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On Monday, June 9, 2025, a high-stakes episode of Jeopardy! premiered, featuring three contestants from different backgrounds: Nikhil Joshi, the returning champion, Ted Nyman, a startup founder, and Jackie Rogoff, a writer and library student.
After winning two games in a row, Nikhil went into the game feeling confident and with $20,199 in winnings under his belt. Today, though, the competition was intense, resulting in a dramatic ending.
Jackie Rogoff won tonight's Jeopardy! episode with a total of $22,001. In the final round of Jeopardy!, only she got the correct answer, which, coupled with her aggressive play in earlier rounds, gave her enough of a lead to win. Nikhil Joshi came in third with $9,799, ending his winning streak, and Ted Nyman came second with $21,500.
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American quiz show Jeopardy! has been around for a long time, created by Merv Griffin in 1964. It challenges contestants' knowledge in a wide range of areas and is known for its answer-and-question format. The show, which is now in its 41st season, consistently maintains a standard for intellectual competition.
Jeopardy! episode highlights – June 9, 2025, Monday
Jeopardy! round
The Jeopardy! round on June 9 featured a mix of historical and quirky categories, keeping all three contestants alert right from the start. The categories included The American Revolution, Logo-A-Go-Go, Quasi-Stupid Answers, In- & -Out, Bird Song, and Let’s Talk About Pollution. Jackie took the early lead by uncovering the sole Daily Double in the round under The American Revolution. She successfully answered the clue “When a mob of colonials pelted British soldiers with snowballs, they opened fire, killing 5 in an act dubbed this bloodletting” with “What is the Boston Massacre?”, doubling her score to $2,000.
Throughout the round, Jackie remained aggressive and led with strong board control. Nikhil followed closely, gradually building his total with steady, accurate responses. Ted had a slow start but stayed in contention by picking up points in the middle segments. Jackie’s ability to stay in control of the board made a difference going into the break.
Scores at the end of the Jeopardy! round:
- Jackie Rogoff: $7,000
- Nikhil Joshi: $4,800
- Ted Nyman: $2,200
Double Jeopardy! round
The Double Jeopardy! round was filled with rich content categories such as World Geography, Scientific Rhyme Time, The Renaissance, That Food is People!, Grammys for Best Spoken Word, and Say Goodbye to a Good Book.
Jackie once again took the lead, finding both the remaining Daily Doubles, one under The Renaissance and the other under Scientific Rhyme Time. On her second Daily Double, she answered incorrectly on a quote related to Machiavelli, dropping $2,000 from her score. However, she quickly rebounded with the third Daily Double, successfully answering with “What is beaker streaker?” and adding $5,000.
Her assertive play pushed her score to $23,600, enough to maintain a solid lead. Nikhil and Ted attempted to close the gap, but neither could match her pace. While they both played well in certain categories, Jackie’s control over key moments, especially the Daily Doubles, gave her the edge entering Final Jeopardy!
Scores at the end of the Double Jeopardy! round:
- Jackie Rogoff: $23,600
- Ted Nyman: $11,000
- Nikhil Joshi: $10,400
Final Jeopardy! round
The Final Jeopardy! category was Movie Titles, and the clue was:
“This title of a Hollywood blockbuster is a national symbol of Gabon.”
Only Ted Nyman answered correctly with “What is Black Panther?”
The answer references Gabon’s use of black panthers on its national coat of arms and the title of the popular Marvel movie. Jackie and Nikhil both missed the final clue, which introduced a tense moment in the game.
Despite missing the final clue, Jackie’s strategic lead going into Final Jeopardy! allowed her to absorb the loss. She wagered $1,599, bringing her final total to $22,001, just $501 ahead of Ted, who ended with $21,500. Nikhil, who entered the round with $10,400, ended with $9,799. The final round reinforced the importance of bold wagering and board control in earlier rounds.
Final Scores:
- Jackie Rogoff: $22,001 (Winner)
- Ted Nyman: $21,500
- Nikhil Joshi: $9,799
Contestant profiles
Jackie Rogoff – Writer & Library Student, Santa Cruz, California
Jackie Rogoff played well right from the start. As a student of both writing and library science, she brought knowledge from different areas to the game and was good at making quick decisions. In the episode, she got all three Daily Doubles, which in itself is rare, and had a big effect on how the game went.
Even though she only got two of the three questions right, including the third one in Double Jeopardy!, she built up a big enough lead to protect her final spot. Because she made a smart bet, her miss in Final Jeopardy! did not cost her the win.
With a final score of $22,001, Jackie won for the first time and beat the defending champion. She had a strong debut because she made bold moves and stayed calm when things got tough.
Also read: Today's Final Jeopardy! answer: Monday, June 9, 2025
Ted Nyman – Startup Founder, San Francisco, California
Ted Nyman came into the game as a new challenger and made a big impression with how well he played. Even though he didn't do very well in the first round, he stayed focused and steadily improved during Double Jeopardy!.
Even though Ted didn't get any Daily Doubles, he made the most of the clues he had left and ended up with a respectable $11,000 going into the final round.
He almost won the game and ended up with $21,500. Ted wasn't the winner, but his calm and precise approach made him a tough competitor. He missed the top spot by only $501.
Nikhil Joshi – Veterinarian, Montville, New Jersey
Going into the June 9 episode, Nikhil Joshi was the two-day champion and had won a total of $20,199. As a veterinarian, Nikhil brought calmness and careful play to the competition. He had a good start to the game, staying in the game during Jeopardy!, and went into Double Jeopardy! with a good $4,800.
However, things changed when he couldn't find any Daily Doubles in the episode, and both of his opponents took advantage of this.
He got many clues right and had $10,400 before Final Jeopardy!, but he couldn't get back ahead. In the end, Nikhil got $9,799 because he missed the Final Jeopardy! question. For a game that favored bold moves, his steady but less aggressive style didn't work. The end of his two-day run came with grace and honor.
What makes Jeopardy! unique?
The reverse Q&A format of Jeopardy! makes it different from other game shows. Instead of asking questions, the host gives hints, and the contestants have to answer them in the form of a question. This structure doesn't require mere knowledge but accuracy and quick reactions.
The format of the show encourages a wide range of topics, from history and science to pop culture and literature, which makes it intellectually stimulating. During Daily Doubles and Final Jeopardy!, contestants have to be able to quickly switch categories and bet strategically. The show has a unique place in American television because it focuses on deep trivia and clear thinking.
Game statistics – June 9, 2025 episode
Jeopardy! round
Categories: The American Revolution, Logo-A-Go-Go, Quasi-Stupid Answers, In- & -Out, Bird Song, Let’s Talk About Pollution
Daily Double: Jackie found the only DD – $600, and answered correctly
Scores:
- Jackie: $7,000
- Nikhil: $4,800
- Ted: $2,200
Double Jeopardy! round
Categories: World Geography, Scientific Rhyme Time, The Renaissance, That Food is People!, Grammys for Best Spoken Word, Say Goodbye to a Good Book
Daily Doubles: Jackie found both DD2 and DD3
- DD2: $1,600 – incorrect answer on Machiavelli and lost $2,000
- DD3: $800 – correct answer and gained $5,000
Scores:
- Jackie: $23,600
- Ted: $11,000
- Nikhil: $10,400
Final Jeopardy! round
Category: Movie Titles
Clue: This title of a Hollywood blockbuster is a national symbol of Gabon
Correct response: What is Black Panther?
Correct answered by: Ted Nyman
Final Scores:
- Jackie: $22,001 (Winner)
- Ted: $21,500
- Nikhil: $9,799
Episode summary
- Winner: Jackie Rogoff
- Winning margin: $501
- Clue accuracy: Ted answered Final Jeopardy! correctly, Jackie answered 2 of 3 DDs right, Nikhil had no DDs and missed Final Jeopardy!
- Triple stumper of the day: No contestant knew Renaissance domes were rounded
On the June 9, 2025, episode of Jeopardy!, there was a fierce battle between capable contestants. Both defending champion Nikhil Joshi and challenger Ted Nyman lost to Jackie Rogoff. Rogoff beat them by thinking quickly and taking big risks. Ted was the only one who got the Final Jeopardy! right, but Jackie won by a narrow margin thanks to her early dominance and smart bets.
This episode added another exciting part to season 41. It was the end of Nikhil's run, and Jackie took the lead. The fact that the episode kept people guessing, learning, and cheering, shows how well the game show format and history have stood the test of time. Fans can look forward to Jackie’s return in the next episode.
