The latest episode of Jeopardy! featured an engaging battle of wits among three talented contestants—Sam Kavanaugh, an educator from Minnesota, Andrew He, a stay-at-home dad from California, and Larissa Kelly, an editor from Richmond, California. As the Invitational Tournament heated up, the contestants showcased their vast knowledge and quick thinking.
The first round witnessed a strategic play by Andrew, who seized the initiative with a confident 1,000 wager on the first Daily Double. His correct response in the “Stars & Constellations” category set the tone for his dominant performance. Meanwhile, Larissa Kelly demonstrated her expertise by answering correctly and doubling her score in the same category.
The categories in this episode included the intriguing “As Heard on TV,” “Baby Talk,” and “Historic Refusals.” The diverse range of topics kept viewers on their toes, testing the contestants’ general knowledge. Sam Kavanaugh’s minus-200 score at the first break reflected the challenging nature of the game.
As the game progressed into Double Jeopardy!, the competition intensified. Andrew He continued his winning streak with a well-timed Daily Double wager in the “Classical Literature” category, doubling his score and solidifying his lead. His knowledge and risk-taking paid off, putting him in a strong position heading into Final Jeopardy!.
The final category, “Physicists,” presented the final clue: “This man with a force named after him published an 1835 scientific treatise on the physics of billiard balls.” Only Andrew successfully answered this challenging question, correctly identifying the physicist as Coriolis and wagering a strategic zero dollars.
Larissa Kelly and Sam Kavanaugh fought hard throughout the game but were unable to match Andrew’s prowess. Kelly’s 13,200 and Kavanaugh’s 9,200 scores reflected their determined efforts.
Andrew He’s impressive performance and knowledge of diverse topics secured his victory, advancing him to the next rounds of the Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament.
Tune in tomorrow for another intellectual showdown on Jeopardy!, as the search for the ultimate champion continues.
