A chemistry professor from Lexington Park turned a trailing score into a $19,400 victory on Jeopardy, securing a spot as the next day’s champion.
Key points
- Stefanie Landeweer secured a $19,400 win on Jeopardy! and will return as champion on the following episode.
- Her correct Final Jeopardy response identified Ice‑T, allowing her to overtake the leader in the last round.
- The episode is available for streaming on Hulu and Peacock the day after its broadcast.
On October 28, a visiting assistant professor of chemistry at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Stefanie Landeweer, appeared on the national quiz show Jeopardy! and finished with a $19,400 win, overtaking three‑day champion Shannon Leigh Godwin and challenger Spencer Murphy.
Entering Final Jeopardy with $13,400, Landeweer faced a “Current TV Streaks” clue about a long‑time male prime‑time actor whose 1993 album was titled “Home Invasion.” She correctly answered Ice‑T, wagered $6,000 and rose to $19,400, while Murphy’s answer of Tim Allen cost him his $7,601 wager, leaving him with $11,599, and Godwin’s correct response left her with $10,600.
From Lab to Contest Stage
St. Mary’s College highlighted the achievement on its Facebook page, writing, “Congratulations to Stefanie Landeweer, visiting faculty member in chemistry, on her winning appearance on Jeopardy! last night! We’re proud to see one of our own shining on the national stage. Way to represent, Stefanie!”
Landeweer teaches analytical and environmental chemistry, focusing on methods to detect UV‑filter chemicals in marine ecosystems—a line of research that informs environmental risk assessments. She earned her Ph.D. in environmental chemistry from Florida International University in 2023 and holds a master’s in chemistry and a bachelor’s in chemistry and German.
Final Jeopardy Turnaround
Viewers who missed the broadcast can stream the episode on Hulu or Peacock beginning Thursday, October 29, as new Jeopardy! episodes become available the day after airing and remain online for a week. The champion’s return episode on October 29 can be located via the Jeopardy! station‑finder or local listings.
Reader questions
When can I watch Stefanie Landeweer's Jeopardy! episode?
The October 28 episode becomes available on Hulu and Peacock on Thursday, October 29, and remains accessible for one week.
What was the Final Jeopardy clue that secured Landeweer's win?
The clue asked for a longtime male prime‑time TV actor whose 1993 album was titled “Home Invasion.” Landeweer answered Ice‑T.
What is Stefanie Landeweer's academic background?
She is a visiting assistant professor of chemistry at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, with a Ph.D. in environmental chemistry from Florida International University (2023) and research on UV‑filter chemicals in marine environments.
Source: thebaynet.com
