Why Is Jeopardy! Airing Re-runs? | The US Sun

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MANY fans of the popular quiz game show Jeopardy! may wonder why their network is currently playing re-runs.

The answer is actually a lot simpler than many may think.

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Why is Jeopardy! airing re-runs?

We’ll take this question for $500.

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The network is airing re-runs because Jeopardy! is filming its next season.

The show finally opened back up to live television audiences and is now filming for the next season of the show.

There will also be two new permanent guest hosts and many spin-offs to watch.

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When does Jeopardy! come back on the air?

Fans can look forward to new episodes on September 12, 2022.

This will be season 39 of the show.

Season 38 saw some monumental moments, with contestants like Amy Schneider winning 40 games in a row and Matt Amodio winning 38 straight.

There are more than 8k episodes in the history of the show.

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Until September 12, Jeopardy! fans will be watching reruns from those archives that include the favorites selected by producers.

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Who will be hosting Jeopardy!?

If you’re a fan of the show, you’ll probably remember Ken Jennings, who was the show’s most winningest contestant of all time, and who has recently been guest-hosting.

He’ll be the show host from September through December, with new co-host Mayim Bialik taking the reigns from January onward.

Bialik will also be hosting Celebrity Jeopardy! while Jennings will host the Tournament of Champions.