Who Won ‘Jeopardy' Today? (April 24, 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 31st consecutive game, earning $33,002 and bringing his total winnings to $882,605.
Who are the Jeopardy contestants today?
Zach Pollock
Zach Pollock is a retired logistics executive from Media, Pennsylvania.
Nicco Martinez
Nicco Martinez is an accountant originally from Columbus, Ohio.
Jamie Ding
JamieDing continues his march up the all-time leaderboard, now just one win behind James Holzhauer's 32-game streak on the Leaderboard of Legends.
The bureaucrat and law student from Lawrenceville, New Jersey, is becoming one of the most compelling champions in the show's six-decade history. On Friday morning, he appeared live onGood Morning America, reflecting on his 30th win from the night before. "I mean, nobody goes in planning to win 30 games, only a complete egomaniac would do that," he joked, per Detroit News, adding, "I entertained the possibility, it's nice to dream big, but that it's actually happened is amazing."
Ding added $33,002 on Friday, for a total of $882,605 across 31 days of gameplay.
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What was Final Jeopardy today?
Final Jeopardy today was in the category "The Literary Year."
The clue: "In 1954, on the 50th anniversary of this day, a group went to a Martello tower before going on a bender."
The answer: What is Bloomsday?
Ding built himself a nice runway going into Final Jeopardy, and though he got the answer wrong, he only wagered $198, ending the week with a total of $33,002. Only Pollock answered correctly, wagering $1,000 to end in second place with $7,600, while Martinez ended in third place with $400.
Ding will return to the Alex Trebek Stage on Monday to go for win number 32, which would tie him with Holzhauer.
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When is Jeopardy on next?
Jeopardy! will come back on Monday, April 27, 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 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM.