The BEST episodes of Jeopardy! season 2012

Every episode of Jeopardy! season 2012, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Jeopardy! season 2012!

This classic game show features a quiz competition in which contestants are presented with general knowledge clues in the form of answers, and must phrase their responses in the form of questions. After an 11 year run on NBC daytime, the show resurfaced in a modified format in 1978 and then came back in syndication in 1984, where it continues to enjoy long-term success.

Last Updated: 8/20/2025Network: SyndicationStatus: Continuing
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#1 - Kathy Wright, Stu Weaver, David Menchaca

Season 2012 - Episode 119 - Aired 6/14/2012

David Menchaca, a law student originally from Long Beach, California; Stu Weaver, a singer/songwriter from St. Augustine, Florida; Kathy Wright, a bookseller from Seattle, Washington (whose 2-day cash winnings total $59,198).

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#2 - Alistair Bell, Judy Strong, John McGee

Season 2012 - Episode 219 - Aired 12/13/2012

John McGee, a training specialist from Dallas, Texas; Judy Strong, a social worker from Bellevue, Washington; Alistair Bell, a computer chip designer from Berlin, Massachusetts (whose 1-day cash winnings total $13,200).

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#3 - 2012-A Teachers Tournament Semifinal Game 3

Season 2012 - Episode 40 - Aired 2/24/2012

Patrick Quinn, a high school German teacher from Chesterfield, Missouri; Catherine Whitten, a high school history teacher from Plano, Texas; Mary Ann Stanley, a high school chemistry & physical science teacher from Statesboro, Georgia.

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#4 - Alison Parakh, Diane Samuelson, Vamsi Adusumilli

Season 2012 - Episode 156 - Aired 9/17/2012

Vamsi Adusumilli, a marketing director originally from Columbia, Missouri; Diane Samuelson, a ballroom dance instructor from Annandale, Virginia; Alison Parakh, a personal trainer from Santa Barbara, California (whose 1-day cash winnings total $15,201).

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#5 - 2012 College Championship Quarterfinal Game 4

Season 2012 - Episode 26 - Aired 2/6/2012

Marie McGraw, a senior at MIT from Cleveland, Ohio; Greer Mackebee, a senior at Duke University from Knoxville, Tennessee; Sarah Bauer, a junior at Indiana University from Carmel, Indiana.

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#6 - Beau Henson, Jay Ben Markson, Richie Rodriguez

Season 2012 - Episode 64 - Aired 3/29/2012

Richie Rodriguez, a mechanical engineer from Hayward, California; Jay Ben Markson, an actor originally from Lakeville, Massachusetts; Beau Henson, a test prep teacher & actor originally from Mt. Carmel, Illinois (whose 2-day cash winnings total $28,002).

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#7 - Penny Citrola, Jim Walke, Erin Zwiener

Season 2012 - Episode 159 - Aired 9/20/2012

Erin Zwiener, a conservation journalist & pet-sitter from Abiquiu, New Mexico; Jim Walke, a project manager from Greenville, South Carolina; Penny Citrola, an English language tutor originally from East Meadow, New York (whose 2-day cash winnings total $26,800).

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#8 - Andy Baggarly, Kate Mosesso, Liz Frost

Season 2012 - Episode 146 - Aired 7/23/2012

Liz Frost, an accountant from Issaquah, Washington; Kate Mosesso, an attorney from Chicago, Illinois; Andy Baggarly, a journalist & author from Palo Alto, California (whose 1-day cash winnings total $15,600).

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#9 - Penny Citrola, Veronica Mance, Dan Elg

Season 2012 - Episode 158 - Aired 9/19/2012

Dan Elg, a graduate student of nuclear & plasma engineering originally from Wheaton, Illinois; Veronica Mance, a policy & research analyst from Chevy Chase, Maryland; Penny Citrola, an English language tutor originally from East Meadow, New York (whose 1-day cash winnings total $17,800).

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#10 - Vamsi Adusumilli, Paul Camp, Penny Citrola

Season 2012 - Episode 157 - Aired 9/18/2012

Penny Citrola, an English language tutor originally from East Meadow, New York; Paul Camp, a letter carrier from Fort Wayne, Indiana; Vamsi Adusumilli, a marketing director originally from Columbia, Missouri (whose 1-day cash winnings total $12,800).

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#11 - 2012 Kids Week Game 5

Season 2012 - Episode 155 - Aired 8/3/2012

Hallie Fox, a 12-year-old from Ypsilanti, Michigan; Neha Embar, a 12-year-old from Alpharetta, Georgia; Greg Boscaiu, a 12-year-old from Brea, California.

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#12 - 2012 Kids Week Game 4

Season 2012 - Episode 154 - Aired 8/2/2012

Katie O'Meara, an 11-year-old from Plano, Texas; Alex Johnson, an 11-year-old from Indianapolis, Indiana; Larkin Breitner, an 11-year-old from Fleming Island, Florida.

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#13 - 2012 Kids Week Game 3

Season 2012 - Episode 153 - Aired 8/1/2012

Partha Purushotham, an 11-year-old from Palo Alto, California; Julia Martinez, an 11-year-old from Fairfax, Virginia; Andrew Grace, a 12-year-old from Apex, North Carolina.

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#14 - 2012 Kids Week Game 2

Season 2012 - Episode 152 - Aired 7/31/2012

Arjun Malhotra, a 12-year-old from Sammamish, Washington; Injee Hong, a 12-year-old from Metairie, Louisiana; Ryan Griffin, an 11-year-old from Waldwick, New Jersey.

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#15 - 2012 Kids Week Game 1

Season 2012 - Episode 151 - Aired 7/30/2012

Matthew Cline, a 12-year-old from Maumelle, Arkansas; Anna Cambron, a 10-year-old from Louisville, Kentucky; Mandy Berry, an 11-year-old from Baltimore, Maryland.

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#16 - Leo Lopez, Jenny Healey, Alison Parakh

Season 2012 - Episode 150 - Aired 7/27/2012

Alison Parakh, a personal trainer from Santa Barbara, California; Jenny Healey, a public interest lawyer from Burke, Virginia; Leo Lopez, a psychiatrist from Brooklyn, New York (whose 1-day cash winnings total $7,199).

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#17 - Doug Thornton, Lori Hohenleitner, Leo Lopez

Season 2012 - Episode 149 - Aired 7/26/2012

Leo Lopez, a psychiatrist from Brooklyn, New York; Lori Hohenleitner, an executive director for a nonprofit from Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey; Doug Thornton, an information technology manager from Chesterfield, Virginia (whose 1-day cash winnings total $22,000).

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#18 - Andy Baggarly, Doug Thornton, Sue Meloy

Season 2012 - Episode 148 - Aired 7/25/2012

Sue Meloy, a retired software engineer from Lincoln, California; Doug Thornton, an information technology manager from Chesterfield, Virginia; Andy Baggarly, a journalist & author from Palo Alto, California (whose 3-day cash winnings total $60,402).

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#19 - Andy Baggarly, Zack Knowles, Prudence Plunkett

Season 2012 - Episode 147 - Aired 7/24/2012

Prudence Plunkett, a high school librarian from Wasilla, Alaska; Zack Knowles, a secretary from Baltimore, Maryland; Andy Baggarly, a journalist & author from Palo Alto, California (whose 2-day cash winnings total $40,001).

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#20 - Stephanie Jass, Felicia McGowan, Craig Chern

Season 2012 - Episode 173 - Aired 10/10/2012

Craig Chern, an assistant principal from Wall Township, New Jersey; Felicia McGowan, an administrative coordinator from Baltimore, Maryland; Stephanie Jass, a history professor from Milan, Michigan (whose 2-day cash winnings total $47,570).

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#21 - Erin Zwiener, Peter Hansen, Natalie Knowles

Season 2012 - Episode 160 - Aired 9/21/2012

Natalie Knowles, a marketing manager from Raleigh, North Carolina; Peter Hansen, a project manager from New York, New York; Erin Zwiener, a conservation journalist & pet-sitter from Abiquiu, New Mexico (whose 1-day cash winnings total $16,200).

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#22 - Erin Zwiener, Matt Tobin, Deb Teitelbaum

Season 2012 - Episode 161 - Aired 9/24/2012

Deb Teitelbaum, an educational consultant from Sylva, North Carolina; Matt Tobin, a violinist & dueling pianist from Glastonbury, Connecticut; Erin Zwiener, a conservation journalist & pet-sitter from Abiquiu, New Mexico (whose 2-day cash winnings total $32,199).

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#23 - Erin Zwiener, Sophie Hill, David Schuman

Season 2012 - Episode 162 - Aired 9/25/2012

David Schuman, a communications & economics student originally from Ardsley, New York; Sophie Hill, a Navy analyst from Coronado, California; Erin Zwiener, a conservation journalist & pet-sitter from Abiquiu, New Mexico (whose 3-day cash winnings total $53,399).

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#24 - David Schuman, Mike Malaier, Sheri Boysen

Season 2012 - Episode 163 - Aired 9/26/2012

Sheri Boysen, a stay-at-home mom from Houston, Texas; Mike Malaier, an attorney from Tacoma, Washington; David Schuman, a communications & economics student originally from Ardsley, New York (whose 1-day cash winnings total $4,300).

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#25 - Mike Malaier, Erica Mines, Katie Clair

Season 2012 - Episode 164 - Aired 9/27/2012

Katie Clair, an international student coordinator from Broad Brook, Connecticut; Erica Mines, a high school English teacher originally from Washington, D.C.; Mike Malaier, an attorney from Tacoma, Washington (whose 1-day cash winnings total $8,100).