Jeopardy! November 7, 2024 — Winner, clues, and more

Susan Stumme, a journalist from Arlington, Virginia, secured victory in Thursday's Jeopardy! episode with $12,600, ending Greg Jolin's five-day championship streak worth $135,002.

The November 7 game featured categories including "Some Pains, Some Gains," "Basic Math Terms," "TV Spin-Offs," "South American Geography," and "Starts with Z" in round one.

Double Jeopardy brought "People In History," "Tough Rhyming Pairs," "M'inent Writers," "Things Have Gone Off The Rails," "Everyone's Lost Their Marbles," and "Pure Bed-Lam."

The game recorded ten lead changes. The Final Jeopardy category "1960s Inventions" determined the winner through a question about Kevlar polymer.

Three Daily Doubles appeared at $800 in Basic Math Terms, $1,200 in Tough Rhyming Pairs, and $1,200 in Pure Bed-Lam. Jolin entered Jeopardy! November 7, 2024 episode with 46.48% buzzer accuracy from previous games. Sanchez, a bartender and private tutor from Kansas City, Missouri, finished third with $399.

Journalist Susan Stumme ends Greg Jolin's Jeopardy! streak in $12,600 win

First round

Jeopardy! November 7, 2024 episode’s opening segment showed Greg Jolin taking an early lead of $3,200 through strong performances in "Some Pains, Some Gains" and "Basic Math Terms."

The first fifteen clues brought six incorrect responses, including a missed Daily Double by Sammy Sanchez in the "Basic Math Terms" category at $800.

Before the first commercial break, Jolin recorded eight correct and two incorrect responses, while Sanchez managed four correct answers with three misses. Stumme scored one correct answer with a single mistake.

The remainder of round one saw Jolin strengthening his position through accurate responses in "TV Spin-Offs" and "South American Geography." His buzzer control reached 47.37% accuracy. The "Starts with Z" category brought additional points to both Jolin and Sanchez.

By round's end, Jolin held $5,800, Sanchez had $3,200, and Stumme maintained $600. The statistical breakdown showed Jolin with fifteen correct responses against three mistakes, Sanchez with nine correct and three incorrect, and Stumme held two correct with one miss.

Double Jeopardy

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The second round of Jeopardy! November 7, 2024 episode shifted momentum significantly. Sanchez located the second Daily Double under "Tough Rhyming Pairs" at $1,200 and successfully wagered $2,000.

The "M'inent Writers" category brought steady gains for all players. Greg Jolin faced setbacks with two incorrect $2,000 responses in "Things Have Gone Off The Rails."

One mistake allowed Sanchez to gain points through a rebound. Stumme found her rhythm late in the round, securing the third Daily Double in "Pure Bed-Lam" at $1,200, adding $3,000 through a correct response.

The scores tightened as Double Jeopardy concluded, with Sanchez holding $12,400, Jolin at $12,200, and Stumme reaching $9,600.

Final Jeopardy round

The decisive moment centered on a chemistry question in "1960s Inventions." The clue asked about poly-paraphenylene terephthalamide, a polymer first created for radial tires.

Stumme provided the correct answer "Kevlar" while Jolin guessed "styrofoam" and Sanchez wrote "WD 40." Stumme wagered $3,000, bringing her total to $12,600. Jolin's $7,001 wager dropped him to $5,199. Sanchez risked $12,001, leaving him with $399.

Statistical highlights

Jolin finished with 24 correct and 5 incorrect responses. His buzzer control remained strong at 47.37%, successfully claiming 27 out of 57 attempts. He managed two successful rebounds out of four opportunities.

Sanchez achieved 17 correct responses while making 4 mistakes. His buzzer control reached 28.07%, winning 16 out of 57 attempts. He succeeded in three rebounds out of six chances. His Coryat score totaled $12,600.

Stumme's victory in Jeopardy! November 7, 2024 episode came through 10 correct responses and only one mistake. Her buzzer timing showed 17.54% success, securing 10 out of 57 attempts. She recorded a Coryat score of $7,800. The game featured $11,400 in Lach Trash across eight Triple Stumpers.

Daily Double locations proved significant. The first appeared in "Basic Math Terms" at $800. The second emerged in "Tough Rhyming Pairs" at $1,200. The final one surfaced in "Pure Bed-Lam" at $1,200.

Final standings of Jeopardy! November 7, 2024, are as follows: