Who won Jeopardy! tonight, May 16?

A brand new week of Jeopardy! episodes kicked off on Monday night. Did our returning champion win again or do we have a new player coming back tomorrow?

Ryan Long, a rideshare driver from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, became the latest Jeopardy! champion last Friday. He boasts one-day total winnings of $18,800.

Looking to knock him off today were Divya Badri, a software developer from Coal Valley, Illinois, and Nick Dee, a photographer from Los Angeles, California.

Who won Jeopardy! tonight?

Ryan Long showed his experience at the buzzer in the “Jeopardy!” round. He finished in the lead with $8,600, followed by Nick Dee with $4,000 and Divya Bardi with $400.

However, things became a little more competitive in “Double Jeopardy!” however. Long remained in first with $16,200. Dee wasn’t too far behind at $14,600, while Bardi struggled more and wound up with $4,000.

Both Long and Dee answered “Final Jeopardy!” correctly. A strong wager by Long gave him the victory and a two-day total of $43,000.

What was tonight’s Final Jeopardy! clue?

Two out of three players correctly responded to tonight’s “Final Jeopardy!” clue. Here it is in the category “The National Park Service”:

The U.S.A.’s smallest National Park is a 91-acre site on the Mississippi River, home to this 630-foot landmark

Answer: What is the Gateway Arch?

Ryan Long’s $8,000 wager was enough to give him the win over Nick Dee, who wagered $6,599 on the clue. Meanwhile, Divya Badri didn’t manage to come up with a response.

Who won Jeopardy! tonight, May 16?

To recap, here’s how Jeopardy! finished on Monday, May 16, 2022:

1. Ryan Long: $24,200
2. Nick Dee: $21,199
3. Divya Badri: $3,300

Did you come up with the correct response in tonight’s “Final Jeopardy!” clue? Let us know how you did in the comment section below.