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Peter McFerrin Ends D'Angelo’s Eight-Game Jeopardy! Streak

6/3/2026

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Peter McFerrin defeated Chris D'Angelo on Monday, ending D'Angelo’s eight-game Jeopardy! streak.
After 15 clues, McFerrin and Bell each led with $4,200 while D'Angelo trailed at $1,200.
D'Angelo’s first Daily Double raised his score to $10,800, but a second wager reduced it to $10,000.
In Final Jeopardy, McFerrin wagered $1,701, finished with $18,999 and earned $194,201.
McFerrin will return Tuesday to defend his title, with the episode streaming on Peacock.

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Peter McFerrin defeated Chris D'Angelo on Monday, ending D'Angelo’s eight-game Jeopardy! streak.
After 15 clues, McFerrin and Bell each led with $4,200 while D'Angelo trailed at $1,200.
D'Angelo’s first Daily Double raised his score to $10,800, but a second wager reduced it to $10,000.
In Final Jeopardy, McFerrin wagered $1,701, finished with $18,999 and earned $194,201.
McFerrin will return Tuesday to defend his title, with the episode streaming on Peacock.