Here are today's contestants:
- Heidi Schmechel, a veterinarian originally from Rumson, New Jersey;
- James Denison, a college professor and museum curator originally from Alexandria, Virginia; and
- Cory Aiello, a development officer from Indianapolis, Indiana. Cory is a one-day champ with winnings of $17,930.
Jeopardy!
BOASTING A COAST // BRIT BITS // VEGAS CASINO NAMES // SPORTS IDIOMS // BE VERY QUIET // I'M HUNTING OUTFITS
DD1 - $800 - BRIT BITS - According to the British monarchy's website, in 1810 this royal "became permanently deranged" (James doubled to $4,400.)
Scores at first break: Cory -$400, James $5,800, Heidi $3,400.
Scores entering DJ: Cory -$200, James $8,400, Heidi $4,800.
Double Jeopardy!
SECRET MEETINGS // CHARACTER ASSASSINATION // ON THE GO // 10-LETTER WORDS // EARTH SCIENCE // DIRECTORS
DD2 - $1,200 - DIRECTORS - Oscar-nominated for directing, she made her first onscreen appearance as an infant in "The Godfather" (Heidi improved by $3,000 up to $9,400 vs. $8,400 for James.)
DD3 - $1,200 - 10-LETTER WORDS - It was named fora French doctor who advocated for as quick & painless a death as possible (James added $9,000 up to $22,600 vs. $9,400 for Heidi.)
James made a big enough bet on DD3 to open a runaway margin, but not to hold it, as Heidi came back to keep the game alive into FJ at $12,200 vs. $24,200 for James and $3,400 for Cory.
Final Jeopardy!
COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD - Its island province of Annobón lies at 1.4 degrees South latitude; its mainland begins at .92 degrees North latitude
James and Heidi were correct on FJ, with James adding $11,999 to win with $36,199.
Final scores: Cory $2,796, James $36,199, Heidi $24,400.
Clue selection strategy: With DD3 remaining, two top-row clues were selected, and the category in which DD2 was found was completed.
Correct Qs: DD1 - Who was George III? DD2 - Who is Sofia Coppola? DD3 - What is guillotine? FJ - What is Equatorial Guinea?
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