Who Won ‘Jeopardy' Today? (May 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?
Chris D'Angelo
Every great Jeopardy! streak has to end sometime! Chris D'Angelo dethroned 10-game super-champ TristanWilliams, winning with a final score of $19,401.
Who are the Jeopardy contestants today?
Chris D'Angelo
Chris D'Angelo is a content manager from Washington, D.C.
Tristan Williams
Tristan Williams is a data scientist originally from Lincoln, Nebraska.
Allegra Rosenberg
Allegra Rosenberg is a writer originally from Skokie, Illinois.
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What was Final Jeopardy today?
Final Jeopardy today was in the category "THE 20TH CENTURY"
The clue: 51 DAYS AFTER THIS EVENT, EDWARD TELLER SAID THE UNITED STATES HAD LOST "A BATTLE MORE IMPORTANT & GREATER THAN PEARL HARBOR"
The answer: "What was the launch of Sputnik?"
D'Angelo controlled the board from the opening round, capping his victory by being the only contestant to correctly answer Final Jeopardy (after changing his answer at the last minute). He entered with a lead of $12,800, compared to William's $9,700 and Rosenberg's $1,400. His wager of $6,601 was a smart cover bet, ensuring it was enough to beat Williams if both got it right, accounting for Williams' maximum possible wager.
In the end, it didn't matter, since Williams got it wrong, as D'Angelo brought his final score to $19,401. Williams' run ends with 10 games and $224,902 total winnings. He is already locked in for the Tournament of Champions after his fifth game win, opposite this season's 31-game champ Jamie Ding.
One Redditor pointed out, "History was made today. Tristan becomes the first contestant in Jeopardy! history to end his run with exactly 10 wins," confirmed by The Jeopardy Fan.
D'Angelo will return on Thursday in hopes of defending his title.
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When is Jeopardy on next?
Jeopardy! will come back on Thursday, May 21, 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 May 20, 2026 at 1:01 PM.