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Jeopardy! saw an exciting finish as the new champion emerged after a dramatic Final Jeopardy round on Friday, November 29, 2024. The game, filled with unexpected twists, culminated in a nail-biting showdown between the contestants. With the category “World Airports” challenging them, only one contestant was able to claim victory.
The correct response in Final Jeopardy, "What is Lisbon?" stumped all contestants, but Susan Beachy made an unorthodox bet that ultimately worked out in her favor. She is the new Jeopardy! champion for Friday, November 29, 2024, with a total score of $9,300.
Jeopardy! The episode on November 29, 2024
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Tonight’s Jeopardy! episode featured a battle between three contestants: reigning champion Laurel Day, news researcher Susan Beachy, and diplomatic security agent Nick Pietrowicz. Each contestant brought their strengths to the game, but the Final Jeopardy round proved to be a turning point.
The category World Airports focused on historical events, particularly related to airports and their role in films. The final clue was about the Lisbon International Airport, famously referenced in the 1942 film Casablanca.
None of the contestants answered correctly, but it was Susan’s daring wager in the Final that propelled her to victory. Despite the tough final question, her strategic betting throughout the game helped her secure the win.
Jeopardy! round: A close start
The Jeopardy! round began with six categories: Land Ho!, Books For Younger Readers, Antiques & Collectibles, Caught Snacking, The Billboard Hot 100: April 9, 1983, and 8-Letter Words. Nick Pietrowicz dominated the first round, answering nine correct questions, including three rebounds. He quickly built a significant lead, ending the round with $6,000.
Laurel was trailing with only $600 while Susan had -$600 after struggling with some incorrect responses.
Statistics at the first break (15 clues):
- Nick: 9 correct, 0 incorrect
- Laurel: 3 correct, 2 incorrect
- Susan: 2 correct, 3 incorrect
By the end of the Jeopardy! round, Nick remained in the lead with $6,900, followed by Laurel with $1,800 and Susan with $1,400.
Double Jeopardy round: Strategic moves
In the Double Jeopardy round, the game saw seven lead changes. Categories included American History, A Couple Of Things About Them, Such A ‘Fox’!, Sheik; Rattle; Role, among others. Laurel Day found Daily Double 2, but a wrong response left her struggling to catch up.
Nick Pietrowicz found the third Daily Double but opted for a conservative $1,100 bet, keeping him in contention with Susan. Susan’s big break came on the last clue, where she nailed a $2,000 answer to retake the lead.
Statistics after Double Jeopardy:
- Susan: 16 correct, 4 incorrect
- Nick: 19 correct, 5 incorrect
- Laurel: 13 correct, 7 incorrect
By the end of Double Jeopardy, Susan held the lead with $11,800, followed closely by Nick at $10,800 and Laurel at $3,800.
Contestant of the episode
Susan Beachy, a news researcher from Queens, New York, became the focus of the show. She bet $2,500 on a wrong answer in the Final Jeopardy round, which was an unusual way to bet, but it still helped her win.
In the end, this choice showed that she could play aggressively when it mattered. Even though Susan got the Final Jeopardy clue wrong, her overall score was high enough to make her the new champion.
Other insights about the show
As a game show, Jeopardy! is one of a kind because it combines trivia and strategy. There are three rounds of the game: Jeopardy!, Double Jeopardy!, and Final Jeopardy. The questions range from very easy to very hard, and contestants need to be very careful with their bets.
The Final Jeopardy question breakdown
What is Lisbon?
On November 29, 2024, the last clue on Jeopardy was about the international airport in Lisbon. At first, the city's airport was called Portela. During World War II, it was a hub for smuggling people in and out of Europe. It was also a big part of the classic 1942 movie Casablanca. None of the contestants were able to get it right.
Category: World Airports
The clue referred to Lisbon’s airport and its historical significance. The mention of Casablanca pointed to the role of Lisbon as a critical transit point during the war, making it a particularly tough clue for those unfamiliar with the film’s plot.
Game Statistics
Jeopardy round:
- Nick Pietrowicz: 9 correct, 0 incorrect
- Laurel Day: 3 correct, 2 incorrect
- Susan Beachy: 2 correct, 3 incorrect
Scores after Jeopardy round:
- Nick Pietrowicz: $6,900
- Laurel Day: $1,800
- Susan Beachy: $1,400
Double Jeopardy round:
- Nick Pietrowicz: 19 correct, 5 incorrect
- Laurel Day: 13 correct, 7 incorrect
- Susan Beachy: 16 correct, 4 incorrect
Scores after Double Jeopardy round:
- Susan Beachy: $11,800
- Nick Pietrowicz: $10,800
- Laurel Day: $3,800
Final Jeopardy round:
- Susan Beachy: $11,800 – $2,500 = $9,300 (correct response: What is Los Angeles?)
- Nick Pietrowicz: $10,800 – $3,001 = $7,799 (incorrect response: What is Casablanca?)
- Laurel Day: $3,800 – $3,800 = $0 (incorrect response: What is Casablanca?)
Categories played in the game
Jeopardy round:
- “Land” Ho!
- Books For Younger Readers
- Antiques & Collectibles
- Caught Snacking
- The Billboard Hot 100: April 9, 1983
- 8-Letter Words
Double Jeopardy round:
- American History
- A Couple Of Things About Them
- Such A “Fox”!
- Sheik
- Rattle
- Role
Final Jeopardy Category
- World Airports
- Correct Response: What is Lisbon?
Final scores and results
- Susan Beachy: $9,300 (Final Jeopardy correct)
- Nick Pietrowicz: $7,799 (Final Jeopardy incorrect)
- Laurel Day: $0 (Final Jeopardy incorrect)
Susan Beachy, after a strong performance throughout the game and strategic betting in the Final Jeopardy round, won tonight's Jeopardy! episode with a total of $9,300.
Susan Beachy defeated Nick Pietrowicz and Laurel Day on tonight's Jeopardy! Her Double Jeopardy performance and bold betting strategies won her the title. Her smart bets won her the Jeopardy! title despite the Final Jeopardy loss. She'll defend her title on Monday.
Susan's win showed that Jeopardy! rewards strategy as well as knowledge.
