Harrison Whitaker, a native of Terre Haute, Indiana, triumphed on the game show “Jeopardy!” on November 19, 2025. Despite his win, he fell short in the Final Jeopardy round when he could not answer a question related to a popular movie franchise.
Game Overview
This episode marked a significant milestone for Whitaker as it was the first time he missed a Final Jeopardy question during his seven-game winning streak. He managed to secure his place for the next episode by defeating his competitors, Josh Chen and Matylda Urbaniak.
Final Jeopardy Question Details
The Final Jeopardy clue was connected to movie characters and asked: “The novelization of a 1977 movie awarded this character a medal at the end, righting a perceived wrong.” Contestants had 30 seconds to provide their answers.
Answers from Contestants
- Correct Answer: Chewbacca
- Urbaniak’s Guess: Skywalker (Wager: $0, final total: $5,200)
- Chen’s Guess: “Hi mom, dad, and Jen” (Wager: -$5, final total: $12,795)
- Whitaker’s Initial Guess: Chewbacca (crossed out for Princess Leia)
Whitaker’s Performance
Whitaker had a substantial lead of $26,600 before the Final Jeopardy round. However, he hesitated and changed his answer to “Princess Leia,” which ultimately did not affect his standing significantly. His strategy still earned him $25,601 after wagering $999.
Total Earnings and Future Competitors
As of November 19, 2025, Harrison Whitaker has amassed a total of $208,201 in winnings on “Jeopardy!” He is set to face new challengers, Blythe Roberson from Brooklyn, New York, and Kara Brown from Seattle, Washington, in the upcoming episodes.
How to Watch “Jeopardy!”
The show airs on weeknights at 7:30 p.m. on NBC. Viewers can also stream episodes on Peacock, available the day after their original broadcast.
