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Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Sept. 30

Here are today’s contestants:

  • Ryan Manton, a systems administrator from Columbus, Ohio;
  • Alison Prelusky, a copywriter from Lindenhurst, New York; and
  • Kate Roesch, a data visualization developer from Indianapolis, Indiana. Kate is a one-day champ with winnings of $28,200.

Jeopardy!

CENTRAL AMERICANA // LET’S PLAY SOME MUSIC // HOT CROSS BUNNIES // VENTURE BROS. // HIT THE TRACK // STARTS WITH SILENT “K”

DD1 – $1,000 – HOT CROSS BUNNIES – Lepus symbolizes a hare, likely angry as he’s seen by some as the prey of these 2 Latin-named constellations, Orion’s hounds (Ryan lost $5,000 on a true DD.)

Scores at first break: Kate $2,800, Alison $1,600, Ryan $0.

Scores entering DJ: Kate $2,600, Alison $3,200, Ryan $3,400.

Double Jeopardy!

PENNSYLVANIA LITERARY HISTORY // WOMEN ON TV // IT HAPPENED ON SEPTEMBER 30 // UP, UP & AWAY // PUT SOME RESPECT ON MY NAME // 7-SYLLABLE WORDS

DD2 – $1,600 – 7-SYLLABLE WORDS – Marijuana advocates have long pushed for this removal of serious penalties; in 2024, the Biden administration moved to grant their wish (Ryan doubled to $14,000.)

DD3 – $1,200 – PENNSYLVANIA LITERARY HISTORY – This playwright’s childhood home in the historically Black Hill district of Pittsburgh has become an arts center (With a huge lead, Ryan lost $5,000 from his score of $22,800.)

Ryan lost his entire $5,000 on DD1 before the first break, but was back on top entering DJ, quickly doubled to $14,000 on DD2 and was never challenged from that point, entering FJ at $22,200 vs. $4,200 for Kate and $4,000 for Alison.

Final Jeopardy!

BIBLICAL PLACES – The name of this, actually a not very tall hill, became a symbol of Jewish national aspiration & was used in spirituals & reggae

Kate and Alison were correct, while Ryan bet a tiny amount, so it’s not clear if he really didn’t know it. Ryan dropped just $22 to win with $22,178.

Final scores: Kate $8,200, Alison $8,000, Ryan $22,178.

Wagering strategy: Ryan displayed a winning mindset with his all-in bet in the first round. Even if you miss, there’s plenty of time to recover, so it makes the most sense to just go for it.

Racetrack riddles: No one was able to name key racetracks in Maryland (Pimlico) or southern California (Santa Anita).

Correct Qs: DD1 – What are Canis Major and Canis Minor? DD2 – What is decriminalization? DD3 – Who was August Wilson? FJ – What is Mount Zion?