Jeopardy! Season 41 (2024-2025)

[chitowngirl]

Jeopardy! Season 41 will premiere September 9, 2024.

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As always, be civil to your fellow posters and no politics. 

Thank you! 

[Mindthinkr]

Oh dear. There seem to be two threads for this season. 

[Shrek]

9 minutes ago, Mindthinkr said:

Oh dear. There seem to be two threads for this season. 

One is for the episodes etc. & one is for the final J contest.

[Mindthinkr]

10 minutes ago, Shrek said:

One is for the episodes etc. & one is for the final J contest.

Aha thank you for the clarification. Evidently my brain is still on vacation. 
 

I also plan to play along this season. 

Edited August 27 by Mindthinkr

[ams1001]

Reset my season scorecard last night!

[PaulaO]

Hopefully Disney and DirectTv will work out their differences and restore access by the premier date.  ::shakes fist::

[Bliss]

Looking forward to seeing (virtually? cyberly?) everyone here next week!

[LGK]

On 9/5/2024 at 2:26 PM, PaulaO said:

Hopefully Disney and DirectTv will work out their differences and restore access by the premier date.  ::shakes fist::

I’m in the same boat. Very frustrated! 

[shapeshifter]

On 9/5/2024 at 5:26 PM, PaulaO said:

Hopefully Disney and DirectTv will work out their differences and restore access by the premier date.  ::shakes fist::

13 hours ago, LGK said:

I’m in the same boat. Very frustrated! 

Jeopardy!  airs on CBS in my area.
Since my son-in-law cancelled their Paramount+, my Jeopardy! options will be:

• Antenna (over-the-air, leaf high on the wall)
  • The antenna signal has been pretty good since I last moved it over a foot, and has the advantage that I can record it onto my old VCR if need be. 
  • I have a second antenna in the bedroom that often works when the livingroom antenna cannot get a signal and vice versa.
     
• YouTube 
  • I've pretty much got YouTube down.
    I stop it at FJ in case they cut the Think Music and they go straight to the response.
  • It's a little stressful.
    If YouTube winds up being my main method, I may just go to https://www.j-archive.com/showseason.php?season=41 first and set a timer for 30 seconds, then read the FJ clue.
     
• J! Archive
  • Reading each clue, trying to come up with a response, revealing the correct response.
     
• Re-upping Parmount+ for $13/mo.
  • If my CBS antenna access is such that I can't get Elspeth and the Matlock reboot, I may subscribe to Paramount+ for a bit.

 

*Kudos to the PrimeTimer site:
I started typing this post around midnight last night, and was almost done when my internet went out. When I was able to determine my ISP was working on it and it would be at least 4 hours, I went to bed. 
8 hours later I refreshed this page and my post was still here with a message offering to clear it if I didn't want to post it anymore. 

Edited September 9 by shapeshifter

[ams1001]

Almost time!

(Video contains the first few clues of the game; stop at about 2 minutes if you don't want to see them.)

 

[SoMuchTV]

6 hours ago, shapeshifter said:

Re-upping Parmount+ for $13/mo.

• If my CBS antenna access is such that I can't get Elspeth and the Matlock reboot, I may subscribe to Paramount+ for a bit.

 

The deals may be expired by now, but a couple of weeks ago I got a year of P+with Showtime for $60 ($5/month, prepaid for the year) at one of the links below.  I don't remember which one; I had to try both, and try different browsers, but I eventually found a deal that worked.  Or if they don't work, at least google around for deals before you sign up at full price.

 

https://cordcuttersnews.com/paramount-kicks-off-fall-with-a-limited-time-sports-streaming-offer/

https://www.tvguide.com/news/paramount-plus-with-showtime-deal/

 

[Clanstarling]

Looking forward to tonight!

[possibilities]

Jeopardy airs on NBC here, and I am confused about whether or not my DirecTV feed will be blocked due to the Disney dispute, so I very much appreciate the ideas for where else to find it.

[Bastet]

2 minutes ago, possibilities said:

Jeopardy airs on NBC here, and I am confused about whether or not my DirecTV feed will be blocked due to the Disney dispute, so I very much appreciate the ideas for where else to find it.

Disney owns ABC, not NBC, so you'll be able to watch it as usual.

[Shrek]

It also depends on other factors as well. We have AT&T and have lost a couple of channels but not ABC as that comes via Tegna who had a dispute last year with Disney & we lost the local ABC for months but they sorted themselves out.

Disney want more money from the providers like AT&T/Comcast etc. but they're obviously against giving them more $s as people cut the cord & go to streaming and their revenue dwindles.

It's very hit & miss on who gets affected by these things but as usual the viewers lose out causing more to go to streaming. It's the classic race to the bottom & the providers are circling the drain.

 

[Bastet]

I'm going to be watching football tonight, so just checked the archive.  Thankfully, not being able to see the photos was generally not an issue.

I'm a bit surprised no one figured out immaculate conception; if I can, I figure just about anyone can.  The Chaucer TS also surprised me (and I was pretty bad in that category).  I'm bummed no one knew the song "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black".

I only missed three in the first round -- The Last of Us in pop culture, Tamerlane in AKA, and nudity in parenting (like the first contestant, my guess was swearing).

I ran "HY" (giving myself credit for hyacinth, because I'm sure I'd have recognized it from the picture), but that was it for DJ.  So I definitely have some rust to knock off, but not bad for a first game back:  I missed three in biographies and two each in the rest.

FJ was an instaguess I was certain was correct (I didn't specifically know about the pins, but died in 2022 + diplomacy had to be her).

[ams1001]

September 9:

77% / 43% / 61%

Not a bad start…in J! I ran Parenting and "Mom" & "Dad", missed one in Planetary Extremes, and two in Highway 101, Pop Culture, and Also Known As. Second half not so great (so continuing as I left off last season)…ran "HY" Five, missed three in Historic Groups of 3, From the Italian, and Literary Biography, and four in Churches & Cathedrals and Songs for the Young & Old.

But I got FJ, after picturing her face but blanking on her name for most of the think music.

TSes: (J had 4 + the DD; DJ had 9 + 1DD) I got Uranus, Mercury, skedaddle, Chaucer, Immaculate Conception, and influenza (DD).
 

[dgpolo]

1 minute ago, ams1001 said:

But I got FJ, after picturing her face but blanking on her name for most of the think music.

I did too, long time ago we cataloged a book about those pins, but I had to look her up to be sure because our local cut away just at the end of the think music to tell us that James Earl Jones had died. Which is sad, he was a great actor with a great voice but I think they could've waited just another minute.

[kathyk2]

If you watch Jeopardy on Channel 4 in Boston Friday's shows will be on channel 38.

[Katy M]

I did not get off to a good start.  Had no idea on FJ.

I got the missed clues of Olympia, Uranus (first try) and Chaucer.

 

[illdoc]

Here in Chicago, just after FJ was read, we had a "breaking news" interruption from ABC (RIP JEJ) which last just long enough so we could not see the end (couldn't they have waited 2 freaking minutes?!). They did announce the answer/winner during the regular newscast. Not that I would have gotten it.

[Kimmmmmm]

Yayyyy!!!! And he's easy on the eyes and a gracious winner!

[Browncoat]

My first thought for FJ was Shirley Temple, but I knew that was wrong -- I knew she died way before 2022.  After I got her out of my brain, I was able to come up with the correct FJ in the nick of time.

I also got the TS of Olympia, ditto, flu (assuming they'd have accepted that instead of influenza), and Chaucer.

Chaucer was a surprising TS.  

 

[SoMuchTV]

For FJ! I very confidently said Ruth Bader Ginsburg and sat smugly for about 25 seconds, until I thought, oh, 2022. Never mind!

[shapeshifter]

23 minutes ago, SoMuchTV said:

For FJ! I very confidently said Ruth Bader Ginsburg and sat smugly for about 25 seconds, until I thought, oh, 2022. Never mind!

Same, but then:

1 hour ago, ams1001 said:

But I got FJ, after picturing her face but blanking on her name for most of the think music.

Same, although all of the Think music, plus a little.
Whew! 
When I was a young girl, one of the things I wanted to be when I grew up was ambassador to the U.N.

My only TSs were Uranus and Mercury. 
I've loved astronomy my whole life.

I'm so glad to be back here with my nerdy people.

 

 

5 hours ago, SoMuchTV said:

The deals may be expired by now, but a couple of weeks ago I got a year of P+with Showtime for $60 ($5/month, prepaid for the year) at one of the links below.  I don't remember which one; I had to try both, and try different browsers, but I eventually found a deal that worked.  Or if they don't work, at least google around for deals before you sign up at full price.

https://cordcuttersnews.com/paramount-kicks-off-fall-with-a-limited-time-sports-streaming-offer/

Thank you! Done! And noted on calendar to cancel before 12 months are up.
There are quite a few CBS shows I like to watch after they've aired.
Of course, I can't do that with Jeopardy!, but at least I won't be re-scanning antennas last minute during a blizzard with my fingers crossed. 

Edited September 10 by shapeshifter

[ams1001]

1 hour ago, dgpolo said:

I did too, long time ago we cataloged a book about those pins, but I had to look her up to be sure because our local cut away just at the end of the think music to tell us that James Earl Jones had died. Which is sad, he was a great actor with a great voice but I think they could've waited just another minute.

I looked at facebook on my phone when I got home and the first thing I saw was a post from Jeopardy's page saying Rest in Peace, James Earl Jones (with a clue about him).

And when I went to look for it just now, I saw that the Inside Jeopardy podcast has a new host - Sam Buttrey!

[laredhead]

I missed the first half of the game, and the final Jeopardy answer because I live in Louisiana, and the local stations cut in to give Hurricane Francine updates.  I guess I will have to wait until tomorrow to find out who won today. 

[possibilities]

I got the TS of nudity, Uranus, ditto, Colette, and "Gifted and Black" as well as FJ.

I didn't keep track of the other clues, but I'm pretty sure I missed most of them. It's funny what anyone does or doesn't know.

Ditto machines REEKED. And the blue dye got all over stuff. I do not miss that technology at all.

[Phebemarie]

I'm really annoyed Oregon was left out of the 101 category.  I thought they might have at least had a clue about the Tillamook Cheese Factory.

[Clanstarling]

16 minutes ago, Phebemarie said:

I'm really annoyed Oregon was left out of the 101 category.  I thought they might have at least had a clue about the Tillamook Cheese Factory.

It didn't occur to me, but now that you mention it - that is annoying!

Starting off the year with an FJ answer, so I'm stoked. (we watched on YouTube, given the game, and will tomorrow as well, given the debate - not an ideal way to begin, but it works).

[HyeChaps]

Several years ago I was fortunate enough to see an exhibit of Allbright's pins at FDR's house in Hyde Park, New York.  Stunning!

[30 Helens]

Welcome home, everyone! I have missed you.

I, of course, started the season in my usual form. Which is to say, I missed FJ. My answer was a very unconfident Shirley Temple Black. But I consoled myself by saying, at least I’m no dumber than a returning Jeopardy champ!

Mmmm… Tillamook Cheese. I trust you’ll be handing out samples in the  FJ contest thread, @Phebemarie? 😃

[Phebemarie]

1 hour ago, 30 Helens said:

Mmmm… Tillamook Cheese. I trust you’ll be handing out samples in the  FJ contest thread, @Phebemarie? 😃

Well...I'd prefer to pass out samples from Face Rock Creamery in Bandon, Oregon (also on Hwy. 101).   It's a little closer to home, but not as well known.  Anyone for some Vampire Slayer Garlic cheddar cheese curds? 

Bandon is also home to the famous-among-golfers Bandon Dunes golf course (also on Hwy. 101). 

[Mindthinkr]

Not a great start to the season, but in my mind better than last if only for the reason that I was able to watch it at its usual time. I just got nudity, Uranus, and influenza. I guessed for FJ, but was incorrect. It’s so nice to be back. 

[Trey]

It is nice to be back and to see you all again. 

I had gotten somewhat Jeopardy'd out by the end of last season so didn't watch any of the summer reruns.  Now I am all set for a new season.

Unfortunately I did not get yesterday's FJ - both Shirley Temple Black and Ruth Bader Ginsberg came to mind but I was pretty sure both were wrong - so, I had nothing.

[Clanstarling]

13 hours ago, shapeshifter said:

Thank you! Done! And noted on calendar to cancel before 12 months are up.

That's how I play the subscription game - especially for streamers where I really only want to watch one or two shows that are already finished.

12 hours ago, possibilities said:

Ditto machines REEKED. And the blue dye got all over stuff. I do not miss that technology at all.

Shoot - that triggered my scent memory. As a kid, my friends and I transcribed the lines from "The Wizard of Oz" (for our production), at least one mother did not appreciate it. She was a bit fussier than the rest of our mothers. But as a grown up  now, I can appreciate her point of view.

In 1977 they were still teaching how to make dittos for educational purposes in my Instructional Technology program. Even then it was pretty much out of date.

Edited September 10 by Clanstarling

[Grizzly]

Will has an odd buzzer position. I wonder what's up with that?

I knew Meryl Streep, phalanges, and, if they'd take it, President Lincoln's son. Plus FJ!

[ams1001]

September 10:

77% / 47% / 61%

Starting the same as yesterday…ran 1890s America and Have a Day!, missed one in 4 of the Same Consonant, and two in Celebrities Who Read Aloud, the Mafia, and Islands in the Sea.

DJ was slightly better than yesterday…but still terrible. Missed one in Mishmash, two in Dr. Ken and Will "CU" Now, three in Plays & Playwrights, and four in Arlington National Cemetery and Uncut Jams.

Did not get FJ. I knew there was a crescent alternative to the red cross, but I didn't know about the diamond.

TSes: (J had 2 + the DD; DJ had 5 + both DDs) I got giggling, A Christmas Carol (DD), .

I really didn't need a countdown to the debate in the corner of my screen the whole game, ABC…
 

[Katy M]

Believe it or not, I got FJ.

I got the missed clues of giggling and A Christmas Carol.

And I got the entire categories of 4 consonants and Day right and the entire category of Jams wrong.

Much better night than last night.

[Bastet]

I won't be home tonight (and it will be preempted by the debate anyway), so another archive game for me.

The giggling TS surprised me.

I ran 1890s (giving myself credit for blacksmith, figuring I'd have known it from the picture), consonants, and days, got all but the North Sea in islands, but missed two each in celebrities and the mafia, so a good but not great first round.

I ran mishmash and Dr. Ken, and got all but the Strindberg TS in playwrights and all but cutter in "CU" (giving myself credit for curlicue), but missed three each in Arlington (I've been there, so I thought maybe I'd do better than usual in a military category, but nope) and jams, so same for DJ.

FJ was an instaget.

[ams1001]

47 minutes ago, Bastet said:

The giggling TS surprised me.

It was the first clue picked in the category; I think they weren't paying attention to the title.

47 minutes ago, Bastet said:

I ran 1890s (giving myself credit for blacksmith, figuring I'd have known it from the picture)

It was a video of three men hammering something on an anvil. I'd be surprised if you didn't.

[ProudMary]

I was expecting a disclaimer to pop up on the screen when I saw the "Arlington National Cemetary" category; something indicating that the episode was filmed prior to August 26th. Just me?

Do we know what day filming began for Season 41?

[shapeshifter]

5 minutes ago, ProudMary said:

I was expecting a disclaimer to pop up on the screen when I saw the "Arlington National Cemetary" category; something indicating that the episode was filmed prior to August 26th. Just me?

Do we know what day filming began for Season 41?

Yeah. 
At the bottom of the J! Archive page for this episode it shows: 
Game tape date: 2024-05-30
 

 

[januaryman]

Adam came to life too late.

[30 Helens]

3 hours ago, ams1001 said:

It was the first clue picked in the category; I think they weren't paying attention to the title.

That's what happened to me. I said "chuckling", just like Mary Catherine, and didn't realize the 4-consonent mandate until after the ruling. 

I had no idea for FJ. Of course, the husband guessed correctly, to my (very) grudging respect. (What is it about Jeopardy that engenders appreciation and irritation in equal measure?)

Did Will say he didn't get the final call in the KJ run, or that he got the call and declined? Because if it's the latter, he might be re-evaulating his life choices. If he had managed to unseat Ken, who knows, he could be hosting Jeopardy right now! (Not that this would be a wish fulfillment for me. I love Ken.)

[Browncoat]

Archive game for me last night.  I got half of FJ instantly, and just couldn't come up with the other half in time.  I do time myself when I use the archive.

But I did get the TS of giggling, Meryl Streep, A Christmas Carol, 11 am, and Blithe Spirit.

[Mindthinkr]

I had an archive game. Got a few of the TSs, but failed to get FJ. 

[chessiegal]

7 hours ago, 30 Helens said:

Did Will say he didn't get the final call in the KJ run, or that he got the call and declined? Because if it's the latter, he might be re-evaulating his life choices. If he had managed to unseat Ken, who knows, he could be hosting Jeopardy right now! (Not that this would be a wish fulfillment for me. I love Ken.)

Will said he was in the pool. He didn't say he declined, just that he was in the pool, and hoped if he got the call, he'd be competitive.

[Clanstarling]

15 hours ago, Grizzly said:

I knew Meryl Streep, phalanges, and, if they'd take it, President Lincoln's son. Plus FJ!

It's funny where some of my knowledge comes from. I got to phalanges because of the show Bones, where she wiggles her fingers in front of her child and says phalanges. Not that I haven't encountered the word before, but it's what cemented it in my mind.

15 hours ago, ams1001 said:

I really didn't need a countdown to the debate in the corner of my screen the whole game, ABC…

We watched on YouTube knowing that in the west, it would be delayed. The video came up at about 7:35 eastern time (yes, we were waiting...) Monday's game was a YouTube game as well - because of Monday Night football. Looking forward to watching the regular broadcast tonight!

Edited September 11 by Clanstarling

[IdEatThat]

I can’t watch that ninja stance buzzer technique the new champ has.   I’m going to have to just listen while he’s on.   Between that and his shouting and swaying it’s a hard no for me.

i saw Patrick Stewart do his one man show of A Christmas Carol on Broadway probably 30 years ago.  What a talent.