| Ed Schiffer | |
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| Name: | Edward Schiffer |
| Birth Hometown: | New York City, New York |
| Occupation: | College lecturer Attorney |
| Years active: | 1993, 2005 |
| Known for: | Biggest Jeopardy! money winner of season 9 in regular-season play |
Edward Schiffer is a college lecturer originally from New York City, New York.
Jeopardy! Run[]
| Game No. | Air Date | Final score | Cumulative Winnings | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 5, 1993 | $13,201 | $13,201 | The Merv Griffin Enterprises logo appears on the game board after the credits. |
| 2 | July 6, 1993 | $16,801 | $30,002 | |
| 3 | July 7, 1993 | $11,401 | $41,403 | |
| 4 | July 8, 1993 | $6,300 | $47,703 | Ed's only come from behind win in regular season play. |
| 5 | July 9, 1993 | $18,200 | $65,903 | Last regular-play game of Season 9. |
Tournament of Champions[]
In the second quarterfinal game, Schiffer faced off against Phoebe Juel and Linda Sheppard. Throughout the first two rounds, he came up with 20/20 correct responses. Ed and Phoebe got Final correct. Ed advanced to the semifinals. Phoebe's $13,300 was enough to advance as wildcard, while Linda's $0 ($6,400) was not enough, taking home $1,000.
In the second semifinal game, Schiffer faced off against Marilyn Kneeland and Leslie Miller. Throughout the first two rounds, he came up with 19/22 correct responses (including 0/1 Daily Double). He was the only player who got Final incorrect, but after losing to Marilyn, he and Leslie received $5,000.
Ultimate Tournament of Champions[]
In the seventeenth game of round one, Schiffer faced off against Paul Boymel and Andrew Garen. Throughout the first two rounds, he came up with 16/19 correct responses (including 0/2 Daily Doubles). Ed and Paul got Final correct, and after a come from behind win, Ed advanced to round two. Paul and Andrew received $5,000.
In the eighteenth game of round two, Schiffer faced off against April McManus and Jonathan Groff. Throughout the first two rounds, he came up with 12/14 correct responses (including 1/1 Daily Double). Ed and Jonathan got Final incorrect, but after losing to April, they both received $10,000.
Aftermath[]
In 2004, Ed appeared on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and won $125,000.