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! today, plus the answer to Final Jeopardy.
Who won Jeopardy today?
Jamie Ding
Continuing to dominate Jeopardy! with his impressive gameplay, Jamie Ding won his 23rd consecutive game, bringing his total winnings to $644,000.
Who are the Jeopardy contestants today?
Stephanie Rice-Hoffner
Stephanie Rice-Hoffneris a former car wash tech manager that’s originally from New York, New York.
Iain Carpenter
Iain Carpenter is a healthcare IT specialist originally from Mahomet, Illinois.
Jamie Ding
JamieDing continues to dominate with his winning streak extending to 23 games. The bureaucrat and law student from Lawrenceville, New Jersey, missed Final Jeopardy again for the second day in a row.
He’s officially surpassed Cris Pannullo‘s Consecutive Games won in 2022 (standing at 21), tying Mattea Roach’s 23 games. He’s trailing closely behind Pannullo’s fifth place in Highest Winnings in Regular Season gameplay in the 6th spot, per the Jeopardy Leaderboard of Legends.
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What was Final Jeopardy today?
Final Jeopardy today was in the category “20th Century Nonfiction.”
The clue: “Stop Fuming and Fretting” and “I Don’t Believe in Defeat” are Chapters 6 and 8 in this book.
The answer: What is The Power of Positive Thinking?
The clue stumped all three contestants on Tuesday. Hoffner was already at a negative score going into the final round and did not participate. Carpenter and Ding answered incorrectly, though it didn’t matter for Ding, thanks to a comfortable runway of $18,400 he built up in gameplay throughout the Jeopardy and Double Jeopardy rounds, compared to Carpenter’s $5,400. Ding wagered $2,000, ending with $16,400, while Carpenter wagered $5,399 to walk away with $1.
Ding will be back tomorrow to aim for his 24th win.
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When is Jeopardy on next?
Jeopardy! will come back on Wednesday, April 15, 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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