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 July 8, 2025.

Weekday All champions 5+ time champions 10+ time champions
Monday
407

(20.4%)
26
5

Madden, Collins, Holzhauer, Amodio, Long
Tuesday
376

(18.8%)
22
4

Jennings, Fisher, Pannullo, Lalonde
Wednesday
404

(20.2%)
31
5

Chu, Jackson, Wilson, Schneider, Harmeyer
Thursday
413

(20.7%)
27
2

Rogers, Zuffranieri
Friday
399

(20.0%)
28
1

Roach

The table does account for instances in which a defending champion lost twice (Bob Mesko, Brian Lamb, Kori Tyler, 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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