James Breaks the Single-Game Winnings Record | Jeopardy! Masters | JEOPARDY!

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James Holzhauer set a one-day record with $131,127, bringing his 10-day total to $6,697,787, winning over Hannah Pearson who finished with $1,000, and Laurel Anderson who finished in second place with $5,300.

Insights

  • The Final Jeopardy category was 20th Century Literary Characters, and the correct response was Atticus Finch from "To Kill a Mockingbird," tying literature to the game show's intellectual challenge.
  • James Holzhauer, a professional sports gambler and returning champion, set a one-day record with $131,127, showcasing his exceptional knowledge and strategic gameplay, elevating him to celebrity status within the Jeopardy community.

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Recent questions

  • Who won the Jeopardy game?

    James Holzhauer

  • What was the Final Jeopardy category?

    20th Century Literary Characters

  • What was Laurel Anderson's final score?

    $5,300

  • What was the Final Jeopardy clue?

    Atticus Finch from "To Kill a Mockingbird"

  • What was Hannah Pearson's final score?

    $1,000

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Summary

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Jeopardy Contestants Answer Questions with Precision

  • Contestants: Librarian from Sanford, Florida; Laurel Anderson, I.T product manager from Washington DC; Hannah Pearson, compo; Returning Champion: James Holzhauer, professional sports gambler from Las Vegas, Nevada, with 9-day cash winnings totaling $566,660.
  • Categories: Presidents by Dog, Potato Salad, In the Middle, Children's Books, Movie and TV Terms, Rhyme Time.
  • Questions and Answers: Presidents by Dog - Airedale Laddy Boy belonged to Warren Harding; Potato Salad - Gary Sheffield's 509 taters refer to home runs; In the Middle - The "e" in h-e-w stands for Education; Children's Books - Judy Moody is a third grader with a rhyming name; Rhyme Time - Ms. Doe without her makeup is Plain Jane; Movie and TV Terms - Scale is the minimum pay approved by a union for a specific job; Rhyme Time - A metal kettle rhymes with tin pot; In the Middle - Traditionally, number three in Kubla Ross's five stages of grief is bargaining; Children's Books - "Hop on Pop" is a Dr. Seuss book with a rhyming title.
  • Personal Stories: Laurel Anderson made her own wedding dress, three bridesmaid dresses, and two flower girl dresses due to specific desires; Hannah Pearson's dog disliked Jeopardy and would bark at the beep sound; James Holzhauer is a celebrity due to his Jeopardy success and pressure from recognition.
  • Double Jeopardy Categories: Abbreviated Magazines, Braving the Elements, Five Five, Music Man, Trouble in River City.
  • Final Jeopardy Category: 20th Century Literary Characters.
  • Final Jeopardy Clue: First name refers to an ancient district in the Greek capital, surname is a bird. Correct response: Atticus Finch from "To Kill a Mockingbird."
  • Final Results: Hannah Pearson finished with $1,000, Laurel Anderson finished in second place with $5,300, and James Holzhauer set a one-day record with $131,127, bringing his 10-day total to $6,697,787.
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