Indiana native Harrison Whitaker is Tournament of Champions-bound. He'll have to wait longer than the typical "Jeopardy!" champ to play in the post-season tournament, though.

Whitaker, a researcher originally from Terre Haute, appeared in his fifth game on the Nov. 17 episode.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Harrison has worked 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!' Monday, Nov. 17, 2025

Whitaker extended his winning streak on the Nov. 17 episode by besting opponents Rachel Bernstein, a teacher from Los Angeles, California, and Lawrence Suba, a technical software trainer from Verona, Wisconsin. Watch it here: Stream your favorite shows, the biggest bl

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