On September 25, 2025, quantitative trader Vickie Talvola won 'Jeopardy!' by correctly identifying Hope, Arkansas, as the birthplace of three governors in Final Jeopardy.

On September 25, 2025, 'Jeopardy!' aired a episode featuring actor Erik Charles Nielsen, known for 'Community,' competing against reigning champion Steven Olson and quantitative trader Vickie Talvola. Olson, a band director from Illinois, started strong but fell behind after missing clues, tying for second with Nielsen at $2,800 after the first round. Talvola led after Double Jeopardy with a correct Daily Double answer, reaching $18,800. Nielsen scored $12,700, while Olson finished with $6,400. In Final Jeopardy, Talvola correctly identified Hope, Arkansas, as the birthplace of three governors, winning with $26,407. Nielsen wagered $200, finishing with $12,500, and Olson guessed incorrectly and was left with $1, ending his streak. The episode aired weekdays, with next-day streaming on Hulu and Peacock.