Overview
- Monday’s episode hinged on a Final Jeopardy clue in the Oscars category about the first two actors to refuse their trophies, pointing to Francis Ford Coppola.
- Host Ken Jennings announced the judges would accept Hill’s response written as “Ford-Coppola,” the only correct answer given.
- Hill’s $10,801 wager produced a winning total of $23,601 and the champion’s title.
- The match featured reigning champion Aimée Fluitt of Kansas City against Daniel Richman of Santa Barbara and Allegra Hill of Washington, D.C.
- Viewers on Reddit praised Hill’s composure and gameplay and voiced hopes she could build a multi-day streak.