The last five Jeopardy! episodes hosted by Alex Trebek will begin airing Monday, January 4.

The final episode filmed before Trebek's death will air January 8 and will include “a special tribute to the life and work of the man who captained America’s Favorite Quiz Show with skill, style, and sophistication for 36+ years,” according to a statement from Jeopardy! producer Sony Pictures Television.

Trebek died on November 8 at the age of 80 after battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He announced his diagnosis in March 2019 and kept fans updated while recording episodes of the game show between treatments, giving no indication of retiring from the host podium.

Trebek taped his final episode of Jeopardy! on October 29, just days before his death. Jeopardy! generally tapes a single week of episodes on one day.

The game show stopped filming new episodes in March 2020 during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. When new episodes resumed filming during the summer, and given Trebek’s health status, some minor changes were made in the studio. Contestants were separated by several feet, and Trebek stopped shaking the hands of contestants.

Trebek was Jeopardy’s second host after Art Fleming hosted the original version of the game show. There will now be a series of guest hosts, according to show producers. At the end of November, they announced Ken Jennings, a former contestant, will be the first guest host.

Jeopardy! executive producer Mike Richards released a statement following Trebek’s death saying the show would resume production on November 30.

Jennings was deemed the “Greatest of All Time” in January 2020 following a prime time Jeopardy! event. Other guest hosts will be announced in the future.

Jennings joined the program at the start of the current season as a consulting producer. Before winning the “Greatest of All Time” series, Jennings set a still-standing record of 74 wins in a row in 2004.

“Alex believed in the importance of Jeopardy! and always said that he wanted the show to go on after him,” said Richards. “We will honor Alex’s legacy by continuing to produce the game he loved with smart contestants and challenging clues. By bringing in familiar guest hosts for the foreseeable future, our goal is to create a sense of community and continuity for our viewers.”

New episodes featuring Jennings will air starting January 11.

Former "Today" show host Katie Couric will reportedly return to TV as she sets to be the next guest host of "Jeopardy!" after episodes hosted by the late Alex Trebek air.

Back in November, Jeopardy executive producer Mike Richards released a statement stating that the final episode filmed before Trebek's death would air on Jan. 8.

Trebek passed away at the age of 80 after battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Friday's episode will include “a special tribute to the life and work of the man who captained America’s Favorite Quiz Show with skill, style, and sophistication for 36+ years,” according to a statement.

Former contestant Ken Jennings will be the first guest host when new episodes air beginning Jan. 11.

According to The Los Angeles Times, Couric will be one of many guest hosts until a permanent replacement is announced.

Couric anchored on “Today” from 1991 through 2006.

More than two months after Alex Trebek's death, fans of "Jeopardy!" finally got the chance to say goodbye.

A video tribute to the host closed Friday's episode of the quiz show, the final one that Trebek taped before pancreatic cancer claimed his life on Nov. 8.

The 90-second montage, set to Hugh Jackman singing the song "Once Before I Go," is a lighthearted and laughter-filled remembrance showing Trebek's changing look through his 36 years as host.

It shows Trebek with a mustache and without, dancing and verbally sparring with contestants.

It ends with Trebek saying "So long" to viewers through the decades.

New episodes will begin airing Monday with former "Jeopardy!" champion Ken Jennings set to guest host.

Former "Today" anchor Katie Couric is reportedly slated to guest host after Jennings.

Getting on 'Jeopardy!' has never been more straightforward. Here's how to do it

Updated: 3:41 AM EDT Sep 17, 2021

Related video above: Mike Richards steps down as new ‘Jeopardy!’ hostSo you think you have what it takes to be a "Jeopardy!" champion. You’ve studied up on trivia, immersed yourself in betting boot camp and trained your trigger finger to smash the signaling device in record time. But now that you’re ready to compete, how do you convert that lifelong dream into action? Tens of thousands of hopefuls shoot their "Jeopardy!" shot every year, but only a fraction can make it onto the show. Fortunately for you, the audition process for "Jeopardy!" no longer involves waiting months on end for the Brain Bus to roll into your town. We’ve spelled out all the steps below, so with this handy guide, you’ll be ready to become a "Jeopardy!" champion in no time. First, take the testFirst thing’s first: "Jeopardy!" hopefuls must take and pass a qualifying test. You can take the test online anytime (conveniently known as The Anytime Test), or pre-register for a scheduled testing time, at which you and thousands of other applicants will take the test simultaneously. Composed of 50 categories and 50 clues, just like the ones you see on the show, you’ll have 15 seconds to submit your answer to each question, meaning that the test only takes approximately 13 minutes total. No two tests are exactly the same, as the questions pull from a huge pool of material, but each applicant can expect the same format. You can only take the test once a year, so don’t shoot your shot until you know you’re ready.To prepare for the test, avail yourself of the tips and tricks on the official "Jeopardy!" website, like insight from producers and practice tests. Ken Jennings, the "Jeopardy!" GOAT is partial to using homemade flashcards as a study tool. Next, audition for the show"Jeopardy!" never reveals test scores, but if you pass the test, you’ll be added to a pool of eligible applicants. This pool has far more eligible applicants than the show has contestant slots, so names are randomly plucked for auditions until all of the slots for the season are filled. "Jeopardy!" may contact you at any time within one year of your test, so keep an eye on your email for that fateful invitation to audition. These days, owing to the pandemic, auditions are taking place virtually. Contestant coordinators lead groups of three applicants through a mock game of "Jeopardy!" After the mock game, applicants take part in mock interviews, just like the ones you see before Double Jeopardy on the show. You may be tempted to invest all your time in preparing for the game, but pay some mind to getting camera-ready, too—look sharp and try to keep your nerves under control. According to Chris Wong, a former "Jeopardy!" contestant, “They’re not looking for the smartest people in the room. They’re looking for people who will make for the best show.”Then, wait for the callIf you thought the test and the audition were the hard part, waiting for the news that your number is up might be even harder. If you’ve done well at your audition, you’ll be placed in another pool of eligible contestants, this time for up to 18 months. If you’re selected to compete on the show, you’ll be notified around a month in advance of your tape date, and then it’s off to Culver City, California, with you. If your first shot at getting on "Jeopardy!" fails, don’t get discouraged, and do keep your hopes up for next year's test. “It’s super selective every year,” said Jennings. “I think by the numbers it’s 10 times harder to get on "Jeopardy!" than to get into Yale. I know a lot of really good players who failed the audition 5 times before they finally got on the show and did great. So don’t get down on yourself. Wait for the next tryout. You’re going to get better. It is something you can get better at.”