'Jeopardy! Greatest Of All Time:' Holzhauer, Jennings Nearly Tied

CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA — Naperville native James Holzhauer is aiming to take the title of Greatest of All Time on Jeopardy!, but he's getting a run for his money from reigning champ Ken Jennings. On Tuesday's two-game episode, Holzhauer finished just 200 points behind Jennings, who currently holds the record for most money won on the show.

Going into the Final Jeopardy! round of the second game, Holzhauer led with $15,000. Jennings had $12,200 and Brad Rutter had $10,000. The clue was: "This man's name was given to a comet that crashed into Jupiter in 1994; he's the only human whose remains lie on the moon."

Jennings and Holzhauer both got the correct answer, which was Eugene Shoemaker. Jennings wagered $6,200, which brought his game total to $18,400. Holzhauer, a professional gambler who lives in Las Vegas, wagered $15,000, which brought his game total to $30,000.

At the end of the round, Jennings cumulative two-game total was $63,400 and Holzhauer's was $63,200.

Holzhauer rose to Jeopardy! fame in spring of 2019 after a 32-game streak in which he won more than $2.4 million. Jennings holds the all-time record for regular game winnings on Jeopardy with a 74-game streak that yielded just over $2.5 million.

Historically, Rutter holds the record for total cash winnings in regular and championship tournaments with $4.6 million. Holzhauer's running total is $2.7 million and Jennings is at $3.3 million.

Holzhauer will attempt to take the lead as the Greatest of All Time in Wednesday's episode. Fans and friends can watch the show at Quigley's Irish Pub, which is holding a watch party to benefit DuPage PADS.

Watch the first episode's Final Jeopardy! round below: