Who won Jeopardy! tonight? November 14, 2024, Thursday

On Jeopardy! tonight, November 14, 2024, a thrilling battle unfolded as three unique contestants faced off, each bringing their style and skill to the iconic quiz show. Evan Dorey, a data analytics director from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, was the defending champion tonight. He was joined by Steven Czekala, a retired dentist from Oakland, California, and Stephanie Asalone, a former 401k processor from St. Marys, Pennsylvania.

In the Final Jeopardy round, only Stephanie could answer correctly, naming the New Orleans Saints as the team fittingly born on November 1, 1966. This correct response allowed Stephanie to secure her place as the night’s champion with a calculated wager that surpassed Evan’s cautious cover bet, giving her a final total of $14,100.

Looking into Jeopardy! episode November 14, 2024, recap

The November 14 episode of Jeopardy! kicked off with a promising start in the Jeopardy round, where all three contestants put up steady performances. Evan got ahead early on by earning $3,400 by the first break. Steven came in second with $2,800, and Stephanie came in third with $2,000.

There were interesting themes in the categories, like What's 'Up'?, Hobbies & Pastimes, and The Home of the Rave. Evan had the most money at the end of the first round—$5,600. Stephanie was next with $3,600, and Steven was third with $3,000.

Jeopardy! round

The Jeopardy round opened with six categories: What’s ‘Up’?, Hey, We Made That!, Catching Some Rays, Hobbies & Pastimes, O’er the Land of the Free, and The Home of the Rave. Each contestant displayed strong initial performances, navigating the questions with relative ease.

Scoreboard at the first break:

Evan Dorey led with $3,400 after answering 6 questions correctly and missing only 1.
Steven Czekala followed with $2,800, having answered 4 questions correctly with no mistakes.
Stephanie Asalone was close behind with $2,000 after 3 correct answers and no incorrect attempts.

In this round, all three contestants had impressive accuracy, with only a few errors in total. However, Steven’s unfortunate miss on a Daily Double later in the round dropped him to third place, giving Evan the advantage.

End of Jeopardy round scores:

Evan: $5,600, with 12 correct answers and 1 incorrect.
Stephanie: $3,600, maintaining 6 correct answers with no mistakes.
Steven: $3,000, with 7 correct answers and 1 incorrect.

Double Jeopardy round

The Double Jeopardy round introduced fresh categories that added complexity to the game: Ancient Greece, 20th Century Fiction, Musical Ett(e)s, Aviators, Fashion Designers, and 13-Letter Words.

This round saw some major shifts, with Steven initially taking the lead by successfully answering a $2,000 Daily Double (DD2). However, Evan responded with accuracy across several categories, finishing the round back in the lead. Stephanie, playing conservatively, found the third Daily Double (DD3) but chose a modest $500 wager, which kept her in third place.

End of Double Jeopardy round scores:

Evan: $14,400, with a strong performance totaling 21 correct answers and 2 incorrect.
Steven: $9,800, with 14 correct answers and 2 incorrect.
Stephanie: $8,100, with 11 correct answers and no mistakes.

This round highlighted Evan’s knowledge across various topics and showcased Steven’s strategy with high-stakes bets. Stephanie’s cautious wager allowed her to remain in the running, setting the stage for a tight Final Jeopardy.

Final Jeopardy round

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In Final Jeopardy, the contestants faced a question in the category Sports Teams. The clue asked them to identify a team established on November 1, 1966—a hint towards the New Orleans Saints.

Results of Final Jeopardy:

Stephanie answered correctly, Who are the New Orleans Saints?, wagering $6,000 and bringing her final score to $14,100, winning her the game.

Steven guessed incorrectly and lost $7,401, ending the game with $2,399.
Evan also answered incorrectly, betting $5,600 and finishing with $8,800.
Stephanie’s accurate response and strategic wager crowned her the new Jeopardy! champion, with a one-day total of $14,100.

Stephanie’s accurate response and strategic wager crowned her the new Jeopardy! champion, with a one-day total of $14,100.

Contestant profiles

Each contestant brought a unique background and personality to the show. Stephanie, a former 401k processor, grew up next to a brewery, lending a playful backstory to her Jeopardy! journey. Steven, a retired dentist, expressed gratitude to some fans who had once assisted him during an emergency.

The returning champion, Evan, shared a touching narrative about his father's recovery from multiple strokes, revealing the personal motivations behind his passion for Jeopardy!

Game stats for Thursday, November 14, 2024

Tonight’s episode of Jeopardy! showcased strong performances, strategic betting, and high stakes as three contestants battled through each round. Below are the detailed statistics from the game:

Jeopardy! round:

Categories: The round’s categories were What’s ‘Up’?, Hey, We Made That!, Catching Some Rays, Hobbies & Pastimes, O’er the Land of the Free, and The Home of the Rave.

Contestant progress:

Evan Dorey led at the first break with a score of $3,400. He managed 6 correct answers and only 1 incorrect answer by this point.
Steven Czekala followed closely with $2,800, having answered 4 questions correctly with no incorrect responses.
Stephanie Asalone held a score of $2,000 after correctly answering 3 questions without any incorrect attempts.

Round highlights: All contestants started strong, with few incorrect answers early on. However, Steven missed a Daily Double later, which caused him to fall behind.

Post-Jeopardy! round scores:

Evan: 12 correct answers and 1 incorrect, finishing the round with $5,600.
Stephanie: 6 correct answers and no incorrect responses, ending with $3,600.
Steven: 7 correct answers and 1 incorrect, concluding the round at $3,000.

Double Jeopardy round:

Categories: The categories included Ancient Greece, 20th Century Fiction, Musical Ett(e)s, Aviators, Fashion Designers, and 13-Letter Words.

Contestant strategies:

Steven gained an early lead by correctly answering a $2,000 Daily Double (DD2).
Evan demonstrated strong knowledge across various categories, securing 9 correct answers and finishing the round in the lead.
Stephanie found the third Daily Double (DD3) but opted for a conservative wager of $500, keeping her in third place going into the Final Jeopardy round.

Double Jeopardy statistics:

Evan: 21 correct answers, 2 incorrect, with a score of $14,400.
Steven: 14 correct answers, 2 incorrect, finishing with $9,800.
Stephanie: 11 correct answers, no incorrect, ending with $8,100.
Unplayed Clues: There were no unplayed clues in this game, maintaining the season’s total at 6.

Scores going into Final Jeopardy:

Evan led with $14,400.
Steven followed with $9,800.
Stephanie entered the round with $8,100.

Final Jeopardy round:

Category: Sports Teams.
Clue: The contestants were asked to identify a team fittingly born on November 1, 1966.

Results:

Stephanie provided the correct response, “Who are the New Orleans Saints?” Her $6,000 wager brought her total to $14,100, securing her the win.
Steven guessed incorrectly and wagered $7,401, reducing his final total to $2,399.
Evan, also incorrect, lost $5,600, ending with $8,800.

Final results:

Stephanie: $14,100 (correct response and win, making her a returning champion).
Steven: $2,399 (incorrect response).
Evan: $8,800 (incorrect response).

In tonight’s episode, Stephanie Asalone emerged as the new Jeopardy! champion with $14,100. Her victory came down to a calculated wager and her ability to correctly respond in the Final Jeopardy round. As she returns tomorrow to defend her title, viewers can anticipate another exciting episode.

Edited by Meenakshi Ajith