Millions of families around the US have grown up with "Jeopardy!" becoming a nightly bonding ritual. Alex Trebek's one-off jokes and the musical countdown on Final Jeopardy have become more than just a game show, but a significant part of who we are as people — even if that might be trivia nerds.
But even if you watch the show every night, there's probably a lot you don't know about it. Without further ado, cue the music, dim the lights, and put your thinking caps on, because it’s time for me to blow your mind with surprising facts about "Jeopardy!" you probably didn’t know.
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1. "Jeopardy!" has aired over 7,000 episodes.
In its 34th season currently, there are about 230 new episodes of "Jeopardy!" produced a year. That’s right, with 46 days of taping a year and five tapings per day, according to BuzzFeed, Alex Trebek and the entire team to producers and cast members bring us over 200 days of joy and nerdiness a year. And, yes, Trebek changes his suit five times a day to make sure his suit is new for each episode.
2. Despite the intense 46-day taping schedule, all of the hard work that goes into producing "Jeopardy!" has paid off.
The show has accumulated 34 Daytime Emmy Awards, more than any other game show on television. The show has also won a Peabody Award, which is one of the most prestigious awards in broadcasting.
3. "Jeopardy!" has outlived over 400 other game shows since its reprisal in 1984.
With nearly four decades on air, it’s no surprise that the show’s music has become synonymous with counting down time when people are taking too long to do something.
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