Michigan Native Targets 20th Straight ‘Jeopardy!’ Win – Viewing Guide
Jamie Ding, a Michigan native, will attempt a 20th straight win on Jeopardy! Thursday night. He enters the game riding a 19-game streak and coming off a narrow victory the previous episode.
The run so far
Ding has accumulated $539,573 during his run. That total ties him with the eighth-longest winning streak in the show’s history.
He answered 618 clues correctly and missed 42 during the streak, according to TheJeopardyFan.com. For the first time in weeks, he entered Final Jeopardy trailing and missed the clue.
Final Jeopardy twist
The leader on Wednesday also missed Final Jeopardy. That contestant wagered enough to lose the lead, allowing Ding to keep his streak alive.
The narrow outcome keeps Ding on track for a historic 20th straight victory. Only seven contestants have ever reached 20 consecutive wins on Jeopardy!.
Background
Ding graduated in 2009 from Grosse Pointe North High School. He now lives in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.
He works as a bureaucrat and is also a law student. His performance has already placed him high on Jeopardy!’s earnings list.
Rankings and milestones
Ding has reached No. 7 for all-time regular season winnings. He stands a chance to move to No. 6 with a single-game gain.
To claim sixth place, he would need to win more than $21,410 in the next game.
Viewing guide
The episode airs Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on Filmogaz.com. Fans can tune in to see whether Ding joins the handful of contestants with 20 straight wins.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Consecutive wins | 19 |
| Total winnings | $539,573 |
| Correct responses | 618 |
| Incorrect responses | 42 |
| All-time regular season rank | No. 7 (can reach No. 6) |
Filmogaz.com will continue to follow Ding’s progress. Viewers interested in the Michigan native’s bid for a 20th straight Jeopardy! win should tune in Thursday.
