The latest new “Jeopardy!” the episodes hosted by Alex Trebek will be broadcast next week, with important moments that promise to be memorable. The first of the five episodes will air on Monday and begin with “Trebek’s strong message about the offering season,” Sony Pictures Television said on Wednesday.
The last episode, on Friday, will end with a tribute to the long-loved and beloved host. He died of pancreatic cancer on November 8 at the age of 80.
Trebek, who had been honest about his condition, worked up to 10 days before he died, resulting in debilitating treatments and the effect of the disease.
It was unexpected that the episodes recorded at the end of October would be his last, Sony said. Trebek has been battling the disease for almost two years.
Veteran “Danger!” champion Ken Jennings will take over as guest host starting January 11th. A permanent host has not yet been announced.
