Who Won ‘Jeopardy' Today? (May 1, 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?
Stephanie Perkins
Stephanie Perkins won her first game, dethroning returning champion Kate Brody with a final score of $16,600 to end the week.
Who are the Jeopardy contestants today?
Harsha Hebbale
Harsha Hebbale is a crash safety engineer originally from Troy, Michigan.
Stephanie Perkins
Stephanie Perkins is a math teacher from St. Louis, Missouri, who built a massive lead heading into Final Jeopardy with $18,800, which was more than triple second place, almost ensuring her victory.
Kate Brody
Kate Brody is a novelist from Los Angeles, California, who took the game from three-day champ Greg Shahade the day prior.
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What was Final Jeopardy today?
Final Jeopardy today was in the category "PRODUCE."
The clue: "The name of this fruit commemorates an Australian gardener who died in her 70s in the 19th century."
The answer: What is a Granny Smith apple?
Only one contestant answered Final Jeopardy correctly. Perkins built a commanding lead, and a conservative wager of $2,200, despite a wrong answer, meant she still finished with $16,600 and the win. Hebbale wagered just $381 and was the only contestant to answer correctly, finishing with $6,381 in second place.
Brody went in with $2,800, wagering everything, and landing an incorrect answer for a $0 finisher, marking a bittersweet ending for the one-day champ.
Perkins will return on Monday to defend her title.
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When is Jeopardy on next?
Jeopardy! will come back on Monday, May 4, 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 May 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM.