Who won Jeopardy! tonight? January 8, 2025, Wednesday
On January 8, 2025, a Wednesday night, Jeopardy! aired an episode that brought another exciting round of trivia to a thrilling end. The episode had three contestants who showed how much they knew about different subjects. After all the rounds, Sam Cameron was the winner at the end of the night.
Sam Cameron, a finance manager from Fargo, North Dakota, won after competing in three rounds. He won the last round with a score of $20,401 after answering the Final Jeopardy question correctly. This win put him in the running to be a finalist in the competition that was still going on. Throughout the game, Cameron showed not only his knowledge but also his strategic sense.
Jeopardy! has been a popular quiz show for decades, with a unique format and interesting questions that keep people watching. In tonight's episode, the tradition continued by giving the contestants a tough challenge. Viewers were on the edge of their seats as the trivia contestants raced against time to answer correctly to questions that got harder and harder.
Jeopardy! episode highlights January 8, 2025, Wednesday
Jeopardy round
The Jeopardy round featured a variety of categories such as Best If Used By Dec. 31, 1999, Making Some Bones About It, and Flying In State. Sam Cameron got off to a strong start but faced a setback when he hit a Daily Double and ended the round at $3,000.
As the initial phase concluded, Ferdinand Percentie led with $5,000. Lindsay Denninger trailed behind with a modest $2,600. The tension rose as contestants navigated through the 15 clues, each striving to gain an advantage.
Double Jeopardy round
The pace picked up in the Double Jeopardy! round. There were groups called Around the Southern Hemisphere and Government Work. Here, the strategy got tighter, and the right answers kept coming in. Sam had won a huge $19,400 by the end of the round.
Ferdinand had $10,200 in cash on hand, and Lindsay had $6,200. This round was very important because Sam and Ferdinand showed how good they were at trivia by giving correct answers that kept the competition high.
Final Jeopardy round
On the last round of Final Jeopardy!, a lot was at stake. The question, which was about American history, asked about the last land claim that was granted under a certain law. Both Sam and Ferdinand gave correct answers, which secured their positions for the next round.
The clue was,
The last claim awarded under this act was in 1988, 126 years after it passed, for a parcel of land in Alaska
The correct answer,
What is the Homestead Act?
Since Sam gave the right answer, he won $20,401, and Ferdinand was right behind him. Lindsay ended up with $2,199, despite all her hard work.
Contestant profiles
The contestants tonight were very different from one another, and each had their own story.
Lindsay Denninger is a renowned writer from Smithtown, New York. She had a good attitude about the game, but even though she was dedicated and knew a lot about it, she ran into problems. Her final score was the best she could do tonight.
A day trader from Altamonte Springs, Florida, named Ferdinand Percentie was a tough opponent. He had been in charge earlier in the game and remembered how to play strategically. He did well at the end of the game and won $19,401 after a good Final Jeopardy performance.
Sam Cameron, a finance manager from Fargo, showed a lot of confidence and knowledge. Given how often he got answers right during the game, his win tonight is a big step forward in his trivia career.
Game Recap & Tonight’s Game Stats for Jeopardy! Episode - January 8, 2025
Jeopardy! round
Categories:
- Best If Used By Dec. 31, 1999
- Making Some Bones About It
- Flying In State
- Sports By Movie
- Your Number Is Up
- No Ryan, I Would Not Like To Buy A Vowel
- Sam started strong but later fell to $0 after a Daily Double.
After 15 clues, the scores were:
- Ferdinand: $2,400
- Sam: $1,800
- Lindsay: $1,000
Statistics at First Break (15 Clues):
- Ferdinand: 6 correct, 1 incorrect
- Sam: 5 correct, 1 incorrect
- Lindsay: 1 correct, 0 incorrect
Contestant Interviews:
- Lindsay: Her phone "blew up" during her first appearance.
- Ferdinand: Went viral due to an interview about “Cheeseburger in Paradise.”
- Sam: Regrets missing an Agatha Christie clue in his previous game.
Post-Jeopardy round statistics:
- Ferdinand: 13 correct, 2 incorrect
- Sam: 8 correct, 2 incorrect
- Lindsay: 4 correct, 0 incorrect
Scores after Jeopardy! round:
- Ferdinand: $5,000
- Sam: $3,000
- Lindsay: $2,600
Double Jeopardy Round
Categories:
- Around The Southern Hemisphere
- An Edible & Musical Before & After
- You Just Got Monk’d!
- 5 Random Words From The Novel
- Good Enough
- Government Work
- Sam finished with $19,400 while Ferdinand had $10,200, and Lindsay had $6,200.
Statistics After Double Jeopardy:
- Sam: 20 correct, 4 incorrect
- Ferdinand: 20 correct, 3 incorrect
- Lindsay: 8 correct, 1 incorrect
- Total unplayed clues this season: 26 (0 today).
Scores Going into Final:
- Sam: $19,400
- Ferdinand: $10,200
- Lindsay: $6,200
Final Jeopardy! round results
- Contestants were challenged with a question in American History.
- Scores after responding:
- Lindsay: $6,200 - $4,001 = $2,199
- Ferdinand: $10,200 + $9,201 = $19,401 (Correct response: What is the Homestead Act?)
- Sam: $19,400 + $1,001 = $20,401 (Correct response: What is the Homestead Act?) (Finalist).
The January 8, 2025, episode of Jeopardy! had exciting trivia questions and contestants who displayed their wit and knowledge. Sam Cameron beat out his opponents to win the title tonight. He played the game with skill and a good strategy the whole time.
Fans of trivia worldwide are getting increasingly excited about new episodes of Jeopardy! because of its long history and fun format. As the contestants try to win this famous game on the next show, it should be even more exciting.
