Update, October 2, 2024:
Guess what, Jeopardy! fans? We just got a release date for the franchise's latest spinoff, and it's coming sooner than you think.
In an announcement made by Jeopardy! on September 26, folks learned Pop Culture Jeopardy! will premiere on Amazon Prime starting on December 4, 2024. Posting an Instagram photo featuring incoming host Colin Jost, the show also revealed new episodes are set to air Wednesdays on Prime Video.
"It's a date 🗓️," read the official caption. "#PopCultureJeopardy! premieres December 4 and streams Wednesdays on @PrimeVideo."
Naturally, seeing this major update about Pop Culture Jeopardy! left fans in a total frenzy over what's to come.
"Finally been wanting to know about this!!" one person exclaimed in the comments. "Looking forward to it!" another agreed. "Gonna be ah-mazing!! ❤️," a different viewer added.
And if that wasn't enough, Jeopardy! dropped another incredible update on September 30. Uploading a photo on Instagram, the franchise shared that Pop Culture Jeopardy! will look a little different due to an all-new set.
"New set, who dis?" read the caption. "Follow us to stay updated on all things #PopCultureJeopardy! 🍿 #Jeopardy!"
Well, what are we waiting for? Let's get this show on the road!
Original, May 16, 2024:
It's time to pay attention Jeopardy! fans, because an announcement was just made that we think you're going to be interested in.
With the ongoing success of the original series and its spinoffs Jeopardy! Masters and Celebrity Jeopardy!, it's difficult to imagine there could be even more coming from the hit TV franchise. Well, it looks like fans are in for a treat, as Sony Pictures Television's Game Show Division (the company that produces Jeopardy!) revealed via Variety that Amazon Prime Video will stream Jeopardy's new series, which will be titled Pop Culture Jeopardy! The show will launch in 240 countries and territories, and questions will focus on all things entertainment, from music to movies and Broadway.
"Pop Culture Jeopardy! is its own cultural moment, marking the first time the iconic franchise will premiere exclusively on a streaming service," Lauren Anderson, head of AVOD originals unscripted and targeted programming, Amazon MGM Studios, said in an official statement. "With a team-based approach and pop-culture focus, our global Prime Video customers will exclusively experience this innovative spin on Jeopardy! while testing their knowledge on topics that both define and transcend generations."
But that's not all the new Jeopardy! series has to offer. With this new streaming platform version of the show, Pop Culture Jeopardy! will introduce a twist the other shows don't offer.
According to Deadline, the spinoff series will have contestants participating in teams of three, offering a more competitive atmosphere for each game. The show will also function in the style of a tournament (much like Jeopardy! Masters), with one person winning the grand prize at the end.
As for who is expected to be a part of Pop Culture Jeopardy!, longtime producer Michael Davies will continue his partnership with Jeopardy! as the new show's executive producer.
As the entertainment and news associate editor for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.
