Jeopardy! presented another exhilarating show on March 27th, 2025, that delivered extreme competition throughout the episodes. Josh Weikert, the returning champion, competed against David Weir, who retired from court administration in Palm Springs, California, and against Neha Narayan, who works as a research assistant from Plainsboro, New Jersey. Josh's playing streak had reached five victories totaling $80,202 as he entered this match. The gameplay included difficult trivia questions together with wagering tactics, as well as the high-stakes Final Jeopardy! round. This article will analyze the essential milestones that occurred within the episode.
Jeopardy! Round
The game started with six categories:
The Bay Area, Bible Fill In The Blank, Pass The “Ox,” At The Mall, Hot Topic, and Dick’s Sporting: Good.
Josh quickly took the lead, answering eight questions correctly in the opening segment. Meanwhile, Neha took a risky bet on a True Daily Double but lost $2,200, while David struggled to gain momentum.
After the first break, the scores stood at:
Josh Weikert : $5,800
Neha Narayan: $0
David Weir: -$1,200
After the break, the players shared some personal stories during the interview segment. David spoke about his past experience as an airline employee, Neha shared her passion for recreating maps, and Josh mentioned his plans to use some of his winnings to establish a scholarship.
By the end of the Jeopardy! round, the scores were:
Josh Weikert : $7,200
Neha Narayan : $2,000
David Weir: $0
Double Jeopardy! Round
The second round featured six new categories:
After The White House, Grains Of Salt, “-Ed” Creatures, From The Greek, Good Reads, and Celebrity First Name Game.
This round saw some surprising moments as Josh, despite his lead, got the second Daily Double incorrect, giving his competitors a chance to catch up. The third Daily Double became crucial, and Josh managed to find it. He wagered strategically, securing a runaway victory.
After Double Jeopardy!, the scores were:
Josh Weikert : $21,000
Neha Narayan : $6,400
David Weir: $3,600
Final Jeopardy! Round
The Final Jeopardy! category was 'Landmarks'.
This landmark features a relief of Agrippa approving the design of an aqueduct as well as Pietro Bracci’s statue of Oceanus
Correct Response:
What is the Trevi Fountain?
Final scores and winner
David Weir - $799 (What is the aqueduct of Rome?)
Neha Narayan - $5,599 (What is the Colosseum?)
Josh Weikert - $21,000 (What does the last-place finisher in the TOC earn?) (5-day total: $80,202) (WINNER)
Josh finished the game in first place, securing his spot in the tournament finals. Neha and David also played impressively, but Josh's accuracy provided the edge he needed to advance.
After his latest win Josh Weikert accumulated $80,202 in his six-day cumulative winnings. His strong performance along with strategic betting strategy and deep knowledge earned him a spot in the upcoming Tournament of Champions. Josh's background and know-how triumphed once more over the strong competition of Neha and David.
This episode demonstrated all the characteristics that have made Jeopardy! a fan favorite by delivering unexpected moments alongside intelligent gameplay that keeps viewers hooked. Tune in to the following episode to find out if Josh will maintain his successful win record.