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?

On Set Rules

Trebek might seem like a super friendly guy but when he strolls on to set he means business. Ex-contestants have revealed that they are only allowed to speak to the host when the cameras are actually rolling.

Popularity Contest

Jeopardy! is one of television history’s most popular game shows. An average of 25 million viewers tune in weekly to watch the contestants take on the buzzer. The show has won an unprecedented 33 Daytime Emmy Awards.

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.