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Jeopardy!
- Syndicated
- Genre: Game Shows
Common Sense Media says
What is a classic trivia show with a catchy tune?
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this classic game show sometimes features clues that contain words like "hell," "bitch," and "damn," as well references to sex, alcoholic beverages, and consumer products. But all of these things are mostly presented in an academic context and aren't particularly edgy or iffy. Young kids aren't too likelty to be drawn to the show, but older tweens, teens, and adults may find themselves playing along and testing their own trivia knowledge. Younger fans may particularly enjoy special editions of the show that feature kids as contestants.
What's the story?
JEOPARDY! is an American quiz show that tests contestants’ knowledge in subjects ranging from science and literature to sports and pop culture. Host Alex Trebek introduces the contestants to six categories per round, each of which contains five trivia clues of varying monetary value and difficulty. Players must choose the category and the clue that they'll respond to -- each clue is presented as an "answer" that the contestant must correctly respond to in the form of a question. After a Double Jeopardy! round (which gives players a chance to double their winnings) and a one-question final round, the player with the most money is declared the champion and gets to keep the winnings they've collected over the course of the game.
Is it any good?
The modern version of this classic series -- which previously aired both in the 1960s and 1970s -- has enjoyed international success thanks to its fast pace and unique answer-and-question format. The wide range of subjects it covers and the difficulty of the clues also gives the show an intellectual quality. Fast-paced and fun, viewers will find themselves playing along and testing their own trivia knowledge. And they’ll probably find themselves humming the catchy theme song, too.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how to get on a game show. Did you know that potential contestants have to take a test in order to appear on Jeopardy!? What are some of the criteria to get on other game shows? Who and/or what determines who gets to be a contestant?
Do you consider this show educational? Why or why not?
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A great family game show!
My mother, father, sister, and I love watching this every night when a new one is on, and I periodically watch repeats on GSN.
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Kid, 10 years old
March 6, 2011
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love it
Theres lots of educational value.
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A Kid's Review
Huh? Why is there Language and Sex in JEOPARDY!?
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Smart game show
Jeopardy is classic but many people overlook the fact that it has occasional profanity in the "answers" that Alex Trebek reads to the contestants. It's classic but not exactly appealing to kids due to its slow pacing and focus on complex subjects. Millionaire is more of a kid-friendly and kid-appealing quiz show but I would have no problem letting a kid watch Jeopardy.
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| Topics: | history, numbers and letters, science and nature |
| TV rating: | TV-G |
| Network: | Syndicated |
| Cast: | Alex Trebek |
| Genre: | Game Shows |
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