There are three things guaranteed in the world today: Death, taxes, and Jeopardy! being on. Believe it or not, the iconic game show has been on the air for over 60 years (though the modern incarnation we know and love technically debuted in 1984). Under the watchful eye of Ken Jennings (who himself was a record-breaking champion), Jeopardy! puts three people’s trivia skills and reflexes to the ultimate test. And so many of the greats to grace those podiums started by simply watching the show as it aired on weekdays, as millions have done for over half a century.Here’s a spoiler-filled recap of who won Jeopardy! today, plus the answer to Final Jeopardy.
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Who won Jeopardy today?
Rian Robertson
Rian Robertson took the champ title from Kristin Franke, earning a daily total of $16,100.
Who are the Jeopardy contestants today?
Elizabeth Severs
Elizabeth Severs is an aspiring novelist from Wilmington, North Carolina.
Rian Robertson
Rian Robertson is a software developer from Ottawa, Ontario.
Kristin Franke
Kristin Franke is a pastor from Washington, D.C.
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What was Final Jeopardy today?
Final Jeopardy today was in the category “HISTORIC ZOOLOGY“
The clue: “Described when first encountered in 1835, this species “must have weighed at least 200 pounds… gave a deep hiss, & drew in its head.”
The answer: “What is the Galápagos tortoise.”
Robertson held a runaway lead at the end of the DJ round with $18,900, next to Severs and Franke’s $6,800 and $8,000, respectively.
While Robertson was the only one to get FJ incorrect, “What is anaconda?,” she only lost the $2,800, emerging as the new champion with $16,100. The previous champ, Franke, got it right, crossing out her initial answer of what was going to be “Komodo Dragon,” adding her wager of $5,601 for a second-place total of $13,601. Severs added a $4,000 wager for a third-place spot with $10,800.
Robertson will be back on Friday for attempt number 2.
Did you get the answer? Sound off in the comments!
When is Jeopardy on next?
Jeopardy! will come back on Friday, October 2, 2026, with a new episode. Check your local listings to find out when to watch.
Where is Jeopardy streaming?
Jeopardy! is available on both Hulu and Peacock. Subscribers can enjoy watching new episodes the next day, as well as access a vault of many classic episodes to enjoy at a moment’s notice.
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