine; Nicky, a debate instructor, wants his winnings to go to fighting migraines; and Mattea, a tutor, was worried about getting strep throat from … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Apr. 26

Here are today’s contestants: Michael, a mascot, lost a dance-off to a duck; Jesse, a mental health therapist, “opened a parachute” in her bedroom; and Mattea, a tutor, got hit by a spit take at Second City in Toronto. Mattea … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Apr. 25

Introducing today’s contestants: Anna, a food technologist, memorized all the Harry Potter chapter titles; Claire, a non-profit professional, connected with her future husband over Arab culture; and Mattea, a tutor, intends to see Kraftwerk this summer with her dad. Mattea … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Apr. 22

Today’s contestants are: Meghan, an IT analyst, whose family has cocktails with Jeopardy!; Alex, an attorney & activist, was a big target for his knife-throwing dad in a nightclub; and Mattea, a tutor, got to see a stage finish at … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Apr. 21

Today’s contestants are: Sean, an IT support student, likes British mystery and crime shows; Loni, a teacher librarian, is a DJ for profit; and Mattea, a tutor, took six years off from driving after hitting a pole in an empty … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Apr. 20

Please welcome today’s contestants: Josh, a student, whose plan for wealth and popularity as a musician didn’t pan out; Tina, a manager of development events, is trained to give “George Washington” as a default response; and Mattea, a tutor, whose … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Apr. 19

Here are today’s contestants: Sarah, a business manager, has kept track of all the books she’s read since March 1996; Caitlin, a musician & educator, kept playing piano despite an exploding bench; and Mattea, a tutor, met Bill Gates at … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Apr. 18