This past weekend, disheartened fans learned that longtime “Jeopardy” host, Alex Trebek, had passed. Trebek notably fought with pancreatic cancer and continued filming as recent as last week. From his facial expressions to interactions with contestants, Trebek was a one-of-a-kind figure. Not to mention, he was also able to help educate viewers of all ages. Let’s look back on some of the best moments of “Jeopardy”.
Lookin’ Solid to Alex
Players try their best to be creative during Final Jeopardy when they don’t have the right answer. But what about one that sends you to another dimension?
The Teen Tournament
“Jeopardy” is known to host contestants of all age groups. But what happens when a teen answers with “some guy”? Only a hearty laugh from the game show host.
We Like Sports?
From Nobel Peace Prize winners to famous poets, contestants study all types of topics. But these participants fumbled the football section.
Meme For the Win
Contestant Erik visibly struggled with Final Jeopardy, but his knowledge on memes was unwavering.
A Dollar For Your Thoughts
In 2017, contestant Manny won Final Jeopardy with only $1. The last time this happened, Trebek looked a little different.
Winners and Losers
In a “Meet the Contestants” segment, Trebek’s bluntness went down in history as a fan-favorite moment.
The Best Farewell
Alex Trebek asked, “Did you come up with the right one?” It’s safe to say that Dhruv definitely did.