Time: 2024-07-19
The delayed press conference of President Joe Biden on July 11 , 2024 , caused interruptions in the airtime of the popular game show Jeopardy ! The press conference was initially scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. ET but was delayed , impacting the broadcast of Jeopardy ! in various time zones . This interruption left many viewers unable to watch the Final Jeopardy segment , featuring returning champion Isaac Hirsch , a customer support team lead from Burbank , California , competing against Liz McKenna from South Plainfield , New Jersey , and Robert Voyles from Lindenhurst , New York.
Isaac Hirsch , with six consecutive wins and over 00,000 in winnings , dominated the game and secured a runaway victory on the July 11 episode of Jeopardy ! Despite a potential loss due to a wrong answer and final wager , Hirsch maintained his lead throughout the game . The Final Jeopardy category for that episode was " Countries of the World , " with the correct response to the clue being " What is Nigeria ? " Hirsch 's correct answer added , 600 to his total winnings , bringing his seven - day earnings to an impressive 61,388.
Hirsch 's outstanding performance on Jeopardy ! not only secured his victory but also qualified him for the Tournament of Champions . Alongside recent champions like Adriana Harmeyer and Drew Basile , Hirsch is set to compete in the upcoming ToC on the Alex Trebek Stage . Despite his qualification , viewers eagerly await his future appearances on the show and potential triumphs.
For viewers who missed the July 11 , 2024 , episode of Jeopardy ! due to the delayed press conference , the Final Jeopardy clip is available on YouTube . Host Ken Jennings introduces the category and clue , allowing fans to catch up on the episode 's highlights . With Hirsch 's impressive performance and qualification for the Tournament of Champions , the upcoming episodes of Jeopardy ! promise exciting gameplay and potential victories . Make sure to check your local listings for the airing schedule of Jeopardy ! on weeknights.