What is Celebrity Jeopardy! about?

Celebrity Jeopardy! is an American television game show that presents a distinctive twist on the iconic quiz show Jeopardy!. Launched as a standalone series, the show features famous individuals from diverse fields such as acting, music, sports, and journalism, battling it out in a test of trivia across a variety of categories for the benefit of their chosen charitable organizations. Structured as a bracketed tournament, Celebrity Jeopardy! includes a series of 13 episodes each season, organizing the competition into quarterfinals, semifinals, and a championship round. The series debuted on September 25, 2022, and distinguishes itself from regular Jeopardy! by airing in a different time slot and being treated as a separate entity, rather than as special episodes. Hosted initially by Mayim Bialik, the show continued into a second season with Ken Jennings taking over hosting duties. The tournament setup sees 27 celebrity contestants going through 9 quarterfinal matches, the winners of which move on to the semifinals, and subsequently, the victors of the semifinals compete in the final round to secure the prize for their respective charities. This competitive format adds an element of excitement and entertainment while showcasing the intellectual prowess of well-known personalities outside their usual public roles.

The first episode of Celebrity Jeopardy! aired on September 25, 2022 and the most recent episode to air was on January 23, 2024.