Indiana ‘Jeopardy!’ Champion Harrison Whitaker Seeks 15th Consecutive Win
Harrison Whitaker, a native of Terre Haute, Indiana, is making waves in the iconic game show “Jeopardy!” as he aims for his 15th consecutive win. After his latest victory on November 28, 2025, Whitaker has earned a spot in the 2027 “Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions.”
Latest Victory and Upcoming Challenge
On November 28, Whitaker achieved his 14th win, bringing his total earnings to an impressive $373,999. In this episode, he competed against Samantha Meier, an assistant principal from North Reading, Massachusetts, and Wilder Seitz, a cashier and writer from Los Angeles.
Final Jeopardy Details
The Final Jeopardy clue that determined the outcome of the game was: “The smallest member in both area & population, this island joined the EU in 2004.” The correct response was “What is Malta?” Both Whitaker and Seitz answered correctly, while Meier answered incorrectly, guessing Iceland. Nonetheless, Meier’s decision to wager nothing allowed her to finish the game with $7,400.
Competition Statistics
- Harrison Whitaker: Wagered $3,599; Final total: $21,999
- Wilder Seitz: Wagered $499; Final total: $999
- Samantha Meier: Wagered $0; Final total: $7,400
Next Episode Information
Whitaker will return to the “Jeopardy!” stage on December 1, 2025. His competitors for this episode will be Libby Jones, a recruiter from Davenport, Florida, and Brendan Thomas, a historian from Fayetteville, Arkansas.
How to Watch “Jeopardy!”
“Jeopardy!” airs on weeknights at 7:30 p.m. on NBC. Viewers can also stream episodes live with certain Peacock subscriptions, and recent episodes become available a day after they air.
