‘Jeopardy!’ just got a YouTube makeover—and it’s nothing like the TV version

Jeopardy! may have been born on cable television, but it’s determined not to live and die there.

The trivia game show’s first iteration premiered on daytime television more than 60 years ago in 1964. Its modern syndicated version launched in 1984, and 41 seasons later, it’s still going strong, garnering 7.5 million viewers for its latest season premiere and maintaining its title as the most-watched syndication series on television.

Though Jeopardy! made it through the cultural transition to streaming largely unscathed...