Greg Jolin secured his third consecutive Jeopardy! win on November 4, 2024, earning $25,000 after answering 25 questions without any mistakes. The Raymond, New Hampshire system specialist increased his total earnings to $75,002 through perfect Daily Double and Final Jeopardy performances.
During the match against journeyman Brian Frey and attorney Lindsey Simmons, Jolin scored a 43.86% success rate on buzzer attempts, converting 75 correct responses from 171 opportunities.
The Jeopardy! November 4, 2024 game featured six categories in each round, including Dead Like Me, World Flags, and Health & Medicine, with every clue played. Jolin established an early lead of $7,800 in the first round, extended it to $19,000 by Double Jeopardy's end, creating a runaway scenario.
The Final Jeopardy category in 19th Century Literature asked players to identify masters of servants from The Three Musketeers, which both Jolin and Frey answered correctly. The combined Coryat score reached $34,600, marking a high-scoring match overall.
Jeopardy! November 4, 2024 ends in runaway win for three-day champion Greg Jolin
Opening round performance
The first round of Jeopardy! November 4, 2024 episode revealed distinct patterns in contestant performance. Jolin built momentum through accurate responses across six categories. The game opened with "Dead Like Me," where contestants tackled questions about famous deceased personalities. "A Very Vanilla Category" tested knowledge of the flavoring's history and uses. "Her First No. 1 Pop Hit" focused on female musicians' breakthrough singles.
Jolin secured $7,800 by providing 14 correct answers without mistakes. His strategy centered on category completion and steady accumulation. The "All Saints" category brought religious and historical questions, while "The Quotable Oscar Wilde" featured the author's famous statements. The final category "5,5" presented word pairs with five letters each.
Frey's game showed early promise until a crucial decision. He found the first Daily Double under "The Quotable Oscar Wilde" at $800. With $3,000, he made a True Daily Double wager. His incorrect response dropped his score to zero. Despite this setback, he recovered to reach $2,600 by round's end.
Simmons faced early difficulties in Jeopardy! November 4, 2024 episode, missing her first response and accumulating a negative score. She managed a slight recovery, ending the round at $400. At the first break, after 15 clues, the scoreboard showed Jolin leading with $4,000, Frey holding $1,800, and Simmons at -$400.
The round maintained steady pacing, with players completing all available clues. Jolin demonstrated strategic board control, selecting clues from middle-value positions. His correct response rate reached 38.60% on first-buzz attempts. The round concluded with clear score separation, setting up dynamics for Double Jeopardy.
Double Jeopardy developments
The second round of Jeopardy! November 4, 2024 episode introduced categories "World Flags," "Don't Do The Math," "Health & Medicine," "Epics," "The Odyssey," and "The NE Add."
Frey located both Daily Doubles in this round, making strategic wagers. His first Daily Double appeared under "World Flags" at $1,200. With $3,000, he wagered equally and answered correctly, bringing his total to $6,000. His second Daily Double emerged in "Epics" at $1,600. His $5,000 wager proved costly, when his response missed the mark.
Meanwhile, Jolin continued his accurate performance. He answered questions methodically across categories, maintaining control through precise timing. His score reached $19,000 by round's end.
Simmons improved her performance, reaching $5,600 through careful category selection and accurate responses.
Final Jeopardy details
The final round centered on 19th Century Literature. The clue asked players to identify the masters of three servants - Grimaud, Mousqueton, and Bazin - all introduced in the same chapter of a novel. Jolin wagered $6,000 from his leading position of $19,000. Frey, at $3,800, bet $3,799. Simmons, with $5,600, risked $2,201.
Game statistics
The Jeopardy! November 4, 2024 match statistics highlighted Jolin's commanding performance. His 43.86% success rate on buzzer attempts translated to 75 correct responses out of 171 opportunities.
He succeeded on three rebound attempts and maintained perfect accuracy on Daily Double and Final Jeopardy responses. His average Coryat score reached $17,400.
Final Standings:
- Greg Jolin: $19,000 + $6,000 = $25,000 (Three-day total: $75,002)
- Brian Frey: $3,800 + $3,799 = $7,599
- Lindsey Simmons: $5,600 - $2,201 = $3,399
Jeopardy! Season 41 Game 42 will air on November 5, 2024.