“sometimes h&r block is the right answer, just not today.” - ken jennings, 1/19/21

I remember an interview with Nancy Zerg where she said it wasn't till hours later after she defeated Ken when she realized she also won $14k.

I was moved when Alex said to Ken "congratulations young man" now this young man is paying tribute to him.

Came here after Ken got trolled by a contestant who put H&R Block as his response....he wasn't correct

You will be greatly Missed Alex. Rest Easy our friend.

And to think Ken Jennings is being eyed for being the next host... gives me happiness...

Ken confirmed that he lost fair and square, he didn't even think about h&r block at the time, he didn't throw the game because he was bored or what others accused him

Nancy has the best ice breaker of all time. She beat Ken Jennings at Jeopardy, it's like beating Hercules at lifting lmao

If anyone is to host Jeopardy other than Alex, it should be Ken. I think he would be a very good host.

The reason Ken was brought out the next day to be honored by Alex and the audience one last time (and not James) is because James' run lasted a mere 32 while Ken's lasted an astounding 74.

Came here after H&R Block quesiton on final jeopardy 1/19/2021

"All good things have to come to an end" Well said! R.I.P. Alex Trebek

H&R Block the company that will haunt Ken's dreams for all eternity.

Ken Jennings is such a gentleman. Always humble and kind.

A very sad day with the passing of the great Alex Trebek. I grew up with him on TV every week night after supper and I was very saddened along with all of you. He did state that Jeopardy must go on. Just look at the professionalism of these men. Ken Jennings was so gracious in defeat that he was the first to congratulate that lady and the smile never came off his face. A Jeopardy contestant legend and when Jeopardy does continue I believe Ken Jennings will be fitting of being the new host of Jeopardy. He will be in no way Alex Trebek but he will give it his all. Rest In Peace Alex Trebek. We love and will never forget you. Continued success Ken Jennings.

You can just. Man. You can see the respect Alex has for Ken just oozing out of him. Such a touching moment when they chat. Alex Trebek is the biggest Jeopardy fan of all time. His life was Jeopardy that's what he did. He speaks about Ken like Michael Jordan. You can see his like, Alex wants people to recognize Ken as something more than he is. He knows this is The. Best. Jeopardy. Player. Ever. Bar none. Ken loves gameshows too, it's like a match made in heaven. So amazing.

I swear she says to him "I'm sorry" 0:44

In memory of Alex Trebek 1940-2020, the wizard of Jeopardy! for 37 Seasons.

It's amazing how Ken Jennings went from a contestant to stepping up to host the game itself.

Who’s here because of today’s episode?

Lmao Ken got a Vietnam Flashback on Jan 19 2021

“All good things have to come to an end” c’mon Alex why’d you have to do that to us 😭😭😭

I believe Ken was ready to go home. 😁😁 Without a dobut the GREATEST JEOPARDY PLAYER EVER !!!!! And a gracious sweetheart of a guy to boot.

I remember watching all the Ken Jennings episodes when I was younger, especially the day his streak ended. The man was and still is a living legend.

I cried when I heard of Alex's passing. Rest in Peace. I hope your the host of jeopardy in heaven playing with the angels.

Today's the 16th anniversary of the streak coming to an end. I remember watching him during the latter parts of the streak back when I was 12.

And years later, Alex is still right. Also, who would have thought 16 years later Ken would prove himself *again* and actually join the production team‽

I remember watching the moment Ken lost to Nancy in 2004! Feels like it was just yesterday! Rest in Peace, Alex! May you Rest in Peace!

Ken Jennings is the G.O.A.T.

Ken really got to know Alex as a friend during this time. I’m very jealous.

The crowd gasping really got me

Ken Jennings now hosting Jeopardy RIP Alex Trebek

I’ll never forget when this happened. I always watched Jeopardy! with my Granny when I was growing up and we became huge fans of Ken. Even on days that I couldn’t go to her house to watch it, we would sometimes talk on the phone during the show or right after it would end to talk about his streak. We watched practically every one of his episodes together in some form. On the day that he lost, I had just gotten out of school and was watching it at my Mom’s house. As soon as it was revealed that he had lost, my Granny called me and we were both in absolute shock. We couldn’t believe it. Ken had become like a hero to me so I even cried a little bit. Even as I got older I would still go to my Granny’s house to watch Jeopardy! as often as I could and she would always say that she wanted me to try and audition for the show. She passed away in October of 2016 and one of the last things we did together was watch Jeopardy! a few days before she passed. This show will always hold a special place in my heart and Ken’s run will always bring back great memories of spending time with my Granny. Now that Alex is gone too, it feels especially painful. I will always be thankful for this show and for Alex for giving me years of great memories of bonding with her. Maybe one day I will make it on the show just like my Granny always wanted so I can honor her memory. Even if I don’t, thank you Alex and Jeopardy! for all of the memories. The producers will never know how much of an impact their 30 minute long program has had on my life. RIP Granny and Alex.

Alex when you said all good things have you come to an end I hoped you were the exception. RIP

I love the respect Nancy and Ken showed each other! So beautiful to see!

Seriously going to miss you Alex. You’re one of the celebrities who has been a wonderful influence to so many including me. We’re certainly going to miss you my friend.❤️

And now Ken Jennings is the new host

I have been a Jeopardy fan since the mid-60's and got hooked when Alex Trebek began hosting this version. I guess I'm a Trebekie. However, I am also a Ken Jenning's fan. In the movie Moonlight & Mistletoe there is a character at the end of the film named "Mr. Jennings" and he sounds like/looks like Ken Jennings!! So, I can see him when this Christmas movie comes on.

I remember this. RIP Alex. You’ll be missed ❤️.

I'm super excited to watch Ken Jennings hosting Jeopardy! He's been game show icon since 2004.

74 game win streak is beyond incredible..it will never be broken.

Oh my god her reaction and the crowd’s reaction; gets me every time 😂

Alex's tweak at the end about Ken adding another whopping 2k to his total of $2.5 million for finishing second the day before was priceless.

Damn, first H&R ends Ken's streak, then they take $1 million for taxes...you a savage H&R 😭😭😭

Now Ken Is guest hosting. We love you Alex

You can see Ken's hand and him shifting when he says "you're right" to H&R Block, Ken knowing it's over before everyone else

Ken Jennings for Permanent Host!!!

I saw this episode on TV when I was 10 years old back in 2004. I've never, ever forgotten the name H&R Block since.

I can't believe this was over 16 years ago. I watched a good chunk of Ken Jennings's streak with my great-grandma back in the day. She loved watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. RIP to my gma and Alex T; I hope she finally got to meet him in the afterlife.

I appreciate that the director allowed Nancy to have her champion's shot with her money total chyron solo! Saw what was happening and decided to wait for Ken to show good sportsmanship, then allowed Nancy to have her solo moment in the sun. Good on them!

0:34 the moment of TRUTH

Ken was honestly so humble. Took the L like a real champ

My all-time favorite tribute to Alex Trebek and also my all-time favorite moment on Jeopardy. Aside from that he was a good person and a wonderful game show host. We've known and watched him for a long time. He got promoted and enjoying his reward and Future episodes of Jeopardy wouldn't be the same without him. Rest in peace Alex Trebek.

Had to come back to this after Ken got trolled today 😂 would love to see him become the permanent host.

I was a two-time champion on a quiz show back in the 70's. Most people have no idea how quickly the pressure builds. I can hardly imagine what it must have been like for Jennings. This is the first time I've seen this clip and I immediately said H & R Block. To me it seems easy: four months was the big clue. People do not send Christmas presents via Fed Ex in September, but they do start filling out tax forms in December, if they are lucky enough to get their W-2's quickly. (Say they get their last salary on 12/15.) I'm not gloating. I made an equally avoidable mistake on the final question in my third game and the audience in the theater gasped, assuming I would get it because most of them had, and I had breezed through my first two games. They didn't know what I knew. From the testing sessions and the early morning practice, I knew Sascha (I will never forget that name) was going to be my most formidable opponent of the ten potential opponents for that day's tapings, and he was. I was nervous even as the game started. Still, it came down to the final question. The category was Tales of the Sea. Art James practically read a whole Cliffs Notes summarizing a plot and then asked what book the plot he had read referred to. Just like with Mr. Jennings, I was fixated on the wrong thing, Herman Melville. The book he had summarized was _Lord Jim_ . I will never ever forget _Lord Jim_ . I had already won $1500 (the equivalent of about $9000 today) and I got a vacuum cleaner for my mother as a parting gift, so I can hardly complain. Jeopardy has much more pressure because speed is as much of the essence as knowledge. The multi-week consecutive champions are amazing, none more so than Ken Jennings.

0:38 The best response anyone has EVER had to losing. :)

Rest in peace Alex. You'll be forever missed.

While Alex can never be replaced, I can't think if a more worthy replacement!

Love you Alex “♥️” Rest In Peace 🙏

Alex Trebek looks like he was about to cry right here.

And that's what it took to defeat the GOAT: Two DD and one FJ miss. Say what you will about Nancy Zerg, but you cannot deny that what she did was historic and the fact that she even managed to create a non-runaway for Ken is impressive in and of itself, as only like 8 or 9 other contestants in his run managed to do that!

0:35 - Slaps the counter. (Ken: It's all over!)

A episode that will live in television and game show history for ages.

This gives me chills down my spine as this changed history.

Ken is just like I can finally go home

In between those 2 shows, I taped the 11:00 news and “Nightline” since they both involved “Jeopardy!” on KABC.

Ken is like "finally I get my money"

All good things must come to an end...unfortunately. RIP Alex.

Wow, that is an incredible and profitable run. Great work, Ken!

I had the pleasure of watching this episode at home and had the pleasure of watching jeopardy james run!!! Love this show!!!

I remember watching this the night it aired.

One of the most shocking moments of Jeopardy, if not the most shocking.

Who’s hear after Ken got trolled?

I remember this!!

This man deserves to be guest host. This is most honorable to Alex.

I like how ken pointed over to his greatest of all time trophy.

The gasp by the audience when they saw the answer

Still an incredible streak, I remember how amazing it was to watch Ken over those months.

Ken is such a great guy.

Both Alex and Ken...smart, fun, decent men and so enjoyable to watch. I really hope Jennings ends up being new host.

0:58 her smile makes me melt. Pure joy.

Wow you can just hear the surprise of the crowd, that’s pretty cool

He needs to be the next host!

You where a dad to me thank you alex 😢

In a later interview, Ken said that it was the perfect Final Jeopardy question to lose on, because as soon as the episode aired, he got advertising offers from both H&R Block and FedEx. He said that, had he gone out on a clue where the response was "what is Kazakhstan," he wouldn't have been so fortunate.

Tonight’s episode was pretty good.

LONG LIVE JEOPARDY!

I bet Jimmy & Sarah's jaws dropped to the floor when they saw what happened lol

It’s been a challenging year, and losing Alex is just another blow to many Americans. I would think Ken Jennings would be an excellent replacement for Alex. Kind player, compassion and engaged. My vote is for Ken Jennings.

Anyone here after Brian trolled him

Alex Trebek was the greatest host of all time he will deeply and greatly missed by all of us who are here from around the world. God Bless you! R.I.P

That truly was an epic run. James string of games was incredible too. But the 74 game streak will never be broken

Women with a time machine: I am your granddaughter Men with a time machine: What is H&R Block?

This stuff makes me cry

"All good things have to come to an end." RIP Alex Trebek

"Firm's" and "white-collar" seemed to be a dead giveaway. I was always surprised this is the "answer" he missed. Easy to say from behind a keyboard, but I have never forgotten about this one...

it happened Tuesday November 30, 2004, 16 years ago tonight, it's Monday 11-30-2020.

They need to bring Ken Jennings back to host Jeopardy who cares what he said on Twitter years ago, worry about right now!!

Even better than his winning is...he now works for Jeopardy.

Alex: I don't think you're record will ever be broken *James has entered the chat*