large audience watching.
That’s why a last-second solve can feel almost unbelievable.
Fans Love the Last-Second Moments
These dramatic finishes are some of the most memorable moments from the show.
Fans regularly debate whether a contestant managed to solve a puzzle just before the buzzer or whether a particular answer was especially difficult. In April 2026, for example, viewers debated a Bonus Round ruling after a contestant was awarded a nearly $61,000 prize following a last-moment solve.
Another contestant, Daniel Thomas, famously solved “Guppies” with only seconds remaining and
