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Jeopardy! on November 12, 2024, Tuesday, brought exciting gameplay in its 47th episode of the season. The three contestants — Joey DeSena, Kathleen Clark, and Jonathan Fox — competed intensely across various categories.
The night’s Final Jeopardy question, under the theme of Literary Monuments, challenged each player to identify two famous literary characters commemorated in a statue in Madrid.
All three contestants answered correctly, and Joey DeSena emerged victorious, securing his place as a 2-day champion.
As an answer to Final Jeopardy, players had to name two figures from a monument in Plaza de España, Madrid. The right answer was Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, which refers to a statue that's 112 feet tall and shows the author Miguel de Cervantes and two of his most famous characters.
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Joey bet $12,801, which brought his total to $27,201, and he won the game. He was already ahead with $14,400. Joey has now made $44,698 over the past two days, which means he will be back for the next episode.
Jeopardy! episode November 12, 2024, highlights
The episode began with three contestants: Joey DeSena, a development engineer and reigning champion from Raleigh, North Carolina; Kathleen Clark, an English teacher from Stamford, Connecticut; and Jonathan Fox, a staffing capacity manager from Plymouth, Massachusetts.
With a one-game winning streak, Joey gained a boost in confidence. He secured an early lead of $3,600 by the first break in the Jeopardy round by answering seven questions accurately. Following closely behind were Kathleen and Jonathan, who contributed $1,400 and $600, respectively.
By the end of the Jeopardy round, Jonathan leapt into first place with $4,600, following strong answers in the Music Miscellanea category. The scores were tight, setting the stage for a highly competitive Double Jeopardy round.
Contestants and categories in Double Jeopardy
In Double Jeopardy, the categories included U.S. History, Rivers Of The World, and Heist Films. Joey took back the lead by wagering his entire $4,000 on a True Daily Double.
Meanwhile, Jonathan chose a conservative bet on his Daily Double, which limited his score despite several correct responses. By the end of Double Jeopardy, Joey’s score was $14,400, Jonathan was close behind with $13,600, while Kathleen had $7,600.
The round saw an array of challenging questions, pushing each contestant’s knowledge and strategy. Notably, Joey’s bold True Daily Double was instrumental in giving him a slight lead before the final round.
Insights into Final Jeopardy
In Final Jeopardy, the clue in Literary Monuments referenced a monument depicting author Cervantes with two bronze statues of his characters. All three contestants correctly identified Don Quixote and Sancho Panza.
Joey’s strategic wager of $12,801 brought his total to $27,201, clinching his victory as a 2-day champion. Jonathan’s and Kathleen’s correct answers boosted their final totals to $18,000 and $15,200, respectively.
The Final Jeopardy question brought out each contestant’s knowledge of literature, testing their familiarity with classic works and international monuments.
Other insights about Jeopardy!
Jeopardy! consistently delivers an intellectual challenge through a unique question-answer format. Instead of merely answering questions, contestants provide answers in the form of a question, adding a layer of complexity.
The game includes three main rounds — Jeopardy, Double Jeopardy and Final Jeopardy — with the option to wager earnings on pivotal Daily Double Clues.
Throughout its seasons, Jeopardy! has maintained a dedicated fanbase, constantly evolving with fresh topics and questions that encourage broad general knowledge. The format remains both a test of intelligence and quick-thinking strategy, keeping viewers engaged with each episode.
Tonight’s game recap: Jeopardy! November 12, 2024
Jeopardy! round
- Categories: World Of Leaders; English Literature; Nice Wheels; Music Miscellanea; We’re Salutin’ Gluten; Rhyme Time.
- Daily Double: Kathleen found the Daily Double early on clue #3 but chose not to make a high-stakes bet.
First Break scores (after 15 clues)
- Joey: $3,600 (7 correct, 0 incorrect)
- Kathleen: $1,400 (5 correct, 1 incorrect)
- Jonathan: $600 (1 correct, 1 incorrect)
Interview highlights
- Jonathan shared that he met his wife in his college marching band.
- Kathleen noted her name’s connection to Irish patriot Kathleen Clarke.
- Joey mentioned that his father wrote new words to the Jeopardy! “Think!” music.
Jeopardy round results
Jonathan surged ahead toward the end, excelling in the Music Miscellanea category.
Round stats
- Jonathan: 7 correct, 1 incorrect
- Joey: 10 correct, 2 incorrect
- Kathleen: 7 correct, 1 incorrect
Scores after the Jeopardy round
- Jonathan: $4,600
- Joey: $4,000
- Kathleen: $2,800
Double Jeopardy round
- Categories: U.S. History; Rivers Of The Whirled; Let’s Dabble In Science; Transportation; Heist Films; Ends In “CH”.
- Key Moves: Joey regained the lead with a successful True Daily Double wager, allowing him to pull ahead of Jonathan.
Daily Doubles
- Joey secured the True Daily Double on DD2, bringing him back to the lead.
- Jonathan found DD3 but bet conservatively, keeping him behind after several missed opportunities.
Round Stats
- Joey: 18 correct, 4 incorrect
- Jonathan: 14 correct, 3 incorrect
- Kathleen: 13 correct, 2 incorrect
Scores going into Final Jeopardy
- Joey: $14,400
- Jonathan: $13,600
- Kathleen: $7,600
Final Jeopardy round
- Category: Literary Monuments
- Clue: "A 112-foot-tall monument in a Madrid plaza depicts a writer seated above bronze statues of these 2 characters."
- Correct Response: Don Quixote and Sancho Panza
- Contestant Responses: All three contestants answered correctly, identifying the literary characters.
Final scores
- Kathleen: $7,600 + $7,600 = $15,200
- Jonathan: $13,600 + $4,400 = $18,000
- Joey: $14,400 + $12,801 = $27,201
Outcome: Joey DeSena won, becoming a 2-day champion with a cumulative total of $44,698
With his win tonight, Joey DeSena showed that he's a skilled Jeopardy! player, balancing skill with risk to keep his title as champion.
He will play in his third game, which will cost him a total of $44,698. Because each contestant showed that they were knowledgeable about a wide range of topics, the episode stood out and showed how exciting and difficult Jeopardy! is.
