N.B.: This episode reran on January 16, 2016 and January 17, 2016.
Today’s contestants:
Eric Fleury, a professor of political science from Worcester, Massachusetts
Chip Brookes, a filmmaker and writer originally from Fairbanks, Alaska
Greg Seroka, a chef from Steamboat Springs, Colorado (1-day total: $25,401)
Greg broke open a tight game late by picking up $11,000 on the following Daily Double!
WORDPLAY $800: This term from a tale in mythology is now used to mean a trick to subvert from within
What is a Trojan Horse?
Scores going into Final Jeopardy:
Greg $28,200
Eric $17,400
Chip $12,400
Final Jeopardy! category: ACTORS
Final Jeopardy! clue: Ironically, in the summer of 1955, he gave an interview about the dangers of racing on highways
Who is James Dean?
Final Results:
Chip 12400 + 9201 = 21601
Eric 17400 + 12600 = 30000
Greg 28200 + 7000 = 35200 (2-day total: $60,601)