<P> Craig set his record of US $77,000 on the second day of the 2010 -- 2011 Jeopardy ! season on the episode airing September 14 , 2010 . In his record - setting appearance , he had a score of $47,000 after the game 's first two rounds , then wagered and won $30,000 in the Final Jeopardy ! round . Prior to Craig , the single - day record of $75,000 was held by Ken Jennings . </P>
<P> Craig set his record of US $77,000 on the second day of the 2010 -- 2011 Jeopardy ! season on the episode airing September 14 , 2010 . In his record - setting appearance , he had a score of $47,000 after the game 's first two rounds , then wagered and won $30,000 in the Final Jeopardy ! round . Prior to Craig , the single - day record of $75,000 was held by Ken Jennings . </P>
most money won on one episode of jeopardy
most money won on one episode of jeopardy
US $77,000
US $77,000