The biggest draw ofJeopardy!is seeing contestants utilize their knowledge to win games and collect cash.

That changed on September 8, 2003, with the debut ofJeopardy!

’s 20th season, which officially removed the five-game limit on contestants.

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It looks like Trebek was half right about the shake-up.

Jennings would win a record-breaking 74 games during his days as aJeopardy!contestant, including theJeopardy!

But those producers forget thatJennings had a one-of-a-kind journey that can’t be replicated.

Ken Jennings smiles as host on ‘Jeopardy!'

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“I can tell you guys are big football fans!”

A Former Jeopardy!

It was not supposed to be 38 games of Hulk Smash.

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While removing the five-game limit did lead to a shake-up inJeopardy!

’s structure, it’s time to go back to basics if the show wants to win back viewers.

Jeopardy!airs every weeknight on ABC in the U.S. Episodes are also available to stream on ABC.com.

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