Who Won ‘Jeopardy' Today? (April 23, 2026) Plus, the Final Jeopardy Answer
There are three things guaranteed in the world today: Death, taxes, and Jeopardy! being on. Believe it or not, the iconic game show has been on the air for over 60 years (though the modern incarnation we know and love technically debuted in 1984). Under the watchful eye of Ken Jennings (who himself was a record-breaking champion), Jeopardy! puts three people's trivia skills and reflexes to the ultimate test. And so many of the greats to grace those podiums started by simply watching the show as it aired on weekdays, as millions have done for over half a century.
Here's a spoiler-filled recap of who won Jeopardy! today, plus the answer to Final Jeopardy.
Who won Jeopardy today?
Jamie Ding
Jamie Ding won his 30th consecutive game, cementing himself as the 5th-greatest streak in Jeopardy! history and bringing his total winnings to $849,603.
Who are the Jeopardy contestants today?
Leighanna Mixter
Leighanna Mixter is an attorney originally from Fresno, California
Patrick Nolan
Patrick Nolan is an actuary from Wheaton, Illinois.
Jamie Ding
Thirty is now the magic number for JamieDing, as he has 30 consecutive wins under his belt.
The bureaucrat and law student from Lawrenceville, New Jersey, hit a milestone that puts him in truly rarified air, trailing only Jennings himself (74 wins), Matt Amodio (38), James Holzhauer (32), and Amy Schneider (40) on the all-time consecutive wins list, per the Leaderboard of Legends.
"It's weird," he laughed while speaking with ABC, noting, "I still don't believe it, but it's also wonderful. This entire run has felt like a just celebration of my life and my journey."
Ding added $56,001 to his pocket on Thursday, after a correct Final Jeopardy, for a total of $849,603 across 30 days of gameplay.
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What was Final Jeopardy today?
Final Jeopardy today was in the category "The 1950s."
The clue: "The announcement declaring this safe & effective was made April 12, 1955, the 10th anniversary of the death of a famous American."
The answer: What is the polio vaccine?
It was a nail-biter finish, as Ding came into Final Jeopardy with just a $2,800 lead over Nolan. He wagered a classic cover bet of $25,201, ensuring that even if Nolan wagered everything and answered correctly, he would still come out on top. He didn't have to worry, though, as Nolan missed the clue, wagering $10,000 and dropping to $18,000. Mixter, like Ding, answered correctly, adding $5,000 for a solid third-place total of $10,400.
Meanwhile, Ding, who entered with $30,800, ended the game with an addition of $56,001 to his 30-day totals.
Ding will be back on Friday to go for win number 31
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When is Jeopardy on next?
Jeopardy! will come back on Friday, April24, with a new episode. Check your local listings to find out when to watch
Where is Jeopardy streaming?
Jeopardy! is available on both Hulu and Peacock. Subscribers can enjoy watching new episodes the next day, as well as access a vault of many classic episodes to enjoy at a moment's notice.
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This story was originally published April 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM.