Here’s today’s Final Jeopardy (in the category Pairs in Astronomy) for Tuesday, July 12, 2022 (Season 38, Game 217):
Discovered in 1877, they were named for siblings of the Greek god of love
(correct response beneath the contestants)
Today’s contestants:
Ben Coller, a history teacher from East Brunswick, New Jersey
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Tehmeena Malik, a business developer from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Steve Clarke, a lawyer from Chesapeake, Virginia (1-day total: $18,401)
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Andy’s Pregame Thoughts:
Steve Clarke used knowledge of wagering strategy to major effect last night, winning last night’s game by just $2! And despite what the idiots at Entertainment Weekly are saying—no math errors were made last night. (That EW article is so grossly improper—it essentially accuses a math professor of professional incompetence—that I believe it needs to be officially retracted.) Moving onto today’s game, Steve defends his title against Tehmeena Malik—a Canadian!—and Ben Coller.
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Correct response: What are Phobos & Deimos?
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Phobos and Deimos, the two moons of Mars, were discovered in 1877 by American Asaph Hall. They were two sons of Ares (known to the Romans as Mars), and brothers of Eros. Phobos and Deimos were known in Greek mythology for following their father—the Greek god of war—into battle.
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Game Recap:
Jeopardy! Round:
(Categories: Human Anatomy; The Lyin’ King; Who’s In That Commercial?; In Disposable; National-Sounding Items; Welcome to the Jungle)
Steve and Tehmeena had the best time in the Jeopardy! round today, with Tehmeena picking up 6 correct over the first 15 clues, and Steve picking up 9 in the back half of the round. Ben struggled on the signalling device.
Jeopardy at the first break (15 clues):
Tehmeena 6 correct 1 incorrect
Steve 5 correct 1 incorrect
Ben 2 correct 0 incorrect
After the Jeopardy round:
Steve 14 correct 2 incorrect
Tehmeena 8 correct 1 incorrect
Ben 3 correct 2 incorrect
Double Jeopardy! Round:
(Categories: Lakes & Rivers & A Mountain; Vampires in Literature; The Alexander Files; Sounds Smart; On the Label; “Top” of the Pops)
Steve continued his strong play, dominating on the signalling device (in spite of 5 incorrect responses in the round). Ben was much better, getting $10,000 in this round alone, but it was Steve, via an interesting betting scenario on the final clue of Double Jeopardy, getting to exactly twice Ben’s total. Scores going into Final were Steve at $20,000, Ben at $10,000, and Tehmeena at $3,200.
After Double Jeopardy:
Steve 25 correct 7 incorrect
Ben 13 correct 4 incorrect
Tehmeena 10 correct 5 incorrect
Total number of unplayed clues this season: 83 (0 today).
Ben was the only correct player in Final Jeopardy today—which would ordinarily mean a victory for him. However, in an occurrence that happens much too frequently, Ben failed to bet enough for the situation, which meant that he handed victory over to Steve. It’ll be 2-day champion Steve who’ll be back to defend tomorrow!
Tonight’s Game Stats:
Looking to find out who won Jeopardy! today? Here’s the Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Jeopardy! by the numbers:
Scores going into Final:
Steve $20,000
Ben $10,000
Tehmeena $3,200
Tonight’s results:
Tehmeena $3,200 – $3,200 = $0 (What are Eros and Apollo)
Ben $10,000 + $3,000 = $13,000 (What are Phobos + Deimos?)
Steve $20,000 – $1 = $19,999 (What are Sagitarrius?) (2-day total: $38,400)
Scores after the Jeopardy! Round:
Steve $7,400
Tehmeena $4,800
Ben $0
Opening break taken after: 15 clues
Daily Double locations:
1) THE LYIN’ KING $800 (clue #29)
Steve 6400 +1000 (Tehmeena 3800 Ben 0)
2) THE ALEXANDER FILES $1600 (clue #14)
Steve 11400 +2000 (Tehmeena 4800 Ben 4800)
3) ON THE LABEL $2000 (clue #30, $0 left on board)
Steve 15000 +5000 (Tehmeena 3200 Ben 10000)
Overall Daily Double Efficiency for this game: 67
Unplayed clues:
J! Round: None!
DJ! Round: None!
Total Left On Board: $0
Number of clues left unrevealed this season: 83 (0.38 per episode average), 0 Daily Doubles
Game Stats:
Steve $16,400 Coryat, 25 correct, 7 incorrect, 42.11% in first on buzzer (24/57), 3/5 on rebound attempts (on 6 rebound opportunities)
Ben $10,000 Coryat, 13 correct, 4 incorrect, 24.56% in first on buzzer (14/57), 2/3 on rebound attempts (on 8 rebound opportunities)
Tehmeena $3,200 Coryat, 10 correct, 5 incorrect, 22.81% in first on buzzer (13/57), 0/2 on rebound attempts (on 8 rebound opportunities)
Combined Coryat Score: $29,600
Lach Trash: $12,200 (on 12 Triple Stumpers)
Coryat lost to incorrect responses (less double-correct responses): $12,200
Steve Clarke, career statistics:
46 correct, 11 incorrect
4/6 on rebound attempts (on 9 rebound opportunities)
40.35% in first on buzzer (46/114)
3/3 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $8,000)
1/2 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $15,100
Tehmeena Malik, career statistics:
10 correct, 6 incorrect
0/2 on rebound attempts (on 8 rebound opportunities)
22.81% in first on buzzer (13/57)
0/0 on Daily Doubles
0/1 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $3,200
Ben Coller, career statistics:
14 correct, 4 incorrect
2/3 on rebound attempts (on 8 rebound opportunities)
24.56% in first on buzzer (14/57)
0/0 on Daily Doubles
1/1 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $10,000
Steve Clarke, to win:
3 games: 56.035%
4: 31.399%
5: 17.594%
6: 9.859%
7: 5.524%
Avg. streak: 3.275 games.
Today’s interviews:
Ben was introduced to Jeopardy! because of Universe of Energy at EPCOT.
Tehmeena was disqualified from poolside trivia in Cabo for knowing too much.
Steve is very nonconfrontational in spite of being a lawyer.
Andy’s Thoughts:
- Today’s Final Jeopardy! betting illustrates exactly why I suggest that the leader should bet exactly $1 in this situation. Remember, ties after Final Jeopardy! are broken by a tiebreaker clue now (and have been in regular play since November 2014.)
- Link to the box score: July 12, 2022 Box Score
Final Jeopardy! wagering suggestions:
(Scores: Steve $20,000 Ben $10,000 Tehmeena $3,200)
Steve: Bet $1. Your chances of winning are highest overall when you attempt to avoid a tiebreaker. Why not more than $1? Because the trailer often doesn’t bet everything; thus, exactly $1 give you the best chance overall to win. (Actual bet: $1)
Tehmeena: You don’t really have much chance to win today. Any bet that isn’t “everything” gives you the best chance of taking second place. (Actual bet: $3,200)
Ben: You have exactly one good bet: All $10,000. Anything else is terrible. (Actual bet: $3,000)
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I actually feel bad for Ben. To know that the obvious bet would have made him a champion. I really wonder if he even realized he had exactly 1/2 of the leading total and played for second nonetheless or simply miscalculated thinking it was a runaway. Either way the champ lucked out.
I’m not sure how you miscalculate when it’s $20000 and $10000 for the totals. The math doesn’t get any easier than that. Kudos to Mayim for not making any mention that it was not a runaway or that 2nd place was exactly half of 1st place. I never liked it when the host would say if it’s a runaway or if not before FJ bids were submitted. Let the players figure that out.
I agree with you on all counts.
kinda disappointed that your FJ writeup doesn’t mention the Greek god of love upon which the actual clue was centered.
So back to the point of terrible wagering. How do people feel about Steve’s wager when he got the last DD on the last question? I guess it turned out okay but I am thinking why not wager 5001 there? Or even 4999?? I wonder what others would do, but realistically at that point I am not so sure how important the category was.
I feel it was very unwise to bet for the tie instead of the runaway on the DD – go for the win when you can.
However we’re not in his mind and don’t know his comfort level with the category just because he got it right – they’re easy when you know them…
I thought the daily double betting 5000 was defensible. You don’t want to fall behind, but you can make it very difficult for your opponents if you get it right.
Yes, if you have 1/2 the other player, you are very, very likely to lose, but there is a small chance that you can win or force a tiebreaker. I guess he wanted to be guaranteed an extra $1000.
I think my first sentence was phrased too harshly. $5000 is still a good wager, it’s just not the best option.
Sharing this CNN discussion:
https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv-shows/2022/07/13/jeopardy-contestant-loses-first-place-enten-berman-keilar-newday-vpx.cnn
This is the sort of excellent coverage the show needs regarding last night’s events.