Jeopardy! (1984)

In the vibrant landscape of syndicated television, the revitalized classic quiz show "Jeopardy!" emerged in 1984, riding on the wake of the successful "Wheel of Fortune". Conceived by the inventive mind of producer Merv Griffin, "Jeopardy!" is a thrilling intellectual marathon that breathes life into the traditional quiz show format with its innovative twist - providing answers first and challenging contestants to generate the questions. In each episode, three agile-minded contestants, including the reigning champion, engage in a cerebral duel across a diverse range of six categories, such as Art World, Cooking, or even "Friends (1994)". Each category holds five clues, subtly graded by difficulty, with values ranging from $100 to $500. The contestants, led by the astute and charismatic host, Trebek, navigate this complex web of clues, striving to respond in the unique form of a question. A wrong response, a lapse in time, or a failure to phrase as a question, could result in deductions, leaving their earnings perpetually in jeopardy. As the game unfolds, contestants might stumble upon the elusive "Daily Double", a golden opportunity to wager their winnings, upping the stakes and intensifying the game's suspense. Once all clues have been exhausted or time expires, the game accelerates into the "Double Jeopardy!" round, which introduces fresh categories and higher value clues, including two hidden "Daily Doubles". The final battleground, "Final Jeopardy!", is reserved for the worthy contestants who have more than a dollar to their name. Here, they wager their winnings on one final clue, staking their fortunes on their intellectual prowess. The contestant with the highest winnings emerges victorious, securing their place in the next episode and edging closer to the coveted five-show winning streak, which rewards the undefeated champion with a new car. Over time, "Jeopardy!" has evolved to feature special tournaments, celebrity shows, and the "Clue Crew" that introduces selected clues through on-location footage. Yet, the heart of the game remains unaltered, preserving the raw intellectual challenge that has kept viewers and contestants on their toes for decades.

Jeopardy! is a family show created by Merv Griffin.

Jeopardy! is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Pluto TV and it's also available on fuboTV.