The March 6, 2025, episode of Jeopardy! featured the first game of the finals in the 2nd Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament (JIT). This tournament brings back notable contestants from previous seasons to compete for the championship title. The finalists for this tournament were:
Matt Amodio: A quantitative researcher from New York, New York, known for his impressive 38-game continuous winning streak in Season 37.
Roger Craig: An applied scientist from Arlington, Virginia, celebrated for his strategic gameplay and record-setting single-game winnings in Season 27.
Juveria Zaheer: A psychiatrist from Whitby, Ontario, Canada, she has been recognized for her calmness and depth of knowledge.
This match was highly anticipated, as each contestant had previously demonstrated extraordinary skills in the game.
Jeopardy! Round
In the Jeopardy! round, the contestants faced a variety of categories that tested their knowledge across multiple subjects. Matt Amodio showcased his buzzer dominance, responding to ten consecutive clues at one point. Roger Craig capitalized on a Daily Double
Scores at the end of the Jeopardy Round:
Matt Amodio - $5,200
Juveria Zaheer - $4,600
Roger Craig - $3,400
Double Jeopardy! Round
The Double Jeopardy! round presented more challenging clues, increasing the stakes for the contestants. Juveria came in strong with the DD2, narrowing the lead going into Final Jeopardy.
Scores at the end of the Double Jeopardy Round:
Juveria Zaheer - $16,000
Matt Amodio - $13,600
Roger Craig - $9,400
Final Jeopardy! Round
In the last danger! The category was British royalty. The clue provided was:
"In the 12th c. after walking barefoot, this man stripped down & allowed himself to be flogged by dozens of monks"
The correct response was:
"Who is Henry II?"
The clue referred to King Henry II, who in 1174, walked barefoot in Cantorbury Cathedral and did public penance and allowed himself to be provoked by monks, apologizing to his role in the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket.
Final Scores and Winner
Matt finished the game in the lead, securing his spot in the tournament's finals. Juveria and Roger also performed admirably, but Matt's accuracy gave him the edge needed to advance.
Final scores of all the contestants:
Matt Amodio - $11,199
Roger Craig - $5,199
Juveria Zaheer - $4,799
March 6th, 2025, Episode of 2nd Jeopardy performed the finalist's extraordinary knowledge and strategic gameplay in danger! Invitation Tournament. With Matt Amodio taking an edge in the first game, the audience eagerly waited for who would emerge as the last champion.

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