Purdue University archivist Adriana Harmeyer saw her time on "Jeopardy!" come to a close on Wednesday, ending her win streak at 15 games.
Harmeyer went a perfect 12-0 in the first round but her competition — Drew Basile, a graduate student from Michigan, and Tekla Sauter, a nonprofit strategist from Illinois — remained competitive.
Basile not only went 10-1 in the first round but grabbed 13 buzzers in Double Jeopardy!, including a correct answer for a $10,000 Daily Double. The effort was too much for Harmeyer to overcome, ending her tenure on the show.
Harmeyer's run ended at 15 consecutive victories which earned her $351,600 in total. She missed 37 questions during her successful run. She has a 61% buzzer win rate and has answered 347 questions correctly for 90% accuracy.
She answered 7-of-12 Daily Doubles (71%) correctly and only missed 3-of-16 Final Jeopardy questions (81%).
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'Jeopardy!':Purdue prof Adriana Harmeyer's 'Jeopardy!' streak ends at 16th game; winnings total $351,600
Here's what to know about Harmeyer's "Jeopardy!" journey:
Who's on 'Jeopardy!' tonight, Thursday, June 20, 2024?
Basile will make his first defense on Thursday night and will play against Bob Longstreth — a superior court judge from California — and Jonquil Garrick-Reynolds, a theatrical wardrobe technician from Ontario, Canada.
What was the Final Jeopardy! answer, Wednesday, June 19, 2024?
In the category Brands the answer was: "In 1978 a new cologne for men came out called this, what’s being played in the company’s iconic logo."
The correct response: "What is Polo?"
How much did Adriana Harmeyer win on 'Jeopardy!' Wednesday, June 19, 2024?
Returning super champion Adriana Harmeyer finally saw her time on "Jeopardy!" come to an end after she missed the third Final Jeopardy question of her run. Harmeyer entered the final round ($9,300) trailing both Michigan's Drew Basile ($23,600) and Illinois' Tekla Sauter ($10,600). Sauter was the lone correct answer, but her $8,001 wasn't enough top Basile, who only wagered $118 on his miss.
What was the Final Jeopardy! answer, Tuesday, June 18, 2024?
In the category Geographic Name's Almost The Same the answer was: "Legend says in 1876 a dragon built for the first 'Ring' Cycle had its neck sent to this Mideast capital, not the right German city."
The correct response: "What is Beirut, Lebanon?"
How much did Adriana Harmeyer win on 'Jeopardy!' Tuesday, June 18, 2024?
Returning super champion Adriana Harmeyer entered Final Jeopardy with a $13,600 to $10,600 lead over Colleen Matthews of Oregon. The two contestants both answered correctly, but Harmeyer's $10,000 wager put the game out of reach allowing her to finish with $23,600 on the night. Matthews only wagered $4,000 as the runner-up.
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How much has 'Jeopardy!' contestant Adriana Harmeyer of West Lafayette, Indiana, won?
Purdue University archivist Adriana Harmeyer run ends with a 15-game win streak and a grand total of $351,600. Here's a look at her win streak:
- Wednesday, May 29, 2024: $26,200
- Thursday, May 30, 2024: $20,000
- Friday, May 31, 2024: $25,400
- Monday, June 3, 2024: $20,200
- Tuesday, June 4, 2024: $24,400
- Wednesday, June 5, 2024: $19,900
- Thursday, June 6, 2024: $19,600
- Friday, June 7: $27,400
- Monday, June 10: $21,600
- Tuesday, June 11: $21,000
- Wednesday, June 12: $33,000
- Thursday, June 13: $19,800
- Friday, June 14: $20,500
- Monday, June 17: $27,000
- Tuesday, June 18: $23,600
- Wednesday, June 19: $2,000
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When is 'Jeopardy!' on? What time? Where to watch
"Jeopardy!" airs nightly at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday on WTHR in Indianapolis. Visit jeopardy.com/watch to see when and where the show airs in your area.
Where can I stream 'Jeopardy?'
"Jeopardy!" can be streamed on Hulu+ Live TV. "Celebrity Jeopardy" is streaming on Hulu, but not the main show. If the show airs live on CBS locally,visitParamount+ with SHOWTIME to watch. If the show airs live on NBC locally, visitPeaco*ck Premium Plus.
Who is 'Jeopardy!' host Ken Jennings?
According to jeopardy.com, host Ken Jennings — a published author and renowned speaker — posted a record 74-game winning streak en route to a lifetime total of $4,370,700 in winnings. He also earned the title, “The Greatest of All Time.”
Who won the most money from 'Jeopardy!' all-time?
Brad Rutter has won $4,938,436 — including tournaments — all-time on "Jeopardy!" According to the website, Ken Jennings is second on the list with $4,370,700.
Who won the most consecutive games on 'Jeopardy!' all-time?
Ken Jennings won a record 74 consecutive games, according to the website.
Who won the most money from 'Jeopardy!' in regular-season play?
Ken Jennings won $2,520,700 during regular-season play, according to the website. Second place is James Holzhauer with $2,462,216.
Who won the most money from 'Jeopardy!' in a single game?
James Holzhauer won $131,127 in a single game on April 17, 2019, according to the website. Holzhauer holds each of the top 10 single-game winning totals with No. 10 checking in at $89,229. His total earnings rank third all-time at $3,612,216.
Chris Sims is a digital content producer at Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter:@ChrisFSims.
