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Jeopardy! Recap: Justin Robbins Wins Big in Final Jeopardy
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In Short: Justin Robbins won $20,001 in Jeopardy's September 26-27, 2026, game, edging out Nikolas Polsinelli and Katie Bruns.
In the September 26-27, 2026, episode of Jeopardy!, Justin Robbins emerged victorious with a final score of $20,001, narrowly beating out Nikolas Polsinelli who finished with $20,000, and Katie Bruns who ended with $100. The game featured six triple stumpers, making the final round crucial.
The Final Jeopardy question was in the category of Plays & Playwrights, and Robbins wagered $401 on the final question, securing his win. Polsinelli, who had a strong performance throughout the game, wagered $10,000 but fell just short of the lead.
In the broader context of Jeopardy!, Justin Robbins' win adds to the show's legacy of producing talented contestants. The show continues to attract a diverse range of players, each bringing unique skills and knowledge to the competition.
While the game itself was intense, it also highlighted the broader cultural impact of Jeopardy!, which recently won the Emmy for Best Game Show, beating out competitors like Celebrity Family Feud and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
What this adds
The game's statistics and detailed breakdown of each contestant's performance provide insight into the competitive nature of Jeopardy!.
Background
The winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, were announced shortly after 11 p.m. ET, with the jackpot amounting to a cash value of $344.2 million.
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, called for international solidarity with Somalia and a renewed commitment to peace in his Angelus address on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Jeopardy! is an American television game show created by Merv Griffin. The show is a quiz competition that reverses the traditional question-and-answer format of many quiz shows.
Jeopardy! is an American television game show created by Merv Griffin. The show is a quiz competition that reverses the traditional question-and-answer format of many quiz shows.
What's confirmed
- In the September 26-27, 2026, episode of Jeopardy!, Justin Robbins emerged victorious with a final score of $20,001, narrowly beating out Nikolas Polsinelli who finished with $20,000, and Katie Bruns who ended with $100. The game featured six triple stumpers, making the final round crucial.
- The Final Jeopardy question was in the category of Plays & Playwrights, and Robbins wagered $401 on the final question, securing his win. Polsinelli, who had a strong performance throughout the game, wagered $10,000 but fell just short of the lead.
- In the broader context of Jeopardy!, Justin Robbins' win adds to the show's legacy of producing talented contestants. The show continues to attract a diverse range of players, each bringing unique skills and knowledge to the competition.
- While the game itself was intense, it also highlighted the broader cultural impact of Jeopardy!, which recently won the Emmy for Best Game Show, beating out competitors like Celebrity Family Feud and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
What's still developing
- This weekend's Final Jeopardy answer (in the category Plays & Playwrights) and statistics for the September 26-27, 2026 game between Robert Yan, Helen Yoas, and 1-day champion Tristan Williams.
- Nikolas Polsinelli, career statistics: 44 correct, 6 incorrect 2/2 on rebound attempts (on 5 rebound opportunities) 35.96% in first on buzzer (41/114) 4/5 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $10,600) 1/2 in Final Jeopardy Average Coryat: $17,500 To win: 3 games: 64.111% 4: 41.102% 5: 26.351% 6: 16.894% 7: 10.831% Avg.
- Buzzy Cohen $441,603 Warning: This page contains spoilers for the September 26-27, 2026, game of Jeopardy!
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- Nikolas Polsinelli: Start $10,000—Wager $10,000— $20,000 Katie Bruns: Start $5,400—Wager $-5,300— $100 Justin Robbins: Start $19,600—Wager $401— $20,001 What's next on 'Jeopardy!' Season 42 continues on Tuesday with Justin Robbins returning as champion to face two new challengers.
- Top 5 all-time 'Jeopardy!' winners Ken Jennings — 74 wins— $2,520,700 Amy Schneider — 40 wins— $1,382,800 Matt Amodio — 38 wins— $1,518,601 James Holzhauer — 32 wins— $2,462,216 Mattea Roach — 23 wins— $560,983 Disclaimer: This "Jeopardy!" recap was generated automatically using information from "Jeopardy!" through a partnership with USA TODAY.
- Advocates denounced the move, raising alarm that it could put undocumented Californians in jeopardy of deportation if federal agencies get ahold of the information.
- Though Schefter reported that the Texans are optimistic it isn't a long-term injury, Collins' status for Houston's Week 2 game is "in jeopardy." Houston is already without second-year receiver Jayden Higgins for the season after he tore his ACL in August.
- As of now, Collins is "in jeopardy" of missing a game with injury for a sixth straight season.
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- WarpBeat — background on Winning Mega Millions numbers for Sept. 25, 2026 link
- WarpBeat — background on Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Sept. 20, 2026 link
- Wikipedia — background on Jeopardy! link
- Biggest Trailer DataBase / YouTube — video link