Introducing today’s contestants: Matt, an aerospace engineer, is a volunteer scuba diver; Justin, a high school history teacher, visited 30 major league ballparks; and Laura, an author-editor, recreated a Simon and Garfunkel album cover for her “save the date”. Laura … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Mar. 8 (Katie Couric’s debut as guest host)

Introducing today’s contestants: Ann, a high school English and drama teacher, is a “former frog queen for life”; Laura, an author-editor, knits constantly; and Jim, a screenwriter, built a virtual pinball machine. Jim is a one-day champ with winnings of … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Mar. 5

Today’s contestants are: Chauncey, a student, has had inspiring travel opportunities; Jim, a screenwriter, has 18-year-old triplets and really needs to win; and Melis, a data analyst, has a very smart youngster. Melis is a one-day champ with winnings of … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Mar. 4

Let’s meet today’s contestants: Tim, an attorney, married his “Barefoot in the Park” co-star; Melis, a data analyst, fell off a bus on two occasions; and Jon, a musician-screenwriter, played with Elton John and Stevie Wonder at the same time. … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Mar. 3

Please welcome today’s contestants: Michele, a family law attorney, avoided Florida alligators but instead broke her elbow; Jeff, a university administrator, has an “inclusion” license plate; and Jon, a musician-screenwriter, approves of the Jeopardy! theme. Jon is a one-day champ … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Mar. 2

Here are today’s contestants: Jon, a musician-screenwriter, has played all around the world; Jillian, a legislative analyst, took a pilgrimage in Spain; and Michael, a screenwriter, is one of three sets of twins in his family. Michael is a two-day … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Mar. 1

Introducing today’s contestants: Ollie, an English & film studies teacher, is in a shrinking Beatles cover band Syed, an operations manager, was a spelling bee champ; and Michael, a screenwriter, had a communication breakdown around his marriage proposal. Michael is … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Feb. 26

Today’s contestants are: Michael, a screenwriter, lived on free food in D.C.; Marisa, a senior staffing services associate, won the Swedish lottery; and Aaron, a business litigation attorney, won a rowing machine at age 12. Aaron is a two-day champ … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Feb. 25

Let’s meet today’s contestants: Ken, an astrophysicist, is the third in his family to be on Jeopardy!; Andrew, a Ph.D. student. is an avid runner; and Aaron, a business litigation attorney, caught a World Series ball. Aaron is a one-day … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Feb. 24

Please welcome today’s contestants: Frances, an assistant controller, is reading Stephen King; Aaron, a business litigation attorney, started a college humor magazine; and Sam, a college consultant, helps relieve the stress of the application process. Sam is a two-day champ … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Feb. 23

Here are today’s contestants: David, a magnetics engineer, learned that a 500-pound pig doesn’t fit between his legs; Natalie, an academic advisor, is a big Oakland A’s fan; and Sam, a college consultant, is a San Francisco Giants fan. Sam … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Feb. 22

Introducing today’s contestants: Lauren, a math teacher, has watched over 400 classic movies; Sam, a college consultant, uses his dad’s old putter; and Alan, a software engineering manager, has twins on the way in May. Alan is a one-day champ … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Feb. 19 (Ken’s final episode as guest host)

Today’s contestants are: Leah, a content marketer, whose contestant friend beat Alex at arm wrestling; Alan, a software engineering manager, likes podcasts; and Andy, a medical information officer, does it all at his community theater. Andy is a one-day champ … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Feb. 18

Let’s meet today’s contestants: Natalie, a naturopathic doctor, had a pet fish named Merv; Andy, a medical information officer, was “astronaut adjacent”; and Phil, a graduate student, did spicy food challenges. Phil is a two-day champ with winnings of $37,390. … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Feb. 17

Please welcome today’s contestants: Pam, a physician scientist, got married under a custom constellation; Joe, a writer, has “entrance room” dinner parties; and Phil, a graduate student, speaks four languages. Phil is a one-day champ with winnings of $14,195. Competitive … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Feb. 16

Here are today’s contestants: Phil, a graduate student, dressed as a circus ringmaster; Karen, a chaplain, got lost on the NYC subway; and Lance, a Ph.D. student, made a Jack the Ripper website. Lance is a one-day champ with winnings … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Feb. 15

Introducing today’s contestants: Lance, a Ph.D. student, “dominated” in a game show at the UCB Theater; Alejandra, a communications coordinator, interviews people who have won immigration cases; and John, a software team lead, is a fan of board games, including … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Feb. 12

Today’s contestants are: Stan, a virtual event producer, got some celebrity birthday greetings; Kate, an attorney, camped out to see a Supreme Court oral argument; and John, a software team lead, helped create MIT mystery hunts. John is a three-day … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Feb. 11

Let’s meet today’s contestants: Jared, a teacher, wasn’t that impressed with Ken’s intelligence when he met him at a quiz bowl years ago; Tiffany, a finance manager, took a modified “Thelma and Louise” trip; and John, a software team lead, … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Feb. 10

Please welcome today’s contestants: Myles, a game designer, plays “Food Chain”, in which “everyone’s a winner”; Morgan, a news editor, had an online fundraiser; and John, a software team lead, designs Jeopardy! games with special puzzles. John is a one-day … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Feb. 9

Here are today’s contestants: Michael, a marketing professional, has children born on significant dates; John, a software team lead, fell for baseball from a Nolan Ryan punch; and Leah, a stay-at-home mom, did archeological field work in Mississippi. Leah is … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Feb. 8