Jeopardy! March 14, 2025 — Winner, clues, and more

On March 14th, 2025, viewers of Jeopardy! watched three competitors fight for the decisive win. The contestants fought hard in the game because they showed masterful wagering along with exceptional knowledge exhibitions. The following paragraphs analyze how the contestants competed and how the game ended in detail.

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The Contestants

This episode featured:

Jack Goldfisher – A screenwriter and director from Los Angeles, California, and the returning champion.

Alex DeFrank – An inventory specialist from Brooklyn, New York.

Jamie Hare – A library worker from Decatur, Georgia.

Each contestant brought a unique skill set to the game, creating an intense and thrilling episode.

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Jeopardy! Round: Establishing the Playing Field

The first round featured six different categories:

Yesterday’s News, Alliteration, What Did You Do with That Potato?, Mid-Atlantic Travel, Virginia & Mary-Land, New Jersey

Alex DeFrank quickly established an early lead, demonstrating his wide-ranging knowledge. He successfully answered a Daily Double under “Yesterday’s News” about German soldiers rented out during the American Revolution. Alex correctly responded with “Hessian mercenaries,” doubling his score to $13,600.

Scores at the end of the Jeopardy Round:

Alex DeFrank - $14,400

Jack Goldfisher - $4,200

Jamie Hare - $1,200

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Double Jeopardy! Round: Shifting Dynamics

The Double Jeopardy! round introduced more challenging categories:

Writers in Books, If These Walls Could Talk, Around the Solar System, Inn the City, Celebrity Hometowns, Triple Rhyme Time

Jamie Hare made an incredible comeback by securing both Daily Doubles. The first, under “Writers in Books,” referenced a 1976 novel reviewed as “the most cheerful” by a Canadian woman writer. Jamie correctly answered, “Who is Atwood?”

Scores at the end of the Double Jeopardy round:

Alex DeFrank - $26,400

Jamie Hare - $21,200

Jack Goldfisher - $6,200

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Final Jeopardy! Round: Decisive Moments

The Final Jeopardy! category was “21st Century Broadway,” with the clue:

"A review of this musical noted “sacrilege” & said it was “blasphemous” but “its heart is as pure as…a Rodgers & Hammerstein show."

Correct response:

What is The Book of Mormon?

Final Scores and Winner

Alex finished the game in the lead, securing his spot in the tournament's finals. Jack and Jamie also performed admirably, but Alex's accuracy gave him the edge needed to advance.

Final scores of all the contestants:

Jack Goldfisher - $8,400 (What is The Book of Mormon?)

Jamie Hare - $26,401 (What is the Book of Mormon?)

Alex DeFrank - $42,401 (What is The Book of Mormon?) (1-day total: $42,401) (Winner)

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This episode of Jeopardy! highlighted the importance of strategic wagering and making the most of Daily Doubles. Alex DeFrank’s strong start and smart Final Jeopardy! wager ensured his victory, even with Jamie Hare’s remarkable comeback in Double Jeopardy! Jack Goldfisher, the returning champion, couldn’t keep up with the competition this time.

The episode was a perfect example of how Jeopardy! remains a game of intellect, timing, and strategy. Fans can’t wait to see how Alex performs in the next episode as he returns to defend his title!