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‘Jeopardy Masters' Returns Tonight: How to Watch the Two-Hour Premiere Live Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. 'Jeopardy! Masters' is back for a third season, and the stakes have never been higher. Premiering tonight on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT with a two-hour special, the tournament pits some of the most elite players in Jeopardy! history against one another in a high-stakes, high-IQ battle. More from Variety CBS Temporarily Regains 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy' Distribution Rights From Sony Pictures TV on Appeal Judge Backs Sony Over CBS in High-Stakes Battle Over 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy' Deals 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy' Legal Fight Intensifies as Sony Moves to Take Over Distribution Rights From CBS Amid Lawsuit Hosted by Ken Jennings, the primetime event features a roster of returning champions, trivia titans and fan favorites vying for the $500,000 grand prize and the coveted Trebek Trophy. The premiere will air on ABC but the best way for cable-cutters to stream the tournament is on Hulu + Live TV. STREAM JEAPORDY! MASTERS ON HULU + LIVE TV $82.99/Month The six-week event sees nine top competitors, including Season 2 winner James Holzhauer, Victoria Groce, Yogesh Raut, Matt Amodio, and Brad Rutter, face off in a round-robin format before advancing to semifinals and finals. Unlike the traditional daytime version of 'Jeopardy!,' Masters leans into its sports-like structure—think 'March Madness' meets Mensa—with leaderboard rankings, detailed stats and buzzer-speed showdowns. For fans looking to watch the action unfold live without a cable subscription, Hulu + Live TV is your best bet. With a subscription starting at $82.99/month, Hulu + Live TV offers real-time access to local ABC affiliates in most major markets, allowing viewers to watch the show as it airs. The service also includes unlimited DVR storage and the full Hulu streaming library, so if you miss the live premiere, you can catch up on episodes the very next day. Hulu + Live TV's built-in live guide makes it easy to find ABC in your lineup, and add-ons like extra screens and enhanced DVR let you record the entire season if you'd rather watch at your own pace. It's a seamless way to keep up with the tournament as it progresses—and with competitors this sharp, you'll want to see every clue as it's revealed. Stream 'Jeopardy! Masters' live online below: STREAM JEAPORDY! MASTERS ON HULU + LIVE TV Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
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03-06-2025
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Today in Chicago History: Naperville native loses ‘Jeopardy!' after 32-day winning streak
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 3, according to the Tribune's archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) High temperature: 95 degrees (1895) Low temperature: 37 degrees (1945) Precipitation: 2.9 inches (1885) Snowfall: None 1975: Walter Payton became the then highest-paid rookie in Chicago Bears history, signing a three-year contract that would pay him at least $150,000 a year (roughly $897,000 in today's dollars). The Bears' first-round pick decided to sign with the team while fishing on property in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, owned by his attorney, Bud Holmes. Also in 1975: 'Chicago the Musical' debuted on Broadway 50 years ago. It was based on the 1926 play of the same name by former Tribune reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins. Directed by Chicago native Bob Fosse and starring Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera and Jerry Orbach, the tale of an unfaithful wife who murders her lover then works the judicial system to secure her freedom was set against the backdrop of Prohibition and the Jazz Age. 1992: Michael Jordan dropped six 3-pointers en route to 35 first-half points during Game 1 of the NBA Finals — known as 'The Shrug' game — versus the Portland Trail Blazers and Clyde Drexler, whom some thought should have won the regular-season MVP award that Jordan captured. 2003: Chicago Cubs right fielder Sammy Sosa was ejected in the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays after his bat shattered on a groundout to second base and pieces of cork were found among the shards. Plate umpire Tim McClelland conferred with his crew, then ejected Sosa for using a corked bat. Sosa had 505 career home runs at that point, Tribune columnist Paul Sullivan later wrote, and many wondered how many had been hit with an illegal bat. The incident forever stained Sosa's reputation, though not as much as the belief he used steroids, which effectively has kept him out of the Hall of Fame. Column: Sammy Sosa-Chicago Cubs reunion is another Christmas miracle — ending the slugger's 20-year exile Sosa apologized 'from the bottom of my heart' after the game. He acknowledged ownership of the bat, explaining that he occasionally used it for batting practice and for home run exhibitions to entertain his fans. He said it had been inadvertently mixed in with his regular bats. Sosa was suspended for seven games and was traded after the 2004 season. He remained estranged from the Cubs until December 2024. 2019: Naperville native James Holzhauer's 'Jeopardy!' win streak ended after 32 consecutive days with total winnings of $2.46 million. The professional gambler lost to University of Chicago librarian Emma Boettcher. Q&A with 'Jeopardy!' champion James Holzhauer: On working for the Cubs, cashing in on his celebrity and changing how the game is played Holzhauer won the 'Jeopardy! Masters' tournament in 2023 for which he took home the Alex Trebek trophy and a $500,000 grand prize. Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago's past. Have an idea for Vintage Chicago Tribune? Share it with Kori Rumore and Marianne Mather at krumore@ and mmather@
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03-06-2025
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Today in Chicago History: Naperville native loses ‘Jeopardy!' after 32-day winning streak
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 3, according to the Tribune's archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) 1975: Walter Payton became the then highest-paid rookie in Chicago Bears history, signing a three-year contract that would pay him at least $150,000 a year (roughly $897,000 in today's dollars). The Bears' first-round pick decided to sign with the team while fishing on property in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, owned by his attorney, Bud Holmes. Also in 1975: 'Chicago the Musical' debuted on Broadway 50 years ago. It was based on the 1926 play of the same name by former Tribune reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins. Directed by Chicago native Bob Fosse and starring Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera and Jerry Orbach, the tale of an unfaithful wife who murders her lover then works the judicial system to secure her freedom was set against the backdrop of Prohibition and the Jazz Age. 1992: Michael Jordan dropped six 3-pointers en route to 35 first-half points during Game 1 of the NBA Finals — known as 'The Shrug' game — versus the Portland Trail Blazers and Clyde Drexler, whom some thought should have won the regular-season MVP award that Jordan captured. 2003: Chicago Cubs right fielder Sammy Sosa was ejected in the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays after his bat shattered on a groundout to second base and pieces of cork were found among the shards. Plate umpire Tim McClelland conferred with his crew, then ejected Sosa for using a corked bat. Sosa had 505 career home runs at that point, Tribune columnist Paul Sullivan later wrote, and many wondered how many had been hit with an illegal bat. The incident forever stained Sosa's reputation, though not as much as the belief he used steroids, which effectively has kept him out of the Hall of Fame. Column: Sammy Sosa-Chicago Cubs reunion is another Christmas miracle — ending the slugger's 20-year exileSosa apologized 'from the bottom of my heart' after the game. He acknowledged ownership of the bat, explaining that he occasionally used it for batting practice and for home run exhibitions to entertain his fans. He said it had been inadvertently mixed in with his regular bats. Sosa was suspended for seven games and was traded after the 2004 season. He remained estranged from the Cubs until December 2024. 2019: Naperville native James Holzhauer's 'Jeopardy!' win streak ended after 32 consecutive days with total winnings of $2.46 million. The professional gambler lost to University of Chicago librarian Emma Boettcher. Q&A with 'Jeopardy!' champion James Holzhauer: On working for the Cubs, cashing in on his celebrity and changing how the game is playedHolzhauer won the 'Jeopardy! Masters' tournament in 2023 for which he took home the Alex Trebek trophy and a $500,000 grand prize. Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago's past.
