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These are all the memorable quotes and catchphrases from Jeopardy!

Opening Spiels[]

Art Fleming intros (1964-1975, 1978-1979)[]

Classic Opening Spiel (1964–1969):
"Now, entering the studio are today's contestants. This is (Mr./Miss/Mrs./Ms.) (insert player names), a/an (occupations) from (hometowns). And this is our champion, (insert champion's name), a/an (occupation) from (hometown), who has won (previous winnings). These three people will compete for cash prizes today, on… Jeopardy! And here's the star of Jeopardy!, Art Fleming!"

Classic Opening Spiel (1969-1975):
"Jeopardy! presents today's three contestants. This is (Mr./Miss/Mrs./Ms.) (insert player names) from (hometowns). And this is our champion, (insert player name), from (hometown). These three people will compete today, on… Jeopardy! And now, here's the star of Jeopardy!, Art Fleming!"

2,000th Show Opening Spiel (1972):
"Ladies and gentlemen, we're proud to present Jeopardy!'s 2,000th show! And I'm proud to present the star of Jeopardy!, Art Fleming!"

Nighttime Opening Spiel (1974–1975):
"Welcome to Jeopardy! This is (insert player's names and hometown). And this is (insert last player's name and hometown). Tonight, one of these three contestants will become champion, and win a 1975 automobile, $10,000 in cash, or $25,000 in cash. And now, let's meet the star of Jeopardy!, Art Fleming!"

Original Finale Opening Spiel (1975):
"Ladies and gentlemen, it's with great admiration, that I present for the 2,753rd time, the star of Jeopardy!, Art Fleming!"

Revival Premiere Opening Spiel (1978):
"This is Jeopardy! Now, entering the studio are today's contestants. (insert challenger's occupations, hometowns & names). And now, entering the studio for the 2,754th time is the host of Jeopardy!, Art Fleming!"

Revival Opening Spiel (1978–1979):
"This is Jeopardy! Now, entering the studio are today's contestants. (insert challenger's occupations, hometowns & names) And our returning champion, (insert champion's occupation, hometown, previous winnings & name). And now, entering the studio is the host of Jeopardy!, Art Fleming!"

Alex Trebek intros (1984-2021)[]

*NOTE: Trebek died in November 8, 2020. His final episodes were taped prior to his death, and aired in late 2020. His final episode aired on January 8, 2021 (which was set to air on December 25, 2020, but was preempted to the later date mentioned earlier).

Pilot Opening Spiel (1983–1984):
"Now, entering the studio are today's contestants. (insert challenger's names, occupations & hometowns). And our returning champion with over (insert previous winnings) in cash winnings after # matches, (insert champion's name, occupation & hometown). These three contestants will compete today, on… Jeopardy! And now, here is the host of Jeopardy!, (Mr.) Alex Trebek!

Opening:
"This is Jeopardy!"

NOTE: At specific points throughout the run, Johnny will add the following phrases before the opening…

  • 1993–1994: "Celebrating its 10th year as America's favorite answer and question show…"
  • 1995–1996: "An official sponsor of the 1996 Olympic Games…"
  • 1996–2000: "From the Sony Pictures Studios…" - In the first week of Season 13, Johnny omitted "Pictures".
  • 2021-present: "From the Alex Trebek Stage at Sony Pictures Studios..." (Honoring the late Alex Trebek since September 14, 2021; also said in both the National College Championship and Celebrity ABC primetime versions in 2022).

Super Jeopardy! Opening Spiel (A-Premiere, 1990): “This is Super Jeopardy! The Quarter-of-a-Million Dollar Challenge! Now entering the studio are three great champions (insert champions’ occupations, hometowns, names, and previous winnings). And now, here is the host of Super Jeopardy!, Alex Trebek!”

Super Jeopardy! Opening Spiel (B-Weeks 2-11,, 1990):
"This is Super Jeopardy! The continuing Quarter-of-a-Million Dollar Challenge! Now, entering the studio are the champions (QF)/the semifinalists (SF). (insert champions' occupations, hometowns, names, & previous winnings.) And now, here is the host of Super Jeopardy!, Alex Trebek!"

Super Jeopardy! Opening Spiel (C-Week 13, 1990):
"This is Super Jeopardy! The conclusion of the Quarter-of-a-Million Dollar Challenge! Now, entering the studio are our finalists. A high school administrator from Medford Lakes, NJ, Dave Traini, who has won $70,502. A writer from Piedmont, CA, Bruce Seymour, who has won $55,989. And a playwright, actor and director from New York City, NY, Bob Verini, whose total winnings are $146,802. And now, here is the host of Super Jeopardy!, Alex Trebek!"

Season 13 Alternate Opening (1996): "This is Jeopardy! America's favorite answer and question show is on location in the Sony studios celebrating 13 years."

Jeopardy All Star Games (2019):
"Six cap'ns! Twelve Teammates! Eighteen of the most talented Jeopardy! players are coming back to play again! But this time has members of the team! And now, the $1000,000 Jeopardy! All Star Games presented by Consumer Cellular! Here is your host, Alex Trebek!"

Jeopardy!: The Greatest of All-Time Opening Spiel (2020):
"Tonight, three legendary players will battle it out for $1,000,000 on Jeopardy! No one has won more games than Ken Jennings. Or won more money than Brad Rutter. Or set more records than James Holzhauer. But only one will be crowned the greatest of all-time! And now, here is the host of Jeopardy!: The Greatest of All-Time, Alex Trebek!"

Mayim Bialik intros (2022)[]

Jeopardy! National College Championship Opening Spiel (2022):
"From the Alex Trebek Stage at Sony Pictures Studios, this is the Jeopardy! National College Championship! 26,000 students from more than 4,000 schools auditioned for the chance to compete the top 36 qualified and now, they will battle it out for the grand prize of the quarter of a million dollars ($250,000). Here are tonight's (first/next) three college competitors, a (freshman/sophomore/junior/senior) at (insert institution or college) in (insert hometown), (insert college student name). (Repeat for the other two college contestants.) And now, here's is the host of primetime Jeopardy!, Mayim Bialik! (only said after introducing the first three contestants of each episode)"

Celebrity Jeopardy! Opening Spiel (2022):
"From the Alex Trebek Stage at Sony Pictures Studios, this is Celebrity Jeopardy! Here are tonight's contestants: a (insert occupation) from (insert city) (insert his or her claim to fame) (insert celebrity). (Repeat for the other two celebrity contestants.) And now, here is the host of Celebrity Jeopardy!, Mayim Bialik!"

Ken Jennings intros (2023)[]

Jeopardy! Masters Opening Episode Spiel (2023):
"Tonight, six elite competitors begin an epic battle. Amy Schnieder, winner of 40 consecutive games and the Tournament of Champions. Matt Amodio, with an impressive 38-game streak of his own. Andrew He, a Tournament of Champions finalist who was proven to be a forceful challenger. Mattea Roach, who at just 23 years of age won 23 games in a row. Sam Buttrey, a formidable champion and winner of the Professors Tournament. And the return of James Holzhauer, the champion who holds the top twelve records for most money won in a single game of Jeopardy!. It's Jeopardy! Masters, hosted by The Greatest of All Time, Ken Jennings. And it all starts now! [Opening round beeps from 1984-2008 sound] 10 episodes, 20 games, 1 champion. This is Jeopardy! Masters. Here is our first group of Jeopardy! champions: a (insert occupation) from (insert city), (insert contestant). (Repeat for the other two masters contestants.) And now, here is the host of Jeopardy! Masters, Ken Jennings!"

Jeopardy! Masters Opening Episode Spiel, Quarterfinals (2023):
"[Opening round beeps from 1984-2008 sound] Six Jeopardy! masters are battling it out in an elite competition. James Holzhauer, Amy Schnieder, Matt Amodio, Mattea Roach, Andrew He, Sam Buttrey. 10 episodes, 20 games, 1 champion. This is Jeopardy! Masters. Here is our first group of Jeopardy! champions: a (insert occupation) from (insert city), (insert contestant). (Repeat for the other two masters contestants.) And now, here is the host of Jeopardy! Masters, Ken Jennings!"

Jeopardy! Masters Second Game Spiel, Quarterfinals (2023):
"Welcome back to Jeopardy! Masters. Here are our next three champions: a (insert occupation) from (insert city), (insert contestant). (Repeat for the other two masters contestants.)"

Jeopardy! Masters Opening Episode Spiel, Semifinals (2023):
"[Opening round beeps from 1984-2008 sound] Six Jeopardy! masters battled in an elite competition. Now only four remain. James Holzhauer, Matt Amodio, Mattea Roach, Andrew He. Two episodes, four games, only three will advance. It's the semifinals of Jeopardy! Masters. Here are the champions in tonight's first matchup: from (insert city), (insert contestant). (Repeat for the other two masters finalists.) And now, here is the host of Jeopardy! Masters, Ken Jennings!"

Jeopardy! Masters Second Game Spiel, Semifinal Episode #1 (2023):
"Welcome back to the semifinals of Jeopardy! Masters. Competing in tonight's second game, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Mattea Roach. From San Francisco, California: Andrew He. And from Las Vegas, Nevada: James Holzhauer."

Jeopardy! Masters Second Game Spiel, Semifinal Episode #2 (2023):
"Welcome back to Jeopardy! Masters. From Cambridge, Massachusetts: Matt Amodio. From San Francisco, California: Andrew He. And from Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Mattea Roach."

Jeopardy! Masters Opening Episode Spiel, Final (2023):
"[Opening round beeps from 1984-2008 sound] Six Jeopardy! masters battled in an elite competition. Only three remain. James Holzhauer, Matt Amodio, Mattea Roach. Tonight, one will be named the champion. It's the final of Jeopardy! Masters. Introducing our three finalists. A writer and podcaster from Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Mattea Roach. A post-doctoral researcher from Cambridge, Massachusetts: Matt Amodio. And a self-described game show villain from Las Vegas, Nevada: James Holzhauer. And now, here is the host of Jeopardy! Masters, Ken Jennings!"

Celebrity Jeopardy! Opening Spiel (2023):
"From the Alex Trebek Stage at Sony Pictures Studios, this is Celebrity Jeopardy! Here are tonight's celebrity contestants: a (insert occupation) from (insert city), (insert celebrity). (Repeat for the other two celebrity contestants.) And now, here is your host, Ken Jennings!"

Tournament intros (1985-present)[]

(1996–2000 only): "From the Sony Pictures Studios/(road show location)…"

Opening Spiel: "This is the Jeopardy! (insert special tournament)/Celebrity Jeopardy!"

2nd Opening Spiel in Tournaments (1985-1996): " [This week/Today], one of these (insert number) contestants will win the Jeopardy! (insert cash amount and special tournament)!"

Rest of the Opening Spiel:[]

Rest of the Opening Spiel (1984–2000)

"Now, entering the studio/(insert road show venue)…

  • …are today's contestants." (General and introduction of quarterfinals for Teen, College, and Senior Tournaments)
  • …are three of last year's champions." (Tournament of Champions)
  • …is our (first/second/third) group of semi-finalists." (Semifinals in Tournament)
  • …[for the deciding game] are our three finalists." (Finals of Tournament)

Rest of the Opening Spiel (2000–Present):

  • Monday's Opening Spiel: "Let's meet today's contestants."
  • Tuesday's Opening Spiel: "Introducing today's contestants."
  • Wednesday's Opening Spiel: "Here are today's contestants."
  • Thursday's Opening Spiel: "Please welcome today's contestants."
  • Friday's Opening Spiel: "Today's contestants are…"

Rest of the Opening Spiel in Tournament of Champions (2001–Present):

  • "Here are three of last year's champions."
  • "Here are three former champions."

Rest of the Opening Spiel in Semi-Finals of Tournaments (2001–Present):

  • "Here is our [first/second/third] group of semi-finalists."

Rest of the Opening Spiel in Finals of Tournaments (2001–Present):

  • Thursday's Opening Spiel: "Here are our three finalists."
  • Friday's Opening Spiel: "For the deciding game, here are the three finalists."/"Here for the deciding game, are the three finalists."

Notes:

  • On some Friday episodes since 2002, Johnny uses the Wednesday's Opening Spiel phrase.
  • Starting around 2007, Johnny said these phrases on a randomly basis.
  • During the College Championship and Teen Tournament, Johnny always uses the Wednesday Opening Spiel phrase.
  • During Kids Week since 2001, Johnny always uses the Monday's Opening Spiel phrase with added "Back to School Week" or "Kids Week".
  • Previously, in the last few seasons that has a blind contestant (including Eddie Timanus), Johnny always uses Wednesday's Opening Spiel phrase.
  • From March 8, 2021-April 2, 2021 featuring Katie Couric and Dr. Mehmet Oz, Johnny always uses the Tuesday's Opening Spiel phrase. Then, following Aaron Rodgers as guest host, Johnny always uses the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday's Opening Spiel phrase. Then by Anderson Cooper's run, Johnny's phrases goes back to normal.
  • Starting sometime in 2019, Johnny uses the Wednesday Opening Spiel on Monday airings, the Thursday Opening Spiel on Tuesday airings, the Monday Opening Spiel on Wednesday airings, the Friday Opening Spiel on Thursday airings, and the Tuesday Opening Spiel on Friday airings.

Rest of the Opening Spiel (1984–Present):
"(insert challenger's occupations, hometowns & names) And [our returning champion,] (insert champion's occupation, hometown, name), whose (insert number) day cash winnings total (insert previous winnings)."

Rest of the Opening Spiel in College Championship (1989-Present):
"(insert college student's hometowns, grade levels & colleges and universities)."

Rest of the Opening Spiel in Teen Tournament (1987-Present):
"(insert student's grade levels and hometowns)."

Rest of the Opening Spiel in Kids Week (1999–2014):
"(insert challenger's funny comments and hometowns)."

Rest of the Opening Spiel in Teachers Tournament (2011–Present): " (insert challenger's teaching school hometowns)."

"Earlier today with Alex's wife Jean, son Matt, and daughters Emily and Nicky, we dedicated the stage in his honor. It will now forever be known as 'The Alex Trebek Stage'." (September 13, 2021, when the studio stage was renamed in Alex’s memory, with his family in attendance)

"And now, [from the (insert road show venue),]...

  • ...here is the host of Jeopardy!…
    • Alex Trebek! (1984-2021)
    • Pat Sajak! (April 1, 1997)
    • Mike Richards! (September 13-17, 2021)
    • Mayim Bialk (September 20, 2021-2023)
    • Ken Jennings! (2022-present)
  • ...here is the guest host of Jeopardy!, (insert guest host)!" (January 11, 2021-February 19, 2021 and from March 8, 2021-August 13, 2021; temporary host following the death of Alex Trebek)
  • ...here is the Executive Producer of Jeopardy!, Mike Richards." (February 22, 2021-March 5, 2021)
  • ...hosting Jeopardy!, Ken Jennings." (November 8, 2021-July 29, 2022)

NOTE: Sometimes Johnny will omit “Ken”

Host intros/explaining the game[]

“Thank you, Don Pardo. Thank you, folks. Welcome to Jeopardy!, America’s new game show of trivia. On this program, we give out the answers, or clues, and our contestants must come up with the questions. There are three contestants that are playing: Homer, Mary, and Cathy. You can ring in once an answer is revealed, and if you get the right question, you win the dollar amount of the answer. However, if you get a wrong question, the amount will be erased from your score, and your chances of winning will be in danger, or as we call it the “Jeopardy!”, our name of the game. It will jeopardize you. If none of you comes up with the question, I will give you the right question that you should have gotten. Now, somewhere hidden on the game board, there is a “Daily Double”, in which the contestant will have a chance to double or all of your score. Only the contestant who finds the Daily Double can come up with the question. We’ll play the round until the board is cleared, or if time runs out, in which we hear this sound (bell rings). Alright then, pick up your buttons, and get ready to play the Jeopardy! round. Let’s show the game board, please. (curtain opens up to reveal the game board) All right. In this round, there are six categories, and each category has five dollar amounts for the answers, with values from $10 to $50, and there are 30 total answers in this round. Let’s read the categories: (insert names of categories). We drew numbers before the start of the show, and the player to the left, Homer, will choose first and pick a category and an amount. Let’s start, Homer.” - Art Fleming (at the start of the debut episode of the original version in 1964)

“Welcome back to Jeopardy!, folks. We will play a second round, and it's called the Double Jeopardy! round. In this round, the dollar amounts in each category are doubled, and that means the answers will be more difficult. There are also two Daily Doubles hidden on the board. Like the last round, we’ll play until the board is cleared, or until we hear this sound: (bell ringing). That means the round will be over. Okay, players, let’s start the Double Jeopardy! round. Let’s show the board. (game board is revealed) Like the Jeopardy! round, there are six categories and five amounts. In Double Jeopardy!, the value are now from $20 to $100. Let’s read the categories: (insert names of categories). Now, since the player with the lowest score at the end of the Jeopardy! round can start this round, and that would be you, Cathy. Pick a category and amount, please.” - Art (at the start of the Double Jeopardy! round from the debut episode in 1964)

“That is the end of the Double Jeopardy! round. We have (insert contestants’ scores). Now, it’s time to play one final round. It’s called the Final Jeopardy! round. Here’s how we do it. We will reveal a category and one answer, which is a little more tougher. The players will then write how much they would want to wish on their winnings. Similar to Daily Doubles, they can double or all of their money. Only the players with money at the end of Double Jeopardy! can play this round. Any player that has no money or zero dollars or those with a negative amount will not play. Remember that. However, since all three of you have money, you all will play this final round. And now, let’s reveal the category for Final Jeopardy!: it is (insert name of category). Players, write your bets, or wagers, and we’ll take a commercial break, and then come back with the answer. Stay tuned.” - Art (end the end of the Double Jeopardy! round and before the Final Jeopardy! round, on the debut episode in 1964)

“Welcome back, folks. And now, it’s time to play the Final Jeopardy! round. The category is (insert name of category). We will give you the answer, then our players will have thirty seconds to write down the question. Then, we’ll reveal each player’s answer starting with the one with the lowest score. If you get it right, the money that you bet on will be added to your score. If you get it wrong, your bet would be erased from your score. However, if none of you are right, I will reveal the correct question. In the end, the player with the most money wins the game and comes back to play in the next show against two new contestants. Okay, then. Let’s reveal the Final Jeopardy! answer. The answer is... (reads answer). All right contestants, you have thirty seconds to write down the question. Good luck.” - Art (during Final Jeopardy! round on the debut episode in 1964)

"Thank you, Jay Stewart. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. Hello and welcome to Jeopardy!, America's favorite answer-and-question game. Yes, we give the answers, and then it's up to these three contestants to come up with the questions. Players, as you know, whenever you recognize an answer you're free to ring in; but, I want to warn you about the Jeopardy!: If you are wrong, the value of the question will be deducted from your winnings. However, to help you add to your earnings, we have hidden one Daily Double card, on the board for this first round; if you're lucky enough to uncover that card, you get a chance to double any or all of your winnings up to that point. Now, when you hear this sound, players: (ding-ding) it means that the round is over. Right now, put your hands on the buttons, but please don't ring in until the answer is exposed. If all three of you are ready, then let's play Jeopardy!" – Alex Trebek (from the first pilot of current run in 1983)

"Thank you, and welcome to Double Jeopardy!, ladies and gentlemen, with double the money values on our board, and in addition, we have our two Daily Double cards hidden up there, to help our players. In the first round, Jack Campion, our salesman from Los Angeles didn't need much help. He rolled through "The Wild West" & "Sports" and did better than he expected with "Herbs & Spices" and wound up our leader with $950. Karen is in second place with $575. Cynthia, you have the dubious honor of being in last place; you have $125. But the good news for you is that you get to select first, in this round. Once again, I remind you players, that when you hear this sound, players: (ding-ding) it means the round is over. So, if you are ready, then let's begin Double Jeopardy!" – Alex (from the first pilot of current run in 1983)

"Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for tuning us in today. Until next time, I'm Alex Trebek, and I hope to see you soon, on Jeopardy!" – Alex (from the first pilot of current run in 1983)

"Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to America's most popular answer-and-question game, Jeopardy!, where we supply the answers, and it's up to our players to come through with the questions. Contestants, as you know, each of you can ring in as soon as you recognize an answer; however, I do want to caution you about the Jeopardy!: If you are wrong, the value of the question will be deducted from your score. But, to help you add to your winnings, we have hidden somewhere on this Jeopardy! board, a Daily Double; if you're lucky enough to uncover that, then you get a chance to double any or all of your earnings up to that point, and that's very important. You want to earn as much money as possible, because at the end of Final Jeopardy!, ladies and gentlemen, only the player with the most cash gets to keep his or her winnings. We're gonna play the game until you hear this sound: (high-pitched beeping sound) That will signify that the round is over. But now, to the beginning. Please pick up your signaling buttons, but don't ring in until the answer is revealed. Good luck to all three of you, let's play Jeopardy!" – Alex (from the second pilot of current run in 1984)

"And with questions ranging in value from $50 to $250, here are the six categories you're gonna be dealing with in this round: Television, U.S. Landmarks, Celebrity Relatives, Food, Superstitions and Awards." – Alex (from the second pilot of current run in 1984)

"Thank you, and welcome back, ladies and gentlemen. We are about to play Double Jeopardy!, with twice as much money at stake and two Daily Doubles hidden on our board. Players, once again, when you hear this: (high-pitched beeping sound) it'll signify the round is over. If you're all set, then let's play Double Jeopardy!" – Alex (from the second pilot of current run in 1984)

"And this time, with $9,000 in cash, as well as those two Daily Doubles, here are the six categories you have to deal with. First of all, Civil War, Toys & Games, Movies, Sports Legends, State Names and Famous Pairs." – Alex (from the second pilot of current run in 1984)

"And, ladies and gentlemen, we will look for the pleasure of your company as well. Thank you so much for tuning us in today. For all of us here at Jeopardy!, I'm Alex Trebek. Until next time, so long, everybody." – Alex (from the second pilot of current run in 1984)

"Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of all of us, welcome to America's favorite answer-and-question game, Jeopardy! You know how we play it: We provide the categories and the answers, and then it's up to our contestants to give us the right questions. Players, as you know, any time you recognize an answer you're free to ring in; however, I do want to caution you about the Jeopardy!: If you are wrong, the value of the answer will be deducted from your score. But, to help you add to your winnings, we have hidden somewhere on the board a Daily Double; if you're lucky enough uncover that, then you'll have a chance to double any or all of your winnings up to that point in the round. And it's very important that you try to win as much money as possible, because only the player with the most cash at the end of the day will wind up keeping his or her winnings. All right, we'll play the game until you hear this sound: (low-pitched beeping sound) That will signify that that particular round is over. If you're all set to begin, pick up your signaling buttons, but do not ring in until the answer is fully exposed. If you're ready, then let us play Jeopardy!" – Alex (from the current syndicated run's series premiere on September 10, 1984)

"And this time, as I indicated with answers ranging in value from $100 to $500, here are the six categories you're gonna be dealing with in this first round: Lakes & Rivers, Inventions, Animals, Foreign Cuisine, Actors & Roles and Number Please." – Alex (from the current run's series premiere on September 10, 1984)

"Welcome back. We are about to play Double Jeopardy! Let me tell you what that means; it means that the answers are going to be a lot tougher; it means there's a lot more money involved and it also means there are two Daily Doubles hidden somewhere on this board, to help our contestants earn more cash. Players, once again, we are going to play until you hear this sound: (low-pitched beeping sound) That'll signify the end of the round. If you're all set to go, then let's play Double Jeopardy!" – Alex (from the current run's series premiere on September 10, 1984)

"This time, with about $18,000 in cash, as well as those two Daily Doubles, here are the six categories you're gonna be dealing with. First of all, The Bible, 50s TV, National Landmarks, Weights & Measures, Notorious, and Four Letter Words." – Alex (from the current run's series premiere on September 10, 1984)

"Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. Hello, everyone, and welcome to our first day of our second year right here on Jeopardy! We hope that, by now, we have gotten over our first season growing pains, and we're looking forward to an exciting second year. You've noticed some changes we've made already: The colors of the set, the way we had our players enter, and the positioning of the contestants: Our champion is at the #1 podium on the outside instead of the #3 podium on the inside. There is one further change that will affect the play of the game and I want to tell you all about it right now, because we hope it will make the game more interesting for you people at home: Last season, you will recall that players could ring in whenever an answer appeared on the board. This year, they can ring in only when the answer has been read, and that will be indicated on our board by this white perimeter light (said light illuminates for the viewers to see); you folks at home will not necessarily see that at all times, but we're hoping that, by having a few extra moments to consider the answer, you'll be able to play along and match your reflexes against these players. All right, contestants, I know you're anxious to get going as year #2 begins, so let's put the board in motion and play this first round of Jeopardy!" – Alex (from the current run's second season premiere on September 9, 1985, explaining the rule change regarding as to when contestants are allowed to ring in and respond)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. Hi, everyone, and welcome to the first show of our 8th season of Jeopardy! Those of you who our regular viewers of our program will, I'm sure, have noticed something new about our set. In fact, everything is brand-new. The set itself is new and bigger than before. We have all-new electronics, new lecterns for the contestants, and we have newer and larger monitors on the monitor bank behind me to assist our players. And we are coming to you from the newer and larger studio in a very heart of Hollywood. But, although there is much that is new about Jeopardy! this season, one thing remains the same, and that is the game." - Alex (on the first show of the eighth season and the “grid” set from September 2, 1991)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Jeopardy!, or should I say, "welcome to the new home of Jeopardy!". In redesigning our set the way we have, we have kept you, the viewer, very much in our thoughts, because we wanted you to feel as you sat at home and play along against our contestants that were in the warmth, the comfort and security of your very own den. Albeit a very large and expensive den. We hope you like the change." – Alex (on the first show of the “sushi bar” set from November 11, 1996)

”Hi folks. Oh, thank you. Thank you very much, thank you everybody, welcome to Jeopardy!, Glad you could be here on our April 1st edition, I know Paul is glad to be here because he had a great day on our last show winning over $14,000, but Lori and Christian will try to knock you off your pedestal, tackle you behind the line of scrimmage, hurt you, pummel you! (audience laughs) Perhaps I’m overstating the case. In any event let’s get to our, uh Jeopardy! dollar amounts, and there is a Daily Double hidden there, among these categories…” – Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak (on his guest host appearance on Jeopardy!, from April 1, 1997)

"Thank you. Thank you very much, Johnny Gilbert. Ladies and gentlemen, hi, everyone, and welcome again to our show. I know that many of you enjoy revisiting some of our special tournaments during the Summer months, but most of you, I feel, prefer new games with new materials, so you get to compete on an equal footing against our players. And that's what we have for you today, as we begin our 14th season of Jeopardy! programming. This is gonna be most exciting year ever, certainly for the players, because we have raised the limits. Contestants can now win up to $200,000 in cash. In addition, 5-time champions will also receive a brand-new General Motors automobile. Now, it's gonna be a lot of fun for you folks at home. Also, because we have new categories, new Daily Doubles, new material; an opportunity later on in the year for you to get involved in some special contests, and who knows who might wind up taping our shows in your community. We'll be talking all about that in the weeks to come." – Alex (on the first show of the 14th season premiere with contestant raising $200,000, 5-time champions also getting the car, and talking about road shows in the upcoming weeks, from September 1, 1997)

"Well, folks, I'm sure you noticed, something else is new for our 14th season. We are, at long last, showing our members of our studio audience on camera." – Alex (on the first show, at long last, showing members of the studio audience on camera, coming out of the second commercial break before Double Jeopardy!, from September 1, 1997)

"ALEX: Cherie, I'm gonna have to work real fast today, because we're running late. CHERIE WHITAKER-ROSSI: No, no, no, no. No, be careful. ALEX: It's okay. It's okay. CHERIE: Be care--" - Alex (on a cold opening scene of shaving his mustache in his dressing room, from the airdate of September 21, 2001)

“Thank you so much, Johnny Gilbert. Hello, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the show. You have noticed something different about me when you folks at home look closely at my face. You’ve been getting used to seeing me in a mustache over the years, but now, it’s gone. Before the show started, as you folks at home just saw in that video, I did some shaving, and my mustache is now no more. I did this in an attempt to look like a real man with a cleaner and professional image. Things change at times, but the thing that hasn’t changed is our game itself. It will stay the same. Forever.” - Alex (explaining about shaving his mustache, from the airdate of September 21, 2001)

“Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. Thank you, folks. Welcome to our show. We have something new that will be a part of Jeopardy! We’re welcoming a new team to write and give out new clues. It’s called the “Jeopardy! Clue Crew”. The Clue Crew are a group of smart, young people that will travel around America and the world to film video clues in a variety of categories, such as art, history, science, sports, and so much more, and will be involved in certain categories in both the Jeopardy! and Double Jeopardy! rounds. The crew will also be introduced to show loyalty to the contestants, audience, and viewers, and be used in an attempt to appeal the show to a younger audience, in which case our program is traditionally appealed towards older viewers, because of my presence, as I’m older too, and due to the game being around longer than any other traditional quiz show. Can’t wait to meet them. We have our contestants ready to play today. So, let’s start the Jeopardy! round.” - Alex (on the episode aired on September 24, 2001, in which the Clue Crew made their debut)

“Thanks, Johnny Gilbert. Thank you, folks. Welcome to our show today. Now, as many of you known, our country has been dealing with a major tragedy that has saddened us. On September 11, our world went dark due to the terrorist attacks that occurred in New York City and our nation’s capital. We still feel the pain based on what happened, and we will send our deepest condolences and prayers to the victims and families. This will be the first show that we have done since these tragic events, and we will show our American pride by playing the game that the victims had loved, and we will dedicate the rest of this season in their memories.” (Audience applauds loudly) “Our players are ready. So are we. Let’s start the Jeopardy! round.” - Alex (on the first show taped since the September 11 terrorist attacks, aired on October 22, 2001)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. Hello, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to our program. Slightly different open today, and I will tell you why. It will please our three newcomers Kristen, Geoffrey and Harold. Our producer has decided that after working for the same wages for the past 18 years, our contestants deserve an increase. And so, it's going to happen today. You can forget about clues valued at $100 to $500 in the Jeopardy! round, because as of today, those clues are now worth $200 to $1,000, like it was in the Double Jeopardy! round. (the old values are cleared out by the Jeopardy! logos and the new values pop in as usual) And we will of course double the amounts in Double Jeopardy! as well, from $400 to $2,000." – Alex (on the first show with clue values being doubled from November 26, 2001, presumably due to both inflation and as a response to the popularity of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. Hello, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome once again to Jeopardy! As we've returned here to Southern California, our home base that you saw it in that speeded-up montage, a brand-new set. This is our first set in about 6 and 1/2 years, we've had over 1,500 shows with the last one, and if we enjoy as much the success with this one, we'll all be very happy. But the transformation took place, of course, while we were in Columbus, Ohio doing our College Championship. And we wanna thank all of the wonderful folks at the Schottenstein Center at the Ohio State University for making our visit there such a pleasant one." – Alex (on the first show of the first “metallic” set from November 25, 2002)

"Hey, Johnny Gilbert, thank you, and thank you, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to our program. We're so happy to be with you. The kids are back in school, and we are beginning our 20th season on the air. We have many exciting travel plans for this season, and I'll be talking about that in the coming weeks. But today, one bit of important information for all of you who enjoyed watching our program at home. It has to do with how we treat our champions. In the past, whenever a champion, either he or she, won five games, that individual would leave the program. But that is no longer the case. Now, they can win as many games as their talents will allow. And that could mean, perhaps, champions leaving us with more than a quarter million dollars ($250,000), or half a million ($500,000), or an even a million ($1,000,000). We’re doing this in an attempt to gain more viewers and more interest. These champions won’t win forever. Someone will defeat them eventually. But who knows when? It can happen. Let's start finding out." – Alex (on the first show of the 20th season premiere with an unlimited champion rule taking effect, presumably in an attempt to compete with and climb out of the shadow of then-ratings leader Wheel of Fortune in terms of viewership, from September 8, 2003)

”Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. Hello, ladies and gentlemen, happy Labor Day, and welcome to our first show of our 21st season. As many as you have known, we have a familiar face returning. And that is Ken Jennings, who has been dominating our game recently. He has captured the imagination of so many of our viewers and Americans themselves with over a million dollars in cash won for nearly 40 days here. He looks to continue his dominance and to break records. But standing in his way of that happening, there are two new opponents that are willing to take down this villain-like master. Who knows? It could happen today. Now, if you are ready, let’s get it started with the Jeopardy! round.” - Alex (on the 21st season premiere that featured dominant champion (and future Jeopardy! host) Ken Jennings, from September 6, 2004)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome, as we start of our 23rd season of Jeopardy! programming. We have an excellent returning champion with us today, a brand new set, and I wanna take a moment to thank the construction and technical crews for staying up all night putting things together. And of course, we are now coming to you in the wonders of high definition television, or HDTV. What that means is that we’re heading into the future of television and that I no longer have to wear standard makeup. I now wear a combination of Max Factor and Spackle. But the game remains the same, so let's get to it." – Alex (on the first show of the second ”metallic” set and the first show in high definition television from September 11, 2006)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to our new set, and the start of a new quarter century for Jeopardy! I hope all of you enjoyed our trip down memory lane last week, as we presented some of the highlights of our first 25 years." – Alex (on the first show with the first “CES” set from September 14, 2009)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Jeopardy!, as we begin our 30th season on the air, featuring a brand new set. We hope you like it." – Alex (on the first show with the second “CES” set from September 16, 2013)

“Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. Thank you, folks.” (audience applauds to a standing ovation) “Thank you, thank you. Welcome to our show. It’s great to be back in the studio. I want to thank everybody for wishing me on a speedy recovery after my brain surgery over the holidays. It was a success. And now, we get to start our game with our champion and two new opponents.” - Alex (on the first taped show following his brain surgery, aired on March 26, 2018)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you, thank you, America, for sending me support for my fight against pancreatic cancer. I will still be around. Thank you.” (audience applauds) “I also want to thank our good friends at our local stations nationwide that air our show every day for sending me such great support. I appreciate it. I hope that my cancer diagnosis will go into remission and live to a very old age, and yes, I will keep the faith and I’ll be the man that America needs now more than ever.” (audience applauds) “Yes. Now, let’s get to our game with our reigning champion James, who has been dominating our show with almost a half a million dollars won, and facing two new opponents that hopes to take him down. He is ready, and so are his opponents. So now, let’s begin the Jeopardy! round.” - Alex (on the first taped show since his diagnosis with pancreatic cancer, aired on April 15, 2019)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert, and thank you, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome, everyone. Welcome, welcome, welcome, as Jeopardy! begins its 37th season of original quiz programming. With a few changes having been made to adjust for COVID-19. The most obvious, of course, you can see right now, we have separated our lecterns, so as to provide a little extra distancing: Social distancing between the players. We have done the same thing for our staff and crew. We're trying to provide as safe an environment as possible, as we produce these new programs for your enjoyment." – Alex (on the first show of the 37th season with a few changes, including Alex's new podium, and the contestant podiums were widely separated in order to accommodate social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic)

"Thank you, Johnny. Thank you, everyone! Welcome to the show. I'm so honored to be announced as the host of Jeopardy!, but I'm even more excited to be here with you beginning a new season with our Emmy-winning Jeopardy! staff and crew, with an audience back in the studio for the first time in two-and-a-half years! Yes! (loud cheers and applause) And with these three fantastic and, I'm sure, slightly nervous players. Season 38 was certainly one for the record books." - Ken Jennings (on the first show of the 39th season as the host of the post-Trebek era, with the return of the studio audience for the first time in two-and-a-half years since the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020)

Quotes/Catchphrases[]

"Thank you, Johnny (Gilbert)." – Host (said since Season 2)

"(Hello/Hi/Thank you), (ladies and gentlemen/folks), and welcome to (our show/the program/Jeopardy!)" – Host

"Hope you enjoyed Kids Week/Teen Tournament/(insert special tournaments) last week, so we're back with adults/grown-ups/regular games now." – Alex [at start of regular shows after Kids Week/(insert tournaments), 1999-2014]

"Whoever wins today will have to relax/wait a while/two-eight weeks, because tomorrow/on Monday…

  • we're gonna have our (insert special tournament)."
  • we're will be going on the road for (insert special event)."
  • we're gonna show reruns of three of our tournaments. [Starting with (insert tournaments that will be run in order).]" – Usually said when a summer break is starting on the next show.
  • we're gonna have (special week[s]). And that will be followed by reruns of our three other tournaments. [Starting with (insert tournaments that will be run in order).]"

– Alex (depending on what tournament or summer reruns that will be airing on the next show. Often, "reruns" will be replaced with a similar word such as "encore presentations", 1990s-2020; this was phased out following his death in 2020)

"The answer is…" – Art/Alex (early)

"Good luck to all three of you. (Pick up those signaling devices/buttons.) Here comes the Jeopardy! Round." – Host

"[Here come the dollar figures/Let's pop the dollar figures into the television screens/We'll pop the dollar figures in/The dollar figures are popping into the television screens]." – Host (as the board loads up)

"(The/Your/Our) categories are/Here are the/your categories… (insert six categories for both rounds)." – Host (to reveal the six categories for both rounds)

"One Daily Double in one of these (six) categories…" – Host

"Use the Wii remote or plus control panel, then press the A button to select a clue." - Alex/Ken (Wii versions)

"I'll take (insert category) for (insert amount)." – Contestant

"Answer…

  • …(the) Daily Double."
  • …(one/the first) of the two Daily Doubles." 
  • …the other Daily Double."
  • …(a/an) (Video/Audio/Celebrity) Daily Double."

– Host when a Daily Double is found

(contestant rings in) “(insert contestant’s name)?” - Host (when contestant rings in after a clue is read

"Use the Wii remote or press the corresponding direction on the plus control panel and press." - Alex/Ken (Wii versions)

“Who/What is/are (insert response)?” - Contestant, responding in form of a question after ringing in

“Yes/(That is) Correct/Right/Good/That’s the one/You got it. (Select/pick/choose again).” - Host (when a contestant gives a correct response)

“No/(Oh) Sorry/(That is) Incorrect/Wrong. (Other contestants)?” - Host (when contestant gives an incorrect response)

“Sorry, (you’re out of time/you took too long).” - Host [when a contestant takes too long (five seconds) to respond, and erasing dollar amount of clue from his/her score]

"No/Sorry/Also incorrect." - Ken (when a second ring-in contestant gave an incorrect response after the first player gave an incorrect response)

“(Beep-beep-beep) “(None of you rang in/nobody got it right). [(Correct) Response is/was] Who/what is/what are (insert correct response).” - Host (when no contestant rings in or all three contestants respond incorrectly to a question)

"No harm, no foul on that. (You each lost the same amount.)" – Host (when all three players gives out an incorrect response)

"You have (insert score).

  • You can risk any or all of your (insert score)."
  • You can risk up to [the maximum value of a clue which is] ($500/$1,000/$2,000)."

- Host (on Daily Double wagering)

"Here is the clue…" – Host (when a Daily Double clue is revealed for the contestant)

"Here's the situation for the folks at home: If a contestant gives an incorrect response, I rule against them. And if we later found out that response was correct, any response than the other player had an incorrect response that follows that doesn't count." – Host (on a disclaimer whether if the first ring-in contestant gives an incorrect response, and then later was found correct, the incorrect response for the second or third player ring-in does not count)

"Before [(I ask) you (to) make your wager/we continue/we begin Double/Final Jeopardy!]…

  • We have some [good/bad] news for you, (insert contestants)."
  • We have a score/scoring change to announce and that benefits/affects you, (insert name)/(insert other contestant)."
  • (insert response that later was found correct or incorrect)."
  • (insert response that later was found correct, and then the host inadvertently gave part of the correct response before the contestant rings in and he calls out the contestant's name)."

"So, we add/deduct (insert double clue value amount) to/from your score; (then, the [insert second [or third] ring-in contestant] gave the answer [insert second [or third] incorrect response] after it was the correct response, so we'll give back the [insert original clue value amount];) the scores are now correct." – Host (to the contestant whether it was initially credited as a correct or an incorrect response, then if later was found correct after the first player ring-in with the first incorrect response, the second or third player ring-in with a second incorrect response following the first incorrect response does not count

"So, we're gonna have to throw out the clue. We'll deduct (insert original clue value amount) to/from your score; the scores are now correct." – Host (to the contestant whether it was initially credited as a correct response after the host blurts out part of the correct response)

"Let's make it a True Daily Double." – Contestant

"You're [out of the hole/red/back on the plus side]." – Host (when a contestant is back on the plus side on the scoreboard during the Rounds)

"We have (less than/about) a minute to go." – Host (whenever there's one minute left during the rounds)

"And now, the last clue..." – Host (whenever there's one category and the dollar amount left during the rounds)

(series of beeps sounding) “That sound means that the round is over/And that does it for the (Double) Jeopardy! round.” - Host [when time runs out in either the Jeopardy! or Double Jeopardy! round and the board is not cleared (there have been several episodes in which both rounds did not have all clues revealed)]

“And now, the last clue...” (series of beeps sound) “...which (will remain hidden/not be seen/we will not see/stay hidden forever).” - Host (when time expires with one clue remaining in a round).

"Here's (insert Clue Crew member) with the clue…" – Alex/Gust host/Ken/Mayim (when a Clue Crew member is revealed 2001-2022)

"(contestant), I got to take the first response. Once you have given a response, it is final and it cannot be changed. Sorry about that." – Host (to the contestant who gives an incorrect response first before changing to a correct response)

"(contestant), you forgot to phrase your response in the form of a question, and in Double Jeopardy!, the rules are more strict. I/We must/have to rule against/penalize you/It’s gonna cost you." – Host (reminding players in the Double Jeopardy! round that they must remember to phrase their responses properly, otherwise they will get penalized)

"(contestant), you [forgot the/have to come up with] (insert category in quotes) in each correct response. We have to rule against you/That will cost you." – Host (to the contestant who gives an incorrect response without quotes [even if it's a correct response])

"That's too vague." - Alex/Ken (whenever the judges needed a more specific response or the name of a specific person)

"Be (a little) more specific./Which one?" – Host (whenever the judges needed a more specific response or the name of a specific person)

"Sorry, (insert ring-in contestant), not quickly enough." – Host (when a contestant ran out of time to ring-in and respond)

"(We're gonna take a break…/We are going to [take a] pause right now…)"

  • "We'll come back to chat with the three of you right after this." – Host (when going into the first commercial break from 1984 to 1992 and since 1996)
  • "We'll come back to conclude the Jeopardy! Round right after this." – Alex (when going into the first commercial break from 1992 to 1996)

"(insert third place contestant) will get to [pick/select] first in Double Jeopardy! when we come back." - Host (when going into the second commercial break before Double Jeopardy!)

"(insert losing contestant with $0 or in the negative), you finished in the negative/with zero/no money, which means you will not be around for/play/compete/participate in/be a part of Final Jeopardy!" – Host (to the losing contestant who finishes at $0 or negative at the end of Double Jeopardy! round, meaning he/she will not play in the Final Jeopardy! round)

"We have an interesting rule in the Celebrity Tournament, and that is, that all (celebrity) contestants will get to play/compete in/for Final Jeopardy!, even if they finish in the negative/with nothing. So (insert celebrity contestant with $0 or in the negative), we're gonna wipe that out, bet an even $500/$1,000, so he/she has something to wager in Final Jeopardy!" – Alex (to the celebrity contestant that finishes with $0 or negative at the end of Double Jeopardy! will bet a maximum value of the amount to wager for Final Jeopardy! during Celebrity Jeopardy!; from 1992 until 2016)

Alex: "Right now, let's take a look at the prizes for the runners' up. Johnny?" Johnny: "For today's 2nd place contestant, (insert trip for 2nd place contestant). For today's 3rd place contestant, (insert prize for 3rd place contestant). [And all contestants will receive (insert Jeopardy! home games).] And now, once again, here's Alex." – Alex Trebek and Johnny Gilbert (to reveal prizes for the runners' up before Final Jeopardy! category is revealed; up until 2000) The speech in brackets is used starting in 1987

Pat: "Of course our big winner tonight receives the cash, other two players get some terrific prizes, and here's a terrific guy to tell you about it, Johnny?" Johnny: "Today's 2nd place contestant will receive round trip air fair for 4 from Air Jamaica, soaring to new heights with the most on-time non-stop service to Jamaica, red carpet check-in and complimentary beverages on every flight, Air Jamaica. And you'll enjoy accommodation provided by Friends International Resorts of Jamaica, providing all-inclusive fun-filled vacations for the entire family at Point Village in Negril, or Sea Castles in Montego Bay. For today's 3rd place contestant, we'll fly you and a guest to Las Vegas, where you'll spend 6 nights in a royal room at Excalibur, the medieval-themed Hotel and Casino, located on the hottest corner of the famous Las Vegas Strip, Excalibur Hotel and Casino: It'll take your breath away! And for all contestants, take the Jeopardy! Challenge with the official Jeopardy! scorekeeper, simple to use, keeps score, and play along with Jeopardy! every day! Call 1-800-JEOPARDY and take the Jeopardy! Challenge Today! And now, once again, here's, Pat." - Pat Sajak and Johnny Gilbert (to reveal prizes for the runners' up before Final Jeopardy! category is revealed on April 1, 1997)

"[It is/It's] not (quite) a runaway for (insert leading contestant)." – Host (about the contestant's leading score at the end of Double Jeopardy! before Final Jeopardy! category is revealed)

"Remember, this could be a possibility of a big [win/payday] happening for any of our players." – Host (on a disclaimer about the contestant's leading score before or after the Final Jeopardy! category is revealed)

"This is a 2-day total point affair." – Host (about the Tournament Finals before Final Jeopardy! category is revealed)

"The Final Jeopardy! category is (category). (Think about it, make your wagers.) We'll reveal the clue in a moment." – Host (when the Final Jeopardy! category is revealed before the final commercial break)

"There will be more trivia with a twist when Jeopardy! continues." - Johnny Gilbert (on some episodes from the first season before the start of the Double Jeopardy! round)

"Compete against the best, play Final Jeopardy! next!" - Johnny Gilbert (on some episodes from the first seasons before Final Jeopardy! clue is revealed)

"Put yourself in Final Jeopardy! next." - Johnny Gilbert (on some episodes from the first seasons before Final Jeopardy! clue is revealed)

"Stay with us for Final Jeopardy! coming up next." - Johnny Gilbert (on some episodes from the first seasons before Final Jeopardy! clue is revealed)

"Final Jeopardy!: The Ultimate Challenge coming up next." - Johnny Gilbert (on some 1990s episodes before Final Jeopardy! clue is revealed)

"We'll be back with/for Final Jeopardy! right after this/in a moment." – Johnny Gilbert or Clue Crew Member from 2001 to 2022 (on some episodes before Final Jeopardy! clue is revealed)

"We'll be right back with Final Jeopardy! after this." – Johnny Gilbert (on some episodes before Final Jeopardy! clue is revealed)

"Before we get into Final Jeopardy!, let's talk about money. Even if you are eliminated in the quarterfinals, you still receive (insert dollar amount, $5,000 since 2002) just for participating. If you are one of the five winners of the quarterfinal matches, or one of the four highest scorers among the non-winners that receive those wild card spots, and are eliminated in the semifinals, you receive (insert semi finalist prize money, $10,000 since 2002). The finalist who finishes in third place receives a minimum guarantee of (insert third place minimum guarantee, $25,000 since 2011, $50,000 in Tournament of Champions since 2006). Second place receives a minimum guarantee of (insert second place minimum guarantee, $50,000 since 2011, $100,000 in Tournament of Champions since 2006). The tournament champion receives a minimum guarantee of (insert minimum guarantee for tournament champion, $100,000 since 2016 in all tournaments except Tournament of Champions, where top prize is $250,000 since 2003). And any finalists who exceed the minimum guarantees gets to keep all their money from the finals." – Alex (on the first week of tournaments; from late 1980s to 2019)

"Before we get into Final Jeopardy!, I want to take this opportunity to thank (insert city) and (name of road show venue) for their hospitality, as well as our good friends at (insert station) that airs our show every day. It’s been a pleasure." – Alex (on the last day of road shows before Final Jeopardy!; 1997-2009)

"The Final Jeopardy! category is (category). Players, I'll give you the clue, and you will then have 30 seconds to write down your response. (Be sure to phrase it in the form of a question.)" – Alex (during the Final Jeopardy! round up to 2000)

"Each direction on the plus control pad represents a different answer. Press a direction to select an answer." - Alex/Ken Wii versions.

"Here is the clue." – Host (during the Final Jeopardy! round)

"(You have) 30 seconds (players), good luck." – Alex/Guest host/Ken/Mayim (After the Final Jeopardy! clue was fully read some episodes and all episodes since 2000)

"We'll start with (insert last place contestant), you have (insert [third/second] last place score) going into final today, and what did you come up with?" - Host (going to the last place contestants score)

"We go to (insert second/first place contestant), (insert second place score) going into final today,

  • and what did you come up with?"
  • did you come up with (insert correct response)?

- Host (talking to the remaining contestants)

"(No.) Sorry. (That is/That's) Incorrect/Wrong./Nothing. It'll cost you/You lose/[The/Your] Wager..." - Host (when a contestant came up with an incorrect response or no response in Final Jeopardy!)

"(Yes.) (That is/That's) Right/Correct. You'll add/[The/Your] Wager... - Host (when a contestant came up with a correct response in Final Jeopardy!)

"We don't penalize for (any) misspelled words/incorrect spellings." - Host (when a contestant came up with a correct response, but spelled incorrectly, will not be penalized, as long as it is the correct syllable)

"Normally/Usually/Ordinarily, we don't penalize for (any) misspelled words/incorrect spellings, but if we feel in our judgment that you add or subtract/lose a syllable/letters/words that change(s) the pronunciation of the response, I/we/the judges will have to rule against/penalize/it's gonna cost you." - Host [on a disclaimer when normally the show doesn’t penalize contestants for incorrect spellings, but if, in the judgment of the show’s producers, the contestant adds or subtracts syllables, letters, or words in his/her response that alters the pronunciation of the correct response, they will rule against the him/her (and that his/her response will be considered incorrect), period]

"(insert small wager). Hmm… interesting." - Host (upon a small wager during Final Jeopardy!)

"(insert large wager)! A big one!" - Host (upon a large wager during Final Jeopardy!)

"That gives you (insert today's total), and we added to your/yesterday, you had (insert yesterday's total), and that gives you a 2-day total of (insert total winnings)." - Alex/Guest host/Ken/Mayim (when he reveals the contestants' previous winnings to today's total winnings during the second and final game of the Tournaments; 1985-Present)

"And we have a tie for (insert two or all three tied contestants), so we have our Co-Champions. Congratulations. We'll see all/both of you on our next show." - Alex (when the game ended in a two-way or three-way tie after Final Jeopardy, won the game as Co-Champions, and come back on the next show; up until early Season 31)

"And we have a tie for (insert two or all three tied contestants). So, that means we're gonna go to a Tiebreaker clue. A Tiebreaker answer. So, (insert tied contestants), pick up your signaling buttons/devices, please. And since this is the only time we ever do this, the one important rule is that you [can't/cannot] win by default. You must [come up with/give] a correct response/I'll/I will give you the category, and then reveal the clue. The first player to ring in with the correct response will win the game. (You [can't/cannot] win by default.) The category for our Tiebreaker/Tiebreaker category is (insert category). (And) Here's the clue/answer..." - Host (when the game ended in a two-way or three-way tie after Final Jeopardy!, will go to a Tiebreaker to determine the winner; this was first used in the Tournaments and some special Non-Tournaments; since November 24, 2014, it was carried over into regular play)

"(insert new champion) [is/will be] the new Jeopardy! champion, with (insert total winnings). Congratulations, we'll see you on our next show." – Art/Alex/Guest host/Ken/Mayim

"(insert returning champion) remains the Jeopardy! champion, with ([insert today's total winnings], and now) a (insert number) day total of (insert previous total winnings). Congratulations, we'll see you on our next show." – Host (when the champion wins two or more games)

"(insert champion), you're going to [wait/relax for a while], because next week/on Monday, we're going to start/begin (insert special tournament)/(reruns of tournament). Hope you join us then." – Alex’s closing line (before starting the special tournament or reruns, from 1984-2021; this was phased out after Alex’s death in 2020)

"(insert champion), you have a 5-day a total of (insert total winnings). We'll see you in our Tournament of Champions." – Alex (upon the Champion's 5th and final game undefeated, from 1984–2003)

Alex: "And (insert champion), you're also gonna get the keys to this brand-new automobile/what?" Champion: "(insert car model)." Alex: "Johnny, tell him/her about the (name of car)." Johnny: "Well, congratulations, (insert champion), as a 5-time undefeated Jeopardy! champion, you've/you have won the (insert name of car). (insert description of car). Provided by (insert car model)." - (upon the champion’s fifth and final game that results in him/her finishing undefeated and earning a new car; 1997–2003)

"(insert new champion), you become the new/remain the Jeopardy! champion, (and the “Giant Killer”*)! Congratulations! (So, we're gonna see (insert defeated champion) in our Tournament of Champions.)" – Alex (upon the champion being defeated after more than five games, from 2003–2021. Since Alex’s death in 2020, it remains to be seen if Ken or Mayim will use this phrase)

*Note: Alex only used the words “giant killer” when the champion loses after winning more than five games. It is possible that Ken, Mayim, or both will use the phrase in the future.

"Hope you can join us tomorrow for more Jeopardy! So long, (everybody)." – Alex’s Monday through Thursday closing line, from 1984-2021

"Enjoy the weekend, and join us on Monday for more Jeopardy! So long, (everybody)." – Alex’s Friday closing line, from 1984-2021

"[Tomorrow/Monday], we'll have three new [contestants/players] on Jeopardy! So long, (everybody)." – Alex’s closing after a retired 5-time undefeated champion until 2003, or all three players finishes with $0 in Final Jeopardy!

"(insert tournament quarterfinal contestant), you're going to be in the Semi-Finalist, and here are the other four Semi-Finalists who will be joining us next week/on Monday, and (here) they are… (insert other four Quarterfinal winners' names, and city, state [and colleges and universities]). And the four wildcard spots for the high-scorers among non-winners, and (here) they are… (insert two to four wildcard spots' names, and city, state [and colleges and universities]). (Wait a minute, there are only two/three, which means that [insert final one/two contestants with the second place score] also gets to come back.) Look for them next week for a chance at (insert money amount)! So long(, everybody)." – Alex (to recap the Quarterfinal winners plus the four wildcard highest score among non-winners at the end of Friday to play next week's Semi-Finals in tournaments; 1984-2019)

"(insert tournament semi-final contestant), you're going to be in the Finals, and here are the other two Finalists who will be joining us tomorrow… (insert other two Semi-Finalists winners' names and city, state [and colleges and universities]). The Finals begin tomorrow. Join us then. So long(, everybody)." – Alex (to recap Semi-Finalists before the Finals in tournaments; 1984–2019)

"We'll be back Monday with our regular games. Hope to see you then. So long(, everybody)." - Alex’s closing line at the end of tournaments (1984-2020)

"Next week, we're back with our regular games from Los Angeles. Hope to see you then. So long, (everybody)." – Alex’s closing line at the end of road shows (1997–2016)

“Congratulations, Mary. You are the first-ever Jeopardy! champion! Way to go.” - Art (congratulating the winning contestant on the debut episode in 1964)

“We will see you next time on Jeopardy! Goodbye/So long, folks.” - Art’s closing line (1964-1975, 1978-1979)

"Congratulations, Christian is coming back tomorrow and hope you come back too, Thanks!, Bye Bye!" Pat's closing line (April 1, 1997)

“And thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for spending the time with us. We’ll see you again, next week.” (After the credits, a tribute of him is seen, and ending with clips of him saying “So long” over the years before saying the phrase one last time before leaving the set) - Alex’s final closing line (aired on January 8, 2021; this was the final episode of him as host before his death on November 8, 2020, exactly two months to the day)*

*NOTE: Alex’s final episode was originally going to be aired on December 25, 2020 (Christmas Day), but was moved to January 8 to avoid being preempted by many ABC affiliates due to NBA basketball coverage.

“We’ll see you next time on Jeopardy! (America and the world will miss you, Alex.) So long, folks.” - Guest host’s closing line from January 11-August 13, 2021

"Thank you for watching Jeopardy!, and thank you, Alex." - Ken Jennings' closing line from January 11-February 19, 2021 (honoring the late Alex Trebek)

"As Alex said 'We're trying to build a gentler, kinder society, and if we all pitch in just a little bit, we're gonna get there.' See you next time." - Mike Richards’ closing line from February 22-March 5, 2021. (taken from Alex Trebek's final week as host)

”That’s our show for today. Thanks for watching, folks. We’ll see you next time. So long.” - Ken Jennings/Mayim Bialik’s closing line (September 13, 2021-present)

Contestant Plug[]

"If you would like to be a contestant on Jeopardy!, please write to: Jeopardy! Contestants, 1541 No. Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028, and please include your telephone number." – Johnny Gilbert (1984)

"If you plan on being in the Los Angeles area and would like to become a contestant on Jeopardy!...

  • ...write to us at: Jeopardy! Contestants, 1541 No. Vine Street, Hollywood CA 90028, and please include your telephone number." - (1985)
  • ...write to: Jeopardy! Contestants, 1541 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028, and please include your telephone number." – (1985-1987?)
  • ...please send a postcard to: Jeopardy! Contestants, 1541 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028." - (mid-1987)

"If you plan to be in the Los Angeles area and would like to be a contestant on Jeopardy!...

  • ...please send a postcard to: Jeopardy! Contestants, 1541 N. Vine Street/5842 Sunset Boulevard/1040 North Las Palmas, Hollywood, CA 90028/90038." – Johnny Gilbert (1987?-1994)
  • ...please send a postcard to: Jeopardy! Contestants, 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232." - Johnny Gilbert (early 1994)
  • ...please send a postcard to: Jeopardy! Contestants, Sony Pictures Studios, 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232." - Johnny Gilbert (Mid-1994)

"If you (are coming to Los Angeles and) would like to be a contestant on Jeopardy!, please send us a postcard to: Jeopardy! Contestants, Sony Pictures Studios, 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232." – Johnny Gilbert (1994–Mid-2000s)

"If you are between 13 and 17 years of age and would like to be a contestant in our upcoming Teen Tournament, please send us a postcard with your name, address, phone number, age, and birthdate to: Jeopardy! Teen Tournament, P.O. Box 4338, Panorama City, CA 91412-4338." – Johnny Gilbert, before the scheduled Teen Tournament (1985?-1994)

"If you are between 13 and 17 years of age and would like to be a contestant in our Teen Tournament, please send a postcard with your name, address, phone number, and age to: Jeopardy!, Van Nuys, CA 91469." - Johnny Gilbert, before the scheduled Teen Tournament (1987)

"If you were a full-time undergraduate student and would like to be a contestant in our upcoming College Championship, please send the postcard with your name, address, phone number, and college year to: Jeopardy! College Championship, P.O. Box 931417, Los Angeles, CA 90093-1417." - Johnny Gilbert, before the scheduled College Championship (1991)

"If you are between 13 and 17 and would like to be a contestant in our upcoming Teen Tournament, either register at our website (http://www.sony.com) or send a postcard with your name, address, phone number, and age to the address on the screen. (Jeopardy! Teen Tournament, P.O. Box 1364, Culver City, CA 90232-1364)" – Johnny Gilbert, before the scheduled Teen Tournament (1996)

"Now entering our studio it could be you. if you would like auditions, send a postcard with your name and address to: Jeopardy! Contestants, 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232, or visit our website at http://www.jeopardy.com." – Johnny Gilbert (1999-2000)

"Jeopardy! will be in New York in January, interviewing contestants for our regular shows. If you want to try out, send a postcard with your name, address, phone, age, and date of birth to: Jeopardy! - New York, P.O. Box 972, Culver City, CA 90232 or register at our website http://www.jeopardy.com" – Johnny Gilbert, before the scheduled New York shows (2000)

“Attention college students, if you like to be a contestant on our upcoming College Championship, please send a postcard with your name, address, phone number, name of college and your level to: Jeopardy!, Van Nuys, CA 91469." - Johnny Gilbert before the scheduled College Championship

"Jeopardy! will be interviewing contestants in Los Angeles in July for our college tournament. If you want to tryout, send a postcard with your name, address, phone, age, and year in school to: Jeopardy! - Los Angeles College, P.O. Box 851, Culver City, CA 90232 or register at our website: http://jeopardy.com." – Johnny Gilbert, before the scheduled College Championship in Los Angeles (2001)

"The Jeopardy! online test is now open for adults/kids/teenagers/teachers/college students! Stop laying at home, watching and eating crackers/chips/cookies, give it a shot, who knows! The online test is the only way to get on Jeopardy!" - Contestants (2009–Present)

Ticket Plug[]

"If you plan on being in the Los Angeles area and would like tickets to Jeopardy!, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Jeopardy! Tickets, 1541 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, CA, 90028." - Johnny Gilbert (1986)

"If you plan to be in the Los Angeles area and would like (complementary) tickets to Jeopardy!,..

  • ...please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Jeopardy! Tickets, 1541 N. Vine Street/5842 Sunset Boulevard/1040 North Las Palmas, Hollywood, CA, 90028/90038." - Johnny Gilbert (1984–1994)
  • ...please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Jeopardy! Tickets, Sony Pictures Studios, 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232." - Johnny Gilbert (1994-1999)

"If you would like to be in our studio audience...

  • ...please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Jeopardy! Tickets, Sony Pictures Studios, 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232." - Johnny Gilbert (1994–1999)
  • ...please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Jeopardy! Tickets, Sony Pictures Studios, 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, include the dates on which you are available to attend the taping and we'll see you in our audience." - Johnny Gilbert (1996)
  • ...please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Jeopardy! Tickets, P.O. Box 3763, Hollywood, CA 90028." - Johnny Gilbert (1997)

"Hi folks. If you live in or plan to visit the LA area and want to sit in the Jeopardy! audience, visit jeopardytickets.tv." – Alex Trebek (2007-2020; this plug was phased out in the wake of his death as well as having no audiences due to the COVID-19 pandemic)

"Hi, folks. You know, I never get to sit down while we're taping Jeopardy!, but you can, right here. Whether you live in Los Angeles, or just planning to visit, we love to have you here in our studio audience. Just go to jeopardytickets.tv for the latest tape schedule and ticket information, you know something the view is pretty good from here." – Alex Trebek (2009–2013 from the 1st CES Set)

“To order tickets for a future Jeopardy! taping, it’s that easy. Visit jeopardytickets.tv or sonypicturestelevision.com/jeopardy/tickets for more information.” - Johnny Gilbert (2015-2020, until audiences were phased out due to the COVID-19 pandemic)

”Folks, studio audiences are back. If you like to see a taping of Jeopardy!, visit jeopardy.com or the Sony Pictures website for tickets and more information.” - Johnny Gilbert (2022-present, when audiences returned to the studio)

Hotel Accommodations Plug[]

"Accommodations for some contestants provided by The Los Angeles Registry, the new luxury hotel overlooking the Universal Studios Lot at Universal City." - Johnny Gilbert (1988)

"Accommodations for some of our contestants provided by The Los Angeles Registry, the luxury hotel overlooking the Universal Studios Lot at Universal City." - Johnny Gilbert (1990)

"Premier accommodations for some contestants provided by Merv Griffin's Beverly Hilton, offering deluxe accommodations, fine dining, and a business resort atmosphere in the heart of Beverly Hills. - Johnny Gilbert (1995)

"Accommodations for our contestants provided by Merv Griffin's Beverly Hilton. Premier meeting and convention center facilities, award-winning dining, luxurious pool and health club. The Beverly Hilton is the exciting game in town. The Beverly Hilton at the heart of Beverly Hills. - Johnny Gilbert (2001)

Internet Plug[]

"Check out Jeopardy! online at http://www.sony.com." – Johnny Gilbert (1996)

"For up to the minute information about Jeopardy! including contestants, check out the Jeopardy! website online at http://www.sony.com." – Johnny Gilbert (1997)

"For up to the minute information about Jeopardy! including contestants searches, check out the Jeopardy! website online at http://www.jeopardy.com." - Johnny Gilbert (1998)

"Jeopardy.com is a whole lot of few features, we got games for you to play on your PC or mobile phone, online, or on-the-go, check out who's playing this week and watch the latest Clue Crew videos, sign up for the Jeopardy! newsletter and get all the latest contestant search information it's all happen at http://jeopardy.com." - Johnny Gilbert (2004)

Commemorative Speeches[]

Fleming era[]

“Well, my friends, it has been a wonderful eleven years here on Jeopardy!, and I hardly know where to begin all the thank yous. On behalf of the entire Jeopardy! staff, I want to thank our wonderful and loyal audience. We hope you’ve been entertained, and we hope we informed you, and we’ll try to continue to do so on our nighttime version. Also, our many, many thanks to all the people here at NBC who helped us so very much, and of course, a very special thanks to my old dear friend, Don Pardo. Don, thank you so much. Audience, thank you so very much. And on a personal note, well, all I can say is, thank you again for eleven wonderful years. Well, I guess that’s it. Someday, somewhere, we may all meet again. Until then, goodbye, take care, and god bless.” Art Fleming - (from the final episode of the original daytime series in 1975)

Trebek era[]

“Folks, we have some sad news to share. We’ve lost Art Fleming, the original host of our show. Art became the host of Jeopardy! when it debuted on NBC in 1964, and it became a success on TV. He was a beloved and wonderful man. If not for him, I wouldn’t deliver answers and questions in the first place when we returned to the airwaves in syndication in 1984. From all of us at Jeopardy!, the answer is... we will miss you, Art.” Alex Trebek - (about commemorating original host and predecessor Art Fleming’s death in 1995)

"We just had a clue about (insert subject), ladies and gentlemen, and I want to point out that this program was taped prior to the unfortunate events of September 11th." Alex Trebek - (about a clue that was taped prior to the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, from an episode aired on December 2001)

"On today's Jeopardy!, we have a contestant from New Orleans, Deborah Slattery. This episode was taped prior to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, but we have confirmed with Deborah that she and her family are safe as well. And of course, our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those affected by Katrina." – Alex Trebek (about the contestant Deborah Slattery that was taped before Hurricane Katrina struck out New Orleans from the airdate of September 22-26, 2005)

"Folks, this is a very sad time for us here on Jeopardy! Over the summer, we have lost Merv Griffin, the creator of both our show and Wheel of Fortune. Merv was a legendary television personality as well as a talk show host, earned respect throughout the entertainment industry, and created Jeopardy! and Wheel to teach viewers how to be Americans with trivia, skill, and luck that has been steeped in TV tradition. He made them more of a brand than just an ordinary game or quiz show that has become a part of the American way of life, and he will be missed by all of us. So long, Merv, and farewell.” - Alex Trebek (about commemorating the death of Merv Griffin, the creator of Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune, in 2007)

”We’ve lost a member of the Jeopardy! family. Don Pardo, who was the original announcer under Art Fleming, died over the summer. In addition, Don was also the announcer for the original Price is Right back in the ‘50s, but was best known as the voice of Saturday Night Live, which often parodied our show. He was known for his work in radio and television and showed us great talent for many years. We will miss his great voice. God bless you, Don.” - Alex Trebek (commemorating original Jeopardy! announcer Don Pardo’s death in 2014)

"For the past six Jeopardy! programs, you folks had been getting to know the talented champion, Cindy Stowell. Appearing on our show, was the fulfillment of a lifelong ambition for that lady. What you did not know, is that, when we taped these programs with her a few weeks ago, she was suffering from Stage 4 Cancer. And sadly, on December 5, Cindy Stowell passed away. So, from all of us here at Jeopardy!, our sincere condolences to her family and her friends." – Alex Trebek (about Cindy Stowell's appearance that was taped last August before her death on December 5, from the airdate of December 21, 2016)

"Some of you have heard by now, that during the holiday break, I had a slight medical problem. A subdural hematoma. Blood clots on the brain, caused by a fall I endured about two months ago. Surgery was performed. After two days in the hospital, I came home to start recovery. The prognosis is excellent, and I expect to be back in the studio taping more Jeopardy! programs very, very soon and I wanna thank all of you for your concern." - Alex Trebek (about his brain surgery performance, January 4, 2018)

"Hi, everyone. We here that Jeopardy! received some very bad news for the second time in recent years. This past weekend, Larry Martin, the winner of our Teachers Tournament this past season, died after suffering a bout with cancer. Larry was not only a good player, but he was really, really popular with our fans here in the studio, with the fans nationwide, and with all of his fellow competitors in that Teachers Tournament. He will be sorely missed, and so, we send out our condolences. Our most sincere thoughts go out to his family and to his friends. It's a big loss." - Alex Trebek (about the 2018 Teachers Tournament winner Larry Martin, who died on January 25, 2019 due to cancer, from the airdate of February 1, 2019)

Trebek’s cancer diagnosis and aftermath[]

"Hi, everyone. I have some news to share with all of you, and it’s in keeping with my longtime policy of being open and transparent with our Jeopardy! fan base. I also wanted to prevent you from reading or hearing some overblown or inaccurate reports regarding my health. So therefore, I wanted to be the one to pass along this information. Now, just like 50,000 other people in the United States each year, this week I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Now normally, the prognosis for this is not very encouraging, but I’m going to fight this, and I’m going to keep working. And with the love and support of my family and friends, and with the help of your prayers also, I plan to beat the low survival rate statistics for this disease. Truth told, I have to! Because, under the terms of my contract, I have to host Jeopardy! for three more years! So, help me. Keep the faith, and we’ll win. We’ll get it done. Thank you." - Alex Trebek (when he revealed about his pancreatic cancer, March 6, 2019)

”(City/region) supports Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek on his fight against cancer. From his friends at (station).” - Local stations that air Jeopardy! supporting Alex on his cancer fight, soon after he announced his diagnosis, throughout March 2019.

"Hi, everyone. I just wanna take a few moments to say thanks to the, believe it or not, hundreds of thousands of people who have sent in tweets, text, emails, cards and letters wishing me well, following my recent health announcement. I've heard from former contestants, even Watson, the IBM computer, sent me a get well card. Now obviously, I won't be able to respond to all of you individually, but I did want you to know that I do read everything I receive. And I am thankful for the kind words, the prayers and the advice you have offered, and I'm extremely touched by the warmth you have expressed in your comments to me. I'm a lucky guy." - Alex Trebek (when he thanked his fans for all the encouragement that was given to him in order to battle his pancreatic cancer, March 14, 2019)

"Hi, everyone. Some of you may recall, that at the beginning of this season, I promised you that we had some surprises in store for you. Well, of course, I had no idea at that time that there were some surprises in store for me as well. So here, on the last day of taping for our 35th anniversary season, I wanted to thank you for your continuing messages of encouragement and support, particularly the many cards I've received from young people. I'm touched beyond words. I've always tried to be straight with you, and I'm not going to stop now, so despite what you may have heard, I'm feeling good, I'm continuing with my therapy, and we, by we, the staff, is already working on our next season, the 36th year of Jeopardy! So, I look forward to seeing you once again in September, with all kinds of good stuff." - Alex Trebek (about wrapping up the 35th season of Jeopardy!, April 17, 2019)

"Thank you, madam president, and Miss Parnell, thank you for that extravagant introduction. I truly appreciate it. Hello, everyone. I'm sorry that I can't be with you in person for this very special event, but, as you saw in the video, Jeopardy! and I have had some really good times here at Constitution Hall. And it is my fervent wish, that in the not too distant future, we have the opportunity to come back and do another tournament for you, folks. Now, when I received the first letter from the DAR, informing me that they wanted to honor me with the Spirit of Americanism Award, my initial reaction was, "No way, it's not going to happen.". As I told the audience at the Emmys about a month ago, I'm not a big fan of sympathy votes, and I thought the DAR was being unusually generous and very sympathetic towards me, because of my health condition, and I felt very uncomfortable because of that. But then, I re-read the letter that President General Dillion sent me, and I noticed that it was postmarked five days before my health announcement. Well, that changed everything, didn't it? Sympathy was no longer a factor. I changed my mind. I said, "I will accept.". Perhaps, I even deserve this award. Not too sure about that, you can take that statement with a grain of salt. As you all know, the Spirit of Americanism Award is presented to an American citizen who was not born in this country. And boy, there are a lot of us out there in America right now, and some of these people have major accomplishments. Think about it. Two former secretaries of state: Madeleine Albright and Henry Kissinger, a co-founder of one of the world's largest corporations, countless people in the showbusiness, and arts communities who have made major contributions to the culture in America. But, we all have two things in common. First of all, most of us wanted to be here. We made a conscious decision to come to America, because of the opportunity that was available here, that perhaps was not available to us in our birth countries. And secondly, we have all come to deeply love this country. In my case, it happened quite naturally. I met and fell in love with a beautiful young American girl from Long Island, New York. We got married in 1990, and began raising two beautiful children. My career prospered. I started to think about ways in which I could give back. Here's my idea of the true spirit of Americanisms: It's an outstretched hand, and a gentle voice that says, "Hey, through no fault on your own. You had a child who was born with serious birth defects. This is a major ordeal for you, one that can't be born alone. Let us help you, through no fault on your own. Your job disappeared, it vanished.". You can no longer support your family the way you did before. Oh, I know that you got a replacement job. But, it doesn't pay you anywhere near the salary you were earning prior to that event. You're in danger of losing your home, you can't afford health insurance, you certainly can't afford to send your kids to college. For that, their gonna have to take out big loans that they won't be able to repay for 15 or 20 years after graduation. Let us help you. It's that same hand reaching across two vast oceans across international boundaries, and saying to foreign leaders, "Hey, we understand that you govern your country very differently than we do in the United States. You are not a democratic republic.". Some of you oppress your own citizens, some of your people worship a superior being in religions that have become xenophobic and dangerous. That's okay, as long as you don't cross the line and threaten us. America will not raise a hand against you. In fact, we want to join hands with you to help solve some of the problems that are endangering people around the planet. Speaking of the planet, it is in trouble. It didn't happen overnight, it's taken 150 years to get to where we are today. But, we have to do something about it. The Chinese philosopher, Lau Siu, I think, said it best when he wrote, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.", and that's what we need to do: Take that single step, so that future generations of Americans and descendants will be able to look back at us, and say, "You know what?". Our grandparents had some tough decisions to make, but, because they made those decisions, the world is a better place, in which to live. I think all of us need to look at our country, and figure out whether America lives up to the ideal America that we have, here and here. If it doesn't, if there's room for improvement, and there always is, let us act. Is the image of America that is projected abroad one that we feel comfortable with? Or, is their a way in which we can become better neighbors? I truly believe, that if each and every one of us takes that single step, one step at a time then before too long, each and every one of you will be able to say, "You know what?". I think I'm worthy of the Spirit of Americanism Award. But, for this year, and thanks to the DAR, the award is mine, and I'm happy to accept it. I accept it with humility, and I accept it with a great deal of pride. Thank you very much, and god bless America." - Alex Trebek (about accepting his DAR Award, July 4, 2019)

NOTE: Although Trebek did give a reason for the award, he never told what the initials really stands for, so in case for anyone to really know what DAR stands for, it means The Daughters of the American Revolution, or Daughters of the American Revolution.

"TREBEK: It's another day at the office for me, and an exciting day, because so many great things have been happening. We had James last season, and got tremendous publicity for himself and for the show. We have a new champion: Jason, this year. A typical Energizer bunny, gotta tell ya."

PRODUCER: "I like to welcome you all to the first of Season 36, so put your hands together." (audience applause).

TREBEK: "I've gone through a lot of chemotherapy, and thankfully, that is now over. I'm on the mind, and that's all I can hope for right now."

GILBERT: "The host of Jeopardy!, ALEX TREBEK!!!!" (a female shout, and audience applause)

TREBEK: "Who will I want to play me if they ever did a biographical film about me? Betty White." (audience laughter, and applause)

TREBEK: "It's my birthday. As you all know, they have a cake."

AUDIENCE SINGING: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!" (audience applause, female opera singer singing, and applause)

TREBEK: "We have some exciting things coming up, and I can't wait to share them with all of you. Let me tell you, it's gonna be a good year."

- Alex Trebek (on returning for the 36th season of Jeopardy! on August 29, 2019)

"One of the things I've learned in the past six months is that the course of pancreatic cancer treatment is not a straight forward affair. They are always curves, and unexpected events. This past summer, because I was making such good progress, we thought I was finished with chemo. That was a bit premature, and certainly over optimistic, I began immunotherapy, but that didn't go very well at all, my numbers went south dramatically and quickly. The doctors are now reexamining my situation, and it appears I will be having more chemo treatments ahead of me. Hey, they work very well the first time, so were expecting good results again. But, please keep me in your good thoughts and prayers. Believe me, it means a lot!" - Alex Trebek (An update about his pancreatic cancer treatment on September 17, 2019)

"Hi, everyone. If you've got a minute, I'd like to bring you up to date on my health situation. The one year survival rate for Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer patients is 18%. I'm very happy to report I just reached that marker. Now I'd be lying if I said the journey had been an easy one. There were some good days, but a lot of not-so-good days. I joked with friends that the cancer won't kill me; the chemo treatments will. There were moments of great pain, days when certain bodily functions no longer functioned and sudden, massive attacks of great depression that made me wonder if it really was worth fighting on. I’ve been dealing with the symptoms of this disease, some embarrassing, which include stomach and back pain (so much), yellow skin, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (very frequently), gas (lots of it), weight loss, loss of appetite, and fatigue, as well as showing signs of pancreatitis and diabetes. I brushed that aside quickly because that would have been a massive betrayal. A betrayal of my wife and soulmate Jean who has given her all to help me survive. It would have been a betrayal of other cancer patients who have looked to me as an inspiration and a cheerleader of sorts of the value of living and hope and it would certain have been a betrayal of my faith in god and the millions of prayers that have been sent on my behalf. You know, my oncologist tried to cheer me up the other day. He said, "Alex, even though the two year survival rate is only 7%", he was certain that one year from now the two of us would be sitting in his office celebrating my second anniversary of survival. And you know something? If I...no, If we. Because so many of us are involved in this same situation. If we take it just one day at a time with a positive attitude, anything is possible. I'll keep you posted. We’ll make that a true Daily Double!" - Alex Trebek (Giving a one-year update about his health from stage 4 pancreatic cancer on March 6, 2020, the first anniversary of his diagnosis announcement.)

"Hello, everyone. I hope you're all doing well during these difficult times. As many of you know, whenever there's a break in our Jeopardy! tape schedule, I often take that opportunity to grow some facial hair. Clearly, I've been doing while waiting for us to safely return to the studio, which I hope will be very, very soon. Now, in the meantime, I'm here at home recording show openings for some very special Jeopardy! episodes that will be coming up in July. For the first time ever, we are going to open the Jeopardy! Vaults, and take another look at some of our favorite episodes, including the very first Jeopardy! show I ever hosted, mustache and all. I'd also like to take this opportunity to give you a quick health update: I'm doing well, I've been continuing my treatment. And it is paying off, though it does fatigue me a great deal. My numbers are good. I'm feeling great. In fact, during the break from the studio, I even wrote a book that will be coming out July 21st. Once again, I can't wait to return to the studio, and start recording shows for the new season in September. Meanwhile, my wish for all of you: Stay safe." - Alex Trebek (about an update from COVID-19 pandemic, possible resume tapings for the upcoming 37th Season and showing Jeopardy! Vaults from the past seasons on July 15, 2020)

Death of Trebek[]

"I'm Mike Richards, the executive producer of Jeopardy! Over the weekend, we lost our beloved host, Alex Trebek. This is an enormous loss for our staff and crew, for his family, and for his millions of fans. He loved this show, and everything it stood for. In fact, he taped his final episodes less than two weeks ago. He will forever be an inspiration for his constant desire to learn, his kindness, and for his love of his family. We will air his final 35 episodes as they were shot. That's what he wanted. On behalf of everyone here at Jeopardy!, thank you for everything, Alex. This is Jeopardy!" - Mike Richards, the executive producer for Jeopardy! (about the death of Alex Trebek who died on November 8, 2020 from pancreatic cancer from November 9, 2020)

*Note: In 1995, original Jeopardy! host Art Fleming succumbed to the same cancer that Alex had. Alex didn’t realize that Art was a victim of the disease.

”(Station) mourns the loss of Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek. All of (city/station) will miss you, Alex, and we will always remember you.” - Local stations that air Jeopardy! commemorating and mourning Alex’s death prior to the start of the show, from November 9, 2020-January 8, 2021.

"On November 8th, the world said goodbye to a legend when Alex Trebek lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. We've been fortunate to collaborate with Alex and his wife Jean to bring The Compassion Project to elementary schools across the U.S. On one of Alex's final days in the Jeopardy! studio, he filmed this message to inspire parents, teachers and students:

TREBEK: Hello, I'm Alex Trebek. My wife Jean and I were recently made aware of The National Compassion Challenge, and I'd like to take a moment right now to share with you just a little bit about their initiative. Now, we all know that bullying is a problem in our society quite often in our schools, and so is a lack of understanding of others' situation, and that's why this November, teachers will be encouraged to build a classroom community by helping elementary students foster empathy and compassion for their classmates. Sounds like a good idea, doesn't it? To find out how you can participate, please go to compassionproject.com. Thank you.

In honor of Alex Trebek, EVERFI will be providing an additional 100 elementary schools with access to the Compassion Project. To learn more, visit thecompassionproject.com." - The Compassion Project and Alex Trebek (about the project along with their initiative from November 12, 2020, four days after his death, though the message was filmed prior to that.)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert, and thank you, ladies and gentlemen. Before we get into today's match, a word about today. Today is World Pancreatic Cancer Day. And if you or anyone you know has developed some of the symptoms that I have talked about in the past, and by all means, get to a doctor, get yourself tested. I want you to be safe. This is a terrible, terrible disease." - Alex Trebek (reminding the viewers about World Pancreatic Cancer Day, taped before his death on November 8, 2020, from the airdate November 19, 2020)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. Happy Thanksgiving, ladies and gentlemen. You know, in spite of what America and the rest of the world is experiencing right now, there are many reasons to be thankful. There are more and more people extending helpful hands to do a kindness to their neighbors, and that's a good thing. Keep the faith, we're going to get through of all this, and we will be a better society, because of it." - Alex Trebek (about giving a powerful Thanksgiving message to people before his passing on November 8, 2020; originally posted on their official Facebook page on November 25, 2020 and later aired as a regular Jeopardy! episode on November 26, 2020)

NOTE: His voice starts to get weaker, quieter and raspy due to pancreatic cancer.

"Thank you, Johnny. Hello, ladies and gentlemen. You'll recall that about a month ago, I asked all of you to take a moment to give thanks for all of the blessings that you enjoy in your lives. Now, today, a different kind of message. This is the "season of giving". I know you want to be generous with your family, your friends, your loved ones. But today, I like you to go one step further, I like you to open up your hands and open up your heart to those that are still suffering because of COVID-19. People who are suffering through no fault of their own. We're trying to build a gentler, kinder society, and if we all pitch in just a little bit, we're gonna get there." - Alex Trebek (about helping people who are suffering from COVID-19 from December 21, 2020; aired out of order on January 4, 2021)

NOTE: This was Trebek's last and final message before his passing, who still suffers from a weaker voice due to pancreatic cancer.

”(Station) is observing a moment of silence in memory of Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.” - Local stations that air Jeopardy! observing a moment of silence for Alex, from the airdates of November 9, 2020 and January 8, 2021, with the moment of silence occurring for a least a minute during the first commercial break of the former episode and following the show’s conclusion of the latter.

*Note: Following the moment of silence, the stations then announced: “Thank you, Alex, for being a part of the (station) family.”

Post-Trebek era[]

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. Thank you, everyone. Welcome to Jeopardy! You know, sharing this stage with Alex Trebek was one of the greatest honors of my life. Not many things in life are perfect, but Alex did this job pretty much perfectly for more than 36 years, and it was even better up close. We were dazzled by his intelligence, his charm, and his grace. Really, there's no other word for it. Like all Jeopardy! fans, I miss Alex very much, and I thank him for everything he did for all of us. Let's be totally clear, no one will ever replace the great Alex Trebek. But we can honor him by playing the game he loved." - Ken Jennings (about honoring the late Alex Trebek on January 11, 2021)

"I can't overstate how great a man Alex Trebek was. And one of the things that made him great was actually his humility. Here was a TV legend, and yet the last time I spoke to him with advice about hosting, what he reminded me of was something he had said so many times: The contestants, not the host, are the stars of Jeopardy! He always put the players and the game ahead of himself. He was an amazing man. So, that's great news for Tanay, Dusty and Lucy. Today, you three are the stars of Jeopardy!, and I hope you make the most of it. So, let's get right into the Jeopardy! round." - Ken Jennings (about the late Alex Trebek and the three contestants Tanay, Dusty and Lucy being the stars of Jeopardy! before the start of the first round on January 12, 2021)

"The great Johnny Gilbert, thank you, sir, and welcome to Jeopardy! As Johnny said, I'm Mike Richards, the executive producer of both Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune, as well as the co-executive producer of the revived Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. I was also the former executive producer of The Price Is Right and Let’s Make a Deal. I'm hosting today, and for the next two weeks to keep the greatest quiz show in the world going. We have some amazing guest hosts coming that I can't wait for you to see. But with the COVID outbreak here in LA, folks were understandably a little reticent to shoot. Ken Jennings did a great job, but he's unavailable due to obligations with his show, The Chase. So, as the Producer, my job is to quite literally live the mantra. The show must go on. Hopefully forever. So, let's do what Alex did 8,244 times. Let's play Jeopardy!, and prove nothing can stop this show." - Mike Richards, the executive producer for Jeopardy! (on his first guest host honoring the late Alex Trebek on February 22, 2021)

"The great Johnny Gilbert, thanks very much. Welcome to Jeopardy! I wanna start this episode by thanking the staff and crew of Jeopardy! for their strength and hard work. As you can imagine, this has been a very difficult year here, but we've chosen to celebrate our hero, Alex Trebek. Working with Alex was even better than you could've imagined. His intensity for this show, his humor, his kindness, but most impressively, his love for his wife Jean and his kids, he was everything you could hope for and more. He was an idol of mine, and I will work every day to try to live up to the example he set." - Mike Richards, the executive producer for Jeopardy! (on his second time guest hosting honoring the late Alex Trebek on February 23, 2021)

"MIKE: The great Johnny Gilbert, thank you very much. Welcome to Jeopardy! You know, we acknowledge Johnny Gilbert every day on this show. (Clips with Johnny Gilbert highlights with the late Alex Trebek on the screen) Johnny Gilbert has been with Jeopardy! from the start. Over 8,200 episodes and his illustrious career includes 30 other shows as the announcer. We are truly, truly lucky to have this broadcasting legend as part of our team at Jeopardy! Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. JOHNNY: Thank you, Mike. (applause) MIKE: He's the best in the business." - Mike Richards, the executive producer for Jeopardy! (Honoring Johnny Gilbert announcing Jeopardy! since the very beginning, and more than 30 other shows as the announcer since the 1960s; airdate March 1, 2021)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. Welcome to Jeopardy!, everyone. It is such a thrill to be here guest hosting a show I've watched and loved for years. And of course, a real honor to help out as all of us recover from the loss of the truly irreplaceable Alex Trebek. I'm really excited to announce that Jeopardy! will be matching the winnings from each show I guest host and donating that amount to the Pancreatic Cancer Dream Team from Stand Up To Cancer. So thank you, Jeopardy! Now let's have some fun! Are you ready, contestants? Let's do this thing! Here we go!" - Katie Couric (on her first guest host honoring the late Alex Trebek, and the show will donate the money from the contestants, win or lose, at the end of each show to the Stand Up To Cancer to the Pancreatic Cancer Dream Team; from March 8, 2021)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. Welcome to Jeopardy! This has been an extraordinary experience for me. And on a personal note, it has made me respect Alex Trebek even more than I already did. Hosting this show is hard. And the fact that he did this while he was fighting pancreatic cancer well, that was downright Herculean. I am so proud to help carry on his legacy and raise money for pancreatic cancer research." - Katie Couric (on her second week guest hosting for the late Alex Trebek; aired March 15, 2021)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. Welcome to Jeopardy! It is such an honor to be a guest host. You know I was fortunate to become friends with Alex, and visited him, and the show as often as I could. One of my favorite memories was of Alex showing me with immense pride, a room full of letters of support and love for him, from you, from his fans, and of all of his achievements, he was most proud of his connection with all of you at home. I miss you, Alex, and I treasure your desire to always pay it forward. And in that spirit, Jeopardy! is actually doing the same, because over the next two weeks, I'm excited to announce that Jeopardy! will match whatever the contestants win on this show and donate that amount of money to my charity, HealthCorps, a charity that teaches teens about health. It's incredibly generous. Thank you." - Dr. Mehmet Oz (on his first guest host honoring the late Alex Trebek, and the show will donate the money from the contestants, win or lose, at the end of each show to HealthCorps; from March 22, 2021)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. Welcome to Jeopardy! As a lifelong fan of Jeopardy!, it is an incredible honor to guest host. Now I've had the opportunity to do a lot of amazing things, but winning Celebrity Jeopardy! and getting to share the stage with the legend Alex Trebek is something I will never forget. Alex was such a gentleman, so smart, so precise. I was in awe. And I will work hard to honor his legacy. Hey, had I led the Packers to the Super Bowl and won it, I would have dedicated it to Alex." - Aaron Rodgers (on his first guest host honoring the late Alex Trebek, and the show will donate the money from the contestants, win or lose, at the end of each show to the North Valley Community Foundation; from April 5, 2021)

"Thank you once again, Johnny Gilbert, and welcome to Jeopardy! For two weeks, I've been able to guest host this incredible show, and it truly has been an honor. One of the things I have learned in my time here is how much the staff and crew are truly rooting for the contestants. They want them to shine, and the host. So Danielle, Dakota, Patrick, let give 'em a show." - Aaron Rodgers (on his final guest host appearance; from April 16, 2021)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. Thanks so much. To be on this stage where Alex Trebek hosted Jeopardy! with such grace and intelligence for so long is really amazing and is very humbling. I've been a fan of Alex and Jeopardy! since high school. I've competed four times on Celebrity Jeopardy! I won twice and I lost very badly twice, but getting to guest host these next two weeks, raise money for good causes, and pay tribute to Alex, it's really an honor. I miss him and I know that we all do." - Anderson Cooper (on his first guest host honoring the late Alex Trebek, and the show will donate the money from the contestants, win or lose, at the end of each show from Cooper's first week to the Hospital Albert Schweitzer in Haiti and at the end of each show from Cooper's second week to Justice Defenders; from April 19, 2021)

"Thanks Johnny Gilbert. Welcome to Jeopardy! This is just my second week guest hosting, and I'm so happy and honored to get to do my part to continue the great legacy of Alex Trebek and raise money for charities. Thanks to the performance of the contestants last week, Jeopardy! donated $118,000 to the Hospital Albert Schweitzer in Haiti. It's a country I've worked in a lot and love. This week, the show is gonna match everything that the contestants win, and award that amount to another great organization that I've reported on. It's called Justice Defenders, and they help train people in Kenya and Uganda to become lawyers and paralegals to defend the defenseless." - Anderson Cooper (on his second week guest hosting for the late Alex Trebek; aired April 26, 2021)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. It is my incredible honor to guest host Jeopardy! As a newsman for over 40 years, I love that this show puts an emphasis on knowledge and accuracy. Alex was the best to ever do it with his smooth delivery and incredible intellect. So, let's get to the game." - Bill Whitaker (on his first guest host for the late Alex Trebek, and the show will donate the money from the contestants, win or lose, at the end of each show to the Media Fellowship House; from May 3, 2021)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Tournament of Champions. I am so honored to be here to guest host and pay tribute to the incomparable Alex Trebek, who I started some incredible moments with right here on this stage. As a 2017 champion, I can tell you there is nothing like the intensity and competition of this tournament, the 15 top recent champions vying for a quarter of a million dollars. The winner of each game this week moves on to the semifinals, and the four highest-scoring non-winners will earn wildcard spots. So, there is a lot at stake for our champions." - Buzzy Cohen (on his first guest guest host for late Alex Trebek, and the show will match the money won from the tournament winner [$250,000] to the Hope of the Valley Trebek Center for the Homeless; aired May 17, 2021)

"You've now met all 15 of the players who qualified for the Tournament of Champions. Well, almost all. Brayden Smith, the incredible young man, who won five shows and $115,000 in January, passed away earlier this year. Brayden's family has established a fund in his name, and Jeopardy! will be donating to that fund. We wanna express our best wishes and condolences to his family. We'll be back with more Jeopardy!" - Buzzy Cohen (on honoring the late Brayden Smith who won five games with Alex Trebek as host that was taped prior to his death on November 8, 2020 and $115,000, died earlier on February 5, 2021; aired May 21, 2021)

"It has been an incredible honor to guest host Jeopardy! I was raised in a very creative and academic family, but it wasn't until high school that I fell in love with science. And that love led me to a PhD in neuroscience. I so appreciate that Jeopardy! is a show that tests all aspects of intellect and allows the brightest minds to shine. Over the next weeks, I look forward to raising money for the National Alliance for Mental Illness and presenting this show with dignity and humility in an effort to pay tribute to Alex Trebek." - Mayim Bialik (on her first guest host honoring the late Alex Trebek, and the show will donate the money from the contestants, win or lose, at the end of each show to the National Alliance for Mental Illness; from May 31, 2021)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. As I start my second week of guest hosting Jeopardy!, I want to thank my 15-year old, Miles. He was the one who first suggested I give this a try, and I hope I am making him and his little brother, Frederick, proud." - Mayim Bialik (on her second week guest hosting for the late Alex Trebek; from June 7, 2021)

"Thank you so much, Johnny Gilbert. Hi everybody, I am really excited to be here on this iconic stage guest hosting Jeopardy! I kinda want to pinch myself. I love this show. And I am so looking forward to honoring the great Alex Trebek and raising a lot of money for charity. So let's do it." - Savannah Guthrie (on her first guest host honoring the late Alex Trebek, and the show will donate the money from the contestants, win or lose, at the end of each show to the Bowery Mission; from June 14, 2021)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. This experience over the past two weeks has been such an honor. Having the chance to be here and work with the people who worked alongside Alex for decades, it is so evident how loved he is, how much he is missed. This is a family, and I am so thankful to be here and to share in that legacy for just a moment." - Savannah Guthrie (on her final guest hosting appearance; from June 25, 2021)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. Such an honor to be here, a life dream for me, really, also thrilled to be able to pay my respect to the great Alex Trebek. I am the son of two engineers. Facts and data have always filled my life, and that's what Jeopardy! is all about. Whether watching with my parents or now my own three teenage daughters who like to beat me, by the way, they are certainly watching right now." - Dr. Sanjay Gupta (on his first guest host honoring the late Alex Trebek, and the show will donate the money from the contestants, win or lose, at the end of each show to Odyssey Atlanta; from June 28, 2021)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. What a thrill for me to be here on this stage. You know, I was lucky to meet Alex many times. When he was a guest on Good Morning America, he always made us smile. And he inspired us with his grace in the face of cancer. It's a privilege for me to honor his legacy, to raise money for charity, and to watch these impressive Jeopardy! players at work." - George Stephanopoulos (on his first guest host honoring the late Alex Trebek, and the show will donate the money from the contestants, win or lose, at the end of each show to Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign; from July 12, 2021)

"Johnny Gilbert just said my name, what a thrill! You have no idea to hear him say my name. Of course, I am honored to be here guest hosting Jeopardy! and paying tribute to the late Alex Trebek, who I was blessed to get to know well over the years. And I have to say his spirit is very much here, very present. I'm also looking forward to raising a lot of money for charity, let's do it. All right, let's get into the game because as Alex said, it's all about you." - Robin Roberts (on her first guest host honoring the late Alex Trebek, and the show will donate the money from the contestants, win or lose, at the end of each show to Be The Match; from July 19, 2021)

"Today is a special day. It's July 22nd and would have been Alex Trebek's 81st birthday. He was a kind, intelligent, and philanthropic man, which is why I am incredibly proud to say we've raised nearly $100,000 for Be The Match, a wonderful charity that is dedicated to helping every patient get the life-saving transplant they need. Alex loved this game, so let's celebrate him and his legacy by playing the game he loved." - Robin Roberts (on her fourth day guest hosting for the late Alex Trebek, who would've turned 81 on this day; from July 22, 2021)

"Thank you, Johnny. As a longtime viewer of the show, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to guest host Jeopardy!, and I'm proud to be here to honor Alex's legacy and I'm gonna do my best to ensure that these talented Jeopardy! contestants enjoy their moment here as well." - LeVar Burton (on his first day as guest host honoring the late Alex Trebek, and the show will donate the money from the contestants, win or lose, at the end of each show to Reading is Fundamental; from July 26, 2021)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert, and welcome, everybody. I am so excited to be here. As a financial journalist, I live in a world of facts, and what I love is that's what Jeopardy! is all about. Having also played as a contestant with Alex, I understand just how important it was to him that the players were able to perform at their very best, and I hope and intend to honor that standard as a guest host this week." - David Faber (on his first day as guest host honoring the late Alex Trebek, and the show will donate the money from the contestants, win or lose, at the end of each show to the Robin Hood Foundation; from August 2, 2021)

"Thank you, Johnny Gilbert. Well, I am absolutely thrilled to be here hosting Jeopardy!. This is so exciting, it's a bit nerve-wracking to be on this iconic stage. The same stage that Alex Trebek stood on for 37 years. I mean, that is humbling to say the least. So I also get to share it with this man right here, Matt Amodio. 13 straight Jeopardy! champion days for you and over $400,000 in the bank. That's phenomenal." - Joe Buck (on his first day as guest host honoring the late Alex Trebek, and the show will donate the money from the contestants, win or lose, at the end of each show to KidSmart; from August 9, 2021)

"It's not easy for me because I worked with Alex for 37 years, and I never thought of anybody replacing him. Nobody can do it like he did it, you know." - Johnny Gilbert (on working with Trebek for 37 years as the announcer for Jeopardy! for USA Today)[1]

Funny Answers[]

Art Fleming[]

(Coming soon)

Alex Trebek[]

Alex: By the 4th century A.D., Rome had 28 public ones stacked with rolls of papyrus. (Contestant rings in) Gary, again?
Gary: What are public toilets?
Alex: No, sorry. (Second contestant rings in) Harvey?
Harvey: What are libraries?
Alex: Libraries, yes. But I kinda like Gary's answer for humor. Remember that, Harvey.

Alex: He gave his name to a class of snakes.
Contestant: Who was Herpes?

Contestant: I think I'll lock myself in a vault with a large, large box of stamps, take off all of my clothes and roll around in 'em.
Alex: Marvin... Marvin you're cute (singsong) but you're kinky!

Alex: Ben Franklin said, "There was never a good war or a bad". 1 of these.
Contestant: What is a woman?
Alex: No, sorry. I like your thinking, though.

Alex: For an upper GI you drink this; for a lower GI... well, we won't talk about that.
Contestant: (rings in) What's a barium enema?
Alex: (Beat, followed by uncomfortable gibberish) Hmm. No, we can't give you that, I'm sorry. Contestant: (rings in) What is barium?
Alex: Barium, yes. Uh, "For an upper GI, you drink" it. And uh, no matter how you— (all three contestants laugh) —I don't even want to explain it.

Alex: "Come and sit by my side if you love me." Phil, then we can do other things, of course.
Contestant: Right, not with you, thank you.

Alex: To get to Wallace, Idaho from Boston, get on I-90 West, & the 1st one of these you "hit", you're there.
Contestant: (after ringing in) What is a buffalo?
Alex: (laughs) I love your response, but it's incorrect.

Alex: It can be a spokesman, part of your phone or a protective rubber device worn by a boxer.
Contestant: What is a cup?

Contestant: Who is someone that I have never met? Alex: Michael, it looks like you've been watching that episode of Cheers!

Alex: On Dec. 4, 1783 George Washington bade his officers farewell at this New York City tavern.
Contestant: What is the uh... Whisky A Go Go?

Alex: George Bernard Shaw called this condition "the greatest of evils and the worst of crimes."
Contestant: What is marriage?

Contestant: I think my buzzer's not working.
Alex: My standard line in this kind of a situation is, "No, it's not the buzzer."
Contestant: (amidst audience laughter

Lynn Redgrave: Why am I minus? Tell me, give me a good reason! I've been answering, I've been beeping. These beastly people [David Duchovny and Stephen King] next to me are not helping. They don't say, "After you, Lynn," like real gentlemen. What's the matter?
Alex: Does the word "stupid" mean anything?

Alex: If a Japanese isha (doctor) asks you to stick out your shita, he means this. (Per-Gunnar rings in) Per-Gunnar?
Per-Gunnar: What's your... behind?
Alex: Oooh, no! (laughs) (audience loses it; Boris rings in) No, Boris!?
Boris: What is your tongue!?
Alex: Your tongue, yes! A long way from your behind!

Alex: Thank you, Johnner. (beat) Johnner? Johnny? [audience laughter]
Johnny: (laughs)
Alex: My tongue is not working today. However, let's see if I can get it to say what the Final Jeopardy! category is: (the board reveals "Famous Pairs")
Alex: Famous Pores. [audience laughter] We'll be back with the clue in a moment.

Contestant: Nymph-O-Mania for $200.
Alex: No, no, it's 'Nymph-O-Rama'. [audience loses it]

Alex: Total cubic feet of earth in a hole 1 yard wide, 1 yard long & 1 yard deep.
Contestant 1: (rings in) What is three cubic feet?
Trebek: No.
Contestant 2: (rings in) What is one cubic foot?
Trebek: Nope.
Contestant 3: (rings in) What is nine cubic feet?
Trebek: No. There is no earth!...in a hole! (Alex peers to the camera)

Contestant: Alex, my self-esteem is at an all-time low right now. Can I leave now?
Alex: No, but it's obvious that children's literature has a different meaning for you than for anybody else!

Alex: Hedda Tessman, Helen Alvin’s, Knut Brovik. Contestant: Who are three people who have never been in my kitchen. I don’t know. (Audience loses it with loud laughter) Alex: Whoa, yes. That famous Cheers quote. (Laughs) I remember that. Cliff Clavin. Unfortunately, that will cost you.

Contestant: Unfortunately, it's what I'm about to do here.
(Sarah leaps into the pool on her stomach)
Alex: Whoa! Boy, you couldn't pay me enough to do that. What is a belly flop?

Alex: Was it me, or was it the show? (audience laughter) It's the show. (referencing his old show, “The Wizard of Odds”)

Alex: There are really only three in contention, so I hope you all picked the wrong one. Uh, the right one, Jessica?
Jessica: (amidst audience laughter) Thank you, Alex!
Alex: Hey, it's the end of the week, whaddya want?

Alex: Not so unusual.

Alex: (reading clue) This term for a long-handled gardening tool can also mean an immoral pleasure seeker. (Ken rings in) Ken?
Ken: What's a hoe?
Alex: (automatically) No. [audience loses it] Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! They teach you that in school in Utah, huh?
(the correct answer was "Rake")

Contestant: What is left?
Alex: Right. No, I'm sorry. Left is correct. Right... Oh, forget it.

Contestant: Boy, Alex, I've always wanted to say this - I'd like to solve the puzzle.
(Audience laughs; cut to Alex)
Alex: (also laughing) Come here. Come here. You want a piece of me?

Contestant: (about an Algerian mother-in-law) She was excited that I was going to be on Jeopardy! We had to explain it to her, though, they don't have Jeopardy! in Algeria. It’s too expensive to air it there.
Alex: Well, they probably do, but the stakes are much higher. (audience laughter; Alex looks into camera) I'm probably going to get mail for that one.

Contestant: Let's do The Five for 200.
Alex: The 5 movie ratings in the U.S. are NC-17, R, PG, PG-13 & this one. (Kareem rings in) Kareem? Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: What is X?
Alex: No. [audience loses it] You went in the wrong direction. [audience laughter] We were looking for a G-rating, not a X-rating. [audience laughter] Remember, Kareem, this is a family show. Dana, pick again.

Alex: [The decade when] the first modern crossword puzzle is published & Oreo cookies are introduced.
Ken: What are the '20s?
Alex: No. Watson?
Watson: What is 1920s?
Alex: No. Ken said that.

Alex: What are you going to wager?
Contestant: I'll wager $6,435. (audience laughs)
Alex: ...I won't ask. (audience laughs harder) I won't ask.

Watson: (response) "What is Toronto?????" (audience mumbles in shock)
Alex: What is...Toronto? With a lot of question marks, which means, of course, that Watson had many many doubts. And the wager, how much are you gonna lose? (Watson's wager appears — a mere $947, causing the audience to laugh) Oh, you sneak...$947.

Contestant: You better check yourself before you Trebek yourself. (Audience l loses it with loud laughter) Alex: That’s a good one.

Contestant: I’ll take more Super Bowl questions, please. Alex: You want more of those Super Bowl clues? Okay then. (Audience laughs) We’ll take a break and we’ll be back for Double Jeopardy! after this.

Alex: In 1994, 25 years after this event, one participant said "For one crowning moment, we were creatures of the cosmic ocean."
Contestant: What is the Big Bang?
Alex: Give a Brit a tinkle when you get into town and you've done this.
Contestant: What is urinate?
Alex: This Frenchman was "The Father of Bacteriology".
Contestant: What is How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman?

Alex: The fur of this rodent, seen here, is said to be 30 times softer than human hair.
Contestant: What is a titmouse? (looks offstage and laughs) I'm sorry!

Alex: If Andy yearns for Brenda and Brenda cares about Charlene who pines for Andy, the 3 of them form one of these.
Contestant: What is a threesome? Alex: No.
Contestant: What is love triangle?
Alex: Yes. That's it. Kara has obviously had much more experience than I.

Contestant: What is Aleve? (Audience laughs) Alex: Very funny.

Contestant: Who is Donald Trump? (Audience laughs, then boos) Alex: No, not him. I hate Trump. I endorsed Hillary Clinton as president in 2016. I’m gonna vote for Biden this year. This is not “Political Jeopardy!” (Audience loses it)

Guest hosts[]

Contestant: What is H&R Block? (Cue laugh track) Ken Jennings: Oh no, Brian. That still haunts me. Just like in Poltergeist, it knows what scares me.

Aaron Rodgers: You wrote down: “Who wanted to kick to kick that field goal?” (Laughs) Whoa. That’s a good answer, it should be right. Unfortunately, however, in this game, that’s wrong.

Aaron: “Who are the Green Bay Packers?” Yes, the Packers. I’m their quarterback.

Contestant: What is a Mini Cooper? Anderson Cooper: Yes, no relation to me.

Joe Buck: Art Fleming and Don Pardo were in the video for this Weird Al parody song. Matt? Matt: What is “I Lost on Jeopardy!?” Joe: Yes, but don’t sing it. It will not leave your head.

Ken Jennings[]

Ken: In the words of Dean Martin, “That’s a moray!”

Ken: I don’t feel like Dennis (Quaid) is letting us down. I feel like maybe we’re letting him down. Contestant: There’s (his brother) Randy. Ken: I regret to announce that we’ve gone one for five in the Dennis Quaid film category.

Ken: Margaret? Margaret: What is regular Virginia? Ken: Yes, regular and original recipe Virginia. It’s Virginia. Judges say they’ll accept your response.

Ken: Start us off Mattea. Mattea: Thanks, Ken. I’ll take NASA for $200. Ken: The answer is… “In 2016, NASA detected this key-to-life element in a comet’s tail, suggesting that comets may have brought it to Earth.” (Mattea rings in) Mattea? Mattea: What is oxygen? Ken: Um, no, sorry. (Contestant 2 rings in) Kelly? Kelly: What is hydrogen? Ken: Nope. (Contestant 3 rings in) Jamie? Jamie: What is nitrogen? Ken: No. Uh, it was, “What is carbon?” And that’s the end of Jeopardy!. Sorry, all three of you are at a negative $200. Game over!

Mayim Bialik[]

Mayim: Ryan, what did you write down? “Who is Ted Cruz?” Sorry, Ryan. There’s no place for politics on Jeopardy!. Ryan: I get that a lot. Ken might say something about it.

Closing Logos[]

"Today's 2nd and 3rd place contestants will receive…" – Johnny Gilbert (1984–Fall 1999)

"Some members of our studio audience will receive…" – Johnny Gilbert (only used on Celebrity Jeopardy!; 1992–1999)

"Prizes for our 2nd and 3rd place contestants provided by Aleve." – Johnny Gilbert (2011–2016)

"Second place prizing provided by Aleve." – Johnny Gilbert (when the contestants tied as a co-champion; 2011–2014)

"Promotional consideration provided by…" – Johnny Gilbert (1999–2017)

"Jeopardy! is also brought to you by..." - Johnny Gilbert (2017-2021)

"Here are some of the sponsors, who made this presentation possible in this classic Jeopardy! program." – Alex Trebek (used during the highlights of the past 25 years during the 25th Season reruns of the classic version from 2009)

"A new champion is crowned. Go to Jeopardy.com/Overheard to hear more." - Johnny Gilbert (when a champion is defeated more than five games; 2021-present)

"(Tomorrow/On Monday) (insert champion) faces off against (insert first challenger) from (insert first challenger's home city) and from (insert second challenger's home city), (insert second challenger). [And (Ken Jennings/Mayim Bialik) returns/is back as host.] " - Johnny Gilbert (previewing the next aired Jeopardy! contest; his second sentence is used when the show is changing hosts, 2022-2023)

"This has been a (Merv) Griffin Production. Don Pardo speaking." – Don Pardo (1964–1975)

"This is John Harlan speaking. Jeopardy! is a Merv Griffin Production." – John Harlan (1978–1979)

"This has been a Merv Griffin Production. Distributed by King World Inc." – Jay Stewart (1983 Pilot)

"This has been a Merv Griffin Production. Distributed by King World Productions." – Johnny Gilbert (1984 Pilot)

Jeopardy! is a production of Merv Griffin Enterprises, distributed by King World. – Johnny Gilbert (1984–1985)

"This is Johnny Gilbert speaking…

  • Jeopardy! is a production of Merv Griffin Enterprises and (is) distributed by King World." – (1985 – Fall 1992)
  • …Stay tuned for Monopoly, coming up next on ABC." – (Super Jeopardy! premiere, June 16, 1990)
  • Jeopardy! is a production of Merv Griffin Enterprises." (copyright screen appears/drumroll starts) Distributed by King World." – (1992–1994)
  • Jeopardy! is a production of Columbia TriStar Television… Distributed by King World." – (Late 1994 – Early 1995)
  • Jeopardy! was created by Merv Griffin. Produced by Columbia TriStar Television… Distributed by King World." – (Early 1995 – Fall 1996)

"Jeopardy! was created by Merv Griffin." – Johnny Gilbert (Fall 1996 – December 17, 1999)

"Jimmy Kimmel's live with [add celebrity name], starting tonight!" (Fall 2019 for Monday - Thursdays only, onwards)

"Don't miss Jimmy Kimmel Live! Starting tonight, only on ABC!" (Fall 2019 for Fridays only, onwards)

"Don't miss America's Funniest Home Videos! Tomorrow at 7-6 central, only on ABC!" (Fall 2019 for Saturdays only, onwards)

Game Show Network[]

"It's the only network you can play at home, Game Show Network, where it's all play, all day. Buzz your cable or satellite provider and get in the game." (used during closing credits from 1997 to 1998)

"It's the only network you can play at home, Game Show Network, where it's all play, all day. Buzz your cable company and get in the game." (used during closing credits from 1998 to 1999)

"Why just watch television where you can play from home? Game Show Network. Buzz your cable company (or satellite provider) to get in the game." (used during closing credits from 1999 to 2001)

"Why just watch TV where you can play? Game Show Network. Call [[1]] to get in the game." (used during closing credits in Summer 2001)

"This is Johnny Gilbert speaking. Jeopardy! is a production of Merv Griffin Enterprises and (is) distributed by…" Charlie: "Columbia TriStar Television." – Johnny Gilbert & Charlie O'Donnell (Game Show Network)

"This is Johnny Gilbert speaking. Jeopardy! is a production of Merv Griffin Enterprises. (copyright screen appears/drumroll starts) Distributed by…" Charlie: "Columbia TriStar Television." – Johnny Gilbert & Charlie O'Donnell (Game Show Network)

"This is Johnny Gilbert speaking. Jeopardy! is a production of Columbia TriStar Television." (Game Show Network)

"This is Johnny Gilbert speaking. Jeopardy! was created by Merv Griffin. Produced by Columbia TriStar Television." (Game Show Network)

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