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Jeopardy! Champion Fisher Wins $16,600 Amid Controversy

10/8/2025

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Story summary

On Oct. 7, 2025, Tj Fisher won $16,600, extending his four-game streak and bringing total winnings to $76,524.
Slade Gilmer earned $2,000 and Claudine Lewis $1,500.
The episode had nine triple stumpers and a Final Jeopardy clue about the HBO series "The Pitt," all missed.
Fans posted shock on social media, and critics questioned the clue's accessibility.

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Story summary

On Oct. 7, 2025, Tj Fisher won $16,600, extending his four-game streak and bringing total winnings to $76,524.
Slade Gilmer earned $2,000 and Claudine Lewis $1,500.
The episode had nine triple stumpers and a Final Jeopardy clue about the HBO series "The Pitt," all missed.
Fans posted shock on social media, and critics questioned the clue's accessibility.