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Prime Video is expanding its game show offerings with Pop Culture Jeopardy!, a new twist on the iconic Jeopardy! format. Hosted by Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost, the series premieres on December 4, 2023, and features contestants competing in team-based gameplay with a focus on internet-driven and pop culture-themed categories.
This marks the first Jeopardy! spinoff designed exclusively for streaming.
Pop Culture Jeopardy! trailer: Everything you need to know
Team-based gameplay introduces a fresh format
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One of the most notable features highlighted in the trailer is the introduction of team-based gameplay. Contestants will compete in groups of three, with 81 teams battling through a tournament-style format for the grand prize of $300,000.
In a departure from traditional Jeopardy!, which focuses on individual competitors, the team element adds a collaborative dynamic.
The teams’ matching outfits, shown in the trailer, give the show a playful, uniform look that recalls elements of other team-focused game shows such as Family Feud. This stylistic change contributes to creating a distinct identity for Pop Culture Jeopardy! within the broader franchise.
Colin Jost, who steps into the role of host, introduces the show with a mix of humor and clarity, saying:
“I’m Colin Jost, the host of the brand new Pop Culture Jeopardy! — the show that reminds us that, without pop culture, there’s just … culture.”
His role as a host ties his comedic background with the show’s lighthearted approach to gameplay.
Pop culture-themed categories target a contemporary audience
Unlike the classic Jeopardy!, known for its academic rigor and general knowledge trivia, Pop Culture Jeopardy! focuses on culturally relevant and internet-inspired topics.
The trailer highlights categories such as “Famous Because the Internet” and “Sad Girl Summer,” showcasing a thematic pivot to modern trends.
One example from the trailer includes a question referencing viral internet moments: “What is ‘Hide Yo Kids, Hide Yo Wife?’”. This content highlights the series’ goal of engaging a younger, more culturally savvy audience, especially those who are well-versed in memes, viral videos, and trends from social media.
Despite these modern changes, the show retains some of Jeopardy!’s traditional elements, such as the “Daily Double,” ensuring that the core structure of the game remains familiar to long-time fans.
By blending these traditional features with fresh, pop culture-driven content, the show creates a balance between nostalgia and innovation.
A significant milestone for the Jeopardy! franchise
As the first Jeopardy! spinoff designed specifically for streaming, Pop Culture Jeopardy! represents a new chapter in the growth of the franchise.
Produced by Sony Pictures Television and executive-produced by eight-time Emmy winner Michael Davies, the series highlights Prime Video’s growing focus on unscripted and game show content.
The 40-episode season is set to premiere within the Prime Video Winning Wednesdays programming block, three episodes available per week. It lines up Pop Culture Jeopardy! with other celebrity-hosted game shows, such as Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?, Buy It Now, and Amazon Wish List Games.
The expansion into streaming reflects the Jeopardy! brand’s adaptability to modern viewing habits while maintaining its legacy as one of television’s most enduring quiz shows.
This new format further broadens the Jeopardy! franchise, which already includes Celebrity Jeopardy!, Jeopardy! Masters, and the original flagship program, now in its 41st season.
By creating a spinoff that combines the familiarity of Jeopardy! with a streaming-first approach, the producers aim to reach a more diverse and digitally savvy audience.
Pop Culture Jeopardy! premieres on Prime Video on December 4, 2023. The first three episodes will be available at launch, with three additional episodes dropping weekly as part of the “Winning Wednesdays” lineup.
Fans of trivia and pop culture can stream the show exclusively on Prime Video, where it joins a growing roster of game shows aimed at delivering lighthearted entertainment to a global audience.
