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Jeopardy! TOC Finals Open With Runaway Game That Recasts the Race

Early play highlighted Daily Double risk-taking as the likely decider for the $250,000 title with a Masters berth at stake.

'Jeopardy!' TOC finalists (from left) Paolo Pasco, Scott Riccardi, and TJ Fisher, on February 3,2026
(from left) 'Jeopardy!' 2026 TOC finals players Scott Riccardi, Paolo Pasco, and TJ Fisher

Overview

  • The finals opened February 2 with three champions competing: Scott Riccardi, TJ Fisher, and Paolo Pasco.
  • The format crowns the first contestant to reach three wins, with as many as seven games possible.
  • The winner earns $250,000 and a Jeopardy! Masters invitation, with $100,000 for second place and $50,000 for third.
  • The first game produced a decisive margin driven by bold Daily Double wagers and strong buzzer timing, surprising many viewers.
  • Fans who once leaned on Scott Riccardi’s season 41 dominance now point to Daily Double finds and wagering strategy as the true swing factors.