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Quick answer over 11,000
The Jeopardy show has had a number of earlier shows since its creation by Merv Griffin in 1964. The current format with Alex Trebek as host of the syndicated version of the show has been on continuously since September 10, 1984. There have been over 5850 episodes of this show and fewer than 3,000 episodes of the earlier shows. These figures do not include the versions of the show which has been adapted internationally. The number of contestants for the current version of Jeopardy would be well over 11,000 figuring an average of two new contestants for each episode. Prior to 2003 a contestant who won 5 consecutive days was retired undefeated and the next show began with 3 new players.
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How many contestants at one time on a jeopardy game?
Once you pass the test you have auditions based on more than the ability to answer
How many seconds in a final jeopardy question?
Contestants are given thirty seconds to answer a Final Jeopardy! question.
How many years has Jeopardy been on the air?
The first version aired from 1964 to 1975 The current version has aired from 1984 to present. All in all, the show has enjoyed 42 years on the airwaves, and 31 of those years have been continuous.
Can you provide a complete list of past Jeopardy contestants?
The show has been on for thousands of episodes. More than the over 5000 that Wheel of Fortune has been on and the list would be over 10000 names. Are you sure you would not like the list sorted by how much they won and/or the date they were on. How about how many shows they were on. The information is not available except for many of the shows from the Alex Trebek Jeopardy The Jeopardy Archive will allow you to search for a contestants name and also have the names of the contestants for each episode in the archive. The link to it has been added under related links
What is special about the auditions for Jeopardy?
The Jeopardy! audition process differs from that of many other game shows in that it involves passing a difficult test of knowledge on a diversity of subjects, approximating the material encountered by contestants on the show.
How many times has there been only one player in final jeopardy?
The Jeopardy Archive claims it is only the second time that it happened in the Show's history In the old Art Fleming Jeopardy they have ended with no contestants able to play final Jeopardy because everyone's score was zero or below. That Makes the March 16 2011 Game result of only one contestant able to play Final Jeopardy not a record or a Tie of an existing record. The Jeopardy Archive does note that it is the second single final Jeopardy in the Show's history see related link
How many squares are on the Jeopardy game board?
6 categories with 5 questions in both the Jeopardy and Double Jeopardy round total 60 Squares
Is there a limit on jeopardy?
There is no limit to how many games you can win. Contestants play until they lose. Before the 2003-2004 season, players were limited to 5 days, and were retired upon their 5th win.
How many Beauty contestants were there in 2008?
There were 400 Beauty Contestants in 2008.
Can Australian's be survivor contestants?
Australia has their own version of Survivor with many Australian contestants.
How many people are wrongly convicted from double jeopardy?
In the United States, no one has been wrongly convicted from double jeopardy. Double Jeopardy is prohibited by the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution, and is an adequate reason for appeal.
How many 2 way ties have there been on jeopardy?
There have been a number of them over the years and there was even a three way tie
