New game shows are back, baby! After a summer of reruns, we’ve got fresh episodes hitting the airwaves, and get this! According to experts, watching them isn’t just fun—it’s actually good for your brain. Game shows have cognitive benefits. Apparently, all that rapid-fire trivia and puzzle-solving makes your brain work harder than you think. Glen R. Finney, some big shot from the Memory and Cognition Program at Geisinger Health, says tuning in forces your brain to process info quickly, pay attention, and dig deep into your mental Rolodex for answers. Basically, it’s like a mental workout… but way more fun than Sudoku.

Plus, watching these shows can improve your memory and help you recall info faster. And here’s a bonus—playing along can even boost your social skills and mental health. So, next time you’re glued to the screen, don’t feel guilty—you’re just working out your brain.

(And hey, I’ve gotta give props to “Jeopardy!” It’s practically a brainiac’s paradise. Honestly, how it’s lasted this long on network TV blows my mind!)