"Jeopardy!" is a popular American television game show created by Merv Griffin. The show first aired on March 30, 1964. It's known for its distinctive format where participants are given general knowledge clues in the form of answers, and they must respond with the appropriate questions. For example, if the clue is "The capital of France," the correct response would be "What is Paris?"
The game typically features three contestants competing in three rounds: the Jeopardy! round, the Double Jeopardy! round, and Final Jeopardy! Each round has a board with categories and clues of varying monetary values. In the Jeopardy! and Double Jeopardy! rounds, there are also "Daily Double" spaces where players can wager any amount of their earned money on a single clue.
In Final Jeopardy!, contestants write down their responses and wager an amount of their earnings on the final clue. The contestant with the highest total in winnings at the end of the game is declared the winner and typically returns to compete in the next episode.
The show is renowned not only for its unique format but also for its high level of intellectual challenge and its long-time host, Alex Trebek, who hosted from 1984 until his passing in 2020. After Trebek's passing, the show has had various guest hosts and has announced a new hosting format to continue its legacy.
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