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Host
Alex Trebek
Contestants
Seniors all ages 50+
Announcer
Johnny Gilbert
Broadcast
Packager
Sony Pictures Television

The Seniors Tournament, which launched in 1987, featured 15 contestants all aged 50 and older (hence the name); the same format used for the Tournament of Champions and Teen Tournament (the latter of which launched 3 months prior) was used. Since its discontinuation in 1995, players aged 50 and older have appeared in regular games. As always, the winner received an automatic spot in the Tournament of Champions.

Schedule[]

Occurrence Season Airdate Finale
1 3 May 4, 1987 May 15, 1987
2 4 May 9, 1988 May 20, 1988
3 5 July 10, 1989 July 21, 1989
4 6 July 9, 1990 July 20, 1990
5 7 July 8, 1991 July 19, 1991
6 8 July 6, 1992 July 17, 1992
7 9 July 12, 1993 July 23, 1993
8 10 July 11, 1994 July 22, 1994
9 11 July 10, 1995 July 21, 1995
10 12 December 18, 1995 December 29, 1995

List[]

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Jeopardy! Seniors Tournament
1987 1988 1989 1990 1991
1992 1993 1994 1995-A 1995-B

Winnings[]

Period Quarterfinalists Semifinalists Finalists (minimum guarantees)
2nd runner-up 1st runner-up Winner
Tournament #1 (1987; Season 3) $1,000 $5,000 $5,000 $25,000
Tournament #2 to #10 (1988–Winter 1996) $7,500 $10,000
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