Make Your Wagers: Will ‘Pop Culture Jeopardy!’ Get a Season 2, or Is This ‘Final Jeopardy’?

Let’s be real: “Jeopardy!” has been around forever, but it somehow keeps things fresh. The latest spin-off, “Pop Culture Jeopardy!,” is proof of that. Whether you’re obsessed with classic TV, movies, or celebrity gossip, this version was made for pop culture fanatics. Making it the only version of “Jeopardy!” that gets us; the everyday fan.

Why “Pop Culture Jeopardy!” Works

“Jeopardy!” is known for its brainy trivia, but not everyone wants to tackle world history after a long day. “Pop Culture Jeopardy!” shifts the focus to the stuff most of us actually know—movies, music, TV, and the stars who shape the culture. If you can name every Marvel hero, remember last year’s wildest look at the Met Gala, or quote “Friends” word-for-word, this is your kind of game.

By diving deep into fandoms, the show makes trivia more fun and relatable. Whether you can recite a Taylor Swift lyric or spot obscure “Harry Potter” references, it’s a game that finally rewards the knowledge that actually lives rent-free in our brains.

Perfect for Casual and Hardcore Fans

One of the best things about “Pop Culture Jeopardy!” is that it works for both casual viewers and die-hard fans. One round might be a deep dive into “Star Wars,” the next could be all about celebrity marriages. If you know your reality TV drama or which “Doctor Who” episode introduced the Daleks, you’ve got a shot.

The mix of question difficulty keeps things interesting. Whether you’ve binge-watched “The Office” five times or just casually follow pop culture, there’s something for everyone. Even if you don’t know an answer, it’s still fun to watch contestants try to piece it together.

Even the game show’s host Colin Jost (“SNL”) admitted, “I found ‘Pop Culture Jeopardy!’ harder than regular ‘Jeopardy!’… You have to have a breadth of knowledge for all that’s within pop culture,” per The Ringer.

What’s Next for “Jeopardy!”?

The “2025 Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament” is wrapping up, with Game 2 of the finals airing March 6, 2025, per Parade. The competition brings together “27 champions from past seasons” who “vie for a $150,000 grand prize and the chance to compete in the 2025 Jeopardy! Masters.”

Meanwhile, “Celebrity Jeopardy!” where celebs play for their favorite charities, just finished Game 8 of its quarterfinals featuring Sherry Cola, D’Arcy Carden, and Sean Gunn. The next episode, (Game 9 of the quarterfinals) is set for March 12, 2025 with Omar J. Dorsey, Mina Kimes and Fortune Feimster set to compete.

As for “Pop Culture Jeopardy!,” Season 1 wrapped on March 5, 2025, leaving fans wondering if Amazon will renew it. No official word yet, but with how much people love this version, there’s a good chance we’ll get more. Until then, all we can do is wait: and maybe rewatch the best moments from Season 1.