‘Jeopardy!’ limits next-day streaming to a rolling five episodes. Fans are not happy.

TL;DR:

• New Jeopardy! episodes stream the next day in the U.S.
  
• Only a rolling five episodes are available at once.
  
• Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, and Peacock carry them in the U.S.
  
• Canada gets next-day on Crave.
  
• Fans say five is too few and want a longer window.
  

Jeopardy! has finally joined next-day streaming. There is a catch. Only the five most recent episodes stay available at any time, a setup known as a “rolling five.”

What changed, and when

Season 42 premiered on Monday, September 8, 2025. Next-day streaming began on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Episodes now show up the morning after they air.

In the United States, you can watch on Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, and Peacock. In Canada, episodes post on Crave. First-run episodes still air on local stations.

The new restriction

Sony’s press release spells it out. Streamers carry only the latest five episodes from the current season. Older installments roll off as new ones arrive. Vulture calls this setup a “rolling five,” common for broadcast shows offered on-demand.

Library content is also coming. You can stream Ken Jennings’ full 74-game streak and other themed collections, but day-to-day new episodes still follow the five-episode cap.

Why the cap exists

The show stresses that affiliates remain essential. Limiting the window protects local broadcasts while Jeopardy! tests streaming. That balance shows up in Sony’s messaging about supporting station partners.

Industry outlets say same-day or full-season streaming is unlikely before current syndication deals lapse around 2028, which explains the cautious approach now.

Where to watch and how long episodes stay

Details confirmed by Jeopardy!’s Season 42 press release and follow-up coverage. 

Fan reaction

Many viewers welcomed next-day access. Many more slammed the limit. TV Insider collected posts from Reddit where fans asked Sony to extend the window to at least ten episodes or a full season. Market Realist reported similar pushback after the policy was announced.

Typical concerns:

• Vacations or busy weeks mean people fall more than five episodes behind.
  
• Sports preemptions on some stations make next-day catch-up vital.
  
• A week-long limit clashes with how people binge daily shows.
  

What this means for you

If you watch nightly, little changes. If you bank episodes, you will hit the cap fast. A week away could erase multiple shows from the streaming queue.

You still have choices:

• Record over the air if your market carries the show and you have a DVR.
  
• Keep an eye on library drops. Jennings’ 74-game run and other collections offer longer binge sessions.
  
• Check the other platform. Jeopardy! uses co-exclusive U.S. rights across Hulu and Peacock. The window is the same, but one app may update faster on your device. 

Why it matters

Jeopardy! is a daily habit. A five-episode limit changes that habit. It nudges viewers to watch sooner, keeps affiliates happy, and tests a bridge from broadcast to streaming without undercutting local stations. It also signals where the show could head after 2028, when fuller streaming rights may open.

Quick answers

How many next-day episodes are on streaming at once? Five, on a rolling basis.

Which services have them in the U.S.? Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, and Peacock.

What about Canada? Crave.

Can I stream entire seasons of new episodes? Not at this time. Only five recent installments are available.

Is this permanent? Expect limits until current syndication deals end around 2028. 

Background: what else is new this season

The show continues its tournament slate, including Second Chance, Champions Wildcard, Tournament of Champions, and the Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament. Those air later in the season, and select classic content joins the streamers.

Reader checklist

• Missed last night’s show? Watch by the seventh day or it disappears.
  
• Prefer to binge? Set a DVR to avoid the five-episode cap.
  
• In Canada? Use Crave for next-day access.
  
• Want classics? Look for Jennings’ 74-game run and other curated sets.
  

What happens next
Sony carved out next-day streaming rights and is moving in steps. Expect the five-episode cap to hold while affiliate deals run. Industry reporting points to 2028 as the earliest inflection for broader availability. We will watch for changes to that window or any platform additions.

Sources:

• Jeopardy!, “JEOPARDY! Returns for Season 42 Monday, September 8,” press release PDF, September 4, 2025. https://www.jeopardy.com/sites/default/files/files/press-release/2025-09/Jeopardy_S42_Press_Release.pdf
  
• Vulture, “All 74 Episodes of Ken Jennings’s Jeopardy! Streak Are Streaming,” September 4, 2025. https://www.vulture.com/article/jeopardy-streaming-peacock-hulu-ken-jennings.html
  
• TV Insider, “‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Beg Show to Make Change After Odd Streaming Detail,” September 5, 2025. https://www.tvinsider.com/1213346/jeopardy-streaming-five-episodes-fans-beg-change/
  
• Deseret News, “‘Jeopardy!’ new season: How to stream new episodes,” September 7, 2025. https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2025/09/07/jeopardy-new-season-streaming-episodes/
  

NewscastStudio, “Sony announces ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ streaming rights will be shared by Hulu and Peacock,” June 4, 2025. https://www.newscaststudio.com/2025/06/04/jeopardy-wheel-of-fortune-streaming-rights/