Overview
- Whitaker survived a volatile sixth game, rebounding from a missed Daily Double that dropped him to $0 to finish at $21,601 and a six-day total of $182,600.
- He remains perfect on Final Jeopardy, converting the 17th-century science clue to clinch the latest win.
- His fifth victory the previous day set Season 42's largest five-day payout at $160,999, capped by a $44,399 game with both Daily Doubles answered correctly.
- Host Ken Jennings confirmed his Tournament of Champions berth will be in 2027 due to the Nov. 14 qualification window closing.
- Viewers praised his breadth of knowledge and consistent control of the board, with reported five-game tallies of 152 correct to 11 incorrect and a 5-for-5 record on Final Jeopardy.