An Indiana extended his winning streak on “Jeopardy!” this week.
Harrison Whitaker, a researcher originally from Terre Haute, appeared in his third game on the Nov. 13 episode.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Harrison works as a researcher in the United Kingdom. He earned a Ph.D. in Film & Screen Studies at the University of Cambridge.
Terre Haute native Harrison Whitaker wins ‘Jeopardy!’ Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025
Whitaker collected another $32,000 to win the game over Sheila Collins, an attorney from San Jose, California, and David Lewis, a subterranean tour guide from Seattle, Washington.
What was the Final Jeopardy question for Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025?
All three contestants correctly answered the Final Jeopardy question to increase their totals.
The Final Jeopardy clue: 12 years before his death out West, he led a charge at the Battle of Trevilian Station in 1864.
The correct response: Who is George Custer?
Going into the Final Jeopardy question, Whitaker was safely in first place with $30,600. He wagered $1,400 to end up with the $32,000.
Collins started with $6,600, wagered $3,500 and ended the game with $10,100. Lewis had $1,400 at the start, wagered $5, and left the game with $1,405.
After three games, Whitaker has accumulated total winnings of $91,801.
How to watch ‘Jeopardy!’ When is it on?
“Jeopardy!” airs at 7:30 p.m. on weeknights on NBC.
How to stream ‘Jeopardy!’
You can watch the show live with some Peacock subscriptions. Recent episodes stream the day after they air.
Watch ‘Jeopardy!’ on Peacock
Contact Midwest Connect reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at cjackson@gannett.com or 317-444-6264. Follow her on X.com: @cherylvjackson or Bluesky: @cherylvjackson.bsky.social.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: This Indiana man won on ‘Jeopardy!’ Nov. 13, 2025. Again. Who is Harrison Whitaker?
Reporting by Cheryl V. Jackson, Indianapolis Star / Indianapolis Star
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