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The popular game show Jeopardy! is all set to air a new episode on Thursday, January 16, 2025, where the show will return with another new episode from the game show's 41st season. The show originally began airing in the early 1960s and has since then managed to hold onto the viewer's attention in an unparalleled manner. Even now, it continues to be in one of its most exciting phases- the Champions Wildcard competition, which is in full swing now.
In the upcoming game show round, Joey DeSena, a development engineer from Raleigh, North Carolina, will face off against Mehal Shah, a software engineer from Seattle, Washington, and Eamonn Campbell, a lawyer originally from Manchester, Vermont. Most fans will recognize these contestants as they have appeared on the show before and have been sufficiently impressed with their skill. It is very hard to predict who will take this one home.
Jeopardy! is one of the oldest and most renowned game shows ever. Since its inception in 1964, it has been around in one form or another, gathering an immense fanbase in the process. Throughout these years, the game show has managed to hold on to its appeal with its offbeat format and engaging nature, which have become a signature over the years. Moreover, the final round of the game show also plays a part in this ever-growing popularity.
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The final round of Jeopardy! has many intriguing elements that make it stand out. This includes the ability to allow viewer participation. Viewers can be a part of the game show by guessing the correct answer to the final question ahead of the episode's air time.
Over the years, this has become a common practice for game show fans. However, as this remains a complex process, we have compiled the question, answer, and other relevant details from the upcoming episode below.
January 16, 2025, Thursday: Today's Final Jeopardy!
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The final question for the upcoming round of the game show reads:
"Order Arecales, this tree gets its name from Roman times; a leaf from one was placed in a victor’s hands after a contest was won."
This question is from the category "Trees." This broad and general category does not appear on the game show often. It should lead to an intriguing round.
In the final round of the game show, participants are provided with a solution, and they have to figure out the question. This adds to the excitement of the round.
Jeopardy! final solution: Thursday, January 16, 2025
The clue and solution to the upcoming round's final question read as follows.
Clue: Order Arecales, this tree gets its name from Roman times; a leaf from one was placed in a victor’s hands after a contest was won.
Solution: Palm Tree.
The palm tree became associated with victory after a statue was built to commemorate the Battle of the Eurymdeon.
Jeopardy! contestants today: Thursday, January 16, 2025
The three contestants for the upcoming game show round are Joey DeSena, a development engineer from Raleigh, North Carolina; Mehal Shah, a software engineer from Seattle, Washington; and Eamonn Campbell, a lawyer originally from Manchester, Vermont.
Catch them in action on the upcoming round of Jeopardy!
