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/jbuzz/teachers-tournament/david-clemmons-wins-2017-jeopardy-teachers-tournament

One look at Teachers Tournament contestant David Clemmons in his quarterfinal game, and you’d think he was a conservative bettor. Tied for first with $10,400 in Final Jeopardy!, David wagered only $400 and moved on to the next round when both his competitors missed the clue.

/jbuzz/news-events/fathers-day-alex-giving-away-his-ties

Father’s Day is to the silk tie just as Alex Trebek is to Jeopardy!: Fashions may come and go, but the two are inextricably linked. And this year, we’ve come up with a way that you can add a little Trebek to your Father’s Day.

/jbuzz/contestant-jeffect/power-players-jeffect-charity-updates

During the 2016 Power Players Week, some of the nation’s most distinguished entertainers, journalists, writers and politicians put their reputations on the line to benefit the causes most meaningful to them.

/jbuzz/behind-scenes/fathers-day-story-emily-trebek

During tapings of the show, Alex often talks to the audience about all the work he does around his own house: carpentry, sprinklers, electrical, you name it.

/jbuzz/awards-honors/jeopardy-1-all-time-best-game-shows-list

It seems like game shows are bigger than ever this season, and while networks are getting ready to roll out vintage reboots as well as shiny new puzzlers, it begs the question: What’s the best of all time? Newsday just came out with a list of its favorites, and – spoiler alert – we don’t mind saying we’re proud to see which shows came in at #1 and #2.

/jbuzz/streaker-updates/its-easy-root-streaker-jon-eisenman

Streaking contestant Jon Eisenman hasn’t just won five games in a row – he’s been winning them in style with third-place comebacks, stories about embroidered pillows and his ability to keep us guessing in Final J!

See the highlights and watch him go for his sixth win on 7/7/17.

/jbuzz/contestant-jeffect/2013-teen-tournament-winner-leonard-coopers-jeffect

It’s difficult to forget Leonard Cooper. In the 2013 Jeopardy! Teen Tournament, the contestant found himself trailing at the end of the first finals game, but then returned with a vengeance in the second game to win the $75,000 grand prize. You’ve likely remembered his famous Final Jeopardy! response that delighted Alex and went viral.

/jbuzz/news-events/galapagos-great-escape-sweepstakes-winners

A big thank you to the millions of viewers who entered the Galápagos Great Escape Sweepstakes!

/jbuzz/streaker-updates/justin-vossler-final-streaker-season-33

He’s no sloth! Contestant Justin Vossler got his streaking momentum going with a big Daily Double wager in his first game and it didn’t stop there. Five days later, his total stands at $110,000. See if he makes it a sixth win tomorrow!

/jbuzz/news-events/top-season-33-moments

Producing 230 new shows every year doesn’t allow us much time to pause and look back. But as our 33rd season on the air comes to a close, we can’t help but think about some of the fun we’ve had, the people we’ve met, and the stories that have been our honor to share.