Overview
- The three finalists — Roger Craig, Andrew He, and Long Nguyen — opened the finals on February 18.
- He doubled his score on an early Daily Double to seize control of the game.
- Nguyen wagered his entire bank on a later Daily Double, missed, and dropped to $0.
- All three missed Final Jeopardy, and He finished ahead to take the first win in the series.
- The champion needs two victories, earns $150,000, and is slated for Jeopardy! Masters, which has not been officially renewed.