Here you’ll find the Final Jeopardy clue for Tuesday, January 28, 2025. After yesterday’s episode, Will Wallace became the first semifinalist for the Jeopardy Tournament of Champions after answering a difficult geography Final Jeopardy question. In today’s match, three new past champions will try to claim a spot, including delivery driver Grant DeYoung from Arizona, puzzle designer David Erb from Washington, and ER doctor Amy Hummel from Wisconsin. Here are the question and answer for Final Jeopardy on 1/28/2025, including the wagers and the winner of the episode.
Final Jeopardy Question for January 28
The Final Jeopardy question for January 28, 2025 is in the category of “Palindromic Dates” and has the following clue:
This 7-digit date saw the premiere of Handel’s “Water Music”
To avoid spoilers, the correct answer has been put at the end of this guide.
Final Jeopardy Wagers and Winner for January 28
In a very close match, Amy became the winner of the January 28 match by way of a conservative bet. However, once again no one was able to get the Final Jeopardy clue correct.
Amy had $6,600 and was only $600 short of the lead. She decided to go for a small bet, thinking that David would make a larger wager, and the strategy paid off. Her guess of “1/17/1717” was close, but it still cost her $199. Thankfully, $6,401 was still enough for the win.
David started with $7,200 and lost $6,001 with his answer of “1/12/17” which is sadly not a palindrome. He left in second place with $1,199.
With $3,200, Grant tried “1/17/1771” but lost $2,801 with his answer (that also isn’t a palindrome). His total of $399 put him in third place.
Final Jeopardy Answer for January 28
The correct answer for Final Jeopardy on January 28, 2025 is “What is 7/17/1717?”
The difficulty has ramped up considerably for the Tournament of Champions. The only real way to get the date here is knowing that Handel’s “Water Music” was composed in 1717. It is a collection of movements made for King George I who wanted to have a concert performed on the River Thames. From there, the category of “palindromic dates” should lead contestants to the exact date of 7/17/1717 (without the zeros). That said, we wouldn’t be surprised if the player guessed a different year altogether.
