Who won Jeopardy! tonight? November 27, 2024, Wednesday

On Jeopardy! tonight, November 27, 2024, three contestants were battling hard to win. A contestant needed to win to make it to the Tournament of Champions, so the stakes were high. After the last clue of the day, the category State Songs question decided who won. To get to the game's final round, the contestants had to give correct answers.

The answer to the Final Jeopardy clue, "Its 15 official state songs include 2 that mention moonshine & 3 played in 3/4 time," was Tennessee, and it was Kevin Laskowski who answered correctly. This win marked Kevin’s third consecutive victory, securing his entry into the Tournament of Champions.

A unique format that combines trivia and strategy has kept people watching Jeopardy! for decades. Today's show showed how the game's unique rounds and scoring system keep the competition interesting.

Jeopardy! episode recap November 27, 2024

Tonight’s episode of Jeopardy! saw three contestants – Julia Schan, Drew Wheeler, and Kevin Laskowski – battling through intense rounds of trivia. The first round featured categories like Picture The Film and Slogans, and it was Drew Wheeler who led after the initial 15 clues. However, as the game progressed, Kevin Laskowski and Julia Schan worked their way up to challenge Drew's lead.

In the Jeopardy round, Drew led with $3,500, followed closely by Kevin with $3,400, and Julia with $1,600. As the game moved into the Double Jeopardy round, Julia gained the lead, while Kevin climbed up to second. It was clear that the final round would determine the winner, as Kevin and Drew had built enough momentum to compete for the top spot.

Jeopardy round: Drew takes the lead

In the Jeopardy round, the game began with a strong performance from Drew Wheeler, a high school social studies teacher from Athens, Georgia. He found the Daily Double early on and answered correctly, which helped him build an early lead. Drew finished the round with $3,500, leading the other contestants.

Kevin Laskowski, an Episcopal priest from Falls Church, Virginia, came in second with $3,400. From Pleasanton, California, Julia Schan had a tougher start and ended up with $1,600 by the end of the Jeopardy round. However, as they went into the Double Jeopardy round, it was still anyone's game.

Double Jeopardy round: Julia takes the lead

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The Double Jeopardy round kicked off with intense competition as the stakes were raised with higher-value questions. Julia Schan was leading by the end of this round with $8,600 after correctly answering several key questions. However, Kevin and Drew were close behind, with Kevin sitting at $6,800 and Drew at $6,300.

Julia’s success came from a combination of quick responses and strategic wagers, although she did miss the Daily Double later in the round. This allowed Kevin to edge closer with a strong finish, but it was Julia who maintained her lead as the game moved to Final Jeopardy.

Final Jeopardy round: Kevin’s big victory

The Final Jeopardy clue of the day came from the category State Songs, which asked contestants about Tennessee’s official state songs. The correct answer was Tennessee, and both Drew and Kevin responded correctly.

Drew bet $2,400 in this round, which brought his total to $8,700. On the other hand, Julia bet more, $5,001, and got Louisiana wrong, bringing her total down to $3,599. Kevin won with a final score of $13,599, which was due to his correct answer and large bet of $6,799. Kevin won his third straight game, securing his spot in the Tournament of Champions with $52,999 earned over three days.

Contestant highlights

Julia Schan: Julia, a Pleasanton, California stay-at-home mother, performed well early on. She won $1,600 in Jeopardy and had potential in Double Jeopardy Despite a Final Jeopardy mistake, she won $3,599.

Drew Wheeler: In the game, Drew, a high school social studies teacher from Athens, Georgia, led the pack at times. He won $3,500 in Jeopardy and carried that momentum into Double Jeopardy. But he bet wrong on Final Jeopardy and finished third with $8,700.

Kevin Laskowski: An Episcopal priest from Falls Church, Virginia, Kevin entered the game with $39,400 in two days. In the Double Jeopardy round, Kevin made a crucial comeback with strategic wagers. His Final Jeopardy answer earned him a spot in the Tournament of Champions for his third straight win.

Game statistics for the November 27, 2024 episode of Jeopardy!

Jeopardy round scores:

Drew Wheeler: $3,500
Kevin Laskowski: $3,400
Julia Schan: $1,600

Double Jeopardy round scores:

Julia Schan: $8,600
Kevin Laskowski: $6,800
Drew Wheeler: $6,300

Final Jeopardy wagers and scores:

Drew Wheeler: Wagered $2,400, final score: $8,700 (correct answer: Tennessee)
Kevin Laskowski: Wagered $6,799, final score: $13,599 (correct answer: Tennessee) (3-day total: $52,999)
Julia Schan: Wagered $5,001, final score: $3,599 (incorrect answer: Louisiana)

Total number of correct responses:

Drew Wheeler: 8 correct, 1 incorrect
Kevin Laskowski: 5 correct, 1 incorrect
Julia Schan: 9 correct, 3 incorrect
Unanswered clues: 12 unplayed clues this season (0 today)

Kevin Laskowski's win tonight qualified him for the Tournament of Champions, where the season's best players compete for a grand prize. After three days of strong play, he won thanks to his knowledge and strategy. Now, everyone is wondering if he can win his fourth straight episode tomorrow.

Jeopardy! ended another high-stakes game with gusto tonight. Kevin Laskowski's Final Jeopardy Answer won and qualified him for the Tournament of Champions. Julia Schan and Drew Wheeler provided strong competition in this episode, demonstrating Jeopardy!'s excitement and unpredictability. Kevin expects the next episodes to be thrilling as contestants try to dethrone the champion.

The Jeopardy! format keeps fans guessing until the final moment, proving that even the smallest decisions can make a huge difference.

Edited by Meenakshi Ajith