The Answer Is: You’re Not Watching ‘Jeopardy’

CHICAGO — Viewers of “Jeopardy” in 22 Chicago suburbs found themselves suddenly watching naked women rather than the usual three contestants phrasing answers in the form of a question.

Continental Cablevision on Thursday inadvertently broadcast about 10 minutes of the Playboy Channel on the channel normally reserved for the game show.

“Some equipment we use to cablecast was having some problems,” spokeswoman Susan Bisno said. She gave no details. “There’s no defense,” she said. “It was awful.”