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Who won Jeopardy! tonight? January 10, 2025, Friday

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Jeopardy! fans saw an exciting end to this week's Second Chance competition on Friday, January 10, 2025. It was a great episode (season 41, game 90) with lots of exciting comebacks, strategic plays, and a gripping Final Jeopardy round.

The winner of tonight’s episode was Drew Goins, a journalist from Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Drew delivered a stellar performance to secure his spot in the Champions Wildcard tournament, earning a total of $36,601.

The Final Jeopardy question in the category Notable Americans was about a figure who dedicated his life to public service after falling in love with his country during captivity.

Drew and Florida student Enzo Cunanan responded correctly with "Who is John McCain?" Drew’s confident wager and correct response pushed him ahead of his competitors, sealing his victory.

With its unique mix of trivia questions and strategic gameplay, Jeopardy! continues to captivate viewers. Like the others, tonight's episode was unforgettable and another great addition to the long-running series.

Jeopardy! episode highlights: January 10, 2025, Friday

Jeopardy! round

The first round featured categories such as The President’s Sibling, Hitmakers, New York Colleges, Delulu for “Ulu”, Plug, and Play. Drew Goins got off to a strong start but stumbled after losing a True Daily Double, dropping his score to $0. However, he quickly rebounded to $1,600 by the first break, securing second place.

First Break Statistics (15 Clues):

In the second half of the round, Enzo delivered a strong performance, answering seven clues correctly to take the lead. By the end of the Jeopardy! round, the scores stood as follows:

Scores after Jeopardy! round:

Double Jeopardy round

The Double Jeopardy round introduced categories like National Parks of the World, Tate Expectations, Begins With a Musical Instrument, Geology, Movies by Tagline, and Ships, Real & Imagined.

Drew capitalized on both Daily Doubles in this round, doubling his score twice within five clues. This strategic play allowed him to maintain the lead despite a late surge by Sam Cameron.

Statistics after Double Jeopardy:

Scores going into Final Jeopardy:

Final Jeopardy! round

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The Final Jeopardy category, Notable Americans, posed a challenging question: Saying he fell in love with his country while a prisoner in someone else’s, he dedicated the rest of his life to public service.

Drew and Enzo responded correctly with Who is John McCain?

Drew’s wager of $13,201 gave him a final score of $31,601, securing his victory. Enzo also answered correctly but remained in third place due to his lower total. Sam’s incorrect response, "Who is Lafayette?", cost him a substantial wager.

Tonight’s Results:

Contestant Profiles

Drew Goins: A journalist from Honolulu, Hawai‘i, Drew demonstrated exceptional strategy throughout the game. His ability to recover from setbacks, such as the True Daily Double loss in the Jeopardy! round and his confident wagers in the Double Jeopardy and Final Jeopardy rounds were instrumental in his victory.

Sam Cameron: A finance manager from Fargo, North Dakota, Sam showcased impressive accuracy, answering 21 clues correctly in the Double Jeopardy round. Despite his strong performance, his incorrect Final Jeopardy response prevented him from overtaking Drew.

Enzo Cunanan: A student from Orlando, Florida, Enzo entered the game with a significant lead from the previous day’s total. While he maintained steady gameplay, his inability to gain momentum in the Double Jeopardy round left him trailing by the Final Jeopardy round.

Insights about Jeopardy!

The unique format of Jeopardy! makes it stand out, contestants have to answer in the form of a question. The trivia-based gameplay is made more difficult by adding strategic elements like Daily Doubles and Final Jeopardy bets. Not only do contestants need to know a lot, but they also need to be good at strategy and making quick decisions.

Second Chance Competition: This week's Second Chance competition gave contestants an exciting chance to make things right and compete for spots in the Champions Wildcard tournament. Each game was a test of knowledge, skill, and calmness.

Game recap & tonight’s game stats

Jeopardy round

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First Break stats (15 clues):

Interviews:

Second Half highlights:

Stats after Jeopardy round (30 clues):

Scores after Jeopardy round:

Double Jeopardy round

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Key Moments:

Stats after Double Jeopardy (all clues played):

Scores going into Final Jeopardy:

Final Jeopardy

Tonight’s Results:

Winner: Drew advances to the Champions Wildcard!

Friday’s Jeopardy! episode on January 10, 2025, delivered an exhilarating conclusion to the Second Chance competition. Drew Goins emerged victorious, demonstrating resilience and strategy to secure his spot in the Champions Wildcard. Sam Cameron and Enzo Cunanan put up strong performances but ultimately fell short in the Final Jeopardy round.

This episode underscored the unique blend of knowledge, strategy, and excitement that defines Jeopardy! As the season progresses, viewers can look forward to more thrilling competitions and moments that celebrate the brilliance of its contestants.

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