Monday’s “Jeopardy!” had the honor of housing two historic moments for the show: LeVar Burton’s long-awaited debut as guest host and a contestant setting a new record for the competition’s all-time lowest score.
Yes, the best “Jeopardy!” day ever for many fans — due to the “Reading Rainbow” alum’s inclusion — was also the worst for Patrick Pearce, a produce specialist from Fountain Valley, Calif. Pearce racked up a score of -$7,400, besting (in a bad way) previous record holder Stephanie Hull’s -$6,800 in March 2015.
Pearce competed against Kathleen McHugh and Matt Amodio, the latter of whom is now the show’s reigning four-day champion.