Who Won ‘Jeopardy' Today? (April 28, 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.
Who won Jeopardy today?
Greg Shahade
Greg Shahade, who ended JamieDing's historic 31-game winning streak just yesterday, is the newest 2-day champion, with a cumulative total of $54,601.
Who are the Jeopardy contestants today?
Greg Shahade
Greg Shahade is a chess player from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who has a 2-day streak, adding $21,601 today.
Alice Jiang
Alice Jiang is a student originally from Redwood City, California.
Chris Argento
Chris Argento is a high school teacher originally from Bayonne, New Jersey.
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What was Final Jeopardy today?
Final Jeopardy today was in the category "Playwrights."
The clue: "When she was 7, her family moved to the mostly white Chicago neighborhood of Woodlawn, leading to attacks & a Supreme Court case."
The answer: Who is Lorraine Hansberry?
For the second day in a row, all three contestants got the Final Jeopardy answer correct. While Shahade found the Daily Doubles again in Daily Jeopardy, the scores were a bit close for comfort going into Final Jeopardy. Shahade went in with $12,400, wagered $9,201 and ended in first place with $21,601. Jiang came in with $6,000, wagered $3,200 for a final total of $9,200 in third place, as Argento took second place, coming into FJ with $10,800, wagering $1,601 and ending with $12,401.
Shahade will return on Wednesday to see if the third time's a charm.
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When is Jeopardy on next?
Jeopardy! will come back on Wednesday, April 29, 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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This story was originally published April 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM.