Here are the following competitors that have competed in the Tournament of Champions. Here are key colorings to help you keep track of what kind of Player it was:
| Gold | Winner |
| Silver | 1st runner-up |
| Bronze | 2nd runner-up |
| Blue | Semi-Finalist |
| Green | Wild Card Semi-Finalist |
Season 2[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (November 11, 1985)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ric Moser | The Woodlands, Texas | Printing Broker | $39,200 | Season 1 |
| Elise Beraru | Los Angeles, California | Insurance Underwriter | $47,350 | Season 1 |
| John Genova | North Hollywood, California | Student and Catholic Cantor | $50,595 | Season 1 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (November 12, 1985)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Floyd | Bridgton, Maine | Accounting Clerk | $35,800 | Season 1 |
| Jerry Frankel | Buffalo, New York | Musician | $32,650 | Season 1 |
| Liz Caccese | Van Nuys, California | Generating Station Operator | $34,500 | Season 1 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (November 13, 1985)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hnat | Cleveland, Ohio | Chemical Lab Technician | $37,100 | Season 1 |
| Paul Boymel | Potomac, Maryland | Attorney | $56,200 | Season 1 |
| Paul Croshier | Camp Pendleton, California | United States Marine Staff Sergeant | $36,500 | Season 1 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (November 14, 1985)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Rogitz | Gardena, California | Letter Carrier | $31,399 | Season 1 |
| Paula Tupper | Westfield, New Jersey | Law Student | $34,298 | Season 1 |
| Bruce Fauman | Vancouver, British Columbia | University Administrator and Professor | $43,398 | Season 1 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (November 15, 1985)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Black | Raleigh, North Carolina | Attorney | $47,401 | Season 1 |
| Nathan Walpow | Queens, New York | Data Processor and Actor | $38,900 | Season 1 |
| Michael Day | Columbus, Ohio | Financial Analyst | $53,500 | Season 1 |
Season 3[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (November 10, 1986)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Green | Las Vegas, Nevada | Teacher | $26,000 | Season 2 |
| Lionel Goldbart | Miami Beach, Florida | Retired Schoolteacher | $34,997 | Season 2 |
| Jay Rosenberg | Chapel Hill, California | Professor of Philosophy | $49,600 | Season 2 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (November 11, 1986)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Eisenstat | Hicksville, New York | Lawyer | $26,098 | Season 2 |
| Marvin Shinkman | Sherman Oaks, California | Stamp Dealer | $39,203 | Season 2 |
| Paul Rouffa | Forest Park, Illinois | Actor | $46,100 | Season 2 |
Quarterfinal Match 3
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beryl Arbit | Los Angeles, California | Legal Assistant | $41,001 | Season 2 |
| Mark Leinwand | Los Angeles, California | Television Business Affairs Executive | $43,700 | Season 2 |
| Donald Burgo | St. Louis, Missouri | College Teacher | $26,180 | Season 2 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (November 13, 1986)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Schoeck | Santa Cruz, California | Radio Talk Show Host | $21,499 | Season 2 |
| Harvey Becker | Venice, California | Writer | $55,400 | Season 2 |
| Gary Giardina | New York City, New York | Opera Singer | $32,330 | Season 2 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (November 14, 1986)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Palmer | Palm Springs, California | Physician | $18,400 | Season 2 |
| Guy Tonti | Vallejo, California | Telecommunications Manager | $28,800 | Season 2 |
| Chuck Forrest | Grand Blanc, Michigan | Law Student | $72,800 | Season 2 |
Season 4[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (November 9, 1987)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Berman | Crown Point, Indiana | Journalist | $37,101 | Season 3 |
| John Podhoretz | Washington, D.C. | Writer | $45,600 | Season 3 |
| Dave Traini | Medford Lakes, New Jersey | Teacher | $54,502 | Season 3 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (November 10, 1987)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Galvin | Shaker Heights, Ohio | Student/1987 Teen Tournament Winner | $25,000 | Season 3 |
| Frank Hughes | Torrance, California | Account Executive | $30,900 | Season 3 |
| Richard Cordray | Grove City, Ohio | Judicial Clerk | $40,303 | Season 3 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (November 11, 1987)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Fellows | Bellevue, Washington | Legislative Assistant | $39,201 | Season 3 |
| Keith Bell | Alexandria, Virginia | Personnel Specialist | $41,952 | Season 3 |
| Eugene Finerman | Chicago, Illinois | Writer | $57,902 | Season 3 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (November 12, 1987)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeke Sevilla Jr. | Vienna, Virginia | Lawyer/1987 Senior Tournament Winner | $25,000 | Season 3 |
| Keith Walker | Pomona, California | Attorney | $40,700 | Season 3 |
| Bob Verini | New York, New York | Playwright/Actor | $46,802 | Season 3 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (November 13, 1987)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Storm | Fairview Park, Ohio | Teacher | $31,200 | Season 3 |
| Doug Molitor | Brentwood, California | Writer | $51,001 | Season 3 |
| John Ryan | Santa Barbara, California | Economist | $61,800 | Season 3 |
Season 5[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (November 7, 1988)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Perez-Pena | Cuba | Journalist | $40,300 | Season 4 |
| Kate Waits | Albany, New York | Law Professor | $49,804 | Season 4 |
| Bruce Naegeli | Phoenix, Arizona | Librarian | $64,200 | Season 4 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (November 8, 1988)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Lebowitz | Los Angeles, California | Physician | $50,900 | Season 4 |
| Barbara-Anne Eddy | Vancouver, British Columbia | Freelance Researcher | $52,000 | Season 4 |
| Roy Holliday | Brooklyn, New York | Radiologist | $57,200 | Season 4 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (November 9, 1988)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peggy Kennedy | Menands, New York | Forensic Toxicologist/1988 Senior Tournament Winner | $25,000 | Season 4 |
| Michael Rankins | Rohnert Park, California | Minister and Writer | $52,098 | Season 4 |
| Steven Popper | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Economist | $55,600 | Season 4 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (November 10, 1988)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Block | Staten Island, New York | Student/1988 Teen Tournament Winner | $25,000 | Season 4 |
| Sandra Gore | Boston, Massachusetts | Researcher | $53,507 | Season 4 |
| Bruce Seymour | Piedmont, California | Writer | $54,989 | Season 4 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (November 11, 1988)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Trigueiro | Caruthers, California | Student | $49,401 | Season 4 |
| Mark Lowenthal | Reston, Virginia | State Department Employee | $49,901 | Season 4 |
| Leah Greenwald | Cambridge, Massachusetts | Architect | $58,802 | Season 4 |
Season 6[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (November 6, 1989)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peggi Malys | Orlando, Florida | Medical Student | $36,800 | Season 5 |
| Jim Tompkins-MacLaine | Tiffin, Ohio | Musician | $41,002 | Season 5 |
| Mark McDermott | Schaller, Iowa | Freelance Writer | $42,880 | Season 5 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (November 7, 1989)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouida Rellstab | Metairie, Louisiana | Teacher/1989 Seniors Tournament Winner | $25,000 | Season 5 |
| Bruce Cox | Lakeside, California | Computer Operations Analyst | $44,900 | Season 5 |
| Cigus Vanni | South Amboy, New Jersey | Psychologist | $40,400 | Season 5 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (November 8, 1989)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Newhouse | Sioux City, Iowa | Student/1989 Teen Tournament Winner | $28,100 | Season 5 |
| Joel Sacks | Columbia, Maryland | Administrator | $50,652 | Season 5 |
| Jeff Richmond | West Hollywood, California | Law Student | $58,302 | Season 5 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (November 9, 1989)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Cubbage | Bartlesville, Oklahoma | Law Student/1989 College Championship Winner | $26,600 | Season 5 |
| Yael Sofaer | Israel | Programmer and Analyst | $47,401 | Season 5 |
| Brian Wangsgard | Ogden, Utah | Senior Marketing Representative | $62,398 | Season 5 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (November 10, 1989)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Shea | Los Angeles, California | Radio Operator | $35,202 | Season 5 |
| Rich Lerner | Pago Pago, American Samoa | Lawyer | $40,790 | Season 5 |
| Cathy Boggs | Appleton, Wisconsin | Freelance Writer | $43,200 | Season 5 |
Super Jeopardy![]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (June 16, 1990)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouida Rellstab | New Orleans, Louisiana | Teacher | $30,000 | Season 5/6 |
| Steve Rogitz | Torrance, California | Operations Manager | $36,499 | Season 1/2 |
| Bruce Naegeli | Phoenix, Arizona | Law Librarian | $82,999 | Season 4/5 |
| Bob Verini | New York City, New York | Playwright, Actor and Director | $146,802 | Season 3/4 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (June 23, 1990)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Waits | Albany, New York | Law Professor | $54,804 | Season 4/5 |
| Eugene Finerman | Evanston, Illinois | Writer | $69,502 | Season 3/4 |
| Brain Wangsgard | Ogden, Utah | Senior Marketing Representative | $69,898 | Season 5/6 |
| Frank Spangenberg | Flushing, New York | Police Officer | $102,597 | Season 6 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (June 30, 1990)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Newhouse | Sioux City, Iowa | Student | $33,100 | Season 5/6 |
| Gary Giardina | New York City, New York | Opera Singer | $37,330 | Season 2/3 |
| Richard Perez-Peña | Venice, California | Journalist | $45,300 | Season 4 |
| Elise Beraru | Los Angeles, California | Lawyer | $48,350 | Season 1/2 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (July 14, 1990)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Walker | Pomona, California | Attorney | $41,700 | Season 3/4 |
| Cathy Boggs | Appleton, Wisconsin | Communications Consultant | $44,200 | Season 5/6 |
| Paul Rouffa | Oak Park, Illinois | Actor | $51,100 | Season 2/3 |
| Mark Lowenthal | Reston, Virginia | Foreign Policy Analyst | $149,901 | Season 4/5 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (July 21, 1990)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burns Cameron | Standish, Maine | Realtor | $11,110 | Season 2 (Original Jeopardy!) |
| Liz Caccese | Van Nuys, California | Librarian | $39,500 | Season 1/2 |
| Bruce Seymour | Piedmont, California | Writer | $55,989 | Season 4/5 |
| Rich Lerner | American Samoa | Lawyer | $56,290 | Season 5/6 |
Quarterfinal Match 6 (July 28, 1990)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Storm | Fairview Park, Ohio | Teacher | $36,200 | Season 3 |
| Lionel Goldbart | Miami Beach, Florida | Part-Time Newsstand Clerk | $39,997 | Season 2/3 |
| Leah Greenwald | Cambridge, Massachusetts | Architect | $59,802 | Season 4/5 |
| Tom Cubbage | Bartlesville, Oklahoma | Law Student | $126,600 | Season 5/6 |
Quarterfinal Match 7 (August 11, 1990)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yael Sofaer | Israel | Programmer and Analyst | $48,401 | Season 5/6 |
| Ron Black | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Attorney | $52,401 | Season 1/2 |
| Dave Traini | Medford Lakes, New Jersey | High School Administrator | $70,502 | Season 3/4 |
| Chuck Forrest | Grand Blanc, Michigan | Foreign Service Officer | $172,800 | Season 2/3 |
Quarterfinal Match 8 (August 18, 1990)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peggi Malys | Atlanta, Georgia | Medical Student | $41,800 | Season 5/6 |
| Keith Bell | Alexandria, Virginia | Research Analyst | $42,952 | Season 3/4 |
| Michael Rankins | Rohnert Park, California | Minister and Sales Representative | $57,098 | Season 4/5 |
| Bob Blake | Vancouver, British Columbia | Actuary | $82,501 | Season 6 |
Quarterfinal Match 9 (August 25, 1990)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeke Sevilla Jr. | Vienna, Virginia | Lawyer | $26,000 | Season 3/4 |
| Bruce Fauman | Vancouver, British Columbia | Administrator and Professor | $52,797 | Season 1/2 |
| Jeff Richmond | West Hollywood, California | Law Student | $59,302 | Season 5/6 |
| Sandy Gore | Los Angeles, California | Corporate Consultant | $66,507 | Season 4/5 |
Season 7[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (November 5, 1990)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Thayer | Rutgers University | Physics Student/1990 College Championship Winner | $25,000 | Season 6 |
| Dan Katz | Baltimore, Maryland | Attorney | $48,803 | Season 6 |
| Bob Blake | Vancouver, British Columbia | Actuary | $92,501 | Season 6 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (November 6, 1990)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Weiss | Fairfax, Virginia | High School Senior/1990 Teen Tournament Winner | $26,000 | Season 6 |
| Jeff Bandman | New York City, New York | Attorney | $44,501 | Season 6 |
| Larry McKnight | Ventura, California | Computer Analyst | $60,901 | Season 6 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (November 7, 1990)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Soule | Northfield, Minnesota | Teacher/1990 Seniors Tournament Winner | $25,000 | Season 6 |
| Elaine Zollner | Los Angeles, California | Physician | $52,800 | Season 6 |
| Eric Terzuolo | Washington, D.C. | Foreign Service Officer | $64,302 | Season 6 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (November 8, 1990)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Guay | Champlain, New York | Homemaker | $42,600 | Season 6 |
| Erik Larsen | Ann Arbor, Michigan | Graduate Student | $54,500 | Season 6 |
| Richard Neale | Concord, California | Taxpayers' Service Representative | $56,000 | Season 6 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (November 9, 1990)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Bernknopf | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Writer | $34,200 | Season 6 |
| Steve Berman | Toms River, New Jersey | Film Executive | $48,800 | Season 6 |
| Frank Spangenberg | Flushing, New York | Police Officer | $107,597 | Season 6 |
Season 8[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (November 4, 1991)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Pryor | New Canaan, Connecticut | Lawyer/1991 Seniors Tournament Winner | $26,601 | Season 7 |
| John LeDonne | Arlington, Massachusetts | Bookbuyer | $55,200 | Season 7 |
| Leslie Frates | Hayward, California | Spanish teacher | $56,099 | Season 7 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (November 5, 1991)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Westney | Atlanta, Georgia | College Freshman/1991 Teen Tournament Winner | $25,000 | Season 7 |
| Mark Pestronk | Washington, D.C. | Travel Attorney | $51,698 | Season 7 |
| Lynne Wexler | Evanston, Illinois | Librarian | $70,351 | Season 7 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (November 6, 1991)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lois Kurowski | Elkhart, Indiana | Doctoral Fellow | $57,500 | Season 7 |
| Jonathan Jacobs | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Operations Research Analyst | $61,200 | Season 7 |
| Bruce Ikawa | Indianapolis, Indiana | College Professor | $80,699 | Season 7 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (November 7, 1991)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Gillispie | Atlanta, Georgia | Graduate Student/1991 College Tournament Winner | $27,400 | Season 7 |
| Sara Cox | Bangor, Maine | Second Grade Teacher | $60,201 | Season 7 |
| Tom Halpern | New York City, New York | Researcher and Writer | $63,602 | Season 7 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (November 8, 1991)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Scott | Columbia, Maryland | Legal Assistant | $49,300 | Season 7 |
| Steve Robin | Scottsdale, Arizona | Marketing Consultant | $51,901 | Season 7 |
| Mark Born | Los Angeles, California | Investment Analyst | $82,899 | Season 7 |
Season 9[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (November 9, 1992)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Schmidt | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Optometrist/1992 Senior Tournament Winner | $25,000 | Season 8 |
| Dave Willis | Ventura, California | Medical Lab Manager | $58,001 | Season 8 |
| India Cooper | Denver, Colorado | Actress and Copy Editor | $68,400 | Season 7/8 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (November 10, 1992)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Simmons | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Graduate Student | $63,599 | Season 8 |
| Steve Newman | Rockville, Maryland | Computer Consultant | $75,502 | Season 8 |
| Jerome Vered | Studio City, California | Writer | $96,801 | Season 8 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (November 11, 1992)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April McManus | Woodbury, Minnesota | Bookstore Clerk/1992 Teen Tournament Winner | $25,000 | Season 8 |
| Kirk Ditzler | Houston, Texas | Doctoral Student | $43,801 | Season 8 |
| Phil Yellman | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Word Processor | $60,400 | Season 8 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (November 12, 1992)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Slaven | Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada | Office Automation Specialist | $53,202 | Season 8 |
| Richard Kaplan | Los Angeles, California | Retired Attorney | $73,202 | Season 8 |
| John Kelly | Austin, Texas | Retired Military Air Force Officer | $84,701 | Season 8 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (November 13, 1992)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Baxter | Richmond, Virginia | Graduate Student/1992 College Championship Winner | $26,200 | Season 8 |
| Frank Epstein | Los Angles, California | Police Officer | $73,400 | Season 8 |
| Leszek Pawlowicz | Phoenix, Arizona | Materials Scientist | $75,400 | Season 8 |
Season 10[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (November 15, 1993)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marilyn Kneeland | San Diego, California | Retired Teacher/1993 Senior Tournament Winner | $25,000 | Season 9 |
| Dennis Donohue | Litchfield Park, Arizona | Administrative Services Officer | $64,298 | Season 9 |
| Bev Schwartzberg | Amherst, Massachusetts | Teacher | $65,900 | Season 9 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (November 16, 1993)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Juel | Sylva, North Carolina | 1993 College Championship Winner | $28,000 | Season 9 |
| Linda Sheppard | Hayward, California | Housewife | $39,700 | Season 9 |
| Ed Schiffer | Santa Monica, California | College Lecturer | $65,903 | Season 9 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (November 17, 1993)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Tiemann | Brunswick, Maine | High School Teacher | $37,999 | Season 9 |
| Walt Senterfitt | Los Angeles, California | Registered Nurse and Ph.D. Candidate | $63,101 | Season 9 |
| Leslie Miller | Reston, Virginia | Business Communications Representative | $64,300 | Season 9 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (November 18, 1993)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Woodford | Lexington, Kentucky | 1993 Teen Tournament Winner | $28,999 | Season 9 |
| Debby Arnold | Atlanta, Georgia | Registered Nurse | $43,103 | Season 9 |
| Tom Nosek | Torrance, California | Aerospace Engineer | $65,640 | Season 9 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (November 19, 1993)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Mahoney | Jersey City, New Jersey | Actor | $32,404 | Season 9 |
| Al Lin | Chesapeake, Virginia | Law and Public Policy Student | $58,903 | Season 9 |
| Diane Siegel | Northridge, California | Homemaker | $65,479 | Season 9 |
Season 11[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (November 14, 1994)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Morris | Louisville, Kentucky | 1994 Teen Tournament Winner | $29,601 | Season 10 |
| Tom Nichols | Chicopee, Massachusetts | Political Science Professor | $57,680 | Season 10/11 |
| Jean Grewe | Oak Park, Illinois | Typesetter | $62,801 | Season 10 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (November 15, 1994)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Stewart | The Dalles, Oregon | 1994 College Championship Winner | $25,000 | Season 10 |
| Fred Frank | Palo Alto, California | Medical Student | $52,699 | Season 10 |
| Bill Pitassy | Cranford, New Jersey | Attorney | $72,702 | Season 11 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (November 16, 1994)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bart Thomas | Bridgewater, New Jersey | 1994 Senior Tournament Winner | $25,000 | Season 10 |
| Kurt Bray | Oceanside, California | Scientist | $51,100 | Season 10 |
| Amy Fine | Potomac, Maryland | Wife and Mother | $72,803 | Season 10 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (November 17, 1994)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachael Schwartz | Bedminster, New Jersey | Attorney | $37,499 | Season 10 |
| David Hillinck | Sacramento, California | High School Principal | $47,401 | Season 10 |
| John Cuthbertson | San Diego, California | Physicist | $82,400 | Season 10 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (November 18, 1994)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Venderbush | Los Angeles, California | Attorney | $50,800 | Season 10 |
| Brian Moore | Pearland, Texas | Ph.D. Candidate | $62,002 | Season 10 |
| Steve Chernicoff | Berkeley, California | Technical Writer | $83,902 | Season 10/11 |
Season 12[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (November 13, 1995)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lyon | Edmond, Oklahoma | 1995 College Championship Winner | $25,000 | Season 11 |
| Gordon Wean | Cleveland Heights, Ohio | Teacher | $44,895 | Season 12 |
| Bruce Borchardt | Washington, D.C. | Metrologist | $54,099 | Season 11 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (November 14, 1995)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Vercolen | Rochester, New York | Part-Time Teacher | $40,200 | Season 11 |
| Isaac Segal | Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Advertising Creative Director | $56,700 | Season 11/12 |
| Paul Thompson | Cheverly, Maryland | Personnel Manager | $72,199 | Season 12 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (November 15, 1995)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Klein | Des Plaines, Illinois | 1995-A Senior Tournament Winner | $25,000 | Season 11 |
| Linda Roberts | Houston, Texas | Registered Nurse | $50,404 | Season 12 |
| Jonathan Groff | New York City, New York | Writer and Actor | $60,500 | Season 11 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (November 16, 1995)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John McKeon | Chevy Chase, Maryland | Writer | $44,901 | Season 11 |
| Ryan Holznagel | Forest Grove, Oregon | Software Writer | $49,413 | Season 11 |
| David Siegel | Angeles, California | Paralegal | $86,200 | Season 11 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (November 17, 1995)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Morgan | New Brunswick, New Jersey | Personnel Manager | $41,899 | Season 11 |
| Matt Zielenski | Broadview Heights, Ohio | 1995 Teen Tournament Winner | $42,300 | Season 11 |
| Len Krisak | Newton, Massachusetts | Editor | $43,399 | Season 12 |
Season 13[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (November 18, 1996)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Whitlock | Benton, Arkansas | College Student/1996 College Tournament Winner | $32,800 | Season 12 |
| Mary Hirschfield | Los Angeles, California | Economics Professor | $56,004 | Season 12 |
| Brad Plovan | Baltimore, Maryland | Attorney | $61,401 | Season 12 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (November 19, 1996)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Cuneo | Reisterstown, Maryland | 1995-B Senior Tournament Winner | $28,000 | Season 12 |
| Beverly Spurs | Concord, California | Podiatrist | $59,001 | Season 12 |
| Bernie Cullen | Chicago, Illinois | Graduate Student | $63,102 | Season 13 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (November 20, 1996)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Goad | Richmond, Virginia | 1996 Teen Tournament Winner | $31,200 | Season 12 |
| Bill Sloan | Mission Viejo, California | Real Estate Broker | $62,800 | Season 12 |
| Mike Dupée | Gainesville, Florida | Attorney | $66,401 | Season 12 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (November 21, 1996)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucien Schmit | Sherman Oaks, California | Lawyer | $36,982 | Season 13 |
| Bill Dickenson | Richardson, Texas | College Instructor | $48,401 | Season 12 |
| David Sampugnaro | Elmsford, New York | Writer and Consultant | $72,101 | Season 12 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (November 22, 1996)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Scarpone | Flanders, New Jersey | Attorney | $42,401 | Season 12 |
| Barbara Walker | Westminster, Maryland | Elementary School Principal | $46,100 | Season 12 |
| Michael Daunt | Waterloo, Ontario, Canada | Accountant | $64,198 | Season 12 |
Season 14[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (February 2, 1998)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyn Payne | Orlando, Florida | Librarian | $55,002 | Season 13 |
| Catherine Ramen | New York City, New York | Assistant Editor | $61,000 | Season 14 |
| Kim Worth | Venice, California | Freelance Writer and Stand-Up Comedian | $64,000 | Season 13 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (February 3, 1998)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Den Hartog | Otley, Iowa | 1997-A Teen Tournament Winner | $25,000 | Season 13 |
| Claudia Perry | Jersey City, New Jersey | Pop Music Critic | $45,303 | Season 13 |
| Paul Gutowski | Rockford, Illinois | Counselor | $51,301 | Season 13 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (February 4, 1998)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Barker | Livonia, Michigan | 1997 College Championship Winner | $25,000 | Season 13 |
| Peter Scott | Washington, D.C. | Advertising Manager | $44,803 | Season 14 |
| Dan Melia | San Francisco, California | Professor | $75,600 | Season 13/14 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (February 5, 1998)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahir Islam | Somers, New York | 1997-B Teen Tournament Winner | $26,300 | Season 14 |
| Pam Mifflin | Brookfield, Wisconsin | Computer Trainer | $42,300 | Season 14 |
| Arthur Phillips | Cambridge, Massachusetts | Speechwriter | $63,003 | Season 13 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (February 6, 1998)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Veach | Decatur, Illinois | Librarian | $51,601 | Season 13 |
| Bob Harris | Cleveland, Ohio | Political Humorist | $58,000 | Season 14 |
| Wes Ulm | Boston, Massachusetts | Medical Student | $63,201 | Season 13 |
Season 15[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (February 8, 1999)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melizza Zygmunt | Valparaiso, Indiana | Stay-At-Home Mom | $23,599 | Season 15 |
| Dan Girard | Altadena, California | Artist | $37,800 | Season 14 |
| James Arey | New Orleans, Louisiana | Hotel Concierge | $42,802 | Season 15 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (February 9, 1999)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Hutchings | Tucson, Arizona | 1998 College Championship Winner | $25,000 | Season 14 |
| Lara Robillard | Arlington, Virginia | Health Policy Director | $59,500 | Season 14 |
| Dave Abbott | Cincinnati, Ohio | Musician and Contract manager | $68,599 | Season 14 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (February 10, 1999)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juliet Wiley | Piano, Texas | Stay-At-Home Mom | $30,749 | Season 15 |
| David Bagley | San Diego, California | Attorney | $56,900 | Season 14/15 |
| Pat Healy | Vallejo, California | Index Editor | $66,604 | Season 14 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (February 11, 1999)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Todor | Pataskala, Ohio | Attorney | $29,021 | Season 14 |
| Carolyn White | Tucson, Arizona | Retired Management Consultant | $38,800 | Season 15 |
| Andrew Maly | Bel Air, Maryland | Environmental Engineer | $44,100 | Season 15 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (February 12, 1999)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Johnson | Champaign, Illinois | Warehouse Associate | $51,301 | Season 15 |
| John Skelton | Seattle, Washington | Attorney and Real Estate Appraiser | $57,000 | Season 14 |
| Chris Ward | Lima, Peru | Foreign Service Officer | $63,301 | Season 14 |
Season 16[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (May 8, 2000)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Sexstone | East Syracuse, New York | College Junior/1999-A Teen Tournament Winner | $25,000 | Season 15 |
| Mike Blumenfeld | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Network Administrator | $44,400 | Season 16 |
| Jeremy Bate | Los Angeles, California | Writer | $55,000 | Season 16 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (May 9, 2000)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chacko George | Slidell, Louisiana | High School Student/1999-B Teen Tournament Winner | $25,000 | Season 16 |
| Helen Petroff | West Hills, California | Medical Student | $43,000 | Season 15 |
| Steve Fried | Phoenix, Arizona | Technical Support Specialist | $45,200 | Season 16 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (May 10, 2000)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Wong | Eatontown, New Jersey | College Senior/2000-A College Championship Winner | $50,000 | Season 16 |
| Jack Archey | Los Angeles, California | C.P.A. and Comedian | $51,302 | Season 16 |
| Eddie Timanus | Arlington, Virginia | Sportswriter | $69,700 | Season 16 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (May 11, 2000)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Rooney | Pasadena, California | College Instructor | $50,201 | Season 15 |
| Lee Lassiter | Topeka, Kansas | Computer Programmer | $54,599 | Season 16 |
| Robin Caroll | Marietta, Georgia | Research Assistant | $64,100 | Season 16 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (May 12, 2000)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Cracraft | Chicago, Illinois | College Senior/1999 College Championship Winner | $25,000 | Season 15 |
| Darlene Lieblich | Van Nuys, California | Television Executive | $35,197 | Season 16 |
| Terry Currin | White Lake, Michigan | Systems Analyst and Pharmacist | $40,598 | Season 15 |
Season 18[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (October 22, 2001)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Knutsen | Brooklyn, New York | Musician | $67,300 | Season 17 |
| Mark Eckard | Bedford, Massachusetts | Software Designer | $69,600 | Season 17 |
| Babu Srinivasan | Houston, Texas | History Professor | $75,100 | Season 17 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (October 23, 2001)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Mueller | Wilmette, Illinois | College Student/2000-B College Championship Winner | $50,000 | Season 17 |
| Andrew Garen | Austin, Texas | Project Manager | $56,100 | Season 17 |
| Larry Cloud | Inglewood, California | Computer Consultant | $66,100 | Season 17 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (October 24, 2001)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Moore | Venice, California | Partner in a Start-Up Company | $39,800 | Season 17 |
| Michelle Clum | Wichita, Kansas | Executive Assistant | $50,200 | Season 17 |
| Michael Arnone | Arlington, Virginia | Reporter | $54,499 | Season 17 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (October 25, 2001)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Rutter | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Network Administrator | $55,102 | Season 17 |
| Bob Fleenor | Martinsburg, West Virginia | Newspaper Copy Editor | $55,700 | Season 17 |
| Doug Lach | Columbus, Ohio | Marketing Manager | $85,400 | Season 16 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (October 26, 2001)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Keach | St. Ann, Missouri | Operations Manager | $50,703 | Season 17 |
| Lan Djang | Toronto, Canada | Business Analyst | $51,100 | Season 17 |
| Tad Carithers | Atlanta, Georgia | Attorney | $60,400 | Season 16 |
Season 19[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (May 5, 2003)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Cassity | Honolulu, Hawaii | Closed Captioner | $59,200 | Season 18 |
| Ben Tritle | Los Angeles, California | Apartment Manager | $78,600 | Season 18 |
| Brian Weikle | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Project Manager | $149,200 | Season 19 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (May 6, 2003)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Dawson | Chamblee, Georgia | Business Manager | $52,599 | Season 18 |
| Trevor Norris | Washington, D.C. | Management Analyst | $54,604 | Season 18 |
| Max Levaren | San Diego, California | Personal Success Coach | $69,801 | Season 19 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (May 7, 2003)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Lee | Chicago, Illinois | Sales Manager | $67,500 | Season 18 |
| Travis Troyer | Hereford, Maryland | Software Engineer | $83,100 | Season 19 |
| Jill Bunzendahl Chimka | Washington, D.C. | Speech and Language Pathologist | $86,099 | Season 18 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (May 8, 2003)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Harrison | Chicago, Illinois | Surgeon | $68,602 | Season 19 |
| Mark Brown | Peoria, Arizona | Administrative Assistant | $68,094 | Season 19 |
| Jason McCune | Jasper, Indiana | Actor | $90,041 | Season 18 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (May 9, 2003)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hale | Katy, Texas | College Student/2002 College Championship Winner | $51,300 | Season 19 |
| Alan Bailey | Sherman Oaks, California | Playwright and Director | $61,501 | Season 17 |
| Eric Floyd | Calhoun, Georgia | College Student | $99,800 | Season 18 |
Season 21[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (September 20, 2004)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Williams | Manchester, Vermont | College Student/2003 College Championship Winner | $50,000 | Season 20 |
| Sam Ott | Los Angeles, California | Graduate Student | $68,102 | Season 19/20 |
| Arthur Gandolfi | Pleasantville, New York | Commercial Real Estate Executive | $138,300 | Season 20 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (September 21, 2004)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Reynolds | Norman, Oklahoma | Loan Accounting Clerk | $76,102 | Season 20 |
| Seth Alcorn | Alexandria, Virginia | Bookstore Supervisor | $107,400 | Season 19 |
| Tom Walsh | Washington, D.C. | Writer | $186,900 | Season 20 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (September 22, 2004)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinita Kailasanath | Laurel, Maryland | Recent College Graduate/2001 College Championship Winner | $50,000 | Season 18 |
| Scott Renzoni | Burlington, Vermont | Bartender and Actor | $114,998 | Season 20 |
| John Beck | Torrance, California | Associate Creative Director | $117,099 | Season 19 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (September 23, 2004)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russ Schumacher | Fort Collins, Colorado | Graduate Student | $65,800 | Season 20 |
| Tom Baker | Tokyo, Japan | Writer | $104,300 | Season 20 |
| Chris Miller | Louisville, Kentucky | Retail Specialist | $125,597 | Season 20 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (September 24, 2004)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Stalley | Denver, Colorado | Crime Data Specialist | $86,100 | Season 19 |
| Anne Boyd | Los Angeles, California | Freelance Writer and Student | $86,600 | Season 20 |
| Sean Ryan | State College, Pennsylvania | Cab Driver | $125,797 | Season 20 |
Season 22[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (May 8, 2006)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Wenglinsky | Brooklyn, New York | Teacher | $124,300 | Season 22 |
| Kermin Fleming | Lexington, Kentucky | Student/2004 College Championship Winner | $105,000 | Season 21 |
| Doug Dorst | Austin, Texas | Writer and Professor | $67,802 | Season 22 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (May 9, 2006)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Thompson | Washington, D.C. | Special Assistant | $58,899 | Season 21 |
| David Rozenson | Newton, Massachusetts | Lawyer | $77,000 | Season 21 |
| Kevin Marshall | Metairie, Louisiana | Student | $100,201 | Season 22 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (May 10, 2006)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vik Vaz | Austin, Texas | Medical Student | $74,002 | Season 22 |
| Jason Richards | Old Town, Maine | Pharmacy Technician | $101,200 | Season 22 |
| Kerry Breitenbach | Cleveland, Ohio | Marketing Analyst | $92,400 | Season 21 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (May 11, 2006)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Mesko | Denver, Colorado | Arts Administrator | $70,599 | Season 22 |
| David Madden | Ridgewood, New Jersey | Student | $432,400 | Season 21/22 |
| Michael Falk | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Meteorologist | $60,403 | Season 22 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (May 12, 2006)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Martinez | Bloomfield Hills, Michigan | College Junior/2005 College Tournament Winner | $100,000 | Season 22 |
| Bill McDonald | Bonita Springs, Florida | Attorney | $76,399 | Season 22 |
| Tom Kavanaugh | St. Louis, Missouri | Kickball Team Captain | $144,602 | Season 22 |
Season 24[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (November 5, 2007)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Mazurek | Columbia, Missouri | Assistant Professor | $78,597 | Season 23 |
| Cathy Lanctot | Wilmington, Delaware | Law Professor | $117,102 | Season 23 |
| Mehrun Etebari | Durham, New Hampshire | Graduate Student of International Relations | $130,100 | Season 23 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (November 6, 2007)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Westphal | Tucson, Arizona | Paramedic | $116,601 | Season 22 |
| Nick Swezey | Washington, D.C. | Publisher | $78,202 | Season 24 |
| Celeste DiNucci | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Recent Graduate Student | $84,601 | Season 22 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (November 7, 2007)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Spoeri | Boynton Beach, Florida | University Administrator | $105,103 | Season 23 |
| Susan Mitchell | Houston, Texas | Chemical Engineer | $68,100 | Season 23 |
| Paul Glaser | Albany, New York | Research Scientist | $122,802 | Season 24 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (November 8, 2007)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Unite | Studio City, California | Writer | $109,605 | Season 23 |
| Sara Terrell | Windsor, Connecticut | Veterinary Technician | $72,799 | Season 23 |
| Christian Haines | Newport News, Virginia | College Student | $107,000 | Season 23 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (November 9, 2007)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Rostan | Boardman, Ohio | Writer and Script Reader | $126,500 | Season 23 |
| Doug Hicton | Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada | Composer | $86,900 | Season 23 |
| Cliff Galiher | Half Moon Bay, California | Student/2007 College Tournament Winner | $100,000 | Season 23 |
Season 25[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (March 11, 2009)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cora Peck | Aliso Viejo, California | High School Teacher and Grad Student | $117,803 | Season 24 |
| Dan Pawson | Boston, Massachusetts | Legislative Aide | $171,902 | Season 24 |
| Carl Brandt | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Investor | $72,799 | Season 25 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (March 12, 2009)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Morris | Irvine, California | Substitute Teacher and Grad Student | $102,801 | Season 24 |
| Matt Kohlstedt | La Grange, Illinois | Grad Student | $79,803 | Season 25 |
| Larissa Kelly | El Cerrito, California | Grad Student | $223,597 | Season 24 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (March 13, 2009)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Simpson | Belcamp, Maryland | Pastor | $90,901 | Season 24 |
| Lisa Klink | Los Angeles, California | TV Writer | $71,150 | Season 24 |
| Ben Bishop | Seattle, Washington | College Student | $115,800 | Season 25 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (March 16, 2009)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Vogel | Bethesda, Maryland | Scientist | $87,299 | Season 24 |
| Jim Stevens | Fairview Park, Ohio | High School Math Teacher | $142,600 | Season 25 |
| Aaron Schroeder | San Diego, California | Grad Student | $129,902 | Season 24 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (March 17, 2009)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Wales | Amherst, New York | Substitute Teacher | $142,804 | Season 24 |
| Erik Nelson | Boston, Massachusetts | Grad Student | $96,404 | Season 25 |
| Deborah Fitzgerald | McLean, Virginia | Retired Government Employee | $56,901 | Season 24 |
Season 26[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (May 10, 2010)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Tucker | St. Louis, Missouri | Graduate Student of Public Policy/2009 College Championship Winner | $100,000 | Season 25 |
| Liz Murphy | Scranton, Pennsylvania | Foreign Service Officer | $123,302 | Season 25 |
| Ryan Chaffee | Los Angeles, California | Tutor | $92,900 | Season 26 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (May 11, 2010)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Yozamp | St. Cloud, Minnesota | Biology Student/2010-A College Championship Winner | $100,000 | Season 26 |
| Stephen Weingarten | Portland, Oregon | Stay-at-Home Dad | $98,690 | Season 26 |
| Terry Linwood | Plano, Texas | Bookseller | $123,705 | Season 26 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (May 12, 2010)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Srinivasan | Clayton, North Carolina | High School Science Teacher | $71,600 | Season 26 |
| Regina Robbins | New York, New York | Arts Teacher | $91,700 | Season 26 |
| Dave Belote | Woodbridge, Virginia | Retired Base Commander | $136,801 | Season 26 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (May 13, 2010)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Valada | Walton, New York | Photographer and Attorney | $70,703 | Season 26 |
| Justin Bernbach | Brooklyn, New York | Lobbyist | $157,001 | Season 25 |
| Joey Beachum | Conway, Arkansas | Air Force Intelligence Officer/2008 College Championship Winner | $100,000 | Season 24 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (May 14, 2010)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Zollinger | South Dayton, New York | Engine Assembler | $149,604 | Season 26 |
| Stefan Goodreau | Los Angeles, California | Video Game Tester | $86,870 | Season 25/26 |
| Vijay Balse | Chatham, New Jersey | Chemical Engineer | $84,400 | Season 26 |
Season 28[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (November 2, 2011)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Temple | Ocracoke, North Carolina | High School English Teacher/2011 Teachers Tournament Winner | $100,000 | Season 27 |
| Jay Rhee | Annapolis, Maryland | Oncologist | $109,203 | Season 27 |
| Tom Nissley | Seattle, Washington | Writer | $236,405 | Season 27 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (November 3, 2011)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Spak | Chicago, Illinois | Newspaper Reporter | $85,401 | Season 27 |
| Brian Meacham | Anchorage, Alaska | Film Preservationist | $92,500 | Season 27 |
| Roger Craig | Newark, Delaware | Computer Scientist | $231,200 | Season 27 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (November 4, 2011)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joon Pahk | Somerville, Massachusetts | College Physics Teacher | $201,000 | Season 28 |
| Tom Kunzen | Orlando, Florida | Geotechnical Engineer | $135,402 | Season 27 |
| John Krizel | Oceanside, New York | Writer | $107,204 | Season 26 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (November 7, 2011)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Wright | Fort Worth, Texas | Operations Engineer | $89,804 | Season 26 |
| Erin McLean | Danvers, Massachusetts | Junior at Boston University/2010-B College Championship Winner | $100,000 | Season 27 |
| Paul Kursky | San Francisco, California | Online Marketing Producer | $110,411 | Season 26 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (November 8, 2011)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Short | Crawfordsville, Indiana | Pub Trivia Editor | $96,752 | Season 27 |
| Justin Sausville | Baltimore, Maryland | Urologist | $136,000 | Season 27/28 |
| Mark Runsvold | Moscow, Idaho | Student and Waiter | $154,800 | Season 27 |
Season 29[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (February 13, 2013)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Nelson | Iowa City, Iowa | Senate Staff | $56,900 | Season 29 |
| Jason Shore | Plano, Texas | Medical Student | $87,200 | Season 29 |
| Stephanie Jass | Milan, Michigan | History Professor | $149,570 | Season 29 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (February 14, 2013)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Burnett | Chicago, Illinois | High School World History Teacher/2012-B Teachers Tournament Winner | $100,000 | Season 29 |
| David Menchaca | Long Beach, California | Law Student | $116,503 | Season 28 |
| Joel Pool | Oakland, California | Real Estate Developer | $117,800 | Season 28 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (February 15, 2013)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Gard | Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts | Retail Horticulturalist | $85,700 | Season 28 |
| Monica Thieu | Dallas, Texas | Psychology Student/2012 College Tournament Winner | $100,000 | Season 28 |
| Jason Keller | Highland Park, New Jersey | Tutor | $215,900 | Season 28 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (February 18, 2013)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan McShane | West Islip, New York | Bartender | $64,001 | Season 28 |
| Kristin Morgan | Huntsville, Alabama | NASA Strategic Analyst | $71,098 | Season 29 |
| Keith Whitener | Charlotte, North Carolina | Research Chemist | $148,597 | Season 29 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (February 19, 2013)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Poozhikunnel | Wheaton, Illinois | Underwriter | $70,002 | Season 29 |
| Dave Leach | Atlanta, Georgia | Game Merchant | $100,054 | Season 28 |
| Patrick Quinn | Chesterfield, Missouri | High School German teacher/2012-A Teachers Tournament | $100,000 | Season 28 |
Season 31[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (November 10, 2014)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Pearson | Richardson, Texas | Fifth Grade Math Teacher/2013 Teachers Tournament Winner | $100,000 | Season 30 |
| Rebecca Rider | Queens, New York | Office Supply Sales Assistant | $102,600 | Season 29 |
| Ben Ingram | Florence, South Carolina | IT Consultant | $177,534 | Season 29 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (November 11, 2014)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rani Peffer | Crittenden, Kentucky | Corporate Finance Manager | $70,701 | Season 30 |
| Andrew Moore | Dacula, Georgia | Test Prep Instructor | $139,803 | Season 29 |
| Arthur Chu | Broadview Heights, Ohio | Compliance Analyst, Voiceover Artist and Blogger | $298,200 | Season 30 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (November 12, 2014)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Coury | Olmsted Falls, Ohio | Senior from Georgetown University/2013 College Championship Winner | $100,000 | Season 29 |
| Joshua Brakhage | South Coffeyville, Oklahoma | TV News Producer | $104,205 | Season 29 |
| Julia Collins | Kenilworth, Illinois | 20-Time Jeopardy! champion | $429,100 | Season 30 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (November 13, 2014)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah McNitt | Ann Arbor, Michigan | Study-Abroad Adviser | $91,398 | Season 30 |
| Terry O'Shea | Bridgewater, New Jersey | Junior at Princeton University/2014 College Championship Winner | $100,000 | Season 30 |
| Drew Horwood | Maple Grove, Minnesota | Law Student | $139,100 | Season 29 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (November 14, 2014)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Japinga | Madison, Wisconsin | Graduate Student in Public Affairs | $113,600 | Season 29 |
| Sandie Baker | Eastpointe, Michigan | Data and Translation Coordinator | $142,200 | Season 30 |
| Jared Hall | Washington, D.C. | Consultant | $182,001 | Season 29/30 |
Season 32[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (November 9, 2015)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Hardee | Kinston, North Carolina | Aspiring Teacher | $97,201 | Season 31 |
| Vaughn Winchell | Columbia, Maryland | Graduate Student in Mathematics | $104,103 | Season 31 |
| Dan Feitel | Gillette, New Jersey | Attorney | $128,998 | Season 31 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (November 10, 2015)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Sausville | Newark, Delaware | Stay-At-Home Mom | $95,201 | Season 31 |
| Brennan Bushee | Malden, Massachusetts | Software Developer | $128,404 | Season 31 |
| Greg Seroka | Detroit, Michigan | Chef | $181,401 | Season 31 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (November 11, 2015)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Giles | Longmont, Colorado | Third Grade Teacher/2015 Teachers Tournament Winner | $100,000 | Season 31 |
| John Schultz | Ann Arbor, Michigan | Computer Programmer | $105,500 | Season 31 |
| Matt Jackson | Washington, D.C. | Paralegal | $413,612 | Season 32 |
Quarterfinal Match 4 (November 12, 2015)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot Yates | New York, New York | Opera Producer | $67,000 | Season 31 |
| Andrew Haringer | Squamish, British Columbia, Canada | College Instructor | $98,599 | Season 31 |
| Kerry Greene | Manchester, New Hampshire | Volunteer CASA Guardian Ad Litem | $147,598 | Season 31 |
Quarterfinal Match 5 (November 13, 2015)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Bilow | Los Angeles, California | Ph.D. Student in Computer Science | $97,000 | Season 31 |
| Scott Lord | Santa Monica, California | Construction Attorney | $109,002 | Season 31 |
| Alex Jacob | Chicago, Illinois | Currency Trader | $151,802 | Season 31 |
Season 34[]
Quarterfinal Match 1 (November 6, 2017)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pranjal Vachaspati | Urbana, Illinois | Ph.D. Student | $139,088 | Season 32 |
| Hunter Appler | Augusta, Georgia | Attorney | $147,603 | Season 32 |
| Buzzy Cohen | Los Angeles, California | Music Executive | $166,603 | Season 32 |
Quarterfinal Match 2 (November 7, 2017)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sterlacci | Somerset, New Jersey | Fourth Grade Teacher/2016 Teachers Tournament Winner | $102,500 | Season 32 |
| Lilly Chin | Decatur, Georgia | Robotics Ph.D. Student at MIT/2017 College Tournament Winner | $100,000 | Season 33 |
| Tim Aten | Vermilion, Ohio | Editor | $109,499 | Season 33 |
Quarterfinal Match 3 (November 8, 2017)
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Clemmons | Fort Worth, Texas | Eleventh Grade U.S. History Teacher in Keller, Texas/2017 Teachers Tournament Winner | $100,000 | Season 33 |
| Alan Lin | Riverside, California | Software Engineer | $125,600 | Season 33 |
| Austin Rogers | New York, New York | Bartender | $413,000 | Season 34 |
Quarterfinal Match 4
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Deutsch | Calabasas, California | Business Consultant/2016 College Tournament Winner | $100,000 | Season 32 |
| Lisa Schlitt | Berwyn, Pennsylvania | Microbiologist | $139,100 | Season 33 |
| Seth Wilson | Nacogdoches, Texas | Ph.D. Candidate & Adjunct Professor | $265,002 | Season 33 |
Quarterfinal Match 5
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Eisenman | Los Angeles, California | Attorney | $103,902 | Season 33 |
| Justin Vossler | Homer, New York | High School History Teacher | $110,000 | Season 33 |
| Andrew Pau | Amherst, Ohio | Associate Professor | $170,202 | Season 32 |
Season 36[]
Quarterfinal Match 1
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Collins | Princeton, New Jersey | University Administrator | $84,201 | Season 34 |
| Anneke Garcia | Salt Lake City, Utah | Instructional Design Consultant | $104,497 | Season 35 |
| Kyle Jones | Aurora, Colorado | Music Teacher | $145,403 | Season 35 |
Quarterfinal Match 2
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Lindgren | Bend, Oregon | Astronomy Interpreter | $75,999 | Season 34 |
| Dhruv Gaur | Gainesville, Georgia | Student at Brown University/2018 College Tournament winner | $100,000 | Season 34 |
| Rob Worman | Edina, Minnesota | Engagement Manager | $133,900 | Season 34 |
Quarterfinal Match 3
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Shultz | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Physician Healthcare Analyst | $101,002 | Season 35 |
| Alan Dunn | Johns Creek, Georgia | Software Development Manager | $120,802 | Season 35 |
| James Holzhauer | Las Vegas, Nevada | Professional Sports Gambler | $2,462,216 | Season 35 |
Quarterfinal Match 4
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Boettcher | Chicago, Illinois | User Experience Librarian | $97,002 | Season 35 |
| Eric R. Backes | Oviedo, Florida | Attorney and Government Relations Professional | $105,602 | Season 35 |
| Josh Hill | North Little Rock, Arkansas | Network Engineer | $163,721 | Season 34 |
Quarterfinal Match 5
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francois Barcomb | New Paltz, New York | 11th Grade Physics Teacher/2019 Teachers Tournament Winner | $100,000 | Season 35 |
| Steven Grade | Atlanta, Georgia | Sports Industry Consultant | $115,501 | Season 35 |
| Ryan Fenster | SeaTac, Washington | Graduate Student | $156,497 | Season 34 |
Season 37[]
Quarterfinal Match 1
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jett Rayburn | Hutto, Texas | Writer and Stay-At-Home Mom | $89,300 | Season 36 |
| Ryan Bilger | Macungie, Pennsylvania | Graduate Student | $107,049 | Season 35 |
| Jason Zuffranieri | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Math Teacher | $532,496 | Season 35/36 |
Quarterfinal Match 2
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Moulds | Louisville, Kentucky | Playwright | $85,603 | Season 36 |
| Nibir Sarma | Eden Prairie, Minnesota | Junior at the University of Minnesota/2020 College Championship Winner | $100,000 | Season 36 |
| Karen Farrell | Chesapeake, Virginia | Political Consultant | $159,603 | Season 36 |
Quarterfinal Match 3
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Hemmel | Los Angeles, California | Legal Technology Professional | $104,526 | Season 37 |
| Paul Trifiletti | Athens, Georgia | Attorney | $106,801 | Season 36 |
| Jennifer Quail | Dowagiac, Michigan | Wine Tasting Consultant | $228,800 | Season 36 |
Quarterfinal Match 4
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Henri | Grosse Pointe, Michigan | Choral Music Director/2020 Teachers Tournament Winner | $100,000 | Season 36 |
| Kevin Walsh | Williamstown, New Jersey | Story Analyst | $111,301 | Season 37 |
| MacKenzie Jones | Tulsa, Oklahoma | STEM Programming Coordinator | $204,808 | Season 36 |
Quarterfinal Match 5
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Vichit-Vadakan | Portland, Oregon | Librarian | $89,001 | Season 36 |
| Andy Wood | Ann Arbor, Michigan | Writer | $91,999 | Season 37 |
| Sam Kavanaugh | Carlton, Minnesota | Substitute Teacher | $156,202 | Season 35 |
Season 39[]
Quarterfinal Match 1
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maureen O'Neil | Cambridge, Massachusetts | Executive Assistant | $58,200 | Season 38 |
| Megan Wachspress | Berkeley, California | Environmental Attorney | $60,603 | Season 38 |
| Ryan Long | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Rideshare Driver | $299,400 | Season 38 |
Quarterfinal Match 2
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Whelchel | Spring Hill, Tennessee | Graduate Assistant | $73,602 | Season 38 |
| Andrew He | San Francisco, California | Software Developer | $157,365 | Season 38 |
| Jonathan Fisher | Coral Gables, Florida | Actor | $246,100 | Season 38 |
Quarterfinal Match 3
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Shelton | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Homemaker | $79,700 | Season 38 |
| Tyler Rhode | New York, New York | Director at a Start-Up | $105,901 | Season 38 |
| Brian Chang | Chicago, Illinois | Attorney | $163,904 | Season 37 |
Quarterfinal Match 4
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Focht | El Paso, Texas | Software Team Lead | $103,800 | Season 37 |
| Rowan Ward | Chicago, Illinois | Chart Caller, Writer, and Editor/2022 Second Chance Tournament Winner | $35,000 | Season 37 |
| Courtney Shah | Portland, Oregon | Community College Instructor | $118,558 | Season 37 |
Quarterfinal Match 5
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Kelly | Cary, North Carolina | Pension Calculation Developer | $115,100 | Season 38 |
| Jaskaran Singh | Plano, Texas | Consultant/2022 National College Championship Winner | $250,000 | Season 38 |
| Eric Ahasic | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Meteorologist | $160,601 | Season 38 |
Quarterfinal Match 6
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Buttrey | Pacific Grove, California | Associate Professor of Operations Research at the Naval Postgraduate School/2022 Professors Tournament Winner | $100,000 | Season 38 |
| Jessica Stephens | Nashville, Tennesee | Statistical Research Specialist/2022 Second Chance Tournament Winner | $35,000 | Season 38 |
| Zach Newkirk | Arlington, Virginia | Attorney | $124,871 | Season 36/37 |
Special Exhibition Match
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattea Roach | Toronto, Ontario | Writer and Podcaster | $560,983 | Season 38 |
| Matt Amodio | Cambridge, Massachusetts | Post-Doctoral Researcher | $1,518,601 | Season 37/38 |
| Amy Schneider | Oakland, California | Writer | $1,382,800 | Season 38 |
Season 40[]
Quarterfinal Match 1
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Marcus | Portland, Oregon | Software Developer and Substitute Teacher | $114,200 | Season 39 |
| Suresh Krishnan | Suwanee, Georgia | Network Engineer | $96,595 | Season 39 |
| Emily Sands | Chanhassen, Minnesota | Project Manager/2023 Champions Wildcard (Group 2) Winner | $173,000 | Season 37 |
Quarterfinal Match 2
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Watson | Greenville, Texas | Quality Control Specialist | $56,202 | Season 39 |
| Ben Goldstein | Dexter, Michigan | Director of Content Marketing | $49,298 | Season 39 |
| Cris Pannullo | Ocean City, New Jersey | Customer Success Operations Manager | $748,286 | Season 39 |
Quarterfinal Match 3
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yungsheng Wang | Lafayette, Louisiana | Deputy Public Defender/2023 Champions Wildcard (Group 4) Winner | $184,202 | Season 38 |
| David Sibley | Walla Walla, Washington | Episcopal Priest | $78,098 | Season 39 |
| Hannah Wilson | Chicago, Illinois | Puzzle Designer | $229,801 | Season 39 |
Quarterfinal Match 4
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogesh Raut | Vancouver, Washington | Social and Personality Psychologist | $96,403 | Season 39 |
| Jake DeArruda | Ludlow, Vermont | Delivery Routing Assistant | $68,661 | Season 39 |
| Nick Cascone | Queens, New York | Orthopedic Physician Assistant/2023 Champions Wildcard (Group 3) Winner | $126,801 | Season 37 |
Quarterfinal Match 5
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juveria Zaheer | Whitby, Ontario | Psychiatrist/2024 Second Chance Winner/2024 Champions Wildcard (Group 1) Winner | $135,000 | Season 39 |
| Kevin Belle | Silver Spring, Maryland | Trail Planner | $42,798 | Season 39 |
| Luigi de Guzman | Arlington, Virginia | Attorney | $140,700 | Season 38/39 |
Quarterfinal Match 6
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Saak | Boise, Idaho | Traffic Engineer | $166,405 | Season 37 |
| Brian Henegar | LaFollette, Tennesse | Guest Services Agent | $68,202 | Season 39 |
| Stephen Webb | Longmont, Colorado | Data Scientist | $184,881 | Season 39 |
Quarterfinal Match 7
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ike Barinholtz | Chicago, Illinois | Producer, Writer, and Actor/2022-23 Celebrity Jeopardy Winner | $1,000,000 | Season 39 |
| Melissa Klapper | Merion Station, Pennsylvania | Professor | $59,100 | Season 39 |
| Ray Lalonde | Toronto, Ontario | Scenic Artist | $386,400 | Season 39 |
Quarterfinal Match 8
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett Stanton | Baltimore, Maryland | Freelance Writer | $72,600 | Season 39 |
| Justin Bolsen | Canton, Georgia | Public Policy Economics Student at Brown University/2023 High School Reunion Tournament Winner | $110,000 | Season 39 |
| Ben Chan | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Philosophy Professor | $252,600 | Season 39 |
Quarterfinal Match 9
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean McShane | South Boston, Massachusetts | Tour Guide | $80,401 | Season 39 |
| Deb Bilodeau | San Francisco, California | Restaurant Server/2024 Champions Wildcard (Group 2) Winner | $116,601 | Season 39 |
| Troy Meyer | Tampa, Florida | Music Executive | $214,802 | Season 39 |
Season 40 TOC Alternate: Andy Tirrell
Season 41[]
Exhibition Match
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Basile | Birmingham, Michigan | Graduate Student | $132,601 | Season 40 |
| Isaac Hirsch | Burbank, California | Customer Support Team Lead | $218,390 | Season 40 |
| Adriana Harmeyer | West Lafayette, Indiana | Archivist | $351,600 | Season 40 |
Quarterfinal Match 1
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Wuppalapati | Vernon Hills, Illnois | Student at the University of Pennsylvania | $55,802 | Season 41 |
| Will Wallace | Austin, Texas | Game Design Director | $81,998 | Season 41 |
| Alison Betts | San Jose, California | Writer and Creative Executive | $124,500 | Season 40 |
Quarterfinal Match 2
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Erb | Seattle, Washington | Puzzle Designer | $93,754 | Season 41 |
| Grant DeYoung | Prescott, Arizona | Delivery Driver | $84,203 | Season 40 |
| Amy Hummel | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | ER Doctor | $102,994 | Season 40 |
Quarterfinal Match 3
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neilesh Vinjamuri | Lionville, Pennsylvania | Software Engineer | $56,099 | Season 40 |
| Weckiai Rannila | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Engineer | $38,200 | Season 40 |
| Greg Jolin | Raymond, New Hampshire | System Specialist and Accountant | $138,002 | Season 41 |
Quarterfinal Match 4
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Stewart | Nashville, Tennessee | Political Organizer | $73,501 | Season 40 |
| Ryan Manton | Columbus, Ohio | Systems Administrator | $86,179 | Season 41 |
| Mehal Shah | Seattle, Washington | Software Engineer/2025 Champions Wildcard winner | $148,062 | Season 40/41 |
Quarterfinal Match 5
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Laskowski | Falls Church, Virginia | Episcopal Priest | $55,999 | Season 41 |
| Allison Gross | Cleveland, Ohio | Data Scientist | $46,598 | Season 40 |
| Mark Fitzpatrick | Riverside, Connecticut | Content Manager | $109,201 | Season 41 |
Quarterfinal Match 6
| Name | Hometown | Occupation | Winnings | Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Partridge | Las Vegas, Nevada | High School Counselor | $69,200 | Season 39/40 |
| Amar Kakirde | Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | Policy Analyst | $55,899 | Season 40 |
| Drew Goins | Honolulu, Hawaii | Journalist/2024-2025 Second Chance winner/2025 Champions Wildcard first runner-up | $78,000 | Season 41 |