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 June 7, 2023.

Weekday All champions 5+ time champions 10+ time champions
Monday
382

(20.4%)
23
5

Madden, Collins, Holzhauer, Amodio, Long
Tuesday
348

(18.6%)
20
4

Jennings, Fisher, Pannullo, Lalonde
Wednesday
378

(20.2%)
28
4

Chu, Jackson, Wilson, Schneider
Thursday
390

(20.9%)
25
2

Rogers, Zuffranieri
Friday
371

(19.9%)
26
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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