Who’s The Ultimate Quiz Show Champion? Ken Jennings Wins 'Jeopardy! The Greatest Of All Time'

It’s official—our game show dreams have been realized! The TV gods truly smiled on us in 2020, especially with the epic event Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time. This incredible tournament brought together three quiz show legends—Ken Jennings, James Holzhauer, and Brad Rutter—to compete for a jaw-dropping grand prize of $1 million. After four intense rounds, the winner has been crowned: Ken Jennings is the greatest of all time (GOAT)!

Three Legends, One Title

“Based on their previous performances, these three are already the ‘greatest,’ but you can’t help but wonder: who is the best of the best?” said Alex Trebek, the beloved host of Jeopardy! since 1984. Of course, Alex, now 79, is currently battling stage IV pancreatic cancer, a fight he announced in March 2019. Despite the challenges, his presence added even more heart and meaning to this special event. Watching him guide these champions through the competition was nothing short of inspiring.

How the Tournament Worked

The rules of Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time were simple yet thrilling: the trio competed in a series of matches, with the goal of being the first to win three games. The first contestant to achieve this milestone would take home the $1 million prize, while the other two would each receive $250,000. The tournament kicked off on Tuesday, January 7, and concluded on Tuesday, January 14, when Ken Jennings secured his third victory. James Holzhauer managed one win, while Brad Rutter didn’t secure a win but fought hard throughout the competition. It was an electrifying showdown from start to finish!

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Here’s a quick recap of the winners for each episode:

Tuesday, January 7: Ken Jennings
Wednesday, January 8: James Holzhauer
Thursday, January 9: Ken Jennings
Friday, January 10: Ken Jennings
Tuesday, January 14: N/A
Wednesday, January 15: N/A
Thursday, January 16: N/A

Meet the Legends

Before the tournament began, each of these contestants had already cemented their place in Jeopardy! history. Ken Jennings holds the record for the longest winning streak—74 consecutive games—and amassed an impressive $3,370,700 in winnings. Brad Rutter boasts the title of the highest-earning game show contestant ever, with total winnings of $4,688,436, and he had never lost to a human opponent until this event. James Holzhauer shattered records with the top 15 single-day winnings amounts, bringing in a total of $2,712,216. These stats alone make you realize just how monumental this competition was.