Weeks #018-#030 all had the original format, which was utilized from May 1987 to March 1988.
AUTHOR'S NOTES: An asterisk (*) indicates that this contestant went on to play again in the April 1989 Tournament of Champions.
Week #018
| Featured cars: Volkswagen Cabriolet, Mazda RX-7, Dodge Shadow, Toyota Tercel, Jeep Cherokee, Plymouth Sundance, Isuzu I-Mark, and Nissan Pulsar SE | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0090[1] | September 23, 1987 | Game 1: Victor Vs. Gerrie Game 2: Gerrie ($2,597) Vs. Ron | ||
| #0091[2] | September 24, 1987 | Game 1: Gerrie ($2,597) Vs. Ron Game 2: Ron ($4,463) Vs. Melia | ||
| #0092[3] | September 25, 1987 | Game 1: Melia ($XXX) Vs. Ron ($4,463) Game 2: Melia ($8,726) Vs. Thompson | ||
| #0093[4] | September 28, 1987 | Game 1: Melia ($12,363) Vs. Thompson Game 2: Thompson ($3,395) Vs. Diane | ||
| #0094[5] | September 29, 1987 | Game 1: Thompson ($19,929) Vs. Diane Game 2: Thompson ($21,539) Vs. Jennifer | ||
Week #019
| Featured cars: Chevrolet IROC-Z28, Oldsmobile Calais, Dodge Lancer, Sterling 825S, Jeep Wrangler, Subaru GL, Ford Escort, and Mercury Tracer | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0095[6] | September 30, 1987 | Game 1: Thompson ($21,639) Vs. Jennifer Game 2: Helen Vs. Michael | ||
| #0096[7] | October 01, 1987 | Game 1: Helen ($1,405) Vs. Michael Game 2: Michael ($1,739) Vs. Janeanne | ||
| #0097[8] | October 02, 1987 | Game 1: Michael ($1,919) Vs. Janeanne Game 2: Michael ($15,805) Vs. Vicki | ||
| #0098[9] | October 05, 1987 | Game 1: Michael ($15,805) Vs. Vicki Game 2: Hal Vs. Barbie | ||
| #0099[10] | October 06, 1987 | Game 1: Barbie ($10,730+) Vs. Hal Game 2: Hal ($5,583) Vs. Rachel | ||
Week #020
| Featured cars: Chevrolet IROC-Z28, Oldsmobile Calais, Dodge Lancer, Sterling 825S, Plymouth Reliant, Buick Skyhawk, Ford Escort, and Mercury Tracer | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0100[11] | October 07, 1987 | Game 1: Rachel ($1,500) Vs. Hal ($5,583) Game 2: Rachel ($21,913) Vs. Steve | ||
| #0101[12] | October 08, 1987 | Game 1: Rachel ($23,323) Vs. David Game 2: Rachel ($35,917) Vs. Phillip | ||
| #0102[13] | October 09, 1987 | Game 1: Phillip ($2,890) Vs. Stephanie Game 2: Stephanie ($2,174) Vs. Kelly | ||
| #0103[14] | October 12, 1987 | Game 1: Stephanie ($3,099) Vs. Kelly Game 2: Stephanie ($3,929) Vs. John | ||
| #0104[15] | October 13, 1987 | Game 1: Stephanie ($5,728) Vs. John Game 2: John ($12,199) Vs. Pam | ||
Week #021
| Featured cars: Chevrolet IROC-Z28, Oldsmobile Calais, Dodge Lancer, Suzuki Samurai, Volkswagen Fox Wagon, Buick Skyhawk, Ford Escort, and Mercury Tracer | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0105[16] | October 14, 1987 | Game 1: John ($14,410) Vs. Anna Game 2: John ($17,708) Vs. Yvette | ||
| #0106[17] | October 15, 1987 | Game 1: John ($30,842) Vs. Yvette Game 2: Yvette ($5,736) Vs. Tyrone | ||
| #0107[18] | October 16, 1987 | Game 1: Yvette ($7,394) Vs. Tyrone Game 2: Yvette ($27,768) Vs. Steve | ||
| #0108[19] | October 19, 1987 | Game 1: Yvette ($28,567) Vs. John Game 2: Catherine Vs. Frank | ||
| #0109[20] | October 20, 1987 | Game 1: Frank ($2,167) Vs. Vera Game 2: Vera ($14,658) Vs. Paul | ||
Week #022
| Featured cars: Yugo GV, Volkswagen Golf, Honda Civic, Dodge Daytona, Jeep Cherokee, Chevrolet Cavalier, Mitsubishi Precis, and Pontiac LeMans | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0110[21] | October 21, 1987 | Game 1: Paul ($2,765) Vs. Vera ($14,658) Game 2: Vera ($31,747) Vs. John | ||
| #0111[22] | October 22, 1987 | Game 1: John ($XXX) Vs. Vera ($31,747) Game 2: Vera ($48,853) Vs. Rich | ||
| #0112[23] | October 23, 1987 | Game 1: Rich ($1,798) Vs. Vera ($48,853) Game 2: Rich ($4,021) Vs. Virginia | ||
| #0113[24] | October 26, 1987 | Game 1: Virginia ($17,811) Vs. Rich ($4,021) Game 2: Virginia ($20,721) Vs. Bob | ||
| #0114[25] | October 27, 1987 | Game 1: Virginia ($20,721) Vs. Bob Game 2: Bob ($5,347) Vs. Pam | ||
Week #023 (October 01, 1987)
| Featured cars: Yugo GV, Volkswagen Golf, Honda Civic, Ford Taurus, Toyota Tercel, Chevrolet Cavalier, Mitsubishi Precis, and Pontiac LeMans | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0115[26] | October 28, 1987 | Game 1: Pam ($0) Vs. Bob ($5,347) Game 2: Bob ($16,096) Vs. Andrea | ||
| #0116[27] | October 29, 1987 | Game 1: Andrea ($2,050) Vs. Clyde Game 2: Andrea ($17,883) Vs. Frank | ||
| #0117[28] | October 30, 1987 | Game 1: Andrea ($18,283) Vs. Frank Game 2: Andrea ($26,407) Vs. Timm | ||
| #0118[29] | November 02, 1987 | Game 1: Timm ($0) Vs. Andrea ($26,407) Game 2: Margarita Vs. Greg | ||
| #0119[30] | November 03, 1987 | Game 1: Greg ($1,333) Vs. Margarita Game 2: Greg ($3,198) Vs. Kaylynn | ||
Week #024
Children's Week on November 09-10
| Featured cars: Pontiac LeMans, Volkswagen Golf, Nissan Sentra, Plymouth Colt, Chrysler LeBaron, Toyota Corolla, Mitsubishi Mirage, and Jeep Comanche | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0120[31] | November 04, 1987 | Game 1: Greg ($16,413) Vs. Kaylynn Game 2: Kaylynn ($XXX) Vs. Mike | ||
| #0121[32] | November 05, 1987 | Game 1: Mike ($XXX) Vs. Betsy Game 2: Betsy ($1,490) Vs. Ric | ||
| #0122[33] | November 06, 1987 | Game 1: Betsy ($1,585) Vs. Dennis Game 2: Betsy ($13,127) Vs. Carl | ||
| #0123[34] | November 09, 1987 | Game 1: Diana & Rhonda Vs. Craig & Suzanne Game 2: Chris & Carol Vs. Blythe & Gary | ||
| #0124[35] | November 10, 1987 | Game 1: Kelley & Joan Vs. Tarrell & Esther Game 2: Margaret & Nancy Vs. Pal & Pat | ||
Week #025
Children's Week on November 11-13 and Around the World Week on November 16-17
| Featured cars: Pontiac LeMans, Volkswagen Golf, Nissan Sentra, Isuzu I-Mark, Plymouth Reliant, Toyota Corolla, Mitsubishi Mirage, and Jeep Comanche | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0125[36] | November 11, 1987 | Game 1: Jessica & Alesia Vs. Brad & Dave Game 2: Kevin & Judee Vs. Ramona & Iris | ||
| #0126[37] | November 12, 1987 | Game 1: Donald & Paula Vs. Michelle & Mike Game 2: Kristen & Jaynee Vs. Jonathon & Valerie | ||
| #0127[38] | November 13, 1987 | Game 1: Brian & Tracy Vs. Shawna & Debi Game 2: Daniel & Dave Vs. Eryka & Barry | ||
| #0128[39] | November 16, 1987 | Game 1: Betsy ($14,556) Vs. Carl Game 2: Benjamin Vs. Sally | ||
| #0129[40] | November 17, 1987 | Game 1: Sally ($2,739) Vs. Benjamin Game 2: Sally ($12,522) Vs. Mark | ||
Week #026
Around the World Week on November 18-20
| Featured cars: Pontiac LeMans, Volkswagen Golf, Nissan Sentra, Ford Escort, Chevrolet Spectrum, Toyota Corolla, Mitsubishi Mirage, and Jeep Comanche | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0130[41] | November 18, 1987 | Game 1: Sally ($15,645) Vs. Mark Game 2: Sally ($16,966) Vs. Robbie | ||
| #0131[42] | November 19, 1987 | Game 1: Robbie ($1,923) Vs. Nancy Game 2: Robbie ($13,216) Vs. Robyn | ||
| #0132[43] | November 20, 1987 | Game 1: Robyn ($4,434) Vs. Robbie ($13,216) Game 2: Robyn ($8,278) Vs. Mark | ||
| #0133[44] | November 23, 1987 | Game 1: Mark ($1,529) Vs. Robyn ($8,278) Game 2: Robyn ($8,478) Vs. Rod | ||
| #0134[45] | November 24, 1987 | Game 1: Rod ($3,874) Vs. Robyn ($8,478) Game 2: Rod ($14,792) Vs. Susan | ||
Week #027
| Featured cars: Ford Mustang, Oldsmobile Firenza, Hyundai Excel, Nissan Pathfinder, Subaru DL Wagon, Mazda 323, Volkswagen Fox, and Yugo GV | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0135[46] | November 25, 1987 | Game 1: Rod ($16,091) Vs. Susan Game 2: Rod ($18,414) Vs. Laurie | ||
| #0136[47] | November 27, 1987 | Game 1: Paul Vs. Laurie Game 2: Laurie ($17,304) Vs. Gary | ||
| #0137[48] | November 30, 1987 | Game 1: Laurie ($17,363) Vs. Gary Game 2: Laurie ($22,251) Vs. Robert | ||
| #0138[49] | December 01, 1987 | Game 1: Robert ($12,420) Vs. Stephanie Game 2: Robert ($13,520) Vs. Suzanna | ||
| #0139[50] | December 02, 1987 | Game 1: Robert ($32,536) Vs. Mary Game 2: Robert ($34,224) Vs. Mary | ||
| #0140[51] | December 03, 1987 | Game 1: Monica* Vs. Stan Game 2: Monica* ($7,920) Vs. Patrick | ||
Week #028
| Featured cars: Ford Mustang, Oldsmobile Firenza, Hyundai Excel, Jeep Wrangler, Toyota MR2, Mazda 323, Volkswagen Fox, and Yugo GV | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0141[52] | December 04, 1987 | Game 1: Monica* ($24,313) Vs. Patrick Game 2: Monica* ($43,686) Vs. A.J. | ||
| #0142[53] | December 07, 1987 | Game 1: A.J. ($1,343) Vs. Monica* ($43,686) Game 2: Monica* ($47,392) Vs. David | ||
| #0143[54] | December 09, 1987 | Game 1: Bill Vs. Gwenn Game 2: Bill ($8,817) Vs. Denise | ||
| #0144[55] | December 10, 1987 | Game 1: Bill ($21,121) Vs. Denise Game 2: Bill ($26,379) Vs. Jolene | ||
| #0145[56] | December 11, 1987 | Game 1: Jolene ($5,765) Vs. Bill ($26,379) Game 2: Jolene ($9,047) Vs. Jeff | ||
| #0146[57] | December 14, 1987 | Game 1: Jeff ($19,450) Vs. Jolene ($9,047) Game 2: Jolene ($17,353) Vs. Jim | ||
Week #029
| Featured cars: Ford Mustang, Oldsmobile Firenza, Hyundai Excel, Chevrolet Nova, Honda Accord, Mazda 323, Volkswagen Fox, and Yugo GV | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0147[58] | December 15, 1987 | Game 1: Jolene ($17,353) Vs. Jim Game 2: Jim ($8,371) Vs. Kathy | ||
| #0148[59] | December 16, 1987 | Game 1: Kathy ($2,726) Vs. Jim ($8,371) Game 2: Jim ($10,000+) Vs. Sue* | ||
| #0149[60] | December 17, 1987 | Game 1: Sue* ($12,848) Vs. Jim ($10,000+) Game 2: Sue* ($15,993) Vs. Mike | ||
| #0150[61] | December 18, 1987 | Game 1: Sue* ($25,812) Vs. Kevin Game 2: Kevin ($4,995) Vs. Nancy | ||
| #0151[62] | December 21, 1987 | Game 1: Kevin ($8,634) Vs. Terri Game 2: Terri ($XXX) Vs. Mart | ||
Week #030
| Featured cars: Ford Mustang, Oldsmobile Firenza, Hyundai Excel, Dodge Shadow, Ford Tempo, Mazda 323, Volkswagen Fox, and Yugo GV | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0152[63] | December 22, 1987 | Game 1: Mart ($1,020) Vs. Linda Game 2: Mart ($16,389) Vs. Anna | ||
| #0153[64] | December 23, 1987 | Game 1: Anna ($1,935) Vs. Mart ($16,389) Game 2: Mart ($26,930) Vs. Staci | ||
| #0154[65] | December 24, 1987 | Game 1: Mart ($30,126) Vs. Staci Game 2: Jaceil Vs. Wayne | ||
| #0155[66] | December 28, 1987 | Game 1: Wayne ($2,826) Vs. Nancy Game 2: Wayne ($4,626) Vs. Joyce | ||
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Notes
- ↑ The blue and gold 1970's California license plates on each of the eight cars have been replaced with the 1982 versions. Featured prizes: Gold Diamond Pendant (Game 1) and Refrigerator/Freezer (Game 2). Gerrie and a single new player start the episode off due to Jeff retiring in the last show, and due to an interruption in Game 2. Victor finds the $500 for matching two WILD! Cards in a row in Game 1, but unfortunately, he did not win it. Gerrie didn't win any prizes in Game 2. No Winner's Circle wins, and the second one had a very heartbreaking loss. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: House Cleaning for a Year (Game 1) and Crystal (Game 2). The exact amount of the Candelabra Melia won in Game 2 was not specified. No Winner's Circle wins. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ The circle car win graphic now shows twelve cars with three on each side; same colors as before. Featured prizes: 40 Inch Projector TV (Game 1) and Motor Scooter (Game 2). The exact amount of the prizes Melia won in Game 1 were not specified, but they were worth $743. After six attempts, Melia wins a Dodge Shadow worth $7,983 in Game 1's Winner's Circle. Alex didn't explain to the viewers how the puzzle was solved in Game 2. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Piano (Game 1) and Limited Edition Artwork (Game 2). Alex says a car was given away two days ago, but it was actually three days ago. Jeopardy! is referenced. After three attempts, Thompson wins a Nissan Pulsar SE worth $13,910 in Game 2's Winner's Circle. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Bikes for Four (Game 1) and Hutch (Game 2). Alex insults the Dinghy Runabout in Game 2. Alex didn't explain to the viewers how the puzzle was solved in Game 2. The exact amount of the Silver Flatware Thompson won in Game 2 was not specified, but they were worth $100. No Winner's Circle wins. Alex brings out a stuffed Panda Bear from Game 1's prize description at the end of the show. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Jukebox (Game 1) and Earrings (Game 2). Quick solve from Thompson in Game 1. After three attempts, Thompson wins a Mercury Tracer worth $9,573 in Game 1's Winner's Circle. At the start of Game 2, they began doing plugs for a Children's Week, which would air from November 09-13. Thompson retires undefeated with $34,727 in prizes and two cars, and is the biggest winner at this point. Two new players start off Game 2 due to Thompson retiring. The show came very close to having a Winner's Circle win on the first try for Helen. Gene Wood: "Due to a technical problem, the second endgame was replaced and the program edited." Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Washer/Dryer (Game 1) and Dinnerware (Game 2). No free spaces were revealed in Game 1 due to the number of blank ones. The exact amount of the prizes Michael on in Game 2 were not specified, but they were worth $180. No Winner's Circle wins, and the time's up buzzer was inadvertently played during the second one. Gene Wood: "Due to an error, a contestant's number selection was recreated and the program edited." Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: New Wing-Sailor (Game 1) and Venetian Mirror (Game 2). The exact amount of the prizes Michael won in Game 1 were not specified. After four attempts, Michael wins a Jeep Wrangler worth $12,000+ in Game 1's Winner's Circle. Michael didn't win any prizes in Game 2. A wrong door was opened in the second Winner's Circle, and Michael gained back five seconds. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Motorcycle (Game 1) and Telescope (Game 2). The door reveal sound effect was inadvertently played during Alex's explanation to the viewers how the puzzle was solved in Game 1. Michael retires undefeated with $18,519 in prizes. Two new players start off Game 2 due to Michael retiring, and Barbie doesn't resemble the popular doll from Mattel. The exact amount of the Anniversary Clock Barbie won in Game 2 was not specified. After three attempts, Barbie wins an Oldsmobile Calais worth $10,730 in Game 2's Winner's Circle. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Stereo (Game 1) and Organ (Game 2). No Winner's Circle wins, and the second one had a very heartbreaking loss. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: American Gold Coins (Game 1) and Home Spa (Game 2). The 100th episode, but no such mention was made. After three attempts, Rachel wins a Chevrolet IROC-Z28 worth $17,533 in Game 1's Winner's Circle. This is the most expensive car won so far. Steve finds the $500 bonus for finding two WILD! Cards in a row in Game 2, but unfortunately, he did not win it. Game 2 was not interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Flowers Each Week (Game 1) and Dollhouse (Game 2). "Scooter" is misspelled on Rachel's prize board (K instead of S). After two attempts, Rachel wins a Plymouth Reliant worth $10,376 in Game 1's Winner's Circle, and Rachel is the biggest winner at this point with $35,917. Rachel leaves the program with two cars. Game 2 was not interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Hand Carved Unicorn (Game 1) and Limited Edition Artwork (Game 2). Kelly is a male. The exact amount of the Limited Edition Artwork Stephanie won in Game 2 was not specified, but it was worth $925. No Winner's Circle wins, and the second one had a very heartbreaking loss. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Aquamarine Diamond Ring (Game 1) and Hutch (Game 2). There was a confusion in Game 1 about the Cordless Phone/Answering Machine and the Cordless Headphones. The exact amount of the prizes Stephanie won in Games 1 and 2 were not specified, but they were worth $830 and $1,799 respectively. No Winner's Circle wins, and Stephanie is TERRIBLE at it. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Chess Set/Table (Game 1) and Designer Cookware (Game 2). After six attempts, John wins an Oldsmobile Calais worth $10,730 in Game 1's Winner's Circle. John came so close to winning another car, and his wife comes up on stage. Awkward cuts and fades for the parting gifts with no goodbye segment. Game 2 was not interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Sapphire Diamond Bracelet (Game 1) and 24 Piece Crystal Set (Game 2). Alex is presented with a U.S. Coast Guard hat from John. Yvette in Game 2 is an Australian of Arab descent, and has a toy Koala Bear as a good luck charm. After three attempts, John wins a Dodge Lancer worth $11,334 in Game 2's Winner's Circle, and his family comes up on stage. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Organ (Game 1) and Riding Lawn Mower (Game 2). Family Feud, another Mark Goodson game show is mentioned during the opening monologue. Alex questions whether or not Yvette has issues with some of the prizes. Yvette wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with seven of them claimed for a total of $5,736. John leaves with two cars. The exact amount of the prizes Yvette won in Game 2 were not specified, but they were worth $1,658. No Winner's Circle wins, and the first one had a very heartbreaking loss. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Jet Ski (Game 1) and Popcorn Machine/Cart (Game 2). The exact amount of the prizes Yvette won in Game 1 were not specified, but they were worth $2,841. After three attempts, Yvette wins a Chevrolet IROC-Z28 worth $17,533 in Game 1's Winner's Circle. Alex is given free popcorn in Game 2. Quick solve from Yvette in Game 2. Four free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Yvette currently has $28,567 in prizes, which is about $42,000 in Australian money. Gene Wood: "Due to a technical difficulty, the second endgame was replaced and the program edited." Game 2 was not interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: House Cleaning for a Year (Game 1) and Model Train Set (Game 2). A different John from episodes #0103-#0106 appears. Quick solve from Yvette in Game 1. Yvette retires undefeated with $31,394 in prizes. Two new players start off Game 2 due to Yvette retiring. Catherine in Game 1 is Japanese of Japanese-Italian descent. No Winner's Circle wins. Game 2 was not interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Gold/Diamond Necklace (Game 1) and 40 Inch Projector TV (Game 2). Vera wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with eight of them claimed for a total of $14,658, the most won in the main game thus far. Four free spaces were revealed in Game 2. The exact amount of the prizes Paul won in Game 2 were not specified, but they were worth $2,765. No Winner's Circle wins. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Diamond Ring (Game 1) and Refrigerator/Freezer (Game 2). Classic Concentration may have been the first and only game show to offer the Yugo GV as a prize, the cheapest car on the show. After six attempts, Vera wins a Jeep Cherokee worth $12,774 in Game 1's Winner's Circle, and her friends come up on stage. The exact amount of the Table Hockey Game John won in Game 2 was not specified. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Grandfather Clock (Game 1) and Motor Scooter (Game 2). Marjorie has a fake beard during the modeling of the Grandfather Clock. Due to a number of blank spaces in Game 1, no free ones were revealed. Vera wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with six of them claimed for a total of $4,332. After two attempts, Vera wins a second Jeep Cherokee worth $12,774 in Game 1's Winner's Circle, and Vera has the biggest grand total so far with $48,853 in prizers and two cars. Alex incorrectly says she's the first to win the same two cars. The exact amount of the Motor Scooter Rich won in Game 2 was not specified, but it was worth $1,798. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Roll-Top Desk and Chair (Game 1) and Copper Pots/Pans (Game 2). Alex beings announcing that the Children's Week would begin Monday November 09. After three attempts, Virginia wins a Dodge Daytona worth $13,277 in Game 2's Winner's Circle. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Piano (Game 1) and Cappuccino Machine (Game 2). Virginia didn't win any prizes in Game 2. No Winner's Circle wins. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Oriental Rug (Game 1) and Audio/Video System (Game 2). Buzz-in sound inadvertently played. Pam in Game 2 is very overly-excited. Game 2 is the first to use a recognizable face for the puzzle (In this case, Bob Hope, who had starred in many specials on NBC), though the opening puzzles have used Abraham Lincoln before. Pam didn't win any prizes in Game 2. No Winner's Circle wins. Gene Wood: "Because neither contestant solved the puzzle, it was replaced and the program edited." Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Washer/Dryer (Game 1) and Swan Cradle/Canopy (Game 2). Quick solve from Bob in Game 1. The exact amount of the prizes Bob won in Game 1 were not specified, but they were worth $849. After five attempts, Bob wins a Chevrolet Cavalier worth $9,900 in Game 1's Winner's Circle, and his wife comes up on stage. Alex brings out Harriet the Hippo in Game 2 to promote Children's Week. Quick solve from Andrea in Game 2. Game 2 was not interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Leather Recliner (Game 1) and Inflatable Boat (Game 2). No free spaces were revealed in Game 1 due to the number of blank ones. Andrea wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with nine of them claimed for a total of $10,148. After two attempts (and with a quick correction of the final pair before time ran out), Andrea wins a Yugo GV worth $5,685 in Game 1's Winner's Circle, and her boyfriend comes out on stage. Four free spaces were revealed in Game 2. The exact amount of the Silver Gifts Certificate Andrea won in Game 2 was not specified, but it was worth $400. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Pearl Diamond Necklace (Game 1) and Gold Tea/Coffee Service (Game 2). This episode aired the day before Halloween; no such mention was made. Timm didn't win any prizes in Game 2. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Designer Sweaters (Game 1) and Groceries for a Year (Game 2). Marjorie is surprised with a birthday cake in Game 1; this week was taped on her birthday. After four attempts, Andrea wins a Volkswagen Golf worth $10,265 in Game 1's Winner's Circle and retires undefeated with $39,629 in prizes and two cars. Two new players start off Game 2 due to Andrea retiring. Alex mentions in Game 2 that they had just said goodbye to an Officer from the city of Orange and hello to a new one. Alex didn't explain to the viewers how the puzzle was solved in Game 2. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Range/Microwave (Game 1) and Free-Standing Fireplace (Game 2). "Alex Trebek" is the solution to the puzzle in Game 1. The exact amount of the prizes Greg won in Game 1 were not specified, but they were worth $1,865. After three attempts (and with no time left on the clock), Greg wins a Honda Civic worth $8,984 in Game 2's Winner's Circle. Gene Wood started to say it was a Mitsubishi Precis before correcting himself. This is the first time a car was won four out of ten times this week; most weeks had an average of three wins. Last episode with the original intro, as well as the last episode with the original look for the player island. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ New intro: The camera now pans out as Alex goes straight to the player island as it's wheeled out on stage; no opening monologue. Minor Main Game change: Due to viewer demands, a Green TAKE! Card has been added to the board, now making it 9 prizes, 3 WILD! Cards, and said Green TAKE! Card. The possibility was now nine prizes and $500 bonus taking up a player's board, and an additional $500 bonus taking up his or her opponent's side. Alex announces this new wrinkle by referencing the song Everything Old Is New Again. The TAKE! Cards were a prominent feature on the original Concentration. Unlike before, they didn't have to be used immediately, however, they can't be taken carried over into Game 2. For this purpose, both desks on the player island now each have a permanently installed TAKE! Card holder. Greg becomes the first player to earn and use the Green TAKE! Card. Also, ticket/contestant plugs now being read during the Winner's Circle in addition to the start of Game 2. Sometime after this week, Marjorie does contestant plugs holding up a sign with a number to call in front of the green screen. By this point in the run, or sometime a little bit later, the show was now doing contestant/ticket plugs during the Winner's Circle. Not to mention Marjorie would hold up a Contestant Call sign with the number on in it front of the green screen. Featured prizes: Grandfather Clock (Game 1) and Hutch (Game 2). Marjorie has a sombrero when the Hutch was being described. The exact amount of the prizes Kaylynn won in Game 1 and the prizes Mike won in Game 2 were not specified. Quick solve from Mike in Game 2. Game 2 was not interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Gold Jade Ring (Game 1) and Organ (Game 2). Betsy has a lucky Elephant. Quick solve from Betsy in both Games. Betsy has a broken leg. Alex references The Newlywed Game. Alex begins plugging the upcoming "Around the World" Week, which aired November 16-20. Greg McClure presently has the fastest time with 45 seconds. The exact amount of the prizes Betsy won in Game 2 were not specified, but they were worth $95. No Winner's Circle wins. Game 2 was not interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Refrigerator (Game 1) and Hand-Crafted Rug (Game 2). Marjorie has problems with the Refrigerator. Quick solve from Betsy in Game 1. The Refrigerator proves to be a very emotional prize for Betsy. After five attempts, Betsy wins a Nissan Sentra worth $9,584 in Game 1's Winner's Circle, and her boyfriend comes up on stage. She presently has the fastest time for the upcoming Around the World Week with 44 seconds. The exact amount of the prizes Betsy won in Game 2 were not specified, but they were worth $1,429. After this episode was taped, regular play was temporarily halted the following Monday for a Children's Week. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ For November 1987 Sweeps, two special weeks were taped. First up was Children's Week, which the original Concentration also did on occasion. There were no returning champions, and each game featured two new teams consisting of a boy or a girl aged 8-12, and his or her father or mother or adult relative. This was also Classic Concentration's first Special Week. The kids made matches, and the adults solved the puzzles, which were kids-themed as well as several of the prizes. For the Winner's Circle, each playing had the clock set at 50 seconds, and the adult made the matches. Both Games were timed, meaning Game 1 would go into a speed format after a certain amount of time. This episode ended with just Alex & Marjorie signing off. This episode aired as Day 1 of Children's Week. Featured prizes: Mini Corvette (Game 1) and Big Screen TV (Game 2). Rhonda and Suzanne in Game 1 are both mothers; Carol and Gary in Game 2 are mother and father respectively. No Winner's Circle wins, and the second one had a heartbreaking loss. Craig & Suzanne's final total is $500, and Chris & Carol's final total is $3,041.
- ↑ This episode aired as Day 2 of Children's Week. Featured prizes: Video Game (Game 1) and Computer (Game 2). The adults in both Games are mothers. No Winner's Circle wins. The exact amount of Pal & Pat's prizes in Game 2 were not specified. Tarrell & Esther's final total is $7,949.
- ↑ Quick look at the board in Game 1 before the prize description dropped. This episode aired as Day 3 of Children's Week. Featured prizes: Jet Ski (Game 1) and Stereo System (Game 2). Alesia and Dave in Game 1 are mother and father respectively; Judee and Iris are both mothers. No Winner's Circle wins, and the first one had a very heartbreaking loss. The exact amount of Brad & Dave's prizes in Game 1 were not specified. Kevin & Judee's final total is $4,049.
- ↑ This episode aired as Day 4 of Children's Week. Featured prizes: Baby Grand Piano (Game 1) and Pinball Machine (Game 2). Paula and Mike in Game 1 are mother and father respectively; Jamie and Valerie in Game 2 are grandmother and mother respectively. Quick solve from Michelle & Mike in Game 1. No Winner's Circle wins, and the first one had a very heartbreaking loss. Michelle & Mike's final total is $8,659, and Jonathon & Valerie's final total is $4,485. Michelle & Mike are the biggest winners all Children's Week long.
- ↑ This episode aired as the final day of Children's Week. Featured prizes: Motor Scooter (Game 1) and Wing Sailer (Game 2). Quick solve from Brian & Tracy in Game 1. Tracy and Shawna in Game 1 are aunt and mother respectively; Dave and Barry in Game 2 are father and uncle respectively. A drawing of ALF from the eponymous NBC Sitcom appears on the second rebus, in which the solution was "Alphabet Soup". No Winner's Circle wins, and as a matter of fact, none of the ten car rounds for the entire Children's Week had a win. The exact amount of the Woman's Wool Jacket Brian & Tracy won in Game 1 was not specified. Daniel & Dave's final total is $2,425. Regular played resumed the following Monday, but with a second November 1987 Sweeps week to go along with that.
- ↑ This episode aired as Day 1 of Around the World Week, and this was the other special week taped for November 1987 Sweeps. The contestant with the fastest time all week long would win two tickets for an all expenses paid trip around the world. A wreath with the words "AROUND THE WORLD TRIP RECORD HOLDER" is superimposed around Alex and Betsy. Featured prizes: Electric Range (Game 1) and Gold Diamond Necklace (Game 2). Betsy wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with six of them claimed for a total of $3,123. In each day of this week, a leg of the journey was described by Gene Wood. Here, the first leg of the trip began from Los Angeles, California to Honolulu, Hawaii. Betsy retires undefeated with $17,679 in prizes. Two new players start off Game 2 due to Betsy retiring. No Winner's Circle wins, and the second one had a very heartbreaking loss. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ This episode aired as Day 2 of Around the World Week. Featured prizes: House Cleaning for a Year (Game 1) and Dinnerware (Game 2). The exact amount of the Computer Desk/Hutch Sally won in Game 1 was not specified, but it was worth $70. The next leg of the journey to be revealed was from Honolulu, Hawaii to Tokyo, Japan. After four attempts, Sally wins a Toyota Corolla worth $9,713 in Game 1's Winner's Circle, and her family comes up on stage. She has also broken Betsy's record of 44 seconds for 40. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ The wreath and the words "AROUND THE WORLD TRIP RECORD HOLDER" are a bit wider than before. This episode aired as Day 3 of Around the World Week. Featured prizes: Favorite Team Season Tickets (Game 1) and Flowers for a Year (Game 2). Quick solve from Sally in Game 1. Alex incorrectly says Robbie in Game 2 is the first player to use the TAKE! Card. The next leg of the journey to be revealed was from Tokyo, Japan to Hong Kong. Buzz-in sound inadvertently played. No Winner's Circle wins. Game 2 was not interrupted.
- ↑ Buzzr skips this episode. It is in circulation from a rerun during the week of February 18-22, 1993, but the last segment is missing. This episode aired as Day 4 of Around the World Week. Featured prizes: Diamond Garnet Ring (Game 1) and Perfume Basket (Game 2). The next leg of the journey to be revealed was from Hong Kong to Sydney, Australia. After four attempts, Robbie wins a Toyota Corolla worth $9,713 in Game 1's Winner's Circle. However, he did not beat Sally's time. Both contestants in Game 2 are similarly-named. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ This episode aired as the final day of Around the World Week. Featured prizes: Audio/Video System (Game 1) and Piano (Game 2). The final leg of the journey to be revealed was from Sydney, Australia to London, England, and back to Los Angeles, California. No Winner's Circle wins, and Mark came very close to winning the second one. But it wouldn't have made a difference either way, because Sally White was ultimately the winner of this special week with 40 seconds. The grand prize all week long was worth $14,635, bringing her final total to $31,601 in prizes. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Copper Pots/Pans (Game 1) and Grandfather Clock (Game 2). The exact amount of the Sports Watch Robyn won in Game 1 was not specified, but it was worth $200. No Winner's Circle wins, and the first one had a malfunction, so Robyn gained back 5 seconds. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Organ (Game 1) and Limited Edition Artwork (Game 2). Rod is very buzzer-happy in the opening. After six attempts, Rod wins a Pontiac LeMans worth $9,588 in Game 1's Winner's Circle. Susan in Game 2 is originally from Manila, The Philippines. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Six shows were taped for this week instead of five. Due to a great deal of mail, and to satisfy the hearing impaired, the puzzles in Games 1 and 2 now each have captioned solutions in yellow text for when Alex explains how they were solved, starting with Miami Vice (an NBC Crime Drama). Also, the eggcrate font for the timer in the Winner's Circle is now a bit smaller than before. Featured prizes: Filet Mignon Steaks for a Year (Game 1) and Massage Table (Game 2). Laurie in Game 2 has a gold coin and a picture of her niece's Doll for good luck charms. No Winner's Circle wins, and Rod came very close to winning another car in the second one. Rod retires undefeated with $24,126 in prizes. No episode aired the next day due to The 61st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the opening and second puzzles were both Thanksgiving-themed ("Pumpkin Pie" and "Turkey and Dressing" respectively). Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Wet/Dry Sauna (Game 1) and American Gold Coins (Game 2). Laurie and a single new player start the episode off due to Rod reiting, and due to an interruption in Game 2. Alex gets Rod's total of $28,000+ wrong. After four attempts, Laurie wins a Subaru DL Wagon worth $10,466 in Game 1's Winner's Circle, and her mother comes up on stage. The exact amount of the prizes Laurie won in Game 2 were not specified, but they were worth $59. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Diamond Ring (Game 1) and Silver Buffet Service (Game 2). Laurie finds the $500 bonus for finding two WILD! Cards in a row, and wins it. After three attempts, Robert wins an Oldsmobile Firenza worth $10,500 in Game 2's Winner's Circle. Game 2 was not interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Diamond Gold Bracelet (Game 1) and Dinnerware (Game 2). Stephanie has a necklace with the NBC Peacock (the network's mascot) for good luck. Quick solve from Robert in Game 1. The exact amount of the Diamond Gold Bracelet Robert won in Game 1 was not specified, but it was worth $1,100. Robert shows off his Opera singing skills; he mentioned on the previous show to being an Opera Singer. Suzanna in Game 2 has a picture of her and her Dog Ike for good luck. During the second Winner's Circle, Robert references episode #0119, in which "Alex Trebek" was the solution to a puzzle. After two attempts (and with no time left on the clock), Robert wins a Nissan Pathfinder worth $16,119 in Game 2's Winner's Circle. Game 2 was not interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Piano (Game 1) and Decorator Ducks (Game 2). Two different Marys in this episode. No Winner's Circle wins, and Alex foreshadows something during the second. Robert retires undefeated with $37,055 in prizes and two cars. Game 2 was not interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Pearl Necklace (Game 1) and Bikes for Four (Game 2). Two new players in Game 1 start the episode off due to Robert retiring. Classic Concentration is the solution to the puzzle in Game 1. Monica wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with all nine of them claimed for a total of $7,920. Four free spaces were revealed in Game 2. After four attempts, Monica wins a Ford Mustang worth $10,080 in Game 2's Winner's Circle. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Originally scheduled for December 04; 07-11, 1987. On December 08, the show got preempted for coverage on the Reagan-Gorbachev Summit in the White House. The puzzle board outline is now darker. Six shows were taped for this week instead of five. Featured prizes: Motor Scooter (Game 1) and Illuminated Globe (Game 2). No free spaces were revealed in Game 1 due to the number of blank ones. Monica wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with eight of them claimed for a total of $6,216. In Game 1's Winner's Circle, Monica becomes the very first player to win with just one attempt (The base time of 35 seconds), with her boyfriend coming up on stage. A Toyota MR2 worth $13,157. The "Losing Horns" from The Price Is Right were inadvertently played. Four free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Cake of the Month for a Year (Game 1) and Season Tickets to Your Favorite Team for a Year (Game 2). After three attempts, Monica wins a second Ford Mustang worth $10,080 in Game 2's Winner's Circle. Monica retires undefeated with an all-time record of $60,650 in prizes, the biggest grand total ever, and is also the only contestant ever to win three cars, due to a new wrinkle on winning the endgame that would be put into place three weeks later. Monica is given a sheet of her final prize total at the end of the episode. Game 2 was not interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Oriental Rug (Game 1) and Telescope (Game 2). A new player, and a previous one in the first Game start the episode off due to Monica retiring. Gwenn returns due to a problem in the Winner's Circle that worked against her, and has now had her baby; she was pregnant in her original appearance. The exact amount of the prizes Bill won in Game 2 were not specified. After two attempts, Bill wins a Hyundai Excel worth $9,200+ in Game 2's Winner's Circle, and his family comes up on stage. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Wing Sailer (Game 1) and 40 Inch Projector TV (Game 2). Bill unintentionally insults the prizes in Game 1. Bill wins a very nice prize haul in Game with six of them claimed for a total of $5,258. No Winner's Circle wins. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Refrigerator/Freezer (Game 1) and Jet Ski (Game 2). Alex references Wheel of Fortune, because Jolene originally auditioned to be on that show. Four free spaces were revealed in Game 2. After four attempts, Jeff wins a Toyota MR2 worth $13,157 in Game 2's Winner's Circle, and his mother comes up on stage. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Piano (Game 1) and Baker's Rack (Game 2). Jolene didn't win any prizes in Game 2. No Winner's Circle wins. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Originally scheduled for December 14-18, 1987. Featured prizes: Range with Microwave (Game 1) and (Game 2). Jim wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with seven of them claimed for a total of $8,371. No Winner's Circle wins. Gene Wood: "Because neither contestant guessed the second puzzle, it was replaced and the program edited." Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Buzzr skips this episode. No circulating copy available. Jim's prizes in Game 1 were worth about $2,000+, and Sue's prizes in Game 2 were worth about $3,000+. After six attempts, Sue wins a Chevrolet Nova worth $9,700+ in Game 2's Winner's Circle. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Espresso Cappuccino Machine (Game 1) and Venetian Mirror (Game 2). Another one of Marjorie's pet Dogs, Lola, appears in Game 2. All 25 squares in Game 2 were revealed before an interruption could have happened. The exact amount of the Coffeemaker Sue won in Game 2 was not specified. After two attempts, Sue wins a second Chevrolet Nova worth $9,700+ in Game 2's Winner's Circle. Game 2 was not interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Therapeutic Spa (Game 1) and 24 Piece Crystal Set (Game 2). Alex references Family Feud and Let's Make a Deal. The exact amount of the Therapeutic Spa Kevin won in Game 1 was not specified, but it was worth $4,995. No Winner's Circle wins, and the first one had a very heartbreaking loss. Game 2 was not interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Jukebox (Game 1) and Designer Sweaters (Game 2). Bill Cosby (of NBC's The Cosby Show and A Different World) is the solution to the opening rebus. The exact amount of the Rowing Machine Terri won in Game 1 was not specified. Mart has a cane due to an operation he had on the knee, and Alex references his operation from a month prior. Game 2 was not interrupted.
- ↑ Originally scheduled for December 21-24, 1987. Four shows were taped for this week instead of five. The set is decorated for Christmas all week long, and the puzzles all week long are all Christmas-themed. Featured prizes: Tennis Ball Server/Rackets (Game 1) and Aquamarine Diamond Ring (Game 2). Mart wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with six of them claimed for a total of $4,869. After five attempts, Mart wins an Oldsmobile Firenza worth $10,500 in Game 1's Winner's Circle. The second Winner's Circle had a complete strikeout. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Grandfather Clock (Game 1) and Video Game (Game 2). During that, the wrong door was opened, so Mart was given back five seconds. After two attempts (and with no time left on the clock), Mart wins a Yugo GV worth $5,685 in Game 1's Winner's Circle. Game 2 was interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Scooter (Game 1) and Electric Train Set (Game 2). Quick solve from Mart in Game 1. The exact amount of the His/Her Backpacks Mart won in Game 1 was not specified, but they were worth $80. Mart retires undefeated with $30,206 in prizes and two cars, and is the last player under the original Winner's Circle rules to retire undefeated, as well as the last to retire undefeated with more than one car. Two new players start off Game 2 due to Mart retiring. No Winner's Circle wins. Sale of the Century and Classic Concentration were both preempted the next day for an hour-long Washington, D.C. special titled The Peace of Christmas. Game 2 was not interrupted.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Pearl Gold Necklace (Game 1) and Bikes for Four (Game 2). Quick solve from Wayne in Game 1 and quick solve from Joyce in Game 2. Odd music cue choices throughout. Joyce in Game 2 is double-named. No free spaces were revealed in Game 2 due to being the last game of Christmas. The exact amount of the prizes Joyce won in Game 2 were not specified. During the second Winner's Circle, Alex presents Joyce with a stuffed Polar Bear for good luck. After five attempts, Joyce wins a Ford Tempo worth $9,400+ in Game 2's Winner's Circle, and her boyfriend comes up on stage. Joyce also gives Alex some crystal for Christmas. At the end of the show, an audience game was played with the opportunity to give $100 by solving a puzzle in 10 seconds, similar to the "Double Play" bonus game from the 1973-1978 version. There was no winner during that time. Last episode with the parting gifts read by Gene Wood after Alex signed off. Game 2 was not interrupted.