Most Revealing Behind-the-Scenes Facts About Jeopardy!

Fancy yourself a Jeopardy! fan? Take a look at this fun and revealing list of behind-the-scenes facts you might not know about. Buzzers, ready?

Big Winner

Kenneth Wayne Jennings holds the record for the longest winning streak on the show. The software engineer is also the second highest-earning contestant in game show history. In 2004, Jennings won 74 Jeopardy! games in a row. He walked away from the set with a total of $3,196,300 in winnings.

Jeopardy! King

Brad Rutter holds the title for the highest-earning Jeopardy! contestant in the show’s history. In 19 regular season and tournament games, Rutter has never lost a single match against a human opponent.

Famous Fans

Since its debut in the 60s, the show has featured over 200 celebrity contestants. The celebrity faces who have made it on to the show include Anderson Cooper, Ashton Kutcher, Jane Seymour, Nathan Lane and Jodie Foster.

Watch and Learn

Every ex-contestant who has been on the show says the absolute best way to prepare is by spending hours in front of the television set, watching reruns of the show itself. Other potential candidates spend days memorizing flashcards about everything from US history to Shakespearean plays.