Thursday’s episode of Jeopardy! (air date Nov. 13, 2025) featured a tight three-way race and a Final Jeopardy! clue in the category “Civil War Veterans” that demanded exactly the right answer: “Who is George Custer?” The episode featured returning champion and two-day winner Harrison Whitaker, alongside challengers David Lewis and Sheila Collins. According to one recap, Whitaker entered the game with momentum and did not disappoint. He is listed on the official site as a researcher from Terre Haute, Indiana.
Where and how to watch
For viewers in the U.S., new episodes of Jeopardy! typically air in the afternoon/early-evening syndicated time slot (check your local listings). According to the Indianapolis Star preview, Whitaker “will once again take the Alex Trebek stage on the long-running quiz show Thursday, Nov. 13.”
The official Jeopardy.com site lists the lineup for Thursday, Nov. 13, as Harrison Whitaker (Researcher, Terre Haute, IN), David Lewis (Subterranean Tour Guide, Seattle, WA), and Sheila Collins (Attorney, San Jose, CA). Many episodes are available for streaming on platforms such as Hulu (in markets that carry the syndicated feed); check your streaming service for availability.
Contestant breakdown
- Harrison Whitaker — Researcher, originally from Terre Haute, Indiana. Entered this game as the returning champion and two-day winner with a total of $59,801.
- Sheila Collins — Attorney, from San Jose, California. Described as “prominent on Jeopardy! tonight … responded quickly and showed her legal acumen and problem-solving skills.”
- David Lewis — Subterranean tour guide, from Seattle, Washington. One of the challengers capable of keeping pace as the competition heated up.
Game flow & Final Jeopardy! moment
The article on Primetimer describes the episode as “a terrific neck-to-neck competition.”
In the Final Jeopardy! round, the category was “Civil War Veterans” and the clue read:
“12 years before his death out West, he led a charge at the Battle of Trevilian Station in 1864.”
The correct response: “Who is George Custer?”
The clue pointed to the famous military figure who led cavalry at the 1864 battle in Virginia and later died at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876.
Whitaker, as the leader entering the game, secured the correct response and maintained his strong position. Collins and Lewis answered correctly as well, turning the Final into a triple-get scenario.
Why this matters
Whitaker’s run continues to draw attention. After his win with a two-day total of $59,801, he is in prime position to extend his streak — and that matters for the upcoming Tournament of Champions eligibility. His strong performance deep in Season 42 suggests he could be one of the contenders watchers will track closely.
For viewers and trivia fans, the Final Jeopardy! clue offered a textbook example of how the show combines specific historical knowledge (Trevilian Station, 1864) with more broadly iconic figures (George Custer). That type of clue rewards wide-ranging reading and buzzer speed — both of which Whitaker appears to possess.
Takeaways for fans
- If you’re watching to keep tabs on rising champions, Whitaker is one to watch — his build-up suggests he’s more than a one-day wonder.
- Streaming the episode? Check your Hulu or local affiliate’s on-demand listing, especially if you missed the live airing.
- For aspiring contestants: brushing up on American Civil War cavalry actions like Trevilian Station may pay off next time you’re tuning in.
As the show moves on, Thursday’s episode added another chapter to the Whitaker story and underscored why the Final Jeopardy! clause still holds sway in determining who stands out. Stay tuned tomorrow to see whether the streak continues — and whether even tougher clues await.
That’s the latest on Jeopardy today — for Nov. 13, 2025 — where Final Jeopardy! placed a spotlight on George Custer, and Harrison Whitaker reaffirmed his place in the running.
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