Michigan tax analyst Paul Clauson secured his second consecutive Jeopardy! win on November 18, 2024, ending with $21,099 and raising his two-day earnings to $36,300. The Monday match featured three Daily Double opportunities with varying wagers, across categories spanning James Abram Garfield to R&B & Soul.
Clauson maintained a lead through Double Jeopardy with $21,200, ahead of Boston product manager Jonelle Lonergan's $8,000 and Cleveland attorney Amy Fleenor's $6,800. The Final Jeopardy category American Women focused on a 1900 temperance quote.
While Lonergan gave the correct response "Carrie Nation" and earned $15,999, Clauson's minimal $101 wager protected his advantage despite an incorrect answer.
Clauson's 22 successful buzzer attempts out of 55 opportunities and four successful Daily Double responses out of five attempts across two games generated $11,800 in additional earnings.
The Jeopardy! November 18, 2024 Episode marked Season 41's eighth instance of unplayed clues, with Combined Coryat scores reaching $30,000 and $16,400 in Lach Trash through 14 Triple Stumpers.
Jeopardy! November 18, 2024 Episode ends with Clauson's $21,099 win
First round
Jeopardy! November 18, 2024 Episode’s first round revealed varying contestant strengths across six categories: James Abram Garfield, A Turn of Latin Phrase, Black, Money-related terms, British Museum topics, and Wicked.
The first fifteen clues established Lonergan in the lead with $2,800, as Clauson held $800 and Fleenor worked to overcome a -$1,400 position.
Clauson's game shifted dramatically upon finding the Daily Double within A Turn of Latin Phrase. His $3,400 wager doubled his score, marking a crucial turning point. This strategic decision altered the round's momentum, resulting in Clauson holding $8,000, Lonergan maintaining $3,200, and Fleenor recovering to break even at $0 when the round concluded.
Double Jeopardy
The second round of Jeopardy! November 18, 2024 Episode brought forward categories including Countries of the World, Tough 9-Letter Words, Historical "T", R&B & Soul, Literary Settings, and Healthy Body, Healthy Mind.
Clauson demonstrated strong category knowledge, successfully responding to eleven clues. His performance included two consecutive Daily Double responses, each carrying $3,000 wagers within the Historical "T" and Literary Settings categories.
Clauson managed the game board effectively during the closing minutes, maintaining control through category selection. His approach preserved his leading position, ending the round with $21,200.
Lonergan secured second position with $8,000, while Fleenor improved her standing to $6,800. The round concluded with two clues remaining unplayed, marking the eighth instance of unplayed clues in Season 41.
Final Jeopardy
The American Women category introduced a quote from 1900 directed at Mr. Dobson regarding breaking up a location described as a "den of vice." The response centered on temperance activist Carrie Nation.
Lonergan provided the correct response and increased her total by $7,999, finishing with $15,999. Fleenor answered with "Stanton" and lost $1,201, ending at $5,599. Clauson's response to "Hayes" cost him $101, securing his win with $21,099.
The wagering decisions proved crucial. Clauson's minimal wager protected his lead against any potential outcome. Lonergan's aggressive bet nearly doubled her earnings in Jeopardy! November 18, 2024 Episode. Fleenor's moderate reduction maintained her position while attempting to maximize potential gains.
Player statistics and performance
Clauson's buzzer success rate for this game reached 40%, securing 22 first attempts out of 55 opportunities. In this match, he provided 23 correct responses against 4 incorrect ones.
His performance on Daily Doubles showed strong results, with successful responses on both Double Jeopardy wagers of $3,000 each, following his first-round success with a $3,400 wager.
Lonergan demonstrated consistent play with 12 correct responses and 2 incorrect ones. Her buzzer timing success rate measured 20%, converting 11 out of 55 attempts. She capitalized on 2 out of 3 rebound opportunities.
Fleenor matched Lonergan's buzzer success rate at 20%. Her performance included 9 correct responses against 2 incorrect ones. Her Coryat score totaled $6,800, indicating solid baseline knowledge across categories.
The Jeopardy! November 18, 2024 Episode added to Season 41's statistics, marking the eighth instance of unplayed clues. Combined Coryat scores reached $30,000, with $16,400 in Lach Trash across 14 Triple Stumpers.
The game's competitive dynamics placed Clauson's chances of securing a third win at 58.391% based on performance metrics.
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