Current Champion
Nikolas Polsinelli, career statistics:
44 correct, 6 incorrect
2/2 on rebound attempts (on 5 rebound opportunities)
35.96% in first on buzzer (41/114)
4/5 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $10,600)
1/2 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $17,500
To win:
3 games: 64.111%
4: 41.102%
5: 26.351%
6: 16.894%
7: 10.831%
Avg. streak: 3.786 games.
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Upcoming Encore Presentations
September 26-27: S42 E174 (May 7, 2026)
October 3-4: S42 E175 (May 8, 2026)
October 10-11: S42 E176 (May 11, 2026)
(Source: Bell Fibe TV program guide)
All Time Winnings
All Time Jeopardy! Winnings, Regular Play Only:
1. Ken Jennings $2,520,700
2. James Holzhauer $2,462,216
3. Matt Amodio $1,518,601
4. Amy Schneider $1,382,800
5. Jamie Ding $882,605
6. Cris Pannullo $748,286
7. Mattea Roach $560,983
8. Jason Zuffranieri $532,496
9. Scott Riccardi $455,000
10. David Madden $430,400
11. Julia Collins $428,100
12. Matt Jackson $411,612
13. Austin Rogers $411,000
14. Ray Lalonde $386,400
15. Harrison Whitaker $373,999
16. Adriana Harmeyer $349,600
17. Caleb Groen $346,968
18. Adam Remsen $306,415
19. Ryan Long $299,400
20. Arthur Chu $297,200
All Time Jeopardy! Winnings, Including Tournaments (and Consolation Prizes):
1. Brad Rutter $4,968,436
2. Ken Jennings $4,372,700
3. James Holzhauer $3,614,216
4. Matt Amodio $1,964,601
5. Amy Schneider $1,864,800
6. Yogesh Raut $1,598,403
7. Victoria Groce $1,023,801
8. Mattea Roach $897,983
9. Jamie Ding $885,605
10. David Madden $785,733
11. Cris Pannullo $754,286
12. Roger Craig $706,200
13. Andrew He $684,365
14. Larissa Kelly $671,930
15. Matt Jackson $623,612
16. Jason Zuffranieri $549,496
17. Paolo Pasco $548,717
18. Scott Riccardi $533,000
19. Jerome Vered $499,102
20. Julia Collins $495,767
21. Austin Rogers $493,000
22. Juveria Zaheer $491,000
23. Ben Ingram $449,201
24. Adriana Harmeyer $446,600
25. Buzzy Cohen $441,603
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Here’s today’s Final Jeopardy (in the category Classic TV Shows) for Tuesday, March 18, 2025 (Season 41, Game 137):
Posted over the door of this show’s setting was a notice reading, “Maximum room capacity 75 persons”
(correct response beneath the contestants)
Today’s Jeopardy! contestants:
Lily St. Laurent, a student assistant from Bakersfield, California
David DeBacker, an architectural designer orignally from Ypsilanti, Michigan
Alex DeFrank, an inventory specialist from Brooklyn, New York (2-day total: $56,401)
Andy’s Pregame Thoughts:
Alex DeFrank was the only player correct in Final Jeopardy yesterday, and that was enough to make him a 2-game champion. Today, he battles against Lily St. Laurent and David DeBacker. A win for Alex would virtually guarantee him a spot in at least Champions Wildcard at this point (instead of him likely spending the rest of 2025 on the bubble) and into the conversation for the Tournament of Champions. (Of course, this assumes that the postseason format for 2026 will be identical to that of 2025).
One interesting thing to note, for those who track such things: Drew Goins has been announced as the special guest for Inside Jeopardy: Live on Tour at Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C.; tickets go on sale today at noon Eastern/9:00 AM Pacific. I’m not sure if that tips the scales in his favor for being announced as the Producer’s Pick for Jeopardy! Masters or not; we shall see!
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Correct response: What is Cheers?
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Above the entrance door of the title location of the classic TV sitcom Cheers was a sign that read “Maximum room capacity 75 persons”—it’s one of those important little things that gives a setting realism that isn’t really noticed unless you’re paying attention to the minutia. I do expect that this will play relatively well amongst viewers at home, many of whom would likely remember that series quite fondly.
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Game Recap & Tonight’s Game Stats:
Looking to find out who won Jeopardy! today? Here’s the Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Jeopardy! by the numbers, along with a recap:
Jeopardy! Round:
(Categories: The Road Taken; Organizations; Now That’s Italian; Plants & Trees; The Disney Villain Who Said…; After Dark)
David picked up seven correct to take a good-sized lead into the break. After 15 clues, the scores were David $5,000 Alex $2,000 Lily -$1,000.
Statistics at the first break (15 clues):
David 7 correct 0 incorrect
Alex 5 correct 2 incorrect
Lily 0 correct 1 incorrect
Today’s interviews:
Lily had a very short spelling bee career.
David has a grandmother “who can die happy now”.
Alex was on the second episode of Sports Jeopardy.
Lily used the Daily Double to get herself out of the hole; David still led after 30 clues.
Statistics after the Jeopardy round:
David 13 correct 1 incorrect
Alex 10 correct 3 incorrect
Lily 3 correct 2 incorrect
Scores after the Jeopardy! Round:
David $6,200
Alex $4,000
Lily $600
Double Jeopardy! Round:
(Categories: The 18th Century; “A”uthors; 7 Letters, 1 Syllable; A Chorus Line; At The Ballet; I Hope I Get It)
Fireworks came early in the round—David picked up $5,000 on DD2; Alex picked up $6,000 on DD3 in response. Alex had 14 correct in the round to have a big, but not insurmountable, lead going into Final Jeopardy.
Statistics after Double Jeopardy:
Alex 24 correct 3 incorrect
David 20 correct 2 incorrect
Lily 7 correct 5 incorrect
Total number of unplayed clues this season: 30 (0 today).
Scores going into Final:
Alex $25,200
David $15,600
Lily $2,200
In what will certainly enrage most of the regulars here and many of the show’s audience watching at home, this Final Jeopardy was a Triple Stumper. Alex wins based on his lead going into Final Jeopardy. At least everyone bet really well?
Tonight’s results:
Lily $2,200 – $2,198 = $2 (What is a TV show I don’t k)
David $15,600 – $11,111 = $4,489 (What is MASH MASH?)
Alex $25,200 – $6,001 = $19,199 (What is MAS*H) (3-day total: $75,600)
Other Miscellaneous Game Statistics:
Daily Double locations:
1) THE DISNEY VILLAIN WHO SAID… $600 (clue #17)
Lily -400 +1000 (Alex 2000 David 5000)
2) “A”UTHORS $1600 (clue #7)
David 8600 +5000 (Alex 7200 Lily 1800)
3) 7 LETTERS, 1 SYLLABLE $1600 (clue #12, $18400 left on board)
Alex 10400 +6000 (David 12000 Lily 3400)
Overall Daily Double Efficiency for this game: 216
Clue Selection by Row, Before Daily Doubles Found:
J! Round:
Alex 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 1
David 4 4 4 4 3 2 3
Lily 3*
DJ! Round:
Alex 5 3 2 4 2 4*
David 5 4* 3†
Lily 3 4 5
† – selection in same category as Daily Double
Average Row of Clue Selection, Before Daily Doubles Found:
Alex 3.93
David 3.60
Lily 3.75
Unplayed clues:
J! Round: None!
DJ! Round: None!
Total Left On Board: $0
Number of clues left unrevealed this season: 30 (0.22 per episode average), 0 Daily Doubles
Game Stats:
Alex $20,800 Coryat, 24 correct, 3 incorrect, 40.35% in first on buzzer (23/57), 2/3 on rebound attempts (on 5 rebound opportunities)
David $12,200 Coryat, 20 correct, 2 incorrect, 35.09% in first on buzzer (20/57), 0/1 on rebound attempts (on 6 rebound opportunities)
Lily $1,800 Coryat, 7 correct, 5 incorrect, 15.79% in first on buzzer (9/57), 1/2 on rebound attempts (on 3 rebound opportunities)
Combined Coryat Score: $34,800
Lach Trash: $10,600 (on 9 Triple Stumpers)
Coryat lost to incorrect responses (less double-correct responses): $8,600
Lead Changes: 1
Times Tied: 0
Player Statistics:
Alex DeFrank, career statistics:
76 correct, 13 incorrect
4/6 on rebound attempts (on 12 rebound opportunities)
45.03% in first on buzzer (77/171)
2/3 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $7,800)
2/3 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $18,267
David DeBacker, career statistics:
20 correct, 3 incorrect
0/1 on rebound attempts (on 6 rebound opportunities)
35.09% in first on buzzer (20/57)
1/1 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $5,000)
0/1 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $12,200
Lily St. Laurent, career statistics:
7 correct, 6 incorrect
1/2 on rebound attempts (on 3 rebound opportunities)
15.79% in first on buzzer (9/57)
1/1 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $1,000)
0/1 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $1,800
Alex DeFrank, to win:
4 games: 58.304%
5: 33.994%
6: 19.820%
7: 11.556%
8: 6.737%
Avg. streak: 4.398 games.
Andy’s Thoughts:
In case you’re wondering how Jeopardy! fans react to such things: there have been significantly fewer comments from viewers regarding Alex’s phrasing (again, it’s there, it’s just quiet/swallowed a bit) compared to when players Colby Burnett would do exactly the same thing. Just saying…
- Today’s box score will be linked to when posted by the show.
Final Jeopardy! wagering suggestions:
(Scores: Alex $25,200 David $15,600 Lily $2,200)
Alex: Standard cover bet today is $6,001. (Actual bet: $6,001)
David: Bet no more than $11,199 to keep Lily locked out. (Actual bet: $11,111)
Lily: You need a miracle. Bet whatever you like. (Actual bet: $2,198)
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