Who Won ‘Jeopardy' Today? (April 21, 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 continues his winning streak, making Jeopardy! history, as he nabs his 28th consecutive game, bringing his cumulative regular-game totals to $774,601.
Who are the Jeopardy contestants today?
MaxErnst
MaxErnst is a software engineer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Lydia Sekscenski
Lydia Sekscenski is a sales consultant from Wallingford, Connecticut.
Jamie Ding
JamieDing, the bureaucrat and law student from Lawrenceville, New Jersey, once again returned to the Alex Trebek Stage to win yet another game, moving ever closer to the all-time greats. He is now just four wins away from tying James Holzhauer's 32-game streak, per the Leaderboard of Legends.
Ding added $21,601 on Tuesday for a total of $774,601 across 28-day winnings.
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What was Final Jeopardy today?
Final Jeopardy today was in the category "18th Century Works."
The clue: "Ironically, it was the mayor of Strasbourg, a victim of the guillotine, who requested the composition of this."
The answer: What is La Marseillaise?
A Final Jeopardy where all of the contestants answered correctly, but it was Ding's smart wager of $4,001 that sealed the deal. Ding walked into Final Jeopardy with $17,600, with his wager and a correct answer leading him to a final score of $21,601.
It was just enough to protect his lead from Ernst, who walked into the final round with $10,800. If he wagered everything and got it right, he could've overtaken Ding, but he wagered $9,800 with a correct answer, totaling a final score of $19,800.
Sekscenski, who found both Daily Doubles but missed them, wisely wagered nothing in Final Jeopardy, with her correct answer allowing her to keep the final score at $400.
Ding goes for his 29th consecutive win again on Wednesday.
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When is Jeopardy on next?
Jeopardy! will come back on Wednesday, April22, 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 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM.