The following is the clue for Final Jeopardy today for July 16, 2024. Still on a hot streak from a nailbiter yesterday, Isaac Hirsch has won nine Jeopardy games in a row, bringing a total of $215,390 into tonight’s match. The challengers, Erika Stromerson from Washington and Jay Fisher from Illinois, will attempt to break that streak. Below, you’ll find the question and answer for Final Jeopardy on, 7/16/2024, along with the overall winner and the wages of every contestant.
Final Jeopardy Question and Answer for July 16, 2024
The Final Jeopardy question and answer for July 16, 2024 is in the category of “1960s People” and has the following clue:
He said that California prison psych tests he took were ones he had designed, so he made himself look docile & unlikely to escape; then he did
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The correct answer is “Who is Timothy Leary?”
An advocate of drugs, psychologist Timothy Leary was caught by the law in December 1965 when his girlfriend, Rosemary Woodruff, returned from Mexico with marijuana. Leary took responsibility for the possession and was sentenced to 30 years in prison. In 1970, he was given various psychological tests to see what inmates should be assigned to as far as work is concerned. Leary answered them easily since he designed some of the tests himself, one of which was called the Leary Interpersonal Behavior Inventory. By acting docile, he was able to become a gardener in a low-security prison, from which he escaped in September 1970.
Final Jeopardy Wagers and Winner for July 16, 2024
In a surprise, Jay Fisher became the new winner of Jeopardy on July 16, 2024, though no one was able to get the right answer for Final Jeopardy night. Both Jay and Isaac guessed Manson.
Jay had the most money heading into Final Jeopardy with $16,200 and wagered $14,401, leaving him with $1,799. Isaac wasn’t too far behind with $15,300, wagering $14,000 and ending up in second place with $1,300 left. Erika only had $600 but risked nothing, leaving in third place.
Apparently, Isaac made an incorrect bet, leading to his loss. However, he made many incorrect answers in the first round and wasn’t able to capitalize on two Daily Doubles he found in the second.