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Here’s today’s Final Jeopardy (in the category English Literature) for Wednesday, January 29, 2025 (Season 41, Game 103):
Part II of this 17th century work says, “I see myself now at the end of my journey; my toilsome days are ended”
(correct response beneath the contestants)
Today’s Jeopardy! contestants:
Neilesh Vinjamuri, a software engineer from Lionville, Pennsylvania
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Weckiai Rannila, an engineer from Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Greg Jolin, a system specialist & accountant from Raymond, New Hampshire
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Andy’s Pregame Thoughts:
Quarterfinal #3 of the 32nd Tournament of Champions features Greg Jolin, Weckiai Rannila, and Neilesh Vinjamuri. The prediction model thinks that Greg is actually the strongest player in this field at the moment; he would be favored overall if not for the fact that he was fourth in victories and thus has to get through a quarterfinal. And, as we’ve seen so far, anything can happen. Neilesh and Weckiai are a pair of 3-game winners who were in the top players ranked by wins and money over the past season—while 5 wins guarantees you a spot, the show does need to take more players in order to fill out the field—this is something that has happened for the past 40 years and really shouldn’t be a source of confusion amongst Jeopardy! fans.
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Correct response: What is The Pilgrim’s Progress?
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Cited as the first novel ever written in English, The Pilgrim’s Progress is a 1678 work by John Bunyan written in two parts. Presented as a dream sequence, Christian, its protagonist, journey from his hometown, the “City of Destruction” to the “Celestial City”. A false third part was anonymously written in 1693 but was soon denounced, even though it remained popular.
Because this might come up from various pedants around the Internet today, a reminder as to the show’s rules: leading articles may be added, changed to another leading article, or dropped without rendering a response incorrect; thus, The Pilgrim’s Progress, A Pilgrim’s Progress, and Pilgrim’s Progress are all considered to be equally correct by the show.
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Game Recap & Tonight’s Game Stats:
Looking to find out who won Jeopardy! today? Here’s the Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Jeopardy! by the numbers, along with a recap:
Jeopardy! Round:
(Categories: Parts Of Speech; American Food & Drink; 3 Of A Kind; Ernest Hemingway; Movies With Subtitles; The Rest Is History)
It was Neilesh who got off to the best start, picking up 8 correct, three $1,000 clues, and having a big lead. After 15 clues, the scores were Neilesh $6,200 Weckiai $2,800 Greg $600.
Statistics at the first break (15 clues):
Neilesh 8 correct 0 incorrect
Weckiai 3 correct 0 incorrect
Greg 3 correct 1 incorrect
Today’s interviews:
Neilesh feels disappointed about losing in his fourth game.
Weckiai had friends who convinced a bar in North Carolina to put her third game on.
Greg had a watch party at his house to celebrate his 40th birthday.
Neilesh continued his very strong play, picking up another 10 correct responses to have a big lead after 30 clues.
Statistics after the Jeopardy round:
Neilesh 18 correct 1 incorrect
Weckiai 5 correct 1 incorrect
Greg 5 correct 1 incorrect
Scores after the Jeopardy! Round:
Neilesh $10,600
Weckiai $3,000
Greg $1,400
Double Jeopardy! Round:
(Categories: Bodies Of Water; How Far Is It?; Religious Words & Phrases; Broadway Debuts; Chemistry; Piano Lesson)
Neilesh picked up another 15 correct responses; Greg had a shot at catching up by finding both Daily Doubles, but he went 0-for-2 on them and was barely around for Final.
Statistics after Double Jeopardy:
Neilesh 33 correct 1 incorrect
Weckiai 8 correct 2 incorrect
Greg 13 correct 5 incorrect
Total number of unplayed clues this season: 26 (0 today).
Scores going into Final:
Neilesh $28,200
Weckiai $4,600
Greg $800
Everyone got Final Jeopardy correct; Neilesh advances to the semifinals after an incredible performance.
Tonight’s results:
Greg $800 + $231 = $1,031 (What is Pilgrim’s Progress?)
Weckiai $4,600 + $2,999 = $7,599 (What is Pilgrim’s Progress?)
Neilesh $28,200 + $0 = $28,200 (What is Pilgrim’s Progress) (Semi-Finalist)
Other Miscellaneous Game Statistics:
Daily Double locations:
1) ERNEST HEMINGWAY $1000 (clue #12)
Neilesh 4400 +1000 (Greg 0 Weckiai 1800)
2) HOW FAR IS IT? $2000 (clue #22)
Greg 3800 -3800 (Weckiai 3400 Neilesh 27000)
3) PIANO LESSON $800 (clue #27, $1200 left on board)
Greg 2000 -2000 (Weckiai 4600 Neilesh 27800)
Overall Daily Double Efficiency for this game: -177
Clue Selection by Row, Before Daily Doubles Found:
J! Round:
Greg 3 3 4
Weckiai 4 4 5
Neilesh 4 5 2 1 5 5*
DJ! Round:
Greg 3 3 3 4 4 5* 3 2 2*
Weckiai 4 5 5 2
Neilesh 5 4 2 1 5 4 2 3 2 1 1 5 4 3
Average Row of Clue Selection, Before Daily Doubles Found:
Neilesh 3.20
Weckiai 4.14
Greg 3.25
Unplayed clues:
J! Round: None!
DJ! Round: None!
Total Left On Board: $0
Number of clues left unrevealed this season: 26 (0.25 per episode average), 0 Daily Doubles
Game Stats:
Neilesh $28,200 Coryat, 33 correct, 1 incorrect, 52.63% in first on buzzer (30/57), 2/3 on rebound attempts (on 5 rebound opportunities)
Weckiai $4,600 Coryat, 8 correct, 2 incorrect, 17.54% in first on buzzer (10/57), 0/0 on rebound attempts (on 3 rebound opportunities)
Greg $6,600 Coryat, 13 correct, 5 incorrect, 26.32% in first on buzzer (15/57), 1/1 on rebound attempts (on 2 rebound opportunities)
Combined Coryat Score: $39,400
Lach Trash: $4,400 (on 4 Triple Stumpers)
Coryat lost to incorrect responses (less double-correct responses): $10,200
Lead Changes: 0
Times Tied: 0
Player Statistics:
Greg Jolin, career statistics:
174 correct, 23 incorrect
8/9 on rebound attempts (on 23 rebound opportunities)
43.72% in first on buzzer (174/398)
5/7 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $16,800)
6/7 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $16,343
Weckiai Rannila, career statistics:
96 correct, 20 incorrect
3/4 on rebound attempts (on 17 rebound opportunities)
36.27% in first on buzzer (103/284)
1/4 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: -$3,000)
3/5 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $11,600
Neilesh Vinjamuri, career statistics:
124 correct, 13 incorrect
8/9 on rebound attempts (on 27 rebound opportunities)
40.35% in first on buzzer (115/285)
7/8 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $10,500)
2/5 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $20,000
Andy’s Thoughts:
- Honestly, this performance from Neilesh was reminiscent of what Brad Rutter did back in the 2001 ToC quarterfinal to Doug Lach and Bob Fleenor.
- Due to this game being a runaway for both 1st and 2nd, there is no need for wagering suggestions.
- Today’s box score will be linked to when posted by the show.
Updated ToC odds:
Adriana +700
Isaac +590
Drew B. +620
Will W. +980
Amy +1400
Neilesh +400
Mehal +2800
Ryan +3100
Will S. +1900
Mark +2400
Allison G. +3600
Kevin +6200
Drew G. +1900
Amar +3800
Lucas +5200
Finals length odds:
3 games: +700
4 games: +310
5 games: +220
6 games: +290
7 games: +710
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I guessed Milton’s “Paradise Lost.” At least I was in the right century.
Me too. I have not heard of The Pilgrim’s Progress or of John Bunyan until today.
Me, too. At least I’m no longer embarrassed by my guess given the good company of you two gentlemen.
Leo, I had HEARD OF them in the past but nothing really about them, so I had no chance of getting it right.
Got lucky and guessed it.
Had a friend growing up by the name of John Bunyan so I had to read “The Pilgrim’s Progress.” Couldn’t remember “The” or “A” so just went with “Pilgrim’s Progress” like all of the contestants. Seems like most people just refer to it as “Pilgrim’s Progress.” I knew it wouldn’t make a difference as far as “Jeopardy!” is concerned but I do wonder what the percentage is of people who just drop the article versus those who keep it.
I didn’t have any idea on FJ.
Retro congrats to Neilesh on his dominating victory! He clearly has come to play and could be a very tough out. Based on that performance, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him in the Final and take the whole thing down. Most impressive! 🙂
Tomorrow we get our Champions Wildcard winner Mehal Shah vs. Ryan Manton (4x winner) vs. Will Stewart (3x winner). This should be a good one.
Massive kudos to Greg for going all in on the late DD. You often see players hold back a bit even when betting it all is the only strategically correct move. Hopefully future players take this as inspiration.