Who Won ‘Jeopardy' Today? (May 18, 2026) Plus, the Final Jeopardy Answer
There are three things guaranteed in the world today: Death, taxes, and Jeopardy! being on. Believe it or not, the iconic game show has been on the air for over 60 years (though the modern incarnation we know and love technically debuted in 1984). Under the watchful eye of Ken Jennings (who himself was a record-breaking champion), Jeopardy! puts three people's trivia skills and reflexes to the ultimate test. And so many of the greats to grace those podiums started by simply watching the show as it aired on weekdays, as millions have done for over half a century.
Here's a spoiler-filled recap of who won Jeopardy! today, plus the answer to Final Jeopardy.
Who won Jeopardy today?
Tristan Williams
Tristan Williams continues his dominance on Jeopardy!, winning his ninth consecutive game, pushing his total winnings to $188,501.
Who are the Jeopardy contestants today?
Thomas Trovato
Thomas Trovato is a software developer from London, Ontario, Canada.
Tristan Williams
Tristan Williams is a data scientist originally from Lincoln, Nebraska.
Amy Dewey
Amy Dewey is a part-time homemaker and part-time entrepreneur from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
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What was Final Jeopardy today?
Final Jeopardy today was in the category "AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE"
The clue: "In the 1930s an automobile showroom occupied the first 2 floors of this building at 42nd & Lexington in Manhattan."
The answer: "What is the Chrysler Building?"
Three for three, all of the contestants got FJ right on Monday, with Williams coming in with a massive lead from Double Jeopardy at $22,400, compared to Dewey and Trovato's $4,400 and $1,200 respective totals. Williams wrote down the highest wager at $7,600, which paid off, bringing his game-winning total to $30,000, while Dewey wagered nothing, keeping her DJ total, as Trovato wagered $17 and ended in third place with $1,217.
Williams will be back again on Tuesday for his 10th attempt.
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When is Jeopardy on next?
Jeopardy! will come back on Tuesday, May 19, with a new episode. Check your local listings to find out when to watch
Where is Jeopardy streaming?
Jeopardy! is available on both Hulu and Peacock. Subscribers can enjoy watching new episodes the next day, as well as access a vault of many classic episodes to enjoy at a moment's notice.
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This story was originally published May 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM.