Who won Jeopardy! tonight? November 11, 2024, Monday

On Monday, November 11, 2024, Jeopardy! delivered another exciting episode with intense competition among three skilled contestants. Rachel Marcus, the reigning champion, returned to defend her title.

Joey DeSena, a development engineer from Raleigh, North Carolina, and Chris Spencer, a medical writer from Washington, D.C., joined Rachel on stage. They were all eager to win but one of the contestants emerged as the winner at the end of the Final Jeopardy round, making a new champion for this season.

The answer to tonight's Final Jeopardy question, which was about American history in the 1800s, was "Who is James K. Polk?" This answer stumped everyone. Joey had a big lead going into the last round, but his cautious bet helped him keep enough points to win.

At the end of the game, Joey DeSena had won $17,497, making him the new Jeopardy! champion. On Tuesday, he'll be back to defend his title and keep going on his journey.

Jeopardy! episode recap: November 11, 2024

Three rounds of competition were played out on tonight's episode of Jeopardy! including Jeopardy, Double Jeopardy, and Final Jeopardy. The contestants' skills were put to the test in different areas during each round. To begin the Jeopardy! round, Joey DeSena was far ahead of his opponents and quickly took the lead.

He continued playing well by finding both Daily Doubles in Double Jeopardy to keep his lead. He had a lead going into the Final Jeopardy round even though he was careful with his bets.

Contestants of the episode

Rachel Marcus: The reigning champion and writer-consultant from New York, who entered the game with a one-day total of $20,600.
Joey DeSena: A development engineer from Raleigh, North Carolina, who quickly secured the lead and ultimately won the episode.
Chris Spencer: A medical writer from Washington, D.C., who competed closely with Rachel but fell short in the final tally.

Other insights on Jeopardy!

Jeopardy! stands out from other game shows due to its unique format and intellectual rigor. Contestants must respond in the form of a question, adding a distinctive twist to the show's structure.

With various rounds and categories, players need a mix of speed, precision, and a vast knowledge base to succeed. Moreover, the show’s consistency in providing diverse and challenging topics keeps both contestants and viewers engaged.

Round-by-Round breakdown

Jeopardy round

The categories for this round included TIME Magazine’s Person Of The Year, All A Board!, Sky Rockets In Flight, Lawn & Garden, Sports Nicknames, and Alliterative Phrases.

Joey quickly picked up momentum by answering seven questions correctly and securing a Daily Double, bringing his score to $6,800 early on. At the end of the round, the scores stood at:

Joey: $9,200
Rachel: $2,600
Chris: $2,000

Double Jeopardy round

In Double Jeopardy, categories like Mexican State Capitals, A No. 1 Bestseller That Year, 3-Letter Responses, In The Archives, Beastie Boys, and Etymology challenged the contestants. Joey once again found both Daily Doubles and continued to lead.

His strategic, cautious wagering allowed Rachel to close in slightly, but his steady performance left him in a strong position heading into the final round. Scores after Double Jeopardy:

Joey: $18,200
Rachel: $9,400
Chris: $8,000

Final Jeopardy round

The Final Jeopardy question revolved around 19th Century America, asking about a U.S. President whose name resembled a dance. Despite the hint, none of the contestants answered correctly, resulting in a Triple Stumper. However, Joey’s large lead allowed him to remain ahead with a final score of $17,497.

Clue of today’s Final Jeopardy

"It caused rich amusement that the name of this President, whose wife didn’t allow dancing, was similar to that of a dance"

Correct Answer:

"Who is James K. Polk?"

Tonight’s game stats: November 11, 2024

Jeopardy! round:

Categories: TIME Magazine’s Person Of The Year, All A Board!, Sky Rockets In Flight, Lawn & Garden, Sports Nicknames, Alliterative Phrases
Daily Double: Joey answered correctly a few clues before the first break, quickly taking a strong lead.

Scores after 15 clues:

Joey: $6,800 (7 correct, 1 incorrect)
Rachel: $1,800 (3 correct, 1 incorrect)
Chris: $600 (2 correct, 1 incorrect)

Scores at the end of Jeopardy! round:

Joey: $9,200 (14 correct, 2 incorrect)
Rachel: $2,600 (6 correct, 2 incorrect)
Chris: $2,000 (5 correct, 2 incorrect)

Today’s contestant interviews:

Chris: Shared his experience as a pet groomer who groomed Sting’s dog.
Joey: Met his wife during community theatre and later married on the stage where they first met.
Rachel: Lived in a palace in Lisbon as a teenager, aged 13-14.

Double Jeopardy round:

Categories: Mexican State Capitals, A No. 1 Bestseller That Year, 3-Letter Responses, In The Archives, Beastie Boys, Etymology
Daily Doubles: Joey found both Daily Doubles but made a conservative bet on the second, wagering only $1,000, allowing Rachel to close in.

Scores at the end of Double Jeopardy:

Joey: $18,200 (23 correct, 4 incorrect)
Rachel: $9,400 (10 correct, 2 incorrect)
Chris: $8,000 (13 correct, 4 incorrect)

Final Jeopardy round:

Category: 19th Century America
Clue: Asked about a president with a name similar to a dance; correct answer was James K. Polk.

Results:

Chris: $8,000 – $7,999 = $1 (incorrect answer: "Who is Hi Me")
Rachel: $9,400 – $9,399 = $1 (incorrect answer: "Who is Rutherford Hayes")
Joey: $18,200 – $703 = $17,497 (incorrect answer: "Who is Madison")

Winner: Joey, with a final total of $17,497, crowned as the new Jeopardy! champion.

Tonight's Jeopardy! showed how competitive and smart each contestant is. As a result of his smart and careful bets, Joey DeSena won the title with a final score of $17,497. He is getting ready to defend his new title tomorrow, so viewers can look forward to another exciting episode. Contestants' knowledge on a wide range of topics is tested on Jeopardy!, which has made the show popular for decades and made it stand out.

Edited by Sreerupa Das