Jeopardy! Mayhem: May 7th, 2025
Okay, Jeopardy! fans, buckle up! Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, was a wild ride. Sarah Gillis, fresh off her amazing upset win over five-time champ Ben Ganger, was back to defend her title. But would she pull it off? Let's dive into the drama!
The Players
It was a three-way battle for the ages: Sarah Gillis (our returning queen), Dan Moren (a writer and podcaster from Massachusetts – sounds like someone who knows a thing or two!), and Michelle Tsai (a tutor originally from Hawaii – always a powerhouse!). Sarah was hoping for a repeat performance, but Dan and Michelle were hungry for that championship title. It was going to be close.
The Final Jeopardy! Clue: A Music History Mystery
The category? "The Grammys." Music lovers, rejoice (or maybe tremble – those Grammy questions can be tough!). The clue itself? A real brain-teaser:
"Best New Artist at the 7th annual Grammys, this band would be nominated the next 6 years but not again until the 39th & 67th events."
Honestly, who *knew* that much about Grammy history?! This was definitely a question for the true music aficionados.
The Final Wagers: High Stakes, High Drama
Let's talk about those final wagers – because that's where things really got interesting. Dan, sitting pretty with a $17,200 lead, played it smart. He guessed The Rolling Stones (wrong!), but his hefty lead cushioned him from any disaster. Smart move, Dan!
Michelle, with $13,600, was feeling bolder, wagering $5,000. Unfortunately, her answer of "Springsteen" wasn't right. That left her with $8,600 – still a great showing!
And then there was Sarah… She was way behind, with only $1,200. She went all in, wagering everything. Her guess, “The Marine Marching Band,” wasn’t the answer. Ouch. That's how you know the pressure was on!
The Answer: A Fab Four Revelation
The correct answer: "Who are The Beatles?"
Yup, the legendary Beatles. Who saw that coming? It was such a specific clue, and it really highlighted how much detail some people retain about music history.
Jeopardy! Masters: A Tournament Within a Tournament
And that wasn’t all, folks! May 7th also featured the Jeopardy! Masters tournament. That's where the *real* geniuses shine! Here are a couple of clues from Games 3 and 4 that caught my attention:
Jeopardy! Masters Game 3: "Saints"
Clue: This saint who helped convert Scotland to Christianity shares his name with the Latin word for an animal sent out 3 times by Noah.
Answer: Who is Columba?
Jeopardy! Masters Game 4: "Art History"
Clue: “Hide & Seek” & “The Cradle” by this French artist were among the 200 or so works shown at a gallery on Blvd. Des Capucines in 1874.
Answer: Who is Berthe Morisot?
A Night to Remember
The May 7th Jeopardy! episode was a rollercoaster! Dan Moren's victory was a testament to his knowledge *and* his strategic wagering. But honestly, all three contestants showed amazing skills. It was a nail-biter from start to finish. Stay tuned for more Jeopardy! excitement—you won’t want to miss it!
