James Holzhauer Won’t Be on ‘Jeopardy’ Tonight

For weeks, professional sports gambler James Holzhauer has been kicking ass and taking names on Jeopardy. The Las Vegas native has won 22 consecutive games, amassing a whopping $1,691,008 and smashing records right and left along the way. But viewers expecting to see the phenom continue his win streak are in for a surprise, as James Holzhauer will not be on Jeopardy tonight. Don’t worry, Holzhauer didn’t lose; instead, Jeopardy is interrupting their regularly-scheduled competition to air the annual Teachers Tournament, a special event that sees fifteen educators squaring off for a chance to win $100,000.

The Teachers Tournament is pretty exciting, but if we’re being honest, we’re already eager to see Holzhauer back behind that podium. When will James Holzhauer be back on Jeopardy? When does the Jeopardy Teachers Tournament end? You’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers. Here’s everything you need to know about James Holzhauer’s absence, the Teachers Tournament, and more.

Why isn’t James Holzhauer on Jeopardy? Where is James Holzhauer?

After winning 22 games, Holzhauer is getting a much-needed break. Beginning tonight, Monday, May 6, Jeopardy will air the Teachers Tournament, an annual even that features fifteen teachers from around the country competing for one $100,000 prize. After the tournament’s conclusion on May 17, Jeopardy will return to its regularly-scheduled competition, and Holzhauer will continue his quest to best Ken Jennings’ 74-game, $2,520,700 record.

What is the Teachers Tournament?

The annual Teachers Tournament gives educators from all over the country a chance to prove their trivia prowess. Will the history teachers reign supreme, or the science teachers? You may be smarter than a fifth grader, but are you smarter than a middle school teacher? This year, Jeopardy‘s tournament features teachers from practically ever subject and state, including a special education teacher from Washington, a chemistry teacher from Texas, and an English teacher from Kentucky.

For more information on the teachers vying for $100,000 in the 2019 tournament, check out Jeopardy‘s contestant zone.

When does Jeopardy‘s Teachers Tournament end?

Ah, the golden question. Jeopardy‘s Teachers Tournament ends on Friday, May 17. New episodes in the Teachers Tournament will air every weekday (Mondays-Fridays).

When will James Holzhauer be back on Jeopardy?

Jeopardy will return to its regularly-scheduled programming on Monday, May 20, when James Holzhauer will compete to win his 23rd consecutive game.

When does Jeopardy air? What channel is Jeopardy on?

In order to watch the Teachers Tournament, you’re going to need to know how to tune in. Jeopardy airs every weekday, but depending on your region, the time and/or station may be different. To find the exact time and channel in your area, visit the Jeopardy website and type in your zip code.

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