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On October 3, 2024, Thursday, the episode of Jeopardy! was very exciting, and the winner was Ryan Manton, a systems administrator from Columbus, Ohio. After three days of play, Ryan earned a total of $67,379, at his fourth game. Power engineer Adam Stewart from British Columbia and children's librarian Emily Stowell-Bui from South Carolina were his opponents.
By the end of the night, Ryan successfully defended his title, making him a champion for four days in a row.
In the Final Jeopardy round, both Ryan and Adam correctly answered the question. This gave Ryan a bigger lead and raised his total for the four days to $83,179. Adam finished the game with $2,100 after adding $100 to his total. Emily, on the other hand, couldn't play Final Jeopardy because her score was below zero.
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People have loved Jeopardy! since it first aired in 1964. The format of the show is unique; contestants are given clues that are written as answers, and they have to come up with questions to answer them. With its reversed format, Jeopardy! has become a mainstay of American TV and has been entertaining viewers for decades.
Jeopardy! episode of October 3, 2024, Thursday: A glimpse of the contestants and rounds
The October 3, 2024, episode of Jeopardy! was a closely fought battle, with all contestants giving their best effort. The first round began with Adam Stewart taking the lead after answering six out of fifteen clues correctly. By the time they reached the interviews, Adam had $4,400, while Ryan stood at $1,000, and Emily struggled with -$800. Despite a rough start, Ryan quickly recovered, grabbing a Daily Double and closing the gap.
As the game went on, Ryan kept doing well, and in the end, he beat Adam's score. At the end of the Jeopardy round, Ryan had answered all twelve questions correctly, putting his score at $5,400, just behind Adam's score of $5,600. Emily's score remained -$800, making it clear that it would be a tough challenge for her to get back in the game.
Contestants of the episode
During his four-game winning streak, Ryan Manton has shown that he is a tough opponent. Ryan has always been able to stay ahead of his opponents owing to a high buzzer percentage and smart use of Daily Doubles. In the Double Jeopardy round tonight, he answered twenty-one questions correctly, giving him a big lead going into Final Jeopardy today.
Adam Stewart got off to a good start, but he had a tough time in the Double Jeopardy round, especially when he got two of the Daily Doubles wrong. Even though he was ahead early on, these mistakes cost him a lot, and he only had $2,000 at the end of the round.
The game ended without Emily Stowell-Bui making it to Final Jeopardy because she couldn't get her score back from the first negative.
Insights Into the show
One of the reasons why Jeopardy! is still so popular is because of its unique format. Jeopardy, Double Jeopardy, and Final Jeopardy are the three parts of the game. With each round, the challenges are different and get harder as the rounds go on. Especially when it comes to wagering on Daily Doubles and Final Jeopardy, contestants must rely on both their knowledge and their ability to think strategically.
A good Daily Double at the right time can change the course of the game, as shown in the October 3 episode. With the help of the Daily Double, Ryan quickly closed the gap on Adam, and his consistent play in Double Jeopardy secured his victory. But Adam's wrong answers to two Daily Doubles showed how quickly matters can shift on Jeopardy! Emily experienced a hard time with her answers.
A closer look at Final Jeopardy
On October 3, 2024, the last round of Jeopardy was all about 19th Century Names. The hint was, "His autopsy after his death in Vienna in 1827 showed that his auditory nerves had shrunk." Ryan and Adam both gave the right answer, "Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?"
The final question was,
Shrunken auditory nerves were seen in his autopsy after his 1827 death in Vienna.
Correct response: Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
The Final Jeopardy! question wasn't too hard for people who knew a lot about Beethoven's life, especially his battle with deafness. Ryan and Adam both got higher scores after this question, but Ryan had a big lead that meant he would win the game without having to wager any of his $15,800.
First break statistics (After 15 Clues)
- Adam: 6 correct, 1 incorrect
- Ryan: 2 correct, 0 incorrect
- Emily: 3 correct, 2 incorrect
Contestant Interviews
- Emily owns two dogs and has fostered 11 dogs over the past few years.
- Adam shared that he has a very opinionated five-year-old.
- Ryan brings gag prizes to pub quizzes, based on a question from the previous week.
Jeopardy! round statistics:
- Adam: 8 correct, 2 incorrect
- Ryan: 12 correct, 0 incorrect
- Emily: 4 correct, 3 incorrect
Scores after the Jeopardy! round:
- Adam: $5,600
- Ryan: $5,400
- Emily: -$800
Double Jeopardy! statistics:
- Ryan: 21 correct, 1 incorrect
- Adam: 14 correct, 5 incorrect
- Emily: 5 correct, 3 incorrect
Final Jeopardy! scores:
- Ryan: $15,800
- Adam: $2,000
- Emily: -$400
Tonight’s results:
- Emily: -$400 (Did not participate in Final Jeopardy by rule)
- Adam: $2,000 + $100 = $2,100 (Who is Beethoven? "Hi Boops & Nooners")
- Ryan: $15,800 + $0 = $15,800 (Who is Beethoven? "Still love Lauren")
- Ryan’s 4-day total: $83,179
Ryan Manton’s winning strategy and performance
Ryan Manton did well in tonight's episode because of his strong knowledge and his planned moves. His buzzer timing was perfect, which let him always answer questions before his opponents. Also, Ryan's smart use of the Daily Double in the Jeopardy round kept him in the game even after Adam took the lead at first.
The fact that Ryan got twenty-one of the twenty-one questions right on Double Jeopardy showed how knowledgeable he is and helped explain why he has won four games in a row.
With his fourth win, Ryan Manton has proven himself to be one of the best contestants this season. Altogether, he has now made $83,179, and he will be back tomorrow to defend his title again. As Ryan's winning streak goes on, Jeopardy! fans will be eager to see if he can become a five-day champion and join the Hall of Fame.
