Best Episodes
This classic game show features a quiz competition in which contestants are presented with general knowledge clues in the form of answers, and must phrase their responses in the form of questions. After an 11 year run on NBC daytime, the show resurfaced in a modified format in 1978 and then came back in syndication in 1984, where it continues to enjoy long-term success.
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Meghan Phillips, a library & archives assistant from Lancaster, Pennsylvania; David Rigsby, a Social Security Administration attorney from Alexandria, Virginia; Nilanka Seneviratne, an international development nonprofit professional from Washington, D.C. (whose 1-day cash winnings total $7,601).
The episode was rated 8.40 from 10 votes.
Ragavan Ramsubramani, a financial analyst from New York, New York; Krista Denn, a human resources manager from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota; Liz Fischer, an attorney from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (whose 1-day cash winnings total $25,601).
The episode was rated 8.36 from 11 votes.
Jim Gilligan, an assistant professor of English education originally from New York, New York; Cliff Chang, a software engineering manager originally from Wilmette, Illinois; Yoshie Hill, an executive assistant from Colma, California (whose 2-day cash winnings total $31,600). This is the last episode that Alex Trebek recorded before his death. It was moved from its planned Dec 25, 2020 airdate.
The episode was rated 8.36 from 11 votes.
Ryan Hughey, a student from Indianapolis, Indiana; Amy Servat, an English teacher from Houston, Texas; Austin Rogers, a bartender from New York, New York (whose 5-day cash winnings total $188,700).
The episode was rated 8.29 from 14 votes.
Brittany Franckowiak, a high school biology teacher from Laurel, Maryland; Pat McNamee, a CPA from McLean, Virginia; Lisa Evans, an office manager from Easthampton, Massachusetts (whose 2-day cash winnings total $62,402).
The episode was rated 8.25 from 12 votes.
Kellie Packwood, a software engineer from Austin, Texas; Seth Cope, a purchasing manager from Savannah, Georgia; Justin Vossler, a high school history teacher from Homer, New York (whose 4-day cash winnings total $92,800).
The episode was rated 8.20 from 10 votes.
Emma Boettcher, a user experience librarian from Chicago, Illinois; Jay Sexton, a senior research engineer from Atlanta, Georgia; James Holzhauer, a professional sports gambler from Las Vegas, Nevada (whose 32-day cash winnings total $2,462,216).
The episode was rated 8.20 from 10 votes.
Nora Rowaily, a scoring director from Cincinnati, Ohio; Amy Falconetti, an accountant from Denver, Colorado; Abigail Myers, an education administrator from Brooklyn, New York (whose 2-day cash winnings total $39,200).
The episode was rated 8.18 from 11 votes.
Brandon Randall, a student from Provo, Utah; Elisabeth Larsen, a stay-at-home mom & online adjunct instructor from Pleasant Grove, Utah; Pat McNamee, a CPA from McLean, Virginia (whose 1-day cash winnings total $7,599).
The episode was rated 8.17 from 12 votes.
Mary Parker, a high school French & English teacher from Rogers, Arkansas (subtotal of $3,600); Nan Cohen, a high school English teacher from Van Nuys, California (subtotal of $9,000); David Clemmons, an 11th grade U.S. history teacher from Fort Worth, Texas (subtotal of $10,000).
The episode was rated 8.13 from 16 votes.
Kevin McCarthy, a postal clerk from Lincoln, Rhode Island; Rachel Snyder, a writer from Grand Rapids, Michigan; Alan Lin, a software engineer from Santa Barbara, California (whose 4-day cash winnings total $84,400).
The episode was rated 8.10 from 10 votes.
Chris Fennell, a professor from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Linda Shaver-Gleason, a musicologist from Lompoc, California; Laura Kelsay, a hotel desk reception clerk from Grand Island, Nebraska (whose 1-day cash winnings total $14,400).
The episode was rated 8.10 from 10 votes.
Daniel Esch, an editor & writer from San Bruno, California; Natasha Baker-Bradley, an appellate attorney from Miami, Florida; Lisa Evans, an office manager from Easthampton, Massachusetts (whose 1-day cash winnings total $34,401).
The episode was rated 8.08 from 12 votes.
Austin Rogers, a bartender from New York, New York; Tina Doppler, a small business owner from Crown Point, Indiana; Dennis Fawcett, a painter & handyman from San Diego, California (whose 1-day cash winnings total $24,000).
The episode was rated 8.08 from 12 votes.
Jonathan Capehart, a journalist from The Washington Post; Kate Bolduan, a co-host from CNN's At This Hour; Louie C.K., a comedian, actor, director, writer, & producer from Louie & Horace & Pete. From DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 14 votes.
Seth Madej, a writer from Los Angeles, California; Rich Steeves, a manager of commercial support content from Norwalk, Connecticut; Ragavan Ramsubramani, a financial analyst from New York, New York (whose 2-day cash winnings total $41,602).
The episode was rated 7.92 from 12 votes.
Graham Toben, a middle school English teacher from Portola Valley, California; George Deane, a high school humanities teacher from Colchester, Vermont; Gail Ansheles, a kindergarten teacher from Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The episode was rated 7.92 from 12 votes.
Joe Nguyen, an attorney from New York, New York; Lisette Pringle, a jewelry store assistant manager from Little River, South Carolina; Kerry Benn, a legal news editor from Springfield, New Jersey (whose 1-day cash winnings total $14,000).
The episode was rated 7.92 from 12 votes.
Austin Rogers, a bartender from New York, New York (subtotal of $6,500); Alan Lin, a software engineer from Riverside, California (subtotal of $8,800); Buzzy Cohen, a music executive from Los Angeles, California (subtotal of $0).
The episode was rated 7.92 from 12 votes.
Kathleen McHugh, a retired legal assistant originally from Detroit, Michigan; Patrick Pearce, a product specialist from Fountain Valley, California; Matt Amodio, a Ph.D. student from New Haven, Connecticut (whose 3-day cash winnings total $101,400). First game with LeVar Burton as guest host.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 11 votes.
Last updated: feb 08, 2023
