Terre Haute researcher Harrison Whitaker won $59,801 in two Jeopardy! days, advancing to Thursday’s episode.

Harrison Whitaker, a Terre Haute researcher, delivered a standout performance on the November 12, 2025, Jeopardy! episode, earning a two-day total of $59,801. Despite missing two Daily Double clues—misidentifying Elgar instead of Holst and Bogotá instead of Caracas—he maintained a commanding lead, finishing with $25,000 after wagering $1,200 in Final Jeopardy. All three contestants correctly identified Theranos as the subject of the 2018 book *Bad Blood*. His strong play sparked fan excitement, with many praising his resilience and predicting a potential Tournament of Champions run. Whitaker is set to return Thursday.