This article was originally published on www.mentalfloss.com as Prove Your Trivia Expertise With Ken Jennings's Kennections #201.

The game show host garnered $2.5 million during his 74-game winning streak, which lasted from June 2, 2004, to November 30, 2004.

The now–Jeopardy! host once held the show’s longest winning streak — but his loss on a seemingly simple question raised eyebrows. Was it on purpose?

After 31 victories — and landing himself firmly amongst Jeopardy’s biggest winners of all time — Jamie Ding has been defeated. I was absolutely gutted watching the episode that aired Monday on the 2026 TV schedule,

Jennings went home with $2.5 million across a run of episodes that lasted five months and now hosts the popular game show.

Plus, Jennings contemplates potential successors.

The game show host and former contestant addressed his record during an audience Q&A session on the "Inside Jeopardy" podcast.