Jeopardy! February 28, 2025 — Winner, clues, and more

Image via Instagram/ @popculturejeopardy
Image via Instagram/ @popculturejeopardy

The February 28 2025 Jeopardy! brought electrifying energy during the first semi-final round of the 2nd Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament. The special event welcomes known contestants from past seasons to compete on the main stage and demonstrate their trivia mastery once again. The forthcoming match created excitement among Jeopardy! viewers because they knew experienced competitors were set to engage in a competitive battle.

The three contestants entered the challenging semifinal round where:

The radiologist Shane Whitlock previously obtained fame for his expertise and rapid responses among audiences from Benton, Arkansas.

The Plano consultant Jaskaran Singh brought his strategic mindset and remarkable intellectual acumen to match play at the competition.

Scientist Roger Craig earned fame throughout Texas as an Arlington resident who gained notoriety both for his aggressive betting methods and extensive knowledge of trivia.

Viewers displayed strong anticipation for the final competition since the group of contestants offered a fascinating combination. The competition would be both demanding and strategic because the match included challenging puzzles together with tactical bets during intense gameplay.


Jeopardy! Round

In the Jeopardy! round, the contestants faced a variety of categories that tested their knowledge across multiple subjects. Specific details about the categories and scores at the end of this round:

Shane Whitlock - $5,000

Jaskaran Singh - $5,000

Roger Craig - $4,400


Double Jeopardy! Round

The Double Jeopardy! round presented more challenging clues with higher stakes. The contestants continued to demonstrate their expertise across various topics.

Scores at the end of the Double Jeopardy Round:

Roger Craig - $14,400

Jaskaran Singh - $12,600

Shane Whitlock - $3,200


Final Jeopardy! Round

The Final Jeopardy! category was Famous Names. The clue given was:

"As a young reporter in Appleton, Wisconsin, Edna Ferber interviewed this hometown celebrity originally from Hungary"

The correct response: Who is Harry Houdini?

This clue tested the contestants' knowledge of historical figures and their connections to specific locales.


Final Scores and Winner

Roger, with his extensive experience and quick responses, finished the game in the lead, securing his spot in the tournament's semifinals. Jaskaran and Shane also performed admirably, but Juveria's accuracy and strategic wagering gave him the edge needed to advance.

Final Scores of the contestants:

Roger Craig - $25,201 (Who is Houdini) (Finalist)

Jaskaran Singh - $25,198 (Who is Houdini)

Shane Whitlock - $6,400 (Who is Houdini)


On February 28th, 2025 Jeopardy! presented a highly competitive semifinal competition for the 2nd Jeopardy Invitational Tournament. Seasoned champions from previous competitions have brought their return to provide entertaining academic content for tournament spectators. Viewers remain excited to witness the conclusion of the competition where the ultimate champion will be determined.

Edited by Tanisha Aggarwal
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