There are three things guaranteed in the world today: Death, taxes, and Jeopardy! being on. Believe it or not, the iconic game show has been on the air for over 60 years (though the modern incarnation we know and love technically debuted in 1984). Under the watchful eye of Ken Jennings (who himself was a record-breaking champion), Jeopardy! puts three people’s trivia skills and reflexes to the ultimate test. And so many of the greats to grace those podiums started by simply watching the show as it aired on weekdays, as millions have done for over half a century.
Here’s a spoiler-filled recap of who won Jeopardy! yesterday, plus the answer to Final Jeopardy.
Who won Jeopardy yesterday?
Tristan Williams
Tristan Williams defeated returning champion Shannon Crisenbery to win $20,000 in a dominant performance.
Who were the Jeopardy contestants yesterday?
Lauren Black
Lauren Black is a sales assistant originally from San Jose, California.
Tristan Williams
Tristan Williams is a data scientist originally from Lincoln, Nebraska.
Shannon Crisenbery
Shannon Crisenbery is a data annotator from St. Clair, Michigan. Her streak came to an end after one game, as she was unable to overcome Williams’ massive Double Jeopardy lead, despite an all-in Final Jeopardy wager.
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What was Final Jeopardy yesterday?
Final Jeopardy yesterday was in the category “Geographic History.”
The clue: “About 10,000 sq. miles, this region was the subject of a 19th c. war, declared independence in 1917, reorganized in 1921 & is under dispute to this day.”
The answer: What is Crimea?
With a runway of $20,400, Williams made a smart play and wagered only $400, getting it wrong and ending with $20k, while Crisenberry entered with $7,400, wagered everything and doubled her final score to $14,800, still falling short of Williams’ total. Black had a rough outing, entering with negative $800, unable to participate in Final Jeopardy.
Williams will return on Thursday to defend his title.
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When is Jeopardy on next?
Jeopardy! will come back on Thursday, May 7, with a new episode. Check your local listings to find out when to watch
Where is Jeopardy streaming?
Jeopardy! is available on both Hulu and Peacock. Subscribers can enjoy watching new episodes the next day, as well as access a vault of many classic episodes to enjoy at a moment’s notice.
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