Warning: This page contains spoilers for the May 8, 2026, 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 Energy) for Friday, May 8, 2026 (Season 42, Game 175):
The first power plant using this type of energy was built in Italy, at a site thought to have inspired Dante
(correct response beneath the contestants)
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.
(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 geothermal?
More information about Final Jeopardy:
(The following write-up is original content and is copyright 2026 The Jeopardy! Fan. It may not be copied without linked attribution back to this page.)
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.
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:
Tristan very nearly reached the 30-correct-response mark again, but this time he went 3/3 in the Daily Doubles; this allowed him to cruise to a runaway victory today.
Much like two days ago, Tristan’s runaway was crucial, as Bill came up with a singleton get in Final Jeopardy. Tristan’s runaway makes him a 3-game champion, though, as he goes for win #4 on Monday.
Scores going into Final:
Tristan $26,400
Bill $10,200
Natalie $3,200
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)
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
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.
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.