When Will ‘Jeopardy!’ Return for Season 38? Everything We Know So Far
Jeopardy! has really struck a chord with viewers lately, between the search for a permanent host to Matt Amodio‘s winning streak, it’s been quite the rollercoaster ride.
That being said, the biggest question that looms right now is, when exactly will Jeopardy! return for its 38th season? While there is no official premiere date set by the series at the moment, there are several factors at play that could determine the outcome.
Typically, Jeopardy! tends to kick off its new seasons during the Monday of the second week of September with the last several premieres taking place between the 9th and 10th. Season 37’s premiere took place on Monday, September 14, 2020, a little later than usual, but still technically the second Monday of the month.
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Should Jeopardy! stick to that pattern, Season 38 is most likely to arrive beginning Monday, September 13, 2021. And while the show is usually prompt about getting episodes out, the past year with Alex Trebek’s death and the obstacle of COVID have set some things off-kilter.
Season 38 of the game show is already in production and had reportedly filmed a week’s worth of episodes featuring executive producer Mike Richards as the host before he resigned due to controversy. Mayim Bialik is taking over in the meantime as more guest hosts are planning to step into the coveted role for Season 38.
It’s unclear if this hiccup in production will delay the show’s return or not, but it wouldn’t make much sense to throw out the episodes Richards hosted as that would cause inconsistencies in the game. So, it’s likely the show should return somewhere in the timeframe mentioned, above, in which Richards hosts the first week of episodes and is promptly followed by Bialik.
Stay tuned as we continue to give updates on the official premiere date and let us know what you think about the show’s Season 38 return in the comments section, below.
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I’m ready for the season to get started so just put Ken or Buzzy as permanent host and get on with it.
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Whatever you do, DON’T hire LaVar Burton as the host. Worst host ever.
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I refuse to watch LaVar Burton! He can scream that he wasn’t treated fairly, but he was just horrible!!! If they put him back on the air, I’m through with Jeopardy forever!!
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Mayim B is definitely our 1st choice. Burton tried to force his way in, which is never OK.
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This is the woman who said that if babies couldn't survive home birth, they probably weren't meant to live. She is all wrong on every level.
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She said exactly the opposite.
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Did you actually hear her say that? Don't believe everything you read. A lot of misinformation out there.
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Read her book.
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Agree. Smart woman.
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Well, of course they should not throw out the five shows hosted by Richards prior to his resignation. That would be extremely unfair to the contestants, in particular the amazingly successful Matt Amodio. After all, as Alex always said, the stars of this show are the contestants, not the host.
Unfortunately, many people have lost sight of that concept and seem to believe that the only reason to watch the show is to watch the host. If it's that important to see LeVar Burton, find some reruns of Reading Rainbow or Roots.
The hubbub over finding the new host has grown into a real monster. The game is more important than who is reading the damn answers!
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David Farber or Ken Jennings
Stop all this, Alex would be unhappy.
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I think they should stop playing game and get their act together. Stop tempting us with all these names - sit in your office and figure it out !!!
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Decide already! As long as it's not Levar Burton. He was awful!
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Sick of the whole mess. Jeopardy needs to get its act together. Giving up on show. Ridiculous.
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I've watched Jeopardy for many years, but I'm really disappointed with all this drama. This may be the end for me.
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I think Milahm Balik did an excellent job. She was professional and very personable. Good luck to her!!
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Buzzy Cohen. Confident and self-assured. Well liked contestant and a winner!!
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I think that Ken Jennings should be the next permanent host of Jeapordy.
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It's time to pick somebody already
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I think it should be Ken Jennings, he's been with Alex so many times,he gives comfort in the show as Alex did. I've hardly watched Jeopardy, since it just kept going on & on with the guest hosts when you had a front runner right from the beginning, Ken Jennings. We don't need a comedian for the show, we need someone who loved the show like Alex did, and again, that's Ken. I think you have already lost a lot of viewer's. Maybe Jeopardy should end with Alex, I know I won't watch it if I am not comfortable with the host. Ken Jennings gives that comfort. Sincerely Jeannie
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Look up everything Ken Jennings said on Twitter
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I think the logical heir is Ken Jennings, but if he is not chosen, David Faber was very Alex-like.
I wish Neil deGrasse Tyson would try out. He is brilliant and so likeable.
Mayim is just too conceited for my taste, and the whole Richards thing was unfortunate.
I will watch, as I have since the original with Art Fleming, because it is my daily homage to my dad, with whom I used to watch and who was a brilliant player.
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Lavar Burton was terrible. Just stop that conversation. Pick someone and get on with the show. This mess up is damaging this popular show and will cause it to loose viewers.
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No idea why Jeopardy insists on continuing a search for a new host. As Sony’s “1st Runner-Up” (second choice), Mayim Bialik should move up to permanent hosting duties vacated by Sony’s first choice, Mike Richards. Why subject your viewing audience to more nonsense with “guest” hosts? Just because they’re good at their “day” jobs does not mean they’re going to be good enough to take on the nuances of hosting Jeopardy. Alex Trebek knew he should not be the focal point of the game, and did not get in the way. That made him a star in the eyes of Jeopardy viewers. The parade of this past year’s guest hosts was often maddening, rendering the game unwatchable for many weeks at a time. Give Mayim a solid year at the helm. Sony deemed she was good enough to host prime time Jeopardy, and she’ll prove again she’s good enough to host all of it. At least give your viewers a break for 365 days, and spare us a second consecutive and exhausting year of “guests.”
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Totally agree with idea.
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People are getting real tired of Jeopardy and their “guest hosts”. Why can’t the producers just decide on one person and continue! This is getting ridiculous. Please don’t have Milahm Balik or whatever the hell her name is and pick someone who is personable and professional. We don’t need Lavar Burton who thinks he is still hosting a children’s show. You have had many hosts that would be great for the show. I am tired of all this and will probably stop watching.
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Definitely NOT Mayim. I can look at her and only think of her in the Big Bang and trying to be funny. NOT
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I think they should have stood by their first choice of Mike Richards. Who cares what someone said on a podcast years ago. I’m done with Jeopardy and I have watched since the program began with Art Fleming.
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Lavar Burton was the worst
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I thought the executive producer was very "natural" and was glad to see he was taking over. Too bad about the drama. My next favorite was Joe Buck who was quick-witted, funny and fun. Don't know why Mayim B is so popular. She didn't do it for me!
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I don’t like Mayhim😝
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When it’s all said and done, it’s, What is Best for Jeopardy, Alex! I’d rather watch reruns for the next 30 years and not drag Jeopardy into the trash with all of this nonsense.
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Does anyone care what I think? NO!
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I agree that its all been too much drama and whoever has been in charge should be embarrassed by the entire fiasco. Alex is likely "turning over in his grave"
I think Jennings has earned and deserves the job. I've never really been a fan of his, but he did a great job hosting. He also had already apologized long ago for his inappropriate comment. He's the only right choice.
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In my mind there is no question that Ken is the best and I think he would have been Alex’s choice. I just don’t understand why you chose this Balik lady when she was rated so low by the audience. She looks like a homeless woman—no class. And no way should Burton get it. He just doesn’t get the show!!!
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Please do not make Belik the regular host,she will ruin the show.
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We don’t need more guest hosts. I say either Ken Jennings or Buzzy Cohen. And for heaven sakes, why all the buzz about Levar Burton? He was not the best guest host.
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No Ken Jennings!! No Levar Burton!! No Aaron Rodgers!!
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reconsider Buzzy Cohen. They need a white host...all other game shows seem to want black hosts...enough is enougj
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No no no mayim She is awful! She will end Jeopardy!
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I watched every guest host the show and my choice was Buzzy Cohen..I think he did a great job hosting,reading the questions accurately and showed a great personality while he hosted...Just my opinion.....
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Aaron Rogers is my first pick!
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I totally agree!
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Ken Jennings for but anyone but Burton. He is too conceded and fidgety. You will loose your audience.
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Jennings....Any of the "GOAT". Buzzy Cohen gets overlooked, I think. He has personality and is likeable.
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cant wait
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I think they should just make Milahm Balik permanent host. This many host is driving everyone crazy.
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Buzzy Cohen
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Only Ken will do
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I would LOVE to see Brook Burns from the Chase give it a go!!!!
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This is what cancel culture gets you. You need to be perfect every day of your life starting at birth! You are crucified if you make a mistake and deemed unfit to live? To make a living? You can be sure those self righteous finger pointers would get canceled! What happened to forgiveness and 2nd chances? Put Ken Jennings in and be done!
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they "MUST' show those 5 episodes due to the long streak and the contestants MUST have their time on air(taped)...and they should show these asap because we are all very anxious to find out what happened...then Mayim can take over for 3 weeks since assume she has already taped her 3 weeks.....and then...TBD!!!
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Just pick a host and get on with it
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Get Ken j. In there and be done with this back and forth hiccup. Really. Buzzing would be great also.
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Whomever Alex suggested would stop all the controversia. Get someone soon or another viewer is gone.
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Just get on with it! No more guest hosting! Put Trump in there. At least he will add some comedy in there.
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Say no to the giggle queen and retire the show......
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You know it's time to move on when you have to hire someone to "oversee" your EP and he now needs a "spokesman" to keep him from issuing more tone deaf apologies. When someone isn't acceptable as host, they aren't acceptable to be in charge. Sony, why are you trying to destroy it with bad decision after bad decision? Step aside, fire the EP, pick a host and stop all this insanity. Let those who know how to run it do their jobs.
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May I’m B. Is the best, in my books; after Alex of course.
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Mayim Bialik. End of story. If you're for Ken Jennings, look up everything terrible he's said in the past on Twitter. He's a horrible person.
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Mayim B is my first choice and Burton is last based on the pressure being put on via mass emails etc to get him. He's a great actor but was a bad host for the highly educated.
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My absolute favorite is Mayim Bialik. She was perfect in every way (poise, interaction with contestants, knowledge, etc.). She kept the rhythm steady and was well spoken and intelligent when presenting the questions. She was hands down the best host and so far ahead of the rest that I don't even have a second choice. I can see no reason why she should not be chosen as permanent host, unless Jeopardy has an aversion to a female host. Honorable mention should go to Buzzy Cohen, who was surprisingly good as host. Many want Levar Burton, but he was not good as a host at all. He was wooden and mechanical in his personal presentation. His response to correct or incorrect questions was abrupt. He made the flow of the program choppy and his interaction with the contestants was bland and mediocre, bordering on strained, at times. He's a good actor, but a bad Jeopardy host. My money is on Mayim Bialik. Thank you.
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David Faber was the best host by far. A natural. Keep the game going at a nice pace like Alex.
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Buzzy my first choice, then Mayim
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Several news outlets have already reported that Jeopardy returns September 13 with Mike Richards hosting the first week. Then Mayim Bialik hosts the weeks of September 20, 27, and October 4. That has all been announced. Guest hosts resume after that.
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While I'm loving the Alex Trebek reruns, I'm looking forward to when the show returns on Sept. 13, no matter if the host is Mike Richards, Mayim Bialik, or whoever takes the spot (even if it's LeVar Burton...)
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Well we know Mike Richards has a zero chance of hosting again.
I read they will just have a revolving rotation of guest hosts after Mayim is finished (I think she has 2-3 weeks). Nice to know she will be host for the ABC prime time specials .
I read Sony never even considered Levar Burton as a permanent host . Something about him not fitting the image they want. Yikes (I detect trouble for another Sony employee)
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Mayim should be named as the permanent host. She’s smart, courteous, and has a positive and engaging personality!
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Ist pick Buzzy, then mayim, ken and Aaron are my last choices. They dont seem to fit
Or one of the choices Alex made should be considered,maybe, if they are interested.
I l like Levar but not for Jeopardy. Just not a good fit.
Mayim and Buzzy are my first picks!
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Go with Mike
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I do not know one person who wants Mayim. I think I will stop watching if she is chosen. Please anybody but her. She is ok as a fill-in or a guest host.
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I am sick and tired of all this run around with Jeopardy and these reruns with Alex Trebek are OK, but, we have had just about enough of this crap, lets just face it, Levar Burton was turned down as permanent host because he is black, well, we want Burton as permanent host, enough is enough for crying out loud! Ken Jennings would also be OK! Get this over with!
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