Warning: This page contains spoilers for the December 1, 2025, game of Jeopardy! — please do not scroll down if you wish to avoid being spoiled. Please note that the game airs as early as noon Eastern in some U.S. television markets.
Here’s today’s Final Jeopardy (in the category Postage Stamps) for Monday, December 1, 2025 (Season 42, Game 61):
A 1959 4-cent stamp depics an eagle & a maple leaf beneath the name of this project
(correct response beneath the contestants)
Today’s Jeopardy! contestants:
Libby Jones, a recruiter from Davenport, Florida
|
Brendan Thomas, a historian from Fayetteville, Arkansas
|
Harrison Whitaker, a researcher originally from Terre Haute, Indiana (14-day total: $373,999)
|
Andy’s Pregame Thoughts:
Harrison Whitaker enters into today’s game of Jeopardy! as a 14-day champion as November ticks into December. I believe that this game also began a new week of taping overall, which means that Harrison would likely have had to return to England in between games 14 and 15. Will the intercontinental jet lag get to Harrison at some point? Or will today’s challengers, Brendan Thomas and Libby Jones have to do battle against a very fresh and very strong champion?
At this point, I’d like to officially announce the date on which the changes to information presentation will be implemented on The Jeopardy! Fan. The weekend of December 13-14 will see the implementation of a “TJF Plus” section that requires a login (and verified email address) to access, in time for the start of postseason play on December 15. While basic game results and cursory statistics will remain fully accessible, that “TJF Plus” section will contain the information that I find to be most plagiarized by other websites on the Internet: each game’s detailed statistics and more information about Final Jeopardy. The site’s comment section will also be restricted to the Plus section. (I should also mention that while better protection against copying is a major reason for this change, it is not the only reason, and I do believe that this change will be better for the longterm viability of the website.)
(Content continues below)
Did you accidentally get logged out of your TJ!F Plus account? Log in here!
My friends over at Geeks Who Drink have a daily trivia game—Thrice! Existing to make daily clever trivia content accessible to a wide audience, it's a daily challenge that tries to get you to the answer via three separate clues. It has a shareable score functionality to challenge your friends and new questions every day will give you a new daily social ritual. You can find it at thricegame.com.
Are you going on the show and looking for information about how to bet in Final Jeopardy? Check out my Betting Strategy 101 page. If you want to learn how to bet in two-day finals, check out Betting Strategy 102. In case the show uses a tournament with wild cards in the future, there is also a strategy page for betting in tournament quarterfinals.
Are you looking for information on how to stream Jeopardy! in 2026? Find out information here on how to stream from most places in North America!
You can find game-by-game stats here at The Jeopardy! Fan of all 20 players, now including Jamie Ding, that have won 10 or more games on Jeopardy!
You can now listen to Alex Trebek-hosted Jeopardy! episodes from TuneIn Radio without leaving The Jeopardy! Fan — listen now!
Correct response: What is the St. Lawrence Seaway?
More information about Final Jeopardy:
(The following write-up is original content and is copyright 2025 The Jeopardy! Fan. It may not be copied without linked attribution back to this page.)
Who here remembers a time when the United States and Canada would cooperate and collaborate on things? In hono(u)r of the joint collaboration between the two countries on making the Great Lakes navigable from the Atlantic Ocean all the way to the edge of Lake Superior at Duluth, Minnesota, a joint postage stamp commemorating the St. Lawrence Seaway was issued by both the United States and Canada in 1959. They both contained interlocking rings, one with a maple leaf and one with an eagle, on top of a map of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. The U.S. stamp was 4¢, while the Canadian issue was 5¢.
In order to redesign our merchandise area to serve you better in 2026, all merchandise sales have been temporarily taken offline. Look for a return in early 2026! All previous orders will still be supported.
Game Recap & Tonight’s Game Stats:
Looking to find out who won Jeopardy! today? Here’s the Monday, December 1, 2025 Jeopardy! by the numbers, along with a recap:
Jeopardy! Round:
(Categories: State Dept. No-Gos; Television; A Stack Of “Lee”; Get Some Rest; Plenty Of Fluids; A Sick Day)
Getting the Daily Double incorrect didn’t really stop Harrison too much; he still held the lead after 15 clues. At the chat with Ken, the scores were Harrison $4,400 Brendan $2,800 Libby $0.
Statistics at the first break (15 clues):
Harrison 7 correct 1 incorrect
Brendan 4 correct 0 incorrect
Libby 0 correct 0 incorrect
Today’s interviews:
Libby worked at Disney, and that helped her love of trivia.
Brendan proposed while his girlfriend was brushing her teeth.
Harrison would like to own his own bar or pub so he can run hard trivia nights.
Libby found buzzer timing in this second and passed Brendan for second place; however, Harrison still led after 30 clues.
Statistics after the Jeopardy round:
Harrison 12 correct 1 incorrect
Libby 8 correct 1 incorrect
Brendan 6 correct 1 incorrect
Scores after the Jeopardy! Round:
Harrison $6,600
Libby $3,000
Brendan $2,800
Double Jeopardy! Round:
(Categories: A Boatload Of Trouble; Plays By Characters; Hodgepodge; Geographic Film Titles; A Course Of Horses; Timely Words)
Harrison didn’t find either Daily Double in this round. However, Brendan got DD2 incorrect, while Libby made a bet to only take a small lead—which evaporated on the first clue following the Daily Double. Harrison held a $3,800 lead entering Final Jeopardy.
Statistics after Double Jeopardy:
Harrison 25 correct 1 incorrect
Libby 18 correct 1 incorrect
Brendan 10 correct 2 incorrect
Total number of unplayed clues this season: 6 (0 today).
Scores going into Final:
Harrison $21,000
Libby $17,200
Brendan $3,600
Brendan was correct in Final. As was Libby—putting the pressure on Harrison. But Harrison was incorrect, and that makes Libby a giant killer! She’ll be back tomorrow to defend.
Tonight’s results:
Brendan $3,600 + $3,599 = $7,199 (What is St. Lawrence Seaway)
Libby $17,200 + $7,601 = $24,801 (What is the St. Lawrence Seaway?) (1-day total: $24,801)
Harrison $21,000 – $13,401 = $7,599 (What is The Ambassador Bridge?)
Other Miscellaneous Game Statistics:
Daily Double locations:
1) GET SOME REST $800 (clue #1)
Harrison 0 -1000 (Brendan 0 Libby 0)
2) GEOGRAPHIC FILM TITLES $1200 (clue #1)
Brendan 2800 -2800 (Harrison 6600 Libby 3000)
3) A BOATLOAD OF TROUBLE $1600 (clue #11, $19200 left on board)
Libby 9400 +3000 (Harrison 10600 Brendan 1600)
Overall Daily Double Efficiency for this game: -168
Clue Selection by Row, Before Daily Doubles Found:
J! Round:
Harrison 4*
Brendan
Libby
DJ! Round:
Harrison 4 5 3 4
Brendan 3* 4† 3
Libby 4 5 3 4*
† – selection in same category as Daily Double
Average Row of Clue Selection, Before Daily Doubles Found:
Libby 4.00
Harrison 4.00
Brendan 3.33
Unplayed clues:
J! Round: None!
DJ! Round: None!
Total Left On Board: $0
Number of clues left unrevealed this season: 6 (0.10 per episode average), 0 Daily Doubles
Game Stats:
Libby $15,800 Coryat, 18 correct, 1 incorrect, 31.58% in first on buzzer (18/57), 0/0 on rebound attempts (on 1 rebound opportunity)
Harrison $22,000 Coryat, 25 correct, 1 incorrect, 42.11% in first on buzzer (24/57), 1/1 on rebound attempts (on 2 rebound opportunities)
Brendan $6,400 Coryat, 10 correct, 2 incorrect, 17.54% in first on buzzer (10/57), 1/1 on rebound attempts (on 1 rebound opportunity)
Combined Coryat Score: $44,200
Lach Trash: $6,800 (on 5 Triple Stumpers)
Coryat lost to incorrect responses (less double-correct responses): $3,000
Lead Changes: 5
Times Tied: 4
Player Statistics:
Harrison Whitaker, career statistics:
434 correct, 43 incorrect
26/28 on rebound attempts (on 61 rebound opportunities)
47.13% in first on buzzer (403/855)
17/31 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $6,100)
10/15 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $23,267
Brendan Thomas, career statistics:
11 correct, 2 incorrect
1/1 on rebound attempts (on 1 rebound opportunity)
17.54% in first on buzzer (10/57)
0/1 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: -$2,800)
1/1 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $6,400
Libby Jones, career statistics:
19 correct, 1 incorrect
0/0 on rebound attempts (on 1 rebound opportunity)
31.58% in first on buzzer (18/57)
1/1 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $3,000)
1/1 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $15,800
Libby Jones, to win:
2 games: 53.962%
3: 29.119%
4: 15.713%
5: 8.479%
6: 4.576%
Avg. streak: 2.172 games.
Andy’s Thoughts:
- I wasn’t the biggest fan of her bet on DD3, but two thumbs up to Libby for her bet in Final Jeopardy.
- Today’s J!6 clues can be found at the monthly archive.
Final Jeopardy! wagering suggestions:
(Scores: Harrison $21,000 Libby $17,200 Brendan $3,600)
Harrison: Standard cover bet over Libby is $13,401. (Actual bet: $13,401)
Brendan: You need two overbets to have any chance. That said, the margins are very close with Harrison, so you should probably go all in, just in case Harrison and Libby do bet too much. (Actual bet: $3,599)
Libby: Bet between $7,601 (because this defends against any small bet Harrison might make) and $9,599 (staying ahead of Harrison in case there’s a Triple Stumper and he makes a cover bet.) (Actual bet: $7,601)
The new TJ!F Plus section is active! In order to get the Daily Details of each episode coming soon, as well as the ability to comment on posts site-wide, make sure to register for your account! It should be noted that if you have not registered for an account since December 13, 2025, that registration for a new account is necessary.
Did you accidentally get logged out of your TJ!F Plus account? Log in here!
Become a Supporter now! Make a monthly contribution to the site on Patreon!
Contestant photo credit: jeopardy.com
When commenting, please note that all comments on The Jeopardy! Fan must be in compliance with the Site Comment Policy.
If you are going to quote any information from this page or this website, attribution is required.
Have you had a chance to listen to our podcast game show, Complete The List, yet? Check it out! It's also available on Apple Podcasts.
I only knew this because of looking through old encyclopedia yearbooks when I was a kid. I found that the first ship started through the seaway on the day I was born. It was officially opened a few months later in June, but the first traffic was in April.
The maple leaf made me think it must involve Canada, but otherwise I was clueless. Eagle made me think either the space program (but the eagle came later) or endangered species. So I guessed ‘endangered species act’, and thought maybe US and Canada collaborated on it.
How do I log in and get my email verified so that I am able to access TJF Plus when it arrives on December 13/14? Many thanks for helpful input.
The registration has not happened yet; when it does, I expect that it will not be a difficult process for anyone.
Thanks.
Oof. Tried to think of things Canada and the US were cooperating on at that time, and my brain immediately went to NORAD. Established in mid 1958, with a lot of construction on new facilities beginning in 1959. Seemed like the kind of diplomatic triumph/moment of Western solidarity they would issue a stamp to celebrate during the cold war.
I know the rough era of the construction of the Seaway, and I think I could have found my way to the correct answer if there was a hint at the nature of the project to help rule out NORAD, but the dates, the historic significance of the partnership, and the recent controversy over whether NORAD cooperation should/will continue were all too tempting to pass up on.
Old enough that I knew this.
I’m old enough too, but I couldn’t remember what was going on with Canada at the time. I do remember the 4-cent Lincoln postage stamp and how people grumbled at the price increase, vowing not to mail any more Christmas cards.
An incredible run by Harrison! Kind of wished he made it to face Ron Lalonde (Ray’s twin brother), but Libby was great, and is a deserving champion.
As soon as I read the word “project”, I knew it had to be the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Can’t wait to see Ron Lalonde on Wednesday! His brother Ray was a favorite of mine. 🙂
I should have been dissuaded by “project” but I guessed the International Peace Park. Correct countries. Incorrect time frame. Incorrect specific instance of collaboration.
Thanks to Andy’s link — that is a beautiful stamp. (I was never a collector, but I miss that medium of art)
The Seaway was an extraordinary feat of engineering, as well as one of the most (perhaps most?) significant contributors to economic prosperity in North America (well, USA/Canada) in the twentieth century. But, as with many Grand Ideas, there were unintended consequences. It has also manifested to be the root of ecological disaster, with enormous negative economic impacts.
Similar to Harrison’s response, my original thought was of a highway, or, a bridge. Then from somewhere I said what is the St. Lawrence Seaway? However I came up with that response, it means I start he week with a “got.”
Nicely done!
You have to love it when both the giant killer and the slain giant play a great game. Can’t wait to see Harrison again in a year and hope that Libby can string together a little run of her own!
My Canadian friend (from BC) calls it the St Lawrence “Waterway”…Acceptable?
In my opinion, “Saint Lawrence Waterway” is an acceptable response as it is often used interchangeably with “Saint Lawrence Seaway.” Since they are often used interchangeably, that response would most likely have been acceptable to the judges.
I hope so, because after 20 seconds of Niagara Falls, I switched to St. Lawrence Waterway! Anyone else think Waterway, as opposed to Seaway would be okay?
The reference to the eagle and the maple leaf immediately meant the United States and Canada to me. From that, my first thought was the Peace Bridge but I knew that was long before 1959 (1925 for the Peace Bridge). So, giving 1959 some more thought, somehow, I remembered that the St. Lawrence Seaway was constructed during my lifetime (the Peace Bridge was actually opened before I was born, haha) and recalled reading about it and hearing news about it around the time of the Eisenhauer Administration.
My thinking was both similar to and the opposite of yours but I also got it correct with St. Lawrence Seaway. It was my first thought, but then I was not sure if maybe that is the term for the whole route including the Great Lakes and that there is some other name for just the man-made portion. So then I thought it might be the Ambassador Bridge but couldn’t actually remember its name (as I have not been to Canada since Covid hit), so I fell back to the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Said St Lawrence seaway, but thought it was older! Sometimes it pays to have dual citizenship comes.
A housekeeping question for Andy: I notice that I can no longer highlight and copy text from your recap pages. Is that change part of your overall restructuring, and will that ability be restored for registered readers?
I ask because I keep a personal document with my FJ! results, where I would (previously) copy and paste the correct response daily. In addition, I do occasionally share small bits of information (with attribution! as you requested!) with posters on another forum I follow. Obviously, the loss of the “copy” ability would make it harder to do those things accurately. So, wondering if this was an unintentional glitch or part of the bigger plan.
It’s currently intended behaviour due to the plagiarism that’s been happening; I may revisit following the institution of TJF Plus.
Just an FYI, in case Andy is interested. I had noticed that “copy” problem, too, and assumed that it was intentional. In my case, I just copy from laziness in order to paste a name or phrase (or something else of no more than an occasional sentence) into my comments on this site to save typing time and try to prevent typos. It would be slightly annoying to no longer be able to do that, but I would gladly give it up to help prevent plagiarism.