JEOPARDY! has finally revealed when it will debut on Peacock, and fans couldn’t be happier about the move.
The popular game show, along with Wheel of Fortune, struck up a deal with the streamer, and their release date is closing in fast.
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Earlier this summer, it was reported that the long-running programs were planning to stream in-season episodes for the first time on Hulu, Peacock, and Hulu on Disney+.
This wasn’t an option before, with both shows previously only available on broadcast TV.
However, in an effort to reach a wider audience, Sony Pictures Television signed a multi-year deal to make them viewable on national streamers beginning September 9.
BIG DEBUT
Peacock announced earlier this week on social media that streaming would begin just after Labor Day, one day following Jeopardy!’s Season 42 and Wheel of Fortune’s Season 43 premieres.
The news circulated on an online forum where fans expressed their excitement over the streamers’ new addition.
“Omg I can finally watch Jeopardy!!!” one person commented.
“Welp guess I’m subscribing,” someone else wrote.
“Thank God, I won’t have to watch janky YouTube bootleg stream anymore,” a third remarked.
Jeopardy! is hosted by former champion Ken Jennings, and Wheel of Fortune by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White.
MAJOR CHANGES
Fans have already been gearing up for some significant changes to the Jeopardy! gameboard that will shake up the upcoming season.
Earlier this month, The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed that while the show’s general format will remain the same, producers plan to spice things up a little bit.
This would include new set pieces and potentially an increase in sponsored categories, according to an insider.
The latter hasn’t been a hit with viewers, as many have complained that the sporadic pop-ups “take away” from the strategic gameplay.
However, production has been spending the last few weeks since Season 41 ended to perfect things going forward.
Jeopardy! Set Secrets
Jeopardy! fans don’t see everything behind the scenes from watching on TV. These hidden set features make the show run smoothly:
- Each podium has a hidden riser so that all contestants appear to be the same height.
- After each clue is read, signal lights go off around the game board, indicating players can buzz in and respond.
- Buzz in too early, and you’re locked out for .25 seconds.
- The podiums have a small white light in the lower left corner, which tells Ken Jennings who goes next.
- Contrary to popular belief, the player with control doesn’t have a buzzer advantage on the next clue.
- To the game board’s left is a scoreboard so the players can see their opponents’ scores.
- All contestants must bring three outfits to the studio, but only the host and returning champion change for the next episode.
- There are wardrobe rules, including restrictions on busy patterns, solid white, purple (like the background), and logos.
- Five episodes are taped in a single day, and sometimes more.
- The categories, players (aside from the returning champion), and Final Jeopardy! for a tape day are all drawn randomly to ensure fairness.
- Female contestants are asked not to wear makeup, which is applied backstage, and don’t wear mascara because of sweat.
- Contestants fill out a questionnaire, and producers select five Q&A topics for the host.
- Host Ken isn’t allowed to interact with the contestants until after the game.
- Players can request to sit in a chair while competing without question.
The season concluded with Scott Riccardi’s 16-day winning streak being broken by opponent Jonathan Hugendubler.
Jeopardy! hasn’t aired any new episodes since the July 25 finale, a rare occurrence for the game show, as it has remained on hiatus.
In the meantime, production for Season 42 has been underway, and fans can breathe a little easier knowing the next season’s premiere is closing in.
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