knowledge-based Shows Like ‘Jeopardy!'

By leah jones

Jeopardy! is a decades-running trivia game show that is recognizable across generations for its simple but challenging premise that makes for an entertaining competition.

If you have watched enough of this game show to think you could easily win if you were a contestant, here are some other game shows like Jeopardy! to get into next.

'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'

The popular show sees contestants answering progressively harder trivia questions for increasing cash prizes leading up to one million dollars with lifelines for assistance.

'Wheel of Fortune'

Wheel of Fortune is another classic game show in which contestants spin a wheel and attempt to reveal letters within the hidden word phrase to win cash and prizes.

'The Chase'

In this game show contestants attempt to answer the most trivia questions while facing off against a professional quizzer known as "The Chaser."

'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?'

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? tests your grade school knowledge as adults answer elementary school-level questions alongside 5th graders they can cheat off of.

'25 Words or Less'

The object of 25 Words or Less is for teams to guess the answers based on limited clues with as few words as possible given by a teammate.

'Trivial Pursuit'

Trivial Pursuit is based on the classic board game in which contestants answer trivia questions to win prizes. You can also watch Trivial Pursuit: America Plays.

'The Weakest Link'

Contestants in The Weakest Link have to answer rapid-fire trivia questions to build a collective pot, voting off the "weakest link" after each round.

'Cash Cab'

In the Cash Cab, contestants answer questions correctly to earn money until they reach their destination or until they answer too many questions incorrectly.

'Split Second'

Contestants race to answer trivia questions within strict time limits in this game show that is intense to both participate in and watch.

'Brain Games'

This trivia-based game show mixes brain teasers, memory challenges and general knowledge to extend the way you think.

These game shows like Jeopardy! are both entertaining and intense with their different trivia-based premises.

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