Final Jeopardy: 11-20 to 11-24-17

Here are the Final Jeopardy questions and answers for the week of November 20-through November 24, 2017 when it was back to regular play after the 2-week 2017 Tournament of Champions.

Mon, November 20 – Correct answers: 3
FAMOUS NAMES: She declared, “By blood, I am Albanian… As to my calling, I belong to the world” show

Tue, November 21 – Correct answers: 1
CLASSIC ALBUMS: Hailed as the “Greatest Album of All Time”, in 2017 it returned to the top of the charts 50 years after its first release. show

Wed, November 22 – Correct answers: 1
THE CALENDAR: November 2017 is in the year 1439 AH in the calendar that dates from an action of this religious figure. show

Thu, November 23 – Correct answers: 2
TURKEY WITH THE TRIMMINGS: Of the 8 countries that border Turkey, these 2 extend the farthest east & west. show

Fri, November 24 – Correct answers: 2
NOVEL TITLE CHARACTERS: One orphan arriving before him was given the surname Swubble; some arriving later were to be Unwin & Vilkins. show

If you missed any of the games, click on the date for the recap with the Daily Doubles and a triple stumper or two. More clues from this week’s games are on Fikkle Fame’s archive.

Obviously, Monday’s FJ was the easiest of the week. We think Friday’s was easier than the geography clue on Thursday. On Tuesday, even though 2 of the players knew the right response, unfortunately, one was unable to complete his and the judges ruled against it. However, we’re glad that in Season 35, in these cases, the judges have taken to publishing the rationale behind their rulings. You can still disagree with them, but at least you know what was on their minds.

Jeopardy! champs for the week of November 30, 2017

Kara Chandler returned on Monday for her second game but was defeated by Eric Maher. On Tuesday, Kiana Nakamura won and she ran away with the game on Wednesday. Jesse Parks took over the title on Thursday and, on Friday, Marcus Gresham emerged the victor. We will see him again on Monday.

Eric’s $31,500 payout got him the No. 7 spot on the Top 10 payouts this season, the first addition since Scarlett Sims beat Austin Rogers on 10/12/2017.

Top 10 Daily Payouts in Season 34, as of 11/25/2017: