Who won Jeopardy! tonight? November 13, 2024, Wednesday

In tonight's episode of Jeopardy!, viewers were captivated by a close competition between three talented contestants. On November 13, 2024, Wednesday, the final question proved crucial in deciding the winner. Returning champion Joey DeSena, with two prior wins, faced off against Evan Dorey from Canada and Lois Dioro from Connecticut.

In Final Jeopardy, all three contestants attempted to answer a question from the category Poetry & Places. The clue referenced a famous Robert Burns poem that celebrates the natural beauty of a particular region.

While each contestant made their best guess, only one response matched the correct answer. This crucial moment shifted the standings dramatically, crowning a new champion.

Jeopardy! November 13, 2024, Wednesday, episode recap

Evan Dorey emerged victorious tonight on Jeopardy!, overtaking the defending champion Joey DeSena and challenging opponent Lois Dioro in a high-stakes Final Jeopardy round.

Evan approached each clue with care and strategy because he used to be a director of data analytics. He built a strong lead throughout both the Jeopardy and Double Jeopardy rounds. Evan's answer, "What is Highlands?" was the right one in the final round, giving him the title of Jeopardy! champion for the night and an impressive total of $29,200.

Tonight’s game began with the Jeopardy round, featuring categories like Great Women in Sports, Adult Contemporary Lit and Keeping Warm. Early on, Evan took the lead with $4,000, capitalizing on his knowledge of literature and history.

Meanwhile, Joey and Lois struggled to find their footing but remained competitive. Lois eventually narrowed the gap by correctly answering questions related to world cultures, while Joey made a comeback by nailing clues in sports history.

The Contestants

The contestants brought their unique energy to tonight’s Jeopardy! episode. Joey, the returning champion, entered with two wins and a total of $44,698. He’s known for his quick wit and interest in trivia, a passion reflected in his experience as a bar trivia host.

Lois Dioro, a Realtor from Connecticut, displayed knowledge in various categories and showed resilience, fighting her way back from negative scores. Evan, the eventual winner, demonstrated remarkable consistency and strategy throughout the game.

Highlights and insights into Jeopardy!

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Tonight's Jeopardy! episode showed how the show's unique format and focus on different kinds of knowledge work. The structure, with three rounds that get harder as they go, tests contestants on a lot of different topics, which makes it one of the smartest game shows on TV.

The Jeopardy round introduces players to various categories, followed by the Double Jeopardy round, which doubles the stakes and raises the level of difficulty. Finally, Final Jeopardy brings in the most challenging question, often determining the night’s winner.

The Jeopardy round

In the Jeopardy round, Evan quickly established a lead, accumulating $4,000 by selecting questions across sports, literature and geography. This round involved 15 clues, with Evan getting six correct answers.

While Lois and Joey initially fell behind, Lois made a solid comeback, ending with $3,000. Joey, though, faced early setbacks, concluding the round at $1,000 after recovering from a few incorrect responses.

The Double Jeopardy round

Double Jeopardy brought fresh intensity, with categories like A Piece of History, Minerals and You’ll Learn to Adapt. Evan found the Daily Double but took a calculated risk, losing $2,000 on a difficult question. However, he regained momentum with correct answers in ancient history and mineralogy.

Lois’s strategic play also paid off when she wagered conservatively, securing the lead momentarily. The round concluded with both Lois and Evan tied at $14,600, while Joey trailed at $7,400.

Final Jeopardy: Poetry & Places

The category Poetry & Places in Final Jeopardy asked the contestants to identify a geographical term from a Robert Burns poem describing scenic landscapes.

Evan and Lois entered Final Jeopardy with $14,600 each, but only Evan correctly answered “What is Highlands?” Joey answered “What is Moor?”, while Lois guessed “What are is Scotland?”. With his answer, Evan doubled his score, concluding the night with $29,200, earning the title of tonight’s Jeopardy! champion.

Game recap: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

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Jeopardy round

Categories: Great Women in Sports, Adult Contemporary Lit, Keeping Warm, Also A Beverage Brand, It’s A Small World, After All

Game Highlights

Evan found the Daily Double right before the first break, doubling his score and taking an early lead.
The round saw a total of 7 incorrect responses, reflecting the challenging nature of the clues.

Scores at First Break (after 15 clues)

Evan: $4,000 (6 correct, 1 incorrect)
Lois: $0 (2 correct, 3 incorrect)
Joey: -$200 (2 correct, 3 incorrect)

End of Jeopardy round (after 30 clues)

Evan: $5,000 (9 correct, 1 incorrect)
Lois: $3,000 (6 correct, 3 incorrect)
Joey: $1,000 (5 correct, 3 incorrect)

Double Jeopardy round

Categories: A Piece of History, Colleges & Universities, From the Greek, Minerals, Nothing to See Here, You’ll Learn to Adapt

Game highlights

Evan initially hit a setback by losing $2,000 on the second Daily Double (DD2) of the game.
After a lengthy search, Lois found the third Daily Double (DD3) and bet conservatively, taking a temporary lead.
Evan regained the lead after Joey mispronounced a response, allowing Evan to capitalize on the rebound.
Lois answered the final clue of the round correctly, creating a tie between her and Evan going into Final Jeopardy.

End of Double Jeopardy round

Evan: $14,600 (19 correct, 2 incorrect)
Lois: $14,600 (15 correct, 3 incorrect)
Joey: $7,400 (11 correct, 5 incorrect)

Final Jeopardy

Category: Poetry & Places
Clue: It’s the geographic word in the title of a Robert Burns poem about “the mountains …covered with snow…the straths & green valleys below.”
Correct Response: “What is Highlands?”

Final scores

Evan: $29,200 (Correct answer: “What is Highlands?”)
Lois: $12,000 (Incorrect answer: “What are is Scotland?”)
Joey: $199 (Incorrect answer: “What is Moor?”)

Tonight’s result

Winner: Evan Dorey with a final score of $29,200, becoming the new Jeopardy! champion. He will return to defend his title in the next episode.

Evan Dorey was named the winner of tonight's episode of Jeopardy! after a tough competition between three skilled contestants. Evan beat his opponents in every round with a combination of smart strategy, knowledge and calculated risks.

This episode brought out the unique appeal of Jeopardy!, where contestants need to know facts as well as think strategically and react quickly. Evan won, so he will be back for another exciting match tomorrow.

Edited by Bhargav