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 manager from Minnesota, … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Jul. 7 – 2019 Tournament of Champions quarterfinal game 2

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 from Utah, … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Jul. 6 – 2019 Tournament of Champions quarterfinal game 1

Game one of the two-game 2019 Teachers Tournament final gave us this matchup: Sara, middle school instrumental music from Maryland, is inspired by Post-It Notes from students; Francois, 11th grade physics from New York, works out, I mean, socializes with … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Jul. 3 (encore from May 16, 2019)

Here are today’s very well-qualified contestants: Emma, a user experience librarian from Illinois, did her master’s paper on Jeopardy!; Jay, a senior research engineer from Georgia, memorized the entire first edition of Trivial Pursuit; and James, a professional sports gambler … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Jul. 2 (encore from Jun. 3, 2019)

Here are today’s contestants: Scott, a medical student from California, collected butterflies; Monica, a financial planner from Florida, danced on past Memorial Days; and James, a professional sports gambler from Nevada, is a young whippersnapper in bridge tournaments. James is … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Jul. 1 (encore from May 27, 2019)

Today’s contestants are: Kenji, a biomedical engineer from Michigan, at 11 years old finished fifth in the National Geographic Bee hosted by Alex; Sarah, a librarian from Michigan, played clarinet on skates; and Steven, a sports industry consultant from Georgia, … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Jun. 30 (encore from Mar. 28, 2019)

Introducing today’s contestants: Suzy, a social worker from Massachusetts, had her own office (with bars) in her first job at a juvenile detention facility; Charlie, a program director from California, has a career as a poet for zero dollars; and … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Jun. 29 (encore from Jan. 14, 2019)

Here are today’s contestants: Ellen, a sales support specialist from Virginia, coached synchronized swimming with a nudging stick; Rob, a renewable energy manager from Oregon, had a blind date with his future wife and a S.W.A.T. team; and Eric, an … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Jun. 26 (encore from Feb. 12, 2019)

Let’s meet today’s contestants: Mark, a pastor from Missouri, whose future wife asked him for a recommendation of another church; Jessica, a museum development assistant from Georgia, whose “friend” put her in the path of a hissing alligator; and Alan, … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Jun. 25 (encore from Oct. 18, 2018)

Let’s meet today’s contestants: Kevin, a product marketing manager from Washington state, collects vinyl records that he has no intention of commingling; Lindsey, a physician from Pennsylvania, can’t recognize faces, including that of Chelsea Clinton in person; and Barton, a … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Jun. 24 (encore from Mar. 14, 2019)

Today’s contestants are: Andrew, a medical student from East Lansing, MI, who was once a player on “Reach for the Top”, hosted years ago by Alex; Hermine, a librarian from Tarzana, CA, who has a fossil named after her (unlike … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Jun. 23 (encore from May 22, 2018)

Introducing today’s contestants: Reese, an editor from Florida, is a bourbon enthusiast going back to his late teens; Christine, a philanthropic advisor from New Jersey, attended “cheese university”; and Kyle, a music teacher from Colorado, was attacked by a cactus … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Jun. 22 (encore from Sept. 17, 2018)

Here are today’s contestants: Vinay, a resident physician from Albany, NY, who had a scary time in the bat enclosure at the Singapore Zoo; Gianna, an executive director of an educational foundation from Lawrenceville, NJ, who is part of a … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Jun. 19 (encore from Feb. 16, 2018)

Today’s contestants are: Justin, an English teacher from Cheyenne, WY, who met his wife on stage during a melodrama; Sara, an attorney from Washington, DC, who told readers of sign language that “I can win this game”; and Ryan, a … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Jun. 17 (encore from Feb. 1, 2018)

Today’s contestants are: Jeff, a data analyst from Centennial, CO, who left his honeymoon to be on the show; Rosie, a literary agent from New York, NY, who saw the Loch Ness Monster’s cousin Beverly; and Rachel, a fire lookout … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Jun. 17 (encore from Jan. 25, 2018)

Here to wind up this year’s College Championship with the last game of the two-day final are: Dhruv, a freshman at Brown, who was inspired by his teachers. He earned $9,000 in yesterday’s contest; Hannah, a sophomore at UCF, who … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Jun. 16 (encore from Apr. 20, 2018)

Let’s meet today’s contestants: Alisha, a medical student from Alhambra, CA who met a grumpy crocodile; Alex, a consultant from St. Paul, MN who met his wife playing ultimate frisbee; and Gilbert, a university administrator from Princeton, NJ, who promised … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Jun. 15 (encore from Jan. 12, 2018)

Introducing today’s contestants for this season’s premature finale: Matt, a sports update anchor from New York, goes to lots of big sporting events; Kelly, an animation producer from California, loves classic entertainment; and Zach, an attorney from Virginia, who clerked … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Jun. 12 (season finale)

Introducing today’s contestants: Jennifer, a history professor from Pennsylvania, whose nose was broken by her dog just before getting a job offer; Iman, a filmmaker from California, has worked with her mom since 2008; and Zach, an attorney from Virginia, … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Jun. 11

Introducing today’s contestants: Joanna, a library programming associate from Ohio, let Las Vegas think she was a contessa and got free stuff; Steve, a middle school teacher from Maryland, fortunately had a calm parachuting coach; and Zach, an attorney from … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Jun. 10

Introducing today’s contestants: Zach, an attorney from Virginia, was afraid car manufacturers were going to run out of model names; Shelli, an editor from Oklahoma, was finding newspaper mistakes at a young age; and Morgan, a physician from Wisconsin, waited … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Jun. 9