Jeopardy! Recap: November 21, 2024 – Mehal Shah Continues Winning Streak

In the latest episode of Jeopardy! aired on November 21, 2024, Mehal Shah continued his winning streak, adding a second victory to his record. Shah, a software engineer from Seattle, Washington, entered the day as the reigning champion with a one-day total of $9,799. His competitors for this episode were Holly Luo, a product designer from San Diego, California, and Jack Altman, a law student hailing from New York, New York.

The category for the Final Jeopardy round was ‘International Universities.’ The clue delved into historical events related to the University of Paris‘s restructuring following widespread student protests in 1968, coinciding with a series of reforms in France’s university system due to post-war demands.

Mehal Shah managed to maintain his lead throughout the game, despite a challenging start with an incorrect response on a True Daily Double, which initially dropped his score to zero. Nonetheless, Shah showcased his knowledge and buzzer proficiency, eventually securing a runaway victory with a total of $37,600 before heading into the Final Jeopardy round. By the end of the game, Shah had answered 27 questions correctly with only two incorrect answers.

Jack Altman, although only answering 12 questions correctly, was the sole contestant to provide the correct response to the Final Jeopardy clue by identifying Paris as the city in question. Meanwhile, Holly Luo, who began strongly, was unable to regain her early lead but ended the game with a total of $9,800.

The final standings revealed Mehal Shah as the day’s champion with a two-day total of $46,062 despite missing the Final Jeopardy answer. Holly deducted $5,001 from her score, leading to a $4,799 finish, while Jack’s correct answer increased his total to $9,801 with a wager of $2,401.

Jeopardy! continues to be a fixture of intellectual entertainment, offering insights into a broad array of topics, including historical events, literature, and science, which test the contestants’ and viewers’ breadth of knowledge.