Who Won 'Jeopardy' Today? (July 21, 2026) Plus, the Final Jeopardy Answer

There are three things guaranteed in the world today: Death, taxes, and Jeopardy! being on. Believe it or not, the iconic game show has been on the air for over 60 years (though the modern incarnation we know and love technically debuted in 1984). Under the watchful eye of Ken Jennings (who himself was a record-breaking champion), Jeopardy! puts three people’s trivia skills and reflexes to the ultimate test. And so many of the greats to grace those podiums started by simply watching the show as it aired on weekdays, as millions have done for over half a century.

Here’s a spoiler-filled recap of who won Jeopardy! today, plus the answer to Final Jeopardy.

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Who won Jeopardy today?

Grace Biermann

Grace Biermann took over as the new champ after Sam Ryan’s one-day stint, earning $32,000.

Who are the Jeopardy contestants today?

Sam Ryan

Sam Ryan is a regulatory consultant from Kansas City, Missouri.

Grace Biermann

Grace Biermann is a writer and librarian from Valparaiso, Indiana.

Joey Sisk

Joey Sisk is an analytics engineer from Cape Carteret, North Carolina.

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What was Final Jeopardy today?

Final Jeopardy today was in the category “THE 20th CENTURY“

The clue: “Turning points in this event were the U.S. Navy boarding the Marucla & a cargo ship called the Kislovodsk altering its course.”

The answer: “What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?”

Ryan’s time as Jeopardy! Champ was short-lived, as Biermann ended DJ with a commanding runaway lead, with $30,000 to Ryan’s $8,600 and Sisk’s $7,400.

While all 3 contestants answered FJ correctly, Biermann took the lead, adding $2,000 to her final total of $32,000. Ryan wagered $6,201 for a second-place total of $14,801, while Sisk added $1,300 to his total for a third-place final of $8,700.

Biermann will be back on Wednesday for attempt number 2.

Did you get the answer? Sound off in the comments!

When is Jeopardy on next?

Jeopardy! will come back on Wednesday, July 22, with a new episode. Check your local listings to find out when to watch.

Where is Jeopardy streaming?

Jeopardy! is available on both Hulu and Peacock. Subscribers can enjoy watching new episodes the next day, as well as access a vault of many classic episodes to enjoy at a moment’s notice.

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