Current Champion
Nikolas Polsinelli, career statistics:
44 correct, 6 incorrect
2/2 on rebound attempts (on 5 rebound opportunities)
35.96% in first on buzzer (41/114)
4/5 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $10,600)
1/2 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $17,500
To win:
3 games: 64.111%
4: 41.102%
5: 26.351%
6: 16.894%
7: 10.831%
Avg. streak: 3.786 games.
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Upcoming Encore Presentations
October 3-4: S42 E175 (May 8, 2026)
October 10-11: S42 E176 (May 11, 2026)
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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 $1,598,403
7. Victoria Groce $1,023,801
8. Mattea Roach $897,983
9. Jamie Ding $885,605
10. David Madden $785,733
11. Cris Pannullo $754,286
12. Roger Craig $706,200
13. Andrew He $684,365
14. Larissa Kelly $671,930
15. Matt Jackson $623,612
16. Jason Zuffranieri $549,496
17. Paolo Pasco $548,717
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:
Jonathan Rosales, a university fundraiser from Glendale, California
Katie Hoppenjans, a luxury travel marketer from Atlanta, Georgia
James Denison, a college professor & museum curator originally from Alexandria, Virginia (1-day total: $36,199)
Andy’s Pregame Thoughts:
It’s time for a new week of Jeopardy!; James Denison became your new champion on Friday with some aggressive wagering. Today, he faces off against challengers Katie Hoppenjans and Jonathan Rosales.
As I alluded to on Friday, there would have been a time where I would have wholeheartedly applauded James’s choice to bet very aggressively in Final Jeopardy. However, that applause comes with reservations, as I am of the belief—especially after as much close study as I have done—that “game theory optimal” strategy only works with your opponents also betting “game theory optimal”, and assuming that your opponents will bet optimally may end up losing games that were otherwise potentially winnable.
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Final Jeopardy! Category: Reptiles
Final Jeopardy! Clue: Studying a hormone in the venom of this reptile species that may allow it to eat infrequently led to the weight-loss drug Ozempic
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Correct response: What is the Gila monster?
More Information About Final Jeopardy!:
In the 1980s, scientists began studying various reptile venoms in search of substances that might be able to be beneficial to human physiology. In the venom of the Gila monster—known for being able to eat only once or twice a year—a substance called exendin-4, now known for activating the GLP-1 receptor to reduce appetite and reduce blood sugar. This research led Novo Nordisk to develop semaglutide as a medication to treat diabetes—and for weight loss for those who could afford to do so; demand for the medication for its latter vanity use has been in the news for crowding out those whose require Ozempic for medical purposes.
I fully expect that the show’s choice to characterize Ozempic as a “weight-loss drug” and not “diabetes prevention drug” is going to receive a significant amount of negativity online this evening. This is a medication that diabetics need in order to potentially live, and the perpetuate the “weight-loss drug” stereotype is very harmful, especially as the vanity usage of Ozempic is preventing diabetics from being able to access medically necessary medication. Shame on the writers and shame on Jeopardy. You can and should be a lot better here, and the show deserves every last bit of negative publicity that will emanate from this characterization this evening.
Game Recap & Tonight’s Game Stats:
Looking to find out who won Jeopardy! today? Here’s the Monday, March 9, 2026 Jeopardy! by the numbers, along with a recap:
Jeopardy! Round:
(Categories: Facts About Poets; Forklift Certified; Out Of This World Movies; Capitonyms; Large & In Charge; Small But Mighty)
Katie found the Daily Double early and used it to take an early lead; James clawed back to lead at the break, though. After 15 clues, the scores were James $5,200 Katie $4,400 Jonathan $1,000.
Statistics at the first break (15 clues):
James 7 correct 0 incorrect
Katie 6 correct 0 incorrect
Jonathan 1 correct 0 incorrect
Today’s interviews:
Jonathan is going to be on a cruise ship today.
Katie is a former astrologer.
James is trying to get to 2,000 movies logged in Letterboxd.
James and Katie continued their strong play and were separated by just $400 through 30. On the opening board, Katie went 4/5 in poetry, while James went 4/5 in capitonyms and 3/5 in forklifts and large leaders.
Statistics after the Jeopardy round:
James 13 correct 1 incorrect
Katie 10 correct 0 incorrect
Jonathan 2 correct 1 incorrect
Scores after the Jeopardy! Round:
James $6,600
Katie $6,200
Jonathan $1,400
Double Jeopardy! Round:
(Categories: Take Me To The River; Face, The Music; Museum Pieces; The Social Bookshelf; Crime & Punishment; Crossword Clues “G”)
Much like Friday, James went very aggressively on the Daily Doubles; he picked up a combined $12,800 on them, cruising to a runaway. On that second board, James went 4/5 in rivers and 3/5 in museum pieces and books, while Jonathan went 3/5 in crossword clues.
Statistics after Double Jeopardy:
James 25 correct 1 incorrect
Katie 16 correct 2 incorrect
Jonathan 9 correct 2 incorrect
Total number of unplayed clues this season: 9 (0 today).
Scores going into Final:
James $31,000
Katie $8,200
Jonathan $7,000
James kept with the aggressive betting, going as aggressive as he could without risking victory. He was correct in Final Jeopardy as well…bringing his 2-day total over $80,000. He’ll go for win #3 tomorrow!
Tonight’s results:
Jonathan $7,000 – $3,700 = $3,300 (What is Komodo dragon?)
Katie $8,200 – $6,000 = $2,200 (What’s a viper?)
James $31,000 + $14,599 = $45,599 (What is the Gila monster? (Thanks Mr. Pelenberg <3)) (2-day total: $81,798)
Other Miscellaneous Game Statistics:
Daily Double locations:
1) FACTS ABOUT POETS $600 (clue #2)
Katie 800 +1000 (James 0 Jonathan 0)
2) TAKE ME TO THE RIVER $1600 (clue #6)
James 10600 +6800 (Katie 7400 Jonathan 200)
3) THE SOCIAL BOOKSHELF $1600 (clue #8, $24000 left on board)
James 17400 +6000 (Katie 5400 Jonathan 200)
Overall Daily Double Efficiency for this game: 199
Clue Selection by Row, Before Daily Doubles Found:
J! Round:
James 4
Katie 3*
Jonathan
DJ! Round:
James 4 5 3 4* 5† 4*
Katie 2
Jonathan 3
† – selection in same category as Daily Double
Average Row of Clue Selection, Before Daily Doubles Found:
James 4.14
Jonathan 3.00
Katie 2.50
Unplayed clues:
J! Round: None!
DJ! Round: None!
Total Left On Board: $0
Number of clues left unrevealed this season: 9 (0.07 per episode average), 0 Daily Doubles
Game Stats:
James $21,400 Coryat, 25 correct, 1 incorrect, 40.35% in first on buzzer (23/57), 1/1 on rebound attempts (on 4 rebound opportunities)
Jonathan $7,000 Coryat, 9 correct, 2 incorrect, 19.30% in first on buzzer (11/57), 0/0 on rebound attempts (on 3 rebound opportunities)
Katie $7,800 Coryat, 16 correct, 2 incorrect, 29.82% in first on buzzer (17/57), 0/0 on rebound attempts (on 3 rebound opportunities)
Combined Coryat Score: $36,200
Lach Trash: $12,200 (on 10 Triple Stumpers)
Coryat lost to incorrect responses (less double-correct responses): $5,600
Lead Changes: 3
Times Tied: 5
Player Statistics:
James Denison, career statistics:
47 correct, 5 incorrect
2/3 on rebound attempts (on 9 rebound opportunities)
37.72% in first on buzzer (43/114)
4/4 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $24,000)
2/2 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $18,200
Katie Hoppenjans, career statistics:
16 correct, 3 incorrect
0/0 on rebound attempts (on 3 rebound opportunities)
29.82% in first on buzzer (17/57)
1/1 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $1,000)
0/1 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $7,800
Jonathan Rosales, career statistics:
9 correct, 3 incorrect
0/0 on rebound attempts (on 3 rebound opportunities)
19.30% in first on buzzer (11/57)
0/0 on Daily Doubles
0/1 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $7,000
James Denison, to win:
3 games: 71.061%
4: 50.497%
5: 35.883%
6: 25.499%
7: 18.120%
Avg. streak: 4.456 games.
Andy’s Thoughts:
- A reminder that when it comes to song titles, an “overfull” song title is still judged as correct as long as the extra words given are correct lyrics from the song that come on either (or both) sides of the actual title of the song.
- Using forklifts to steal ATMs? Pshaw. Real ATM thieves use backhoes.
- Today’s J!6 clues can be found at the monthly archive.
Final Jeopardy! wagering suggestions:
(Scores: James $31,000 Katie $8,200 Jonathan $7,000)
James: Bet no more than $14,599 and enjoy your victory. (Actual bet: $14,599)
Katie: Standard cover bet over Jonathan is $5,801. (Actual bet: $6,000)
Jonathan: For the best chance of finishing second, bet between $2,401 and $4,599. (Actual bet: $3,700)
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