Who Won ‘Jeopardy' Today? (April 20, 2026) Plus, the Final Jeopardy Answer
There are three things guaranteed in the world today: Death, taxes, and Jeopardy! being on. Believe it or not, the iconic game show has been on the air for over 60 years (though the modern incarnation we know and love technically debuted in 1984). Under the watchful eye of Ken Jennings (who himself was a record-breaking champion), Jeopardy! puts three people's trivia skills and reflexes to the ultimate test. And so many of the greats to grace those podiums started by simply watching the show as it aired on weekdays, as millions have done for over half a century.
Here's a spoiler-filled recap of who won Jeopardy! today, plus the answer to Final Jeopardy.
Who won Jeopardy today?
Jamie Ding
Jamie Ding, who now possesses the fifth-longest winning streak for consecutive games in Jeopardy! history, took home his 27th consecutive game win, bringing his cumulative regular-game totals to $753,000.
Who are the Jeopardy contestants today?
Caroline Coughlin
Caroline Coughlin is an economic researcher from Somerville, Massachusetts.
Caleb Phillips
Caleb Phillips is an account manager from Austin, Texas.
Jamie Ding
JamieDing entered the game with 26 wins and $732,000 in total winnings, trailing only Jennings (74), Amy Schneider (40), Matt Amodio (38), and James Holzhauer (32) on the all-time consecutive wins on the Jeopardy! Leaderboard of Legends.
In fact, Jennings revealed he'd be "very excited" if Ding beat his 2004 record "that nobody's beaten for 20-odd years," underscoring that he remains "perfectly impartial every game," and adding, "I actually believe that my record can be beaten, and I just hope I am hosting when it happens."
Ding added $21,000 on Monday for a total of $753,000 27-day winnings.
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What was Final Jeopardy today?
Final Jeopardy today was in the category "Mountains."
The clue: "'Heidi" was set in Maienfeld, which is northeast from this 13,642-foot peak with a name that describes what Heidi is."
The answer: What is Jungfrau?
The clue proved to be a real stumper, with none of the contestants able to come up with the correct response. As usual, Ding built up a strong runway across the Jeopardy and Double Jeopardy rounds, giving him enough cushion to wager $3,000 on a Final Jeopardy response of "What is… the Eiger??" It was incorrect, yet he still walked away with $21,000 for the day.
Coughlin wagered everything with $1,800 and "What is Swiss," walking away with $0, while Phillips wagered nothing, incorrectly answering "What is Mont Blanc? :)" and leaving with $10,000.
Ding will attempt to extend his streak to 28 consecutive wins again on Tuesday.
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When is Jeopardy on next?
Jeopardy! will come back on Tuesday, April21, with a new episode. Check your local listings to find out when to watch
Where is Jeopardy streaming?
Jeopardy! is available on both Hulu and Peacock. Subscribers can enjoy watching new episodes the next day, as well as access a vault of many classic episodes to enjoy at a moment's notice.
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This story was originally published April 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM.