Who won Jeopardy! tonight? July 22, 2025, Tuesday

Scott Riccardi won tonight's episode of Jeopardy! This was his 14th straight win, which is a very impressive streak. Even though Scott made a rare mistake in the Final Jeopardy round, his strong play throughout the game made sure he emerged victorious again. He made a total of $28,001 from this game, bringing his total earnings to $390,902.

Even though Scott didn't get the question right on tonight's Final Jeopardy, he still won. Adriene Holland and Paul Ryan, his opponents, both made smart bets but couldn't catch up to him. The last clue on Jeopardy was about "Languages in History" and was based on a quote from Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. "What is German?" was the right answer.

Jeopardy! episode highlights - July 22, 2025, Tuesday

Jeopardy Round
The Jeopardy round set the tone for tonight's game with its intriguing mix of categories and challenging questions. Scott Riccardi, the defending champion, showed his experience and quick thinking, taking an early lead.

• Scott Riccardi: $30,000
• Adriene Holland: $12,400
• Paul Ryan: $9,800

Double Jeopardy Round

In the Double Jeopardy round, Scott continued to dominate. His ability to secure high-value answers, especially after a successful Daily Double, helped him maintain a significant advantage.

• Scott Riccardi: $30,000
• Adriene Holland: $12,400
• Paul Ryan: $9,800

Final Jeopardy Round
The Final Jeopardy question was in the category "Languages in History," and it presented a challenge even to seasoned contestants. Scott Riccardi made a rare error, wagering $1,999 on a guess of "English," which cost him his wager.

• Scott Riccardi: $28,001
• Adriene Holland: $4,600
• Paul Ryan: $13,000

Final Jeopardy Clue:

Holy Roman Emperor Charles V is said to have quipped, 

Holy Roman Emperor Charles V is said to have quipped, “to God I speak Spanish, to women Italian, to men French, & to my horse” this

Final Answer: What is German?
 

Scott Riccardi maintained his dominance despite this slip-up, earning a well-deserved win.

Contestant profiles

Scott Riccardi
Today, Scott Riccardi showed why he's one of the best players on Jeopardy! despite his many appearances on the show. He set up a comfortable lead by doing well in the first few rounds of both Jeopardy and Double Jeopardy.

He almost lost the competition in Final Jeopardy because he took too many risks, but his previous wins secured another win.

Adriene Holland
Adriene Holland, a risk control manager from Georgia, played smartly but had a hard time in the Final Jeopardy round.

Despite her early success, her wager of $7,800 on an incorrect answer left her with only $4,600, finishing in third place.

Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan, a marketing general manager from Massachusetts, was the surprise of the night. He correctly answered the Final Jeopardy clue, gaining a $3,200 boost to his total score.

His final score of $13,000 earned him second place, despite not leading at any point during the game.

Game statistics from Tonight's Jeopardy! episode

Jeopardy round:

• Scott Riccardi: $30,000
• Adriene Holland: $12,400
• Paul Ryan: $9,800

Double Jeopardy round:

• Scott Riccardi: $30,000
• Adriene Holland: $12,400
• Paul Ryan: $9,800

Final Jeopardy round:

• Scott Riccardi: $28,001
• Adriene Holland: $4,600
• Paul Ryan: $13,000

Wagers:

• Scott Riccardi wagered $1,999 and lost it on an incorrect guess of "English."
• Adriene Holland wagered $7,800 but also lost on the same incorrect answer.
• Paul Ryan wagered $3,200 and correctly answered the Final Jeopardy clue, moving into second place.

Total Scores:

• Scott Riccardi: $28,001
• Adriene Holland: $4,600
• Paul Ryan: $13,000

Rounds:

• Jeopardy Round: Scott Riccardi took an early lead.
• Double Jeopardy: Scott Riccardi solidified his position.
• Final Jeopardy: Scott Riccardi's strong performance early in the game kept him ahead.

Today's episode of Jeopardy! showed the strength of a well-rounded contestant like Scott Riccardi, who did great in both Jeopardy and Double Jeopardy and kept his lead even though he made a mistake in the Final Jeopardy round.