LOS ANGELES (AP) – The new and definitive “Jeopardy!” the episodes hosted by Alex Trebek will air next week, with highlights that promise to be memorable.
The first of five episodes will air Monday and begin with Trebek’s “powerful message about the gift season,” producer Sony Pictures Television said Wednesday.
The last episode, Friday, will conclude with a tribute to the beloved and beloved friend. He died of pancreatic cancer on November 8 at the age of 80.
Trebek, who had been sincere about his condition, worked up to 10 days before he died, following despite debilitating treatments and the toll of the disease.
It was unexpected that the episodes recorded in late October would be his last, Sony said. Trebek had been battling the disease for almost two years.
Veteran “Jeopardy!” champion Ken Jennings will take over as guest host from 11 January. A permanent host has still been announced.