Current Champion
Matthew Riggle, career statistics:
47 correct, 6 incorrect
1/1 on rebound attempts (on 4 rebound opportunities)
41.23% in first on buzzer (47/114)
3/3 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $7,600)
1/2 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $21,300
To win:
3 games: 68.027%
4: 46.277%
5: 31.481%
6: 21.415%
7: 14.568%
Avg. streak: 4.128 games.
(Next game: September 14)
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Jeopardy! Masters Standings
(Semifinal Final Standings)
1) Victoria Groce, 7 points, 2 wins, 81 correct responses, $60,000 Coryat Score, $65,800 earned before Final Jeopardy
2) Andrew He, 6 points, 2 wins, 51 correct responses, $33,200 Coryat Score, $34,600 earned before Final Jeopardy
3) Yogesh Raut, 2 points, 0 wins, 48 correct responses, $31,200 Coryat Score, $25,200 earned before Final Jeopardy
4) Paolo Pasco, 1 point, 0 wins, 33 correct responses, $23,600 Coryat Score, $29,200 earned before Final Jeopardy
(Quarterfinal Final Standings)
1) Victoria Groce, 15 points, 5 wins, 172 correct responses, $126,000 Coryat Score, $121,000 earned before Final Jeopardy
2) Yogesh Raut, 12 points, 3 wins, 106 correct responses, $69,000 Coryat Score, $69,800 earned before Final Jeopardy
3) Paolo Pasco, 8 points, 1 win, 94 correct responses, $62,400 Coryat Score, $71,400 earned before Final Jeopardy
4) Andrew He, 5 points, 1 win, 89 correct responses, $53,000 Coryat Score, $50,400 earned before Final Jeopardy
5) Long Nguyen, 5 points, 1 win, 68 correct responses, $40,200 Coryat Score, $45,200 earned before Final Jeopardy
6) Juveria Zaheer, 3 points, 1 win, 86 correct responses, $60,600 Coryat Score, $68,400 earned before Final Jeopardy
Upcoming Encore Presentations
September 5-6: S41 E144 (March 27, 2025)
September 7: S42 E116 (February 16, 2026)
September 8: S42 E117 (February 17, 2026)
September 9: S42 E118 (February 18, 2026)
September 10: S42 E119 (February 19, 2026)
September 11: S42 E120 (February 20, 2026)
September 12-13: S41 E145 (March 28, 2025)
September 19-20: S42 E173 (May 6, 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 $1,098,403
7. Mattea Roach $897,983
8. Jamie Ding $885,605
9. David Madden $785,733
10. Victoria Groce $773,801
11. Cris Pannullo $754,286
12. Roger Craig $706,200
13. Larissa Kelly $671,930
14. Matt Jackson $623,612
15. Jason Zuffranieri $549,496
16. Paolo Pasco $548,717
17. Andrew He $534,365
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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Today’s Jeopardy! contestants:
Bill Bogan, a research administration specialist from Lafayette, Indiana
Natalie Oyler-Lusco, a marketing professional from Baltimore, Maryland
Tristan Williams, a data scientist originally from Lincoln, Nebraska (2-day total: $38,400)
Andy’s Pregame Thoughts:
Tristan Williams escaped with a victory in yesterday’s game thanks to a low wager and an incorrect response, respectively, from his two opponents. Now, Tristan looks to guarantee himself a spot in the next postseason with a victory today. His challengers today are Bill Bogan of Lafayette, Indiana and Natalie Oyler-Lusco of Baltimore, Maryland.
Elsewhere in the Jeopardy! calendar, tonight at 8:00 (7:00 Central) on ABC and CTV features our last quarterfinal of this season of Celebrity Jeopardy!, featuring Mo Rocca, Mira Sorvino, and Ray Romano.
Additionally, next Monday will see the start of Season 2 of Pop Culture Jeopardy! on Netflix; one episode will be released each weekday between May 11 and June 5. It would be nice if we got some sort of “this week’s contestants” information for Pop Culture Jeopardy the same way we get it for the regular show, and I’m disappointed that this hasn’t happened yet.
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Final Jeopardy! Category: Energy
Final Jeopardy! Clue: The first power plant using this type of energy was built in Italy, at a site thought to have inspired Dante
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Correct response: What is geothermal?
More Information About Final Jeopardy!:
In Italy’s Valle del Diavolo (Devil’s Valley) near Larderello, the world’s first geothermal power plant began operation in the 1910s, after Prince Piero Ginori Conti successfully lit four lightbulbs with a geothermal power generator seven years prior, harnessing the power of steam. The fumaroles in the area are said to have inspired Dante’s vision of Hell in his works, specifically his Divine Comedy series. While geothermal power itself is only thought to be able to meet 3 to 5% of worldwide energy demand by 2050, it can be an important renewable source of energy in those areas that can support it.
Game Recap & Tonight’s Game Stats:
Looking to find out who won Jeopardy! today? Here’s the Friday, May 8, 2026 Jeopardy! by the numbers, along with a recap:
Jeopardy! Round:
(Categories: The Colors Of Music; Materials; “G”eography; Feeling Your Oats; The Body Non-Human; French Scramble)
Bill got off to a good start, but Tristan doubled up through the Daily Double to make things close after 15 clues. At the interviews, your scores were Bill $4,000 Tristan $3,600 Natalie $800.
Statistics at the first break (15 clues):
Bill 5 correct 0 incorrect
Tristan 6 correct 2 incorrect
Natalie 2 correct 1 incorrect
Today’s interviews:
Bill once took a concerning detour when driving John Kerry in Chicago.
Natalie used to play in a metal band.
Tristan did a one-man impression comedy show in 2022.
Tristan got rolling in this segment, picking up 10 correct and jumping into a big lead after 30. On the opening board, Tristan went 4/5 in “G”eography” and 3/5 in oats, the human body, and French anagrams.
Statistics after the Jeopardy round:
Tristan 16 correct 2 incorrect
Bill 6 correct 0 incorrect
Natalie 4 correct 1 incorrect
Scores after the Jeopardy! Round:
Tristan $8,000
Bill $4,200
Natalie $2,000
Double Jeopardy! Round:
(Categories: Pray Chic; Famous Pairs; 21st Century TV Theme Song Lyrics; Hey, “Ma”!; She Walks In Beauty…; Like The Knight)
For the first time, Tristan didn’t get a Daily Double correct; the $8,000 he got from the two in this round allowed him to cruise to a runaway victory. He also went 4/5 in “Ma” words and beauty and 3/5 in knights.
Statistics after Double Jeopardy:
Tristan 29 correct 3 incorrect
Bill 12 correct 0 incorrect
Natalie 7 correct 3 incorrect
Total number of unplayed clues this season: 11 (0 today).
Scores going into Final:
Tristan $26,400
Bill $10,200
Natalie $3,200
Much like two days ago, Tristan’s runaway was crucial, as Bill was the only player correct in Final. Tristan is a 3-day champion, though, and will go for win #4 on Monday.
Tonight’s results:
Natalie $3,200 – $3,199 = $1 (What is coal?)
Bill $10,200 + $3,600 = $13,800 (What is geothermal?)
Tristan $26,400 – $3,601 = $22,799 (What is volcanic?) (3-day total: $61,199)
Other Miscellaneous Game Statistics:
Daily Double locations:
1) “G”EOGRAPHY $1000 (clue #15)
Tristan 1800 +1800 (Natalie 800 Bill 4000)
2) FAMOUS PAIRS $1600 (clue #5)
Tristan 9200 +6000 (Natalie 2000 Bill 5800)
3) SHE WALKS IN BEAUTY… $1600 (clue #11, $21600 left on board)
Tristan 18400 +2000 (Natalie 2000 Bill 7000)
Overall Daily Double Efficiency for this game: 176
Clue Selection by Row, Before Daily Doubles Found:
J! Round:
Tristan 4 3 5 3 3 5*
Natalie 2 1
Bill 4 4 5 3 5 2 4
DJ! Round:
Tristan 4* 3 4 5 3 4*
Natalie 2 1
Bill 3 3 4
Average Row of Clue Selection, Before Daily Doubles Found:
Tristan 3.83
Bill 3.70
Natalie 1.50
Unplayed clues:
J! Round: None!
DJ! Round: None!
Total Left On Board: $0
Number of clues left unrevealed this season: 11 (0.06 per episode average), 0 Daily Doubles
Game Stats:
Tristan $20,800 Coryat, 29 correct, 3 incorrect, 49.12% in first on buzzer (28/57), 0/1 on rebound attempts (on 2 rebound opportunities)
Bill $10,200 Coryat, 12 correct, 0 incorrect, 19.30% in first on buzzer (11/57), 1/1 on rebound attempts (on 4 rebound opportunities)
Natalie $3,200 Coryat, 7 correct, 3 incorrect, 15.79% in first on buzzer (9/57), 0/1 on rebound attempts (on 2 rebound opportunities)
Combined Coryat Score: $34,200
Lach Trash: $13,800 (on 12 Triple Stumpers)
Coryat lost to incorrect responses (less double-correct responses): $6,000
Lead Changes: 2
Times Tied: 2
Player Statistics:
Tristan Williams, career statistics:
78 correct, 13 incorrect
5/6 on rebound attempts (on 10 rebound opportunities)
43.27% in first on buzzer (74/171)
5/8 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $2,800)
1/3 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $19,667
Natalie Oyler-Lusco, career statistics:
7 correct, 4 incorrect
0/1 on rebound attempts (on 2 rebound opportunities)
15.79% in first on buzzer (9/57)
0/0 on Daily Doubles
0/1 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $3,200
Bill Bogan, career statistics:
13 correct, 0 incorrect
1/1 on rebound attempts (on 4 rebound opportunities)
19.30% in first on buzzer (11/57)
0/0 on Daily Doubles
1/1 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $10,200
Tristan Williams, to win:
4 games: 58.489%
5: 34.210%
6: 20.009%
7: 11.703%
8: 6.845%
Avg. streak: 4.409 games.
Andy’s Thoughts:
- Today’s runaway for both first and second places means no wagering suggestions will be posted.
- Today’s J!6 clues can be found at the monthly archive.
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