No question about it: Jeopardy! is embracing the opportune distraction that is Matt Amodio’s incredible winning streak. And his remarkable run of luck shows no sign of letting up.
On Friday’s episode, Amodio — a Ph.D. student from New Haven, Conn. — crossed the elusive $1 million benchmark after notching his 28th consecutive victory. His total now stands at $1,004,001.
More from TVLineJeopardy!: Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings to Host Remainder of 2021 EpisodesJeopardy! Fires Mike Richards as EPJeopardy! Taps Mayim Bialik to Replace Mike Richards as Host for 3 Weeks
The only other contestants to pocket more than $1 million in regular season play are Ken Jennings,...
On Friday’s episode, Amodio — a Ph.D. student from New Haven, Conn. — crossed the elusive $1 million benchmark after notching his 28th consecutive victory. His total now stands at $1,004,001.
More from TVLineJeopardy!: Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings to Host Remainder of 2021 EpisodesJeopardy! Fires Mike Richards as EPJeopardy! Taps Mayim Bialik to Replace Mike Richards as Host for 3 Weeks
The only other contestants to pocket more than $1 million in regular season play are Ken Jennings,...
- 9/24/2021
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Similar News
Ken Jennings Surprises Fans At ‘Jeopardy!’ Event
- 4/23/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
Inside ‘Jeopardy!’ Live On Tour – What Fans Need To Know
- 4/22/2024
- by Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill
- TV Shows Ace
Young Sheldon Series Finale: Iain Armitage Marks End of Production on Big Bang Theory Prequel — See Photos
- 4/17/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Was ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Ryan Seacrest’s Hire Related To ‘Jeopardy’?
- 4/12/2024
- by Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill
- TV Shows Ace
NFL star Aaron Rodgers was ‘the most prepared’ to replace Alex Trebek on Jeopardy!
- 3/24/2024
- by Mona Wexler
- Monsters and Critics
‘Price Is Right’ Producer Revealed Unusual Protocol
- 3/24/2024
- by James Michael
- TV Shows Ace
‘Jeopardy! Masters’ Teases New & Returning Tournament Contestants (Photo)
- 4/22/2024
- TV Insider
What’s New on Hulu in May 2024
- 4/16/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
‘Jeopardy!’: Amy Schneider’s Selection for ‘Masters’ Tournament Sparks Backlash
- 4/15/2024
- TV Insider
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Casts Thandiwe Newton (Exclusive)
- 4/23/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Terry Carter, ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘McCloud’ Actor, Dies at 95
- 4/23/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety - Film News
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ Trailer: Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Fight to the F—ing Death in Raunchy MCU Debut
- 4/22/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety - Film News
Netflix to Present Sneak Peek of New Wallace & Gromit, Zack Snyder’s ‘Twilight of the Gods’ at Annecy
- 4/22/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Lord of the Rings’ Owner Embracer to Separate Into Three Standalone Publicly Listed Entities
- 4/22/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran and K.J. Yossman
- Variety - Film News
Meg Bennett, Soap Opera Actress and Writer, Dies at 75
- 4/21/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chuwi Is the Voice of a New Puerto Rican Generation
- 4/23/2024
- by Juan Arroyo
- Popsugar.com
Camila Mendes on Why We Need More Latine Representation in Rom-Coms
- 4/22/2024
- by Brenda Barrientos
- Popsugar.com
Saraciea Fennell: "The Black Girl Survives in This One" Is the Representation I Didn't See in Horror Books
- 4/22/2024
- by Saraciea Fennell
- Popsugar.com
Tell Me Más: Bodine Talks New Album "Quemo Lento" and Growing From Hardships
- 4/22/2024
- by Juan Arroyo
- Popsugar.com
Stephen Colbert Once Laughed So Hard at ‘Tropic Thunder’ His Wife Thought He Was Dying
- 4/24/2024
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
The 10 Best Teen Rebellion Films: ‘Pump Up the Volume,’ ‘Heathers,’ and More
- 4/23/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Tarantino’s ‘The Movie Critic’ Could Have Included Olivia Wilde & David Krumholtz, But Probably Not Tom Cruise
- 4/23/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
2 Crew Members Hospitalized in Accident on Set of Eddie Murphy Film ‘The Pickup’ for Amazon MGM
- 4/23/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Jerry Seinfeld Calls ‘Mad Men’ Finale the ‘Greatest Final Moment of a Series I’ve Ever Seen’
- 4/23/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson and Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ Trailer: Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Fight to the F—ing Death in Raunchy MCU Debut
- 4/22/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety - Film News
New industry convention in Los Angeles aims to “fill the local gap” of departing AFM
- 4/24/2024
- ScreenDaily
Stephen Colbert Once Laughed So Hard at ‘Tropic Thunder’ His Wife Thought He Was Dying
- 4/24/2024
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
The 10 Best Teen Rebellion Films: ‘Pump Up the Volume,’ ‘Heathers,’ and More
- 4/23/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Director Quentin Tarantino's Canceled Final Movie Could've Built A Meta Cinematic Universe
- 4/23/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Casts Thandiwe Newton (Exclusive)
- 4/23/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Terry Carter, ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘McCloud’ Actor, Dies at 95
- 4/23/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety - Film News
Netflix to Present Sneak Peek of New Wallace & Gromit, Zack Snyder’s ‘Twilight of the Gods’ at Annecy
- 4/22/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
FBI: International Shocker: Luke Kleintank Exiting After 3 Seasons
- 4/24/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Stephen Colbert Once Laughed So Hard at ‘Tropic Thunder’ His Wife Thought He Was Dying
- 4/24/2024
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire Television