Harrison Whitaker to be on ‘Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions’
Terre Haute native Harrison Whitaker earned a spot in the 2027 “Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions.”
Indiana’s own super “Jeopardy!” champ Harrison Whitaker secured his 14th consecutive victory on Friday, Nov. 28.
Whitaker, a Terre Haute native, has accumulated hundreds of thousands of dollars from his wins. He will compete again on Monday, Dec. 1 on the quiz show.
Terre Haute native Harrison Whitaker wins ‘Jeopardy!’ Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Who did he compete against?
On Friday night, Whitaker faced off against Samantha Meier, an assistant principal from North Reading, Massachusetts and Wilder Seitz a cashier and writer from Los Angeles, California.
What was the Final Jeopardy question for Friday, Nov. 28, 2025?
The Final Jeopardy clue Friday, Nov. 28, read: “The smallest member in both area & population, this island joined the EU in 2004.”
The correct answer was “What is Malta?” Whitaker and Seitz both answered the Final Jeopardy correctly, while Meier guessed Iceland. It worked out for the assistant principal though, as she wagered nothing and ended the game with $7,400.
Seitz wagered $499 and ended the game with $999 while Whitaker wagered $3,599 and ended the game with $21,999.
How much money has Harrison Whitaker won on ‘Jeopardy’ so far?
As of Nov. 28, Whitaker’s total winnings on “Jeopardy!” have earned him $373,999.
Who’s on ‘Jeopardy!’ Monday, Dec. 1, 2025?
Whitaker will once again take the “Jeopardy!” Alex Trebek stage on Monday, Dec. 1. This time he will be competing against Libby Jones, a recruiter from Davenport, Florida and Brendan Thomas, a historian from Fayetteville, Arkansas.
How to watch ‘Jeopardy!’ When is it on?
“Jeopardy!” airs at 7:30 p.m. on weeknights on NBC.
Watch ‘Jeopardy!’ on Peacock
How to stream ‘Jeopardy!’
You can watch the show live with some Peacock subscriptions. Recent episodes stream the day after they air.
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