Jeopardy! champions' losses by weekday, Season 20 — present

The "sky's the limit" rule, allowing champions to play until defeated (vice having to retire after five victories), was introduced at the start of Season 20 on September 8, 2003.

Current as of September 11, 2024.

Weekday All champions 5+ time champions 10+ time champions
Monday
388

(20.3%)
23
5

Madden, Collins, Holzhauer, Amodio, Long
Tuesday
360

(18.8%)
21
4

Jennings, Fisher, Pannullo, Lalonde
Wednesday
392

(20.5%)
31
5

Chu, Jackson, Wilson, Schneider, Harmeyer
Thursday
395

(20.6%)
26
2

Rogers, Zuffranieri
Friday
380

(19.8%)
28
1

Roach

The table does account for instances in which a defending champion lost twice (for example, Bob Mesko and Ryan Fenster). If a player lost in their first appearance, and was subsequently brought back and won, the first loss (i.e. as a challenger) is not included.

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