Harrison Whitaker continued his impressive winning streak on Jeopardy!, securing his 12th consecutive victory in the episode that aired on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. This latest triumph came against two challengers—Krish Patel, an undergrad from Plano, Texas, and Shannon Mastick, a patent lawyer from Granger, Indiana. Despite the strong competition, Whitaker demonstrated his prowess and strategic play, solidifying himself as one of the most successful players of the season.
Entering this episode, Whitaker already boasted an impressive total of $309,000 in winnings from his previous games. He achieved a remarkable final score of $21,000 in this episode, bringing his total earnings to $330,000. The show highlighted Whitaker’s ability to maintain his position as a frontrunner, despite only achieving 15 correct answers out of 26 attempts on Daily Doubles, which is a relatively low success rate for a long-term champion.
During the Jeopardy round, Harrison held a narrow lead early on with quick, accurate responses across categories such as “Your Sweet 16th,” “Let’s Talk Turkey,” and “Weights & Measures.” At the first commercial break, he was ahead with a score of $7,000 compared to Krish’s $3,600 and Shannon’s $1,800.
The Double Jeopardy round saw Whitaker excel further, having the opportunity to find both Daily Doubles. However, a risky wager on one Daily Double almost jeopardized his lead when he provided an incorrect answer. Nevertheless, he quickly rebounded and finished the round with a commanding score of $17,200 over Krish’s $5,600 and Shannon’s $5,400.
The Final Jeopardy category, “Famous Declarations,” challenged the players with the clue referencing General Douglas MacArthur’s notable quote. Whitaker accurately answered, “What is ‘I shall return’?” and wagered $3,800, effectively sealing his victory as both his challengers faltered.
With this win, Whitaker not only reinforced his status as a formidable contender on Jeopardy! but also set the stage for his next challenge, which will come immediately after Thanksgiving. As the anticipation builds for his 13th game, fans of the beloved quiz show are eager to follow Whitaker’s journey further into the record books. The excitement surrounding his winning streak continues to captivate viewers, who can catch episodes of Jeopardy! on Hulu.