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“Jeopardy!” is coming back to the airwaves for its 37th season. All-new episodes will premiere Monday, September 14, 2020.
Long-term host Alex Trebek remains at the helm while ushering in a new look for the show.
“I feel good, and I feel excited because once again ‘Jeopardy!’ has demonstrated that it’s at the forefront of television programming,” Trebek said. “I believe we are the first quiz show to come back on the air in the COVID-19 era. On a personal level, I’m excited because it gets me out of the house. It gives me something to do on a regular basis, and I was missing that.”
The new set has been upgraded and was designed with safety in mind. There will be more space between the three contestant podiums and those podiums will also be at a safe distance from Alex at his lectern. Production teams are putting protocols in place to keep in accordance with current government guidelines to protect contestants, staff, crew, and talent from the spread of COVID-19.
This season 74-time champion and recently crowned “Jeopardy!” G.O.A.T. Ken Jennings is back! Jennings won’t be competing this season though. In his new role, Ken will present his own special video categories, develop projects, assist with contestant outreach, and serve as a general ambassador for the show.
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“Though I’ve played my last round of “Jeopardy!” as a contestant, I’m delighted to have the opportunity to remain involved with my favorite show,” Jennings said. “I’m still in on all the action, but I don’t have to worry about phrasing things in the form of a question anymore.”
Also new this season, “Jeopardy!” is finding a new way to find contestants, with an entirely new virtual process. The new Anytime Test allows prospective players to take the “Jeopardy!” test anytime, anywhere, at their convenience. Those who pass the online test are randomly selected to advance to the next round, which now takes place via Zoom.