This week on Jeopardy!, host Ken Jennings talked about current events while defending champion Scott Riccardi continued his amazing run. There were both on-stage wins and off-stage discussion. Fans are responding to both the intensity of the game and Jennings' honest comments.

Ken Jennings Talks About Trans Rights

Ken Jennings, the presenter of Jeopardy!, made news recently for saying exactly what he thought about California Governor Gavin Newsom's views on transgender rights. Jennings went on social media to say that he doesn't like politicians who he thinks are "cynically triangulating" on problems that affect transgender kids. People who saw and followed him had a lot of different emotions to what he said.

Ken Jennings isn't holding back! The host of Jeopardy! recently spoke out strongly in favor of trans rights. What do you think? #KenJennings #JeopardyNews

Newsom has been criticized by several groups for appearing on some podcasts where he talked about things like trans athletes. Jennings' speech shows that more and more public personalities are talking about these societal challenges. Many fans like that he is eager to discuss his own opinions, but others would rather keep politics out of the game show.

Who won Jeopardy! on July 22, 2025?

Scott Riccardi, an engineer from Somerville, New Jersey, kept up his great performance on the Jeopardy! stage. He was up against two new contestants: Paul Ryan, a general manager of print and print marketing from Weymouth, Massachusetts, and Adriene Holland, a risk control manager from Powder Springs, Georgia. Riccardi wanted to keep his winning streak going in the game, which tested intelligence and tactics.

Contestants for July 22, 2025

A detailed look at the game

Riccardi immediately took the lead in the first round. He discovered the first Daily Double in the "Exodusters" category right away. He made it a real Daily Double with $2,000. The clue said, "After Rutherford B. Hayes effectively ended this era in 1877, many black people moved out of the South." Riccardi got the question "What is Reconstruction?" right, which doubled his score to $4,000. He stayed in the lead and ended the Jeopardy! round with $11,400. Holland had $3,800, which put him in second place, while Ryan had $3,000.

Double Jeopardy! made the game more strategic. The first Daily Double in the "Millennials" category was found by Adriene Holland. She put $3,000 on the line with $5,800. The hint was: "He'll be 41 in 2025, and he's the richest millennial in the world." Holland instantly answered, "Who is Mark Zuckerberg?" and that was the right response, which raised her score to $8,800. After then, Riccardi found the last Daily Double. He was in the lead with $23,200, so he made a more cautious bet of $4,000. The hint in "To Put It In Anthropological Terms" said, "A group of only parents and their kids, this term was used in a book title about 'Coming of Age in Oppenheimer's Secret City.'" After a short break, Riccardi correctly named the "nuclear family," raising his total to $27,200. He finished the Double Jeopardy! round with $30,000. Holland had $12,400 and Ryan had $9,800.

Final Jeopardy! for today Hint and Answer

"Languages in History" was the last category of Jeopardy! The candidates were given the hint: "Holy Roman Emperor Charles V is said to have joked, 'To God I speak Spanish, to women Italian, to men French, and to my horse this.'"

Paul Ryan was the only one who gave the right answer: "German." He bet $3,200, which brought his total to $13,000. Adriene Holland and Scott Riccardi both guessed "English" wrong. Holland bet $7,800, which brought her down to $4,600. Riccardi's bet of $1,999 nevertheless won him the game, even if he gave the wrong answer. He made $28,001 in the end.

That Last Jeopardy! The hint made me scratch my brain! Did you get "German" for Charles V's horse? Tell us! #FinalJeopardy #JeopardyRecap

What comes next in Scott Riccardi's reign?

Scott Riccardi's win on July 22 was his 14th in a row, bringing his total wins to $390,902. This puts him in 12th place on the all-time winnings list, ahead of Ray Lalonde. Many people love Riccardi because he always does well, while others are excited to see a new champion rise.

Another day, another victory! Scott Riccardi is still the best at Jeopardy! with 14 wins. What an amazing run! #Jeopardy #JeopardyToday

There are only three games left in Jeopardy! Riccardi has the chance to end Season 41, which ends on Friday, July 25, as an unbeaten champion. If he keeps winning, his streak will last into Season 42, which usually starts in September. Fans are talking about whether they want his run to continue or if it's time for a new champion to take over.

Fans are split! Do you want Scott Riccardi to keep winning on Jeopardy? Are you ready for a new champion? Please vote in the comments! #JeopardyFans #GameShow

Scott Riccardi's Place in Jeopardy! in Historical Context The Past

Scott Riccardi has 14 wins and more than $390,000 in winnings, making him one of the most successful contestants in Jeopardy! history. He has been successful for a long time, which is especially impressive because he is coming off of a string of one-day champions. Fans have compared him to other multi-game victors since he is quiet and thinks quickly. No matter what happens, he will be remembered as one of the all-time greats as he gets closer to the end of the season.

Insights from Behind the Scenes

Former contestants on Jeopardy! regularly talk about how the show is developed, so if you're interested, you may find out more. Contestants have to be focused and full of energy for long periods of time because the show films several episodes in one day. The show's production is distinctive in part because of this busy schedule.

From the old files: A Jeopardy! that was cut Contestant spills the beans on filming secrets! You won't believe how many games they film in one day. #JeopardySecrets #TVProduction

How to Watch Jeopardy! Tonight or tomorrow

The show airs on weekdays for anyone who want to see the next episode of Jeopardy! and follow Scott Riccardi's adventure. Look at your local listings to find out when your area broadcast network will show the show. You may also stream episodes on a number of sites, usually the day after they show. Check with your favorite streaming service for information on how to watch new episodes and catch up on any games you missed.