Final Jeopardy today
Definition
The final, high-stakes round in the quiz show Jeopardy!, aired daily, where contestants wager their earnings on a single clue; 'today' specifies the category, clue, and response from the most recent episode.
A go-to search phrase among trivia nerds hunting spoilers or post-show discussions for that day's brain-melting Final Jeopardy moment.
Examples
I scoured Reddit for Final Jeopardy today because Ken's clue about obscure composers left me wagering on vibes alone.
My coworker spoiled Final Jeopardy today in the group chat, turning our office into a crime scene of petty grudges.
After dominating Double Jeopardy, one contestant bet it all on Final Jeopardy today and turned champ into chump in 30 seconds.
Final Jeopardy today was so niche, even Watson from Jeopardy!'s AI era would have phoned a friend.