Who Won on Monday, November 3, 2025?

Today’s Final Jeopardy ended with a new champion. Joyelle McSweeney won with $17,700 after a correct response on a clue in The Western Hemisphere. W.A. Robison and returning champion Christopher Tillman finished second and third after both missed the clue. The game aired Monday, November 3, 2025 (Season 42, Game 41).

Scores before Final Jeopardy were Joyelle $17,600, W.A. $4,800, and Christopher $2,800. Wagers and responses decided everything: Christopher wagered $2,001 and wrote “New Zealand” to finish at $799; W.A. wagered $801 and wrote “Canal Z” to finish at $3,999; Joyelle wagered $100 and wrote “Baja California,” locking up the win at $17,700 and securing a return appearance tomorrow.

Today’s Final Jeopardy Clue & Answer

The category was The Western Hemisphere. The clue read:

“Officially getting an international border in 1848, this area of land is up to 150 miles wide & has about 2,000 miles of coastline.”

The correct response was: What is Baja California? The peninsula’s 1848 border emerged from the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo after the 1846–48 Mexican War, and its measurements—approximately 760 miles long, 25 to 150 miles wide, and roughly 2,000 miles of coastline—fit the prompt. It’s a classic negbait setup for Hispaniola, which shares some dimensions but did not gain its international border in 1848.

Contestants, Hometowns & Occupations

  • Joyelle McSweeney — poet & English professor from South Bend, Indiana (1‑day total: $17,700).
  • W.A. Robison — retired educator from Natchitoches, Louisiana.
  • Christopher Tillman — pastor from Plover, Wisconsin (entered with a 2‑day total: $25,600).

Game Flow: Jeopardy! Round

Categories: Sports That Don’t Involve Running; What’s The Name?; Going The Extra Mile; Compound Words; To Earn The Scouting Merit Badge…; Good Morning America: 50 Years of News. Christopher finally uncovered a Daily Double but missed it, tumbling to $0. After 15 clues, the scoreboard showed Joyelle $2,600, W.A. $2,600, and Christopher $200; by the end of the round Joyelle led with $4,800, W.A. had $3,600, and Christopher $400.

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Interviews added color: Joyelle talked about a dog with a really long name (nicknamed “Ziggy”); W.A. shared that he was a district supervisor for quiz bowl; Christopher mentioned flipping his own house.

Double Jeopardy! Round

Categories: 17th Century Happenings; “M.W.”; American Authors; Martial Arts; Great Songs; The Animal Kingdom. W.A. and Christopher each missed a Daily Double; Christopher’s was a second True Daily Double. Joyelle extended her lead to a runaway heading into Final Jeopardy.

  • Scores after Double Jeopardy: Joyelle $17,600; W.A. $4,800; Christopher $2,800.
  • Clue inventory: 0 unplayed clues today (season total remains 6).
  • Stat line after DJ: Joyelle 23 correct / 5 incorrect; W.A. 11 / 2; Christopher 16 / 3.

Final Jeopardy Results (The Western Hemisphere)

  • Christopher Tillman — wagered $2,001; response “New Zealand”; final $799.
  • W.A. Robison — wagered $801; response “Canal Z”; final $3,999.
  • Joyelle McSweeney — wagered $100; response “Baja California”; wins with $17,700.

Joyelle returns tomorrow as champion.

Why Baja California Fit the Clue

The border reference anchors the date to 1848 and the aftermath of the Mexican–American War. The Baja California Peninsula’s width range, long coastline, and international border with the United States across the Gulf of California and the land boundary south of California align with the prompt. Some viewers might think of Hispaniola due to similar dimensions and coastline statistics, but the 1848 border detail rules it out.

Today’s Final Jeopardy: Quick Reference

  • Date: Monday, November 3, 2025
  • Season / Game: Season 42, Game 41
  • Category: The Western Hemisphere
  • Clue: “Officially getting an international border in 1848, this area of land is up to 150 miles wide & has about 2,000 miles of coastline.”
  • Correct Response: What is Baja California?
  • Winner: Joyelle McSweeney ($17,700; +$100 wager in Final Jeopardy)

Full Contestant Breakdown

  • Joyelle McSweeney — poet & English professor; South Bend, Indiana; 1‑day total: $17,700.
  • W.A. Robison — retired educator; Natchitoches, Louisiana.
  • Christopher Tillman — pastor; Plover, Wisconsin; arrived as a 2‑day champion with $25,600.

Category Lists & Daily Doubles (At a Glance)

  • Jeopardy! categories: Sports That Don’t Involve Running; What’s The Name?; Going The Extra Mile; Compound Words; To Earn The Scouting Merit Badge…; Good Morning America: 50 Years of News.
  • Double Jeopardy! categories: 17th Century Happenings; “M.W.”; American Authors; Martial Arts; Great Songs; The Animal Kingdom.
  • Daily Doubles: Christopher missed one in the J! round; W.A. and Christopher each missed one in DJ; Christopher’s second was a True Daily Double.
  • Unplayed clues: 0 (season total 6).

Today’s Final Jeopardy — Conclusion

Today’s Final Jeopardy (Monday, November 3, 2025) came down to a careful, conservative wager from Joyelle McSweeney. The correct response—Baja California—kept the runaway intact, bringing her to $17,700. With momentum on her side, she’ll try to extend the streak tomorrow.

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