Nancy Zerg is a realtor from Ventura, California and a player from LA, California who ended Ken Jennings' 74-game streak.
Jeopardy! Run[]
Regular-season play[]
| Game No. | Air Date | Final score | Cumulative Winnings | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | November 30, 2004 | $14,401 | $14,401 | Nancy's only come-from-behind win ended Ken Jennings' 74-game winning streak. |
| 2 | December 1, 2004 | $2 | $15,401 | Ken Jennings is brought out at the beginning to be recognized for his place in game show history. Lost to Katie Fitzgerald (in a runaway game), who went on a 2-game winning streak. |
Trivia[]
- Nancy is the first Jeopardy! contestant to be a "Giant Killer”.
- After his departure, the jinx of Giant-Killer not being able to win consecutive matches continued with Emma Boettcher.
- The term ZergCam is used when showing the face of a contestant who has (Upset) won in a sudden situation after the contestant has dropped out.