Weeks #159-#169 all had the Two Strikes 2.0 format, which was utilized from June 1990 to August 1991.
AUTHOR'S NOTES: An asterisk (*) indicates that this contestant went on to play again in the November 1990 Tournament of Champions.
Week #159 (September 05, 1990)[]
| Featured cars: Daihatsu Charade SE, Nissan Sentra, Geo LSI Convertible (Metro), Pontiac LeMans, Jeep Wrangler Soft-top, Mitsubishi Mirage, Honda CRX Si and Hyundai Excel | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0848[1] | September 13, 1990 | Game 1: Viiu ($15,930) Vs. Tim ($9,082) Game 2: Faith Vs. Tim ($15,718) | ||
| #0849[2] | September 14, 1990 | Game 1: Faith Vs. Tim ($16,558) Game 2: Patty Vs. Jim | ||
| #0850[3] | September 17, 1990 | Game 1: Patty ($3,908) Vs. Jim Game 2: Nikki Vs. Rick | ||
| #0851[4] | September 18, 1990 | Game 1: Nikki Vs. Rick ($6,264) Game 2: Michelle Vs. Rick ($11,683) | ||
| #0852[5] | September 19, 1990 | Game 1: Michelle ($6,057) Vs. Rick ($11,683) Game 2: Michelle ($6,057) Vs. Rick ($14,888) | ||
| #0853[6] | September 20, 1990 | Game 1: Michelle ($8,116) Vs. Mark* Game 2: Stacy Vs. Mark* ($5,894) | ||
Week #160 (September 1990)[]
| Featured cars: Daihatsu Charade SE, Nissan Sentra, Geo LSI Convertible (Metro), Mazda B2200 Pickup, Volkswagen Cabriolet Convertible, Mitsubishi Mirage, Honda CRX Si and Hyundai Excel | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0854[7] | September 21, 1990 | Game 1: Stacy Vs. Mark Game 2: Stacy ($7,497) Vs. Mark | ||
| #0855[8] | September 24, 1990 | Game 1: Stacy ($14,618) Vs. Tom Game 2: Stacy ($22,909) Vs. Tom | ||
| #0856[9] | September 25, 1990 | Game 1: Julie Vs. Tom ($30) Game 2: Julie Vs. Tom ($6,577) | ||
| #0857[10] | September 26, 1990 | Game 1: Kelly Vs. Tom ($8,772) Game 2: Kelly ($10,005) Vs. Stuart* | ||
| #0858[11] | September 27, 1990 | Game 1: Kelly ($10,005) Vs. Stuart* ($1,100) Game 2: Sylvia Vs. Stuart* ($8,633) | ||
| #0859[12] | September 28, 1990 | Game 1: Sylvia ($1,430) Vs. Stuart* ($8,633) Game 2: Sylvia ($1,430) Vs. Jerry | ||
Week #161 (September 1990)[]
| Featured cars: Daihatsu Charade SE, Nissan Sentra, Geo LSI Convertible (Metro), Jeep Wrangler Soft-top, Ford Festiva, Mitsubishi Mirage, Honda CRX Si, and Hyundai Excel | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0860[13] | October 01, 1990 | Game 1: ??? Vs. Jerry ($4,367) Game 2: ??? Vs. Jerry ($?) | ||
| #0861[14] | October 02, 1990 | Game 1: Dave Vs. Sharla Game 2: Dave Vs. Sharla ($7,377) | ||
| #0862[15] | October 03, 1990 | Game 1: Dave ($2,050) Vs. Sharla ($7,377) Game 2: Mike Vs. Sharla ($20,271) | ||
| #0863[16] | October 04, 1990 | Game 1: Mike ($3,094) Vs. Jodi Game 2: Mike ($7,536) Vs. Jodi | ||
| #0864[17] | October 05, 1990 | Game 1: Mike ($8,785) Vs. Karen* Game 2: Denny Vs. Karen* | ||
Week #162 (September 19, 1990)[]
| Featured cars: Geo Metro LSI, Hyundai Excel, Mazda 323, Jeep Wrangler Soft-top, Nissan Sentra, Honda Civic, Volkswagen Fox GL, and Mitsubishi Mirage | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0865[18] | October 08, 1990 | Game 1: Denny Vs. Karen* ($1,356) Game 2: Beverly Vs. Reece | ||
| #0866[19] | October 09, 1990 | Game 1: Beverly Vs. Reece ($3,658) Game 2: Beverly ($1,000+) Vs. Reece ($3,658) | ||
| #0867[20] | October 10, 1990 | Game 1: Beverly ($2,159) Vs. Jim* Game 2: Bettye Vs. Jim* ($7,370) | ||
| #0868[21] | October 11, 1990 | Game 1: Bettye ($XXX) Vs. Jim* ($7,370) Game 2: Bettye ($XXX) Vs. Jim* ($17,067) | ||
| #0869[22] | October 12, 1990 | Game 1: Gordon Vs. Sharon Game 2: Gordon Vs. Sharon ($8,258) | ||
| #0870[23] | October 15, 1990 | Game 1: Gordon ($3,356) Vs. Sharon ($8,258) Game 2: Joanna Vs. Mike | ||
Week #163[]
| Featured cars: Geo Metro LSI, Hyundai Excel, Mazda 323, Jeep Wrangler Soft-top, Ford Mustang GT, Honda Civic, Volkswagen Fox GL, and Mitsubishi Mirage | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0871[24] | October 16, 1990 | Game 1: Joanna ($3,006) Vs. Mike Game 2: Alice Vs. Steve | ||
| #0872[25] | October 17, 1990 | Game 1: Alice ($1,099) Vs. Steve Game 2: Alice ($4,416) Vs. Todd | ||
| #0873[26] | October 18, 1990 | Game 1: Alice ($5,016) Vs. Todd Game 2: Alice ($7,056) Vs. Manny | ||
| #0874[27] | October 19, 1990 | Game 1: Alice ($7,056) Vs. Manny ($7,811) Game 2: Karen Vs. Manny ($8,500) | ||
| #0875[28] | October 22, 1990 | Game 1: Karen ($2,535) Vs. Manny ($8,500) Game 2: Karen ($2,535) Vs. Manny ($9,285) | ||
| #0876[29] | October 23, 1990 | Game 1: Karen ($5,254) Vs. Sean Game 2: Karen ($5,254) Vs. Sean | ||
Week #164[]
| Featured cars: Geo Metro LSI, Hyundai Excel, Mazda 323, Dodge Shadow, Ford Mustang GT, Honda Civic, Volkswagen Fox GL, and Mitsubishi Mirage | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0877[30] | October 24, 1990 | Game 1: Liz Vs. Sean ($XXX) Game 2: Liz ($5,887) Vs. Jim | ||
| #0878[31] | October 25, 1990 | Game 1: Liz ($7,137) Vs. Jim Game 2: Liz ($7,137) Vs. Jim ($0) | ||
| #0879[32] | October 26, 1990 | Game 1: Stan* Vs. Lynette Game 2: Joanne Vs. Lynette | ||
| #0880[33] | October 29, 1990 | Game 1: Joanne ($2,019) Vs. Steve Game 2: Angela Vs. Steve | ||
| #0881[34] | October 30, 1990 | Game 1: Angela ($2,881) Vs. David Game 2: Claire Vs. David | ||
Week #165[]
| Featured cars: Daihatsu Charade SE, Ford Escort Pony, Mitsubishi Mirage, Mazda 323, Honda Accord EX, Suzuki Swift GL, Volkswagen Fox GL, and Hyundai Excel GL | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0882[35] | October 31, 1990 | Game 1: Claire ($1,379) Vs. Ray Game 2: Claire ($6,762) Vs. Ray | ||
| #0883[36] | November 01, 1990 | Game 1: Claire ($6,762) Vs. Ray ($0) Game 2: Martha Vs. Ray ($4,419) | ||
| #0884[37] | November 02, 1990 | Game 1: Martha ($700+) Vs. Doug Game 2: Martha ($700+) Vs. Doug ($4,595) | ||
| #0885[38] | November 05, 1990 | Game 1: Bridgette Vs. Doug ($5,434) Game 2: Bridgette Vs. John | ||
| #0886[39] | November 06, 1990 | Game 1: Pam Vs. John ($6,867) Game 2: Pam ($415) Vs. John ($6,867) | ||
| #0887[40] | November 07, 1990 | Game 1: Pam ($5,998) Vs. Christopher Game 2: Pam ($5,998) Vs. Christopher ($9,037) | ||
Week #166[]
Tournament of Champions II
| Featured cars: Volkswagen Cabriolet Convertible, Jeep Wrangler, Pontiac Firebird, Nissan 240SX SE, Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z28 Convertible, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Honda Accord EX, and Ford Thunderbird LX | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0888[41] | November 12, 1990 | Game 1: Wendy (32) Vs. Georgeann (26) Game 2: Wendy (32) Vs. Georgeann (26) | ||
| #0889[42] | November 13, 1990 | Game 1: Dave (34) Vs. Jim (34) Game 2: Dave (34) Vs. Jim (34) | ||
| #0890[43] | November 14, 1990 | Game 1: Stan (25) Vs. Dan (34) Game 2: Stan (25) Vs. Dan (34) | ||
| #0891[44] | November 15, 1990 | Game 1: Ken Lee (34) Vs. Karen (33) Game 2: Ken Lee (34) Vs. Karen (33) | ||
| #0892[45] | November 16, 1990 | Game 1: Mark (33) Vs. Stuart (34) Game 2: Mark (33) Vs. Stuart (34) | ||
Week #167[]
| Featured cars: Volkswagen Fox GL, Dodge Shadow ES Convertible, Pontiac Firebird, Hyundai Excel, Honda Civic EX, Jeep Wrangler Islander Soft-top, Mazda 323, and Geo Metro LSI | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0893[46] | November 08, 1990 | Game 1: Christopher ($13,033) Vs. Heidi Game 2: Christopher ($13,033) Vs. Heidi ($8,331) | ||
| #0894[47] | November 09, 1990 | Game 1: Dean Vs. Heidi ($8,331) Game 2: Dean ($0) Vs. Diana | ||
| #0895[48] | November 19, 1990 | Game 1: Dean ($0) Vs. Diana ($5,280) Game 2: Dean ($2,365) Vs. Diana ($5,280) | ||
| #0896[49] | November 20, 1990 | Game 1: Anthony Vs. Maytee Game 2: Anthony ($3,768) Vs. Maytee | ||
| #0897[50] | November 21, 1990 | Game 1: Anthony ($5,458) Vs. Sandy Game 2: Phil Vs. Sandy | ||
| #0898[51] | November 26, 1990 | Game 1: Phil ($1,040) Vs. Theresa Game 2: Phil ($3,879) Vs. Theresa | ||
Week #168[]
| Featured cars: Volkswagen Fox GL, Dodge Shadow ES Convertible, Pontiac Firebird, Mitsubishi Mirage, Ford Festiva L, Jeep Wrangler Islander Soft-top, Mazda 323, and Geo Metro LSI | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0899[52] | November 27, 1990 | Game 1: Phil ($3,879) Vs. Theresa ($0) Game 2: Sharon Vs. Gary | ||
| #0900[53] | November 28, 1990 | Game 1: Sharon ($10,253) Vs. Gary Game 2: Sharon ($10,253) Vs. Gary ($8,340) | ||
| #0901[54] | November 29, 1990 | Game 1: Sharon ($10,253) Vs. Jim Game 2: Laura Vs. Jim ($1,182) | ||
| #0902[55] | November 30, 1990 | Game 1: Laura Vs. Jim ($9,804) Game 2: Laura ($9,418) Vs. Jim ($9,804) | ||
| #0903[56] | December 03, 1990 | Game 1: Bruce Vs. Jim ($12,039) Game 2: Bruce Vs. Sandy | ||
| #0904[57] | December 04, 1990 | Game 1: Bruce ($6,359) Vs. Sandy Game 2: Bruce ($15,135) Vs. Suzanne | ||
Week #169[]
| Featured cars: Volkswagen Fox GL, Dodge Shadow ES Convertible, Pontiac Firebird, Suzuki Sidekick Convertible, Daihatsu Charade SE, Jeep Wrangler Islander Soft-top, Mazda 323, and Geo Metro LSI | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0905[58] | December 05, 1990 | Game 1: Jeff Vs. Suzanne ($10,441) Game 2: Jeff Vs. Suzanne ($11,166) | ||
| #0906[59] | December 06, 1990 | Game 1: Candace Vs. Peter Game 2: Candace ($3,545) Vs. Peter | ||
| #0907[60] | December 07, 1990 | Game 1: Candace ($4,040) Vs. Tony Game 2: Candace ($4,040) Vs. Greg | ||
| #0908[61] | December 10, 1990 | Game 1: Candace ($8,979) Vs. Greg Game 2: Rick Vs. Leslie | ||
| #0909[62] | December 11, 1990 | Game 1: Rick ($700) Vs. Leslie Game 2: Rick ($2,100) Vs. Shannon | ||
Go Back to: Summer 1990
Advance to: Winter 1990–1991
Notes[]
- ↑ Minor format change: Beginning with this episode, a new special square called "5 Bonus Car Seconds" is added in Game 2. If a player matches and wins it, it does exactly what it says, adds an additional five seconds to their Bonus Round timer. Alex waited until Game 2 to announce this addition. Originally, the graphics to indicate that the extra seconds were won said "FIVE SECOND BONUS" in green letters on a green/yellow banner. The set is decorated for Fall. Featured prizes: Island of St. Martin (Game 1) and Cappuccino Machine (Game 2). Caribbean music played in the Game 1 prize description. Tim gets a $500 bonus for finding two WILD! Cards in a row in Game 1 and wins it. Tim wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with seven of them (plus the $500 bonus) claimed for a total of $6,636. The exact amount of the Pearl Necklace Tim won in Game 2 was not specified but was worth $840. $600 Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won (though Tim came close in Game 2). 5 Bonus Car Seconds won by Tim. Viiu in Game 1 and Faith in Game 2 each earned a strike and Viiu is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Shopping Spree (Game 1) and Motor Scooter (Game 2). Quick solve from Tim in Game 1. Only one WILD! Card was in use for Game 2. Patty wins a very nice prize haul in Game 2 with six of them claimed for a total of $3,908. $700 Cash Pot and 5 Bonus Car Seconds won by Patty. On his fourth attempt (and with five extra seconds), Tim wins a Daihatsu Charade SE worth $6,956 in Game 1's Winner's Circle and his wife Linda and daughter Jessica come up on stage. Tim retires undefeated with $26,934 in prizes. Two new players start Game 2. Faith in Game 1 and Jim in Game 2 each earned a strike and Faith is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Grandfather Clock (Game 1) and Big Screen TV (Game 2). Patty wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with five of them claimed for a total of $2,702. $500 Cash Pot won by Rick. 5 Bonus Car Seconds not won. On her second attempt (and with five extra seconds), Patty wins a Mitsubishi Mirage worth $10,121 in Game 1's Winner's Circle. Patty retires undefeated with $16,731 in prizes. Two new players play in Game 2. Gene mistakenly called Rick "Jim" as he announced Rick's total. Jim in Game 1 and Nikki in Game 2 each earned a strike and Jim is out. At the end of the program, Gene states that because neither contestant solved the puzzle, it was replaced and the program edited.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Grand Canyon (Game 1) and Spa (Game 2). Legendary blues guitarist/singer B.B. King made a special appearance at the beginning. He had recently gotten his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the time and was about to tape his appearance on the September 5, 1990 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Alex slightly tripped during his entrance. Western music played in the Game 1 prize description. Rick wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with six of them claimed for a total of $5,419. Once again, Gene mistakenly called Rick "Jim". $500 Cash Pot, 5 Bonus Car Seconds (Rick found it but didn't win it), and Winner's Circles not won. Nikki in Game 1 and Rick in Game 2 each earned a strike and Nikki is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Fine China for 8 (Game 1) and Kitchen Cupboard (Game 2). Only one WILD! Card was in use for Game 2. Quick solve from Michelle in Game 2. $600 Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won. 5 Bonus Car Seconds won by Michelle. Michelle in Game 1 and Rick in Game 2 each earned a strike and Rick is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Gold Diamond Bracelet (Game 1) and Mahogany Desk (Game 2). Mark wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with five of them claimed for a total of $5,894. Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2, possibly due to time constraints, even though this practice had been dropped long ago. Mark didn't win any prizes (including the $700 Cash Pot and 5 Bonus Car Seconds) in Game 2. Alex does a plug for the home game at the beginning of Game 2's Winner's Circle. On his second attempt, Mark wins a Mitsubishi Mirage worth $10,121 in Game 2's Winner's Circle. Mark retires undefeated with $16,015. At the end, Alex wore Mark's Navy hat. Michelle in Game 1 and Stacy in Game 2 earned a strike and Michelle is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Bermuda (Game 1) and Video Camera (Game 2). Stacy and a different Mark play in Game 1. Alex incorrectly said Stacy won a game. Bermudian music played in the Game 1 prize description. Stacy wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with seven of them claimed for a total of $7,497. $800 Cash Pot, 5 Bonus Car Seconds and Winner's Circles not won (Stacy just barely matched the Cabriolet in Game 2). Mark earned a strike in both games and he is out. At the end of the program, Gene states that due to a production problem, the car game was replaced.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Artwork (Game 1) and Electric Range (Game 2). Stacy wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with five of them claimed for a total of $8,291. Only one WILD! Card was in use for Game 2. The exact amount of the popcorn maker Tom won in Game 2 was not specified but was worth $30. $900 Cash Pot, 5 Bonus Car Seconds and Winner's Circles not won. Tom in Game 1 and Stacy in Game 2 each earned a strike and Stacy is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Diamond Amethyst Ring (Game 1) and Gold/Tea Coffee Service (Game 2). Julie has a crystal for a good luck charm. Only one WILD! Card was in use for Game 2. $1,000 Cash Pot, 5 Bonus Car Seconds (found by Tom but taken and lost by Julie) and Winner's Circles not won. Julie earned a strike in both games and she is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Mini Corvette (Game 1) and Massage Table (Game 2). Kelly has a small giraffe her 2-year-old son chewed on for good luck. Kelly wins all nine prizes in Game 1 for a total of $10,005. Due to time constraints, two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Quick solve from Stuart in Game 2 and Alex references the Righteous Brothers song "You've Lost That Loving Feeling." $1,100 Cash Pot won by Stuart (which was the only thing he won). 5 Bonus Car Seconds and Winner's Circles not won. Marjorie does a contestant plug at the beginning of Game 2's Winner's Circle. Tom in Game 1 and Kelly in Game 2 each earned a strike and Tom is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Executive Rocking Horse (Game 1) and Gym Equipment (Game 2). Stuart name dropped Marc from episodes #577-#578. Stuart wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with six of them claimed for a total of $7,533. Sylvia in Game 2 is of Korean descent. $500 Cash Pot, 5 Bonus Car Seconds, and Winner's Circles not won. Stuart found the 5 Bonus Car Seconds but did not win it. The exact amount of Sylvia's prizes in Game 2 was not specified but totaled $1,430. Kelly in Game 1 and Stuart in Game 2 each earned a strike and Kelly is out. It was later determined that Sylvia gave her solution to the puzzle just as the buzzer sounded. As a result, it was decided that Stuart's strike would be wiped out of fairness.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Brass Cradle w/Canopy (Game 1) and Piano (Game 2). Bob Hope appears on the intro puzzle and General Lee appears in the Game 2 puzzle. Stuart wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with seven of them claimed for a total of $3,261. On his third attempt, Stuart wins a Geo LSI Convertible (Metro) (the car he wanted; the losing horn was inadvertently played) worth $10,110 in Game 1’s Winner’s Circle and his friend comes up on stage. Stuart retires undefeated with $22,004 in prizes. Sylvia and a new player play in Game 2. Only one WILD! Card was in use for Game 2. $600 Cash Pot and 5 Bonus Car Seconds not won. Quick solve from Jerry in Game 2. Sylvia earned a strike in both games and she is out.
- ↑ Buzzr skips this episode. No circulating copy available. Five shows were taped for this week instead of six. Likely scenario: On his third attempt, Jerry won a Nissan Sentra worth $7,800+ in Game 2’s Winner’s Circle. $700 Cash Pot not won. Someone earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Oil Portrait (Game 1) and Washer and Dryer (Game 2). Two new players start the episode off due to Jerry retiring. A oil painting of Alex was shown in Game 1, with a monkey's face superimposed on it afterwards. Sharla wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with seven of them claimed for a total of $7,377. Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. $800 Cash Pot and 5 Bonus Car Seconds won by Dave. No Winner's Circle wins. Dave in Game 1 and Sharla in Game 2 each earned a strike.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Hutch (Game 1) and Cakes Monthly for a Year (Game 2). Sharla wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with six of them claimed for a total of $12,894, and Gene jokingly proposes to Sharla as he announces her total. Mike only won a Malaysia trip worth $3,094. $500 Cash Pot, 5 Bonus Car Seconds, and Winner's Circles not won. Sharla found the Cash Pot, but did not win it. Mike found the 5 Bonus Car Seconds, but it was taken and lost by Sharla. Dave in Game 1 and Sharla in Game 2 each earned a strike, and both are out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Brass Bed (Game 1) and Diamond Earrings (Game 2). Jodi is of Italian-Argentinian descent and speaks fluent Italian. A photo of her kids was shown. Jodi takes a hilarious guess on the first puzzle, answering "No Making Love To Sailors". Quick solve from Mike in Game 2. The exact amount of the Car Phone Mike won in Game 2 was not specified, but it was worth $1,249. $600 Cash Pot and Winner’s Circles not won. 5 Bonus Car Seconds won by Mike. Jodi earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Moonlight in Vermont (Game 1) and Soccer Table (Game 2). Karen is of German descent. Romantic-themed music played during the Game 1 prize description. Karen misses an opportunity to win six prizes in Game 1. The exact amount of the Rocking Chair Mike won in Game 1 was not specified, but it was worth $300. Karen took off her shoes in Game 2’s Winner’s Circle, and Gene jokingly says “We’ll be back to Classic Concentration in just a few toes”. The exact amount of the trip to Cabo San Lucas Karen won in Game 2 was not specified, but it was worth $1,356. On his fourth attempt (and with five extra seconds), Mike wins a Daihatsu Charade SE worth $6,956 in Game 1’s Winner’s Circle, and his friend comes up on stage. He did it in 35 seconds, but he did not return for the coming Tournament of Champions the month after. Mike retires undefeated with $16,041 in prizes. Karen and a single new player start off Game 2 due to Mike retiring. $700 Cash Pot and 5 Bonus Car Seconds not won. Karen in Game 1 and Denny in Game 2 each earned a strike.
- ↑ Beginning here, the numbered squares were changed from octagonal shapes to straight-edged ones, and now open up even faster than they did previously. Graphic text for winning the 5 Bonus Car Seconds now flashed "FIVE SECOND BONUS!". Featured prizes: Oktoberfest in Munich (Game 1) and Bicycle Built for Two (Game 2). German music played during the Game 1 prize description. Karen made the first move in Game 1 even though she won the previous game. Denny misses an opportunity to win eight prizes in Game 1. Wrong music played all through this tape date in both Games, after the puzzle was solved. The exact amount of the Picnic Basket Karen won in Game 1 was not specified, but it was worth $20. Beverly in Game 2 is from Toronto, Canada. $800 Cash Pot not won. 5 Bonus Car Seconds won by Reece. The only other prize Reece won in Game 2 was the Puerto Rico Vacation worth $3,658. On her second attempt, Karen wins a Mitsubishi Mirage worth $8,842 in Game 1’s Winner’s Circle, and her friends come up on stage. Karen retires undefeated with $10,218 in prizes. Two new players start off Game 2 due to Karen retiring. Denny in Game 1 and Beverly in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Denny is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Stereo System (Game 1) and Pool Table (Game 2). The solution to the puzzle in the intro was "Tattletale", similar to Goodson-Todman's Tattletales. Beverly had a lucky $2 bill. Reece misses an opportunity to win a lot of prizes in Game 1. The exact amount of the Cookware Beverly won in Game 1 was not specified, and neither was the exact amount of the prizes she won in Game 2. $900 Cash Pot not won (it was found by Beverly, but it was taken and lost by Reece). Reece finds the 5 Bonus Car Seconds, but it was taken and won by Beverly. No Winner's Circle wins, although Beverly came close in the second one. Reece earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Pearl Diamond Necklace (Game 1) and Copper Pots and Pans (Game 2). Jim is from Anchorage, Alaska. Quick solve from Jim in Game 1. The exact amount of the Carpet Bettye won in Game 2 was not specified. Bettye's shirt said "Shopping Spree" in Christmas-themed letters. $1,000 Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won. Jim finds the 5 Bonus Car Seconds, but unfortunately, he did not win it. Beverly in Game 1 and Jim in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Beverly is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Artwork (Game 1) and Organ (Game 2). Jim wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with eight of them claimed for a total of $9,697. $1,100 Cash Pot and 5 Bonus Car Seconds not won. On his third attempt, Jim wins a Honda Civic worth $9,770 in Game 2's Winner's Circle. Jim retires undefeated with $31,602 in prizes. Bettye earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Posh Bel-Air Weekend (Game 1) and Computer (Game 2). Two new players start the episode off due to Jim retiring. Gene did a Robin Leach impersonation during the Game 1 prize description. Sharon wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with all nine of them claimed for a total of $8,258. Brünnhilde from Richard Wagner’s Die Walküre appears on the puzzle in Game 2. $1,200 Cash Pot won by Gordon. 5 Bonus Car Seconds and Winner's Circles not won (Game 1 had a strikeout). Gordon in Game 1 and Sharon in Game 2 each earned a strike.
- ↑ For a brief time, 5 Bonus Car Seconds was played for in Game 1. Featured prizes: Fiesta in Acapulco (Game 1) and Complete Entertainment Center (Game 2). Mexican music played in the Game 1 prize description, and Gene references Jeopardy!, the other show hosted by Alex. The exact amount of Sharon's prizes in Game 1 was not specified. Marjorie sang "Color time, color time" to the animatronic dancing flower (a Takara Rock 'N' Flowers flower) in Game 2. Alex received a Magellan hat from Joanna. 5 Bonus Car Seconds won by Sharon, and $500 Cash Pot won by Joanna. On her second attempt (and with five extra seconds), Sharon wins a Hyundai Excel worth $8,046 in Game 1's Winner's Circle. Sharon retires undefeated with $17,203 in prizes. Two new players start off Game 2 due to Sharon retiring. Alex plugs the Classic Concentration home game at the beginning of Game 2's Winner's Circle. Gordon in Game 1 and Mike in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Gordon is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Amethyst Diamond Ring (Game 1) and Crystal Stemware (Game 2). Starting with this episode, Halloween pumpkins appear on the set. Alex showed an inspection ticket from Inspector No. 12. The exact amount of the Entertainment Center Alice won in Game 2 was not specified, but it was worth $1,099. 5 Bonus Car Seconds won by Joanna. On her second attempt (and with five extra seconds), Joanna wins a Volkswagen Fox worth $8,890 in Game 1's Winner's Circle, and her mother, father, and brother-in-law come up on stage. Joanna retires undefeated with $18,369 in prizes. Two new players start off Game 2 due to Joanna retiring. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Steve found the $500 Cash Pot, but missed an opportunity to win it. Mike in Game 1 and Steve in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Mike is out.
- ↑ From here on, the 5 Bonus Seconds were back in Game 2. For some reason, Gene's intro was cut short in this episode. Featured prizes: Complete Kitchen (Game 1) and Telescope (Game 2). Quick solve from Alice in Game 1, of which she only earned a trip to Singapore worth $3,317. Todd has a piano keyboard design on his necktie, and pretends to play the Jeopardy! theme on it. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. $600 Cash Pot won by Alice (only prize won in Game 2). 5 Bonus Car Seconds and Winner's Circles not won (Todd found the 5 Bonus Car Seconds, but missed an opportunity to win it, along with lots of other prizes). Steve in Game 1 and Todd in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Steve is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Grandfather Clock (Game 1) and Mini Boat w/Trailer (Game 2). The 5 Bonus Car Seconds was played in Game 1. Todd missed an opportunity to win many prizes in Game 1, including the 5 Bonus Car Seconds. Manny in Game 2 is from Honolulu, Hawaii (which he wins a trip to), and is of Portuguese ancestry. Manny wins a very nice prize haul in Game 2 with five of them claimed for a total of $7,811. $500 Cash Pot won by Manny. 5 Bonus Car Seconds and Winner's Circles not won. Todd in Game 1 and Alice in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Todd is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Video Camera (Game 1) and Cedar Chest (Game 2). Quick solve from Manny in Game 1. The exact amount of the Recliner Manny won in Game 1 was not specified, but it was worth $689. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Karen wins a very nice prize haul in Game 2 with six of them claimed for a total of $2,535. 5 Bonus Car Seconds, $500 Cash Pot, and Winner's Circles not won (although Manny came close in the first one). Marjorie closes the show by plugging the Classic Concentration home game. Alice in Game 1 and Manny in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Alice is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Opal Diamond Pendant (Game 1) and Armoire (Game 2). The 5 Bonus Seconds were played in Game 1 for this episode. Karen finds the $500 bonus for finding two WILD! Cards in a row at the very end of Game 1, but unfortunately, she did not win it, and she also missed an opportunity to win lots of other prizes. The exact amount of Manny's prizes in Game 1 were not specified, but they were worth $785. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. $600 Cash Pot won by Karen. 5 Bonus Car Seconds and Winner's Circles not won (Karen found the 5 Bonus Car Seconds, but it was taken by Manny, and then retaken and lost by Karen). Karen in Game 1 and Manny in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Manny is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: New Orleans (Game 1) and China Service for 8 (Game 2). The 5 Bonus Car Seconds were played in Game 1 for this episode. Dixieland music played in the Game 1 prize description. Quick solve from Karen in Game 1. Karen missed an opportunity to win many prizes in Game 2. The exact amount of the Gift Basket Sean won in Game 2 was not specified. 5 Bonus Car Seconds (and only that prize) won by Karen. $500 Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won. Sean found the Cash Pot, but it was taken and lost by Karen. Sean in Game 1 and Karen in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Karen is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Satellite Dish (Game 1) and Popcorn Cart (Game 2). Liz is of Norwegian descent but her husband is of Dutch descent. Quick solve from Liz in Game 1. Jim in Game 2 is a Brigadier General from the Air Force. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Alex mentioned his wife expecting in February. The exact amount of the Carpet Liz won in Game 2 was not specified, but it was worth $1,230. 5 Bonus Car Seconds won by Liz. $600 Cash Pot and Winner’s Circles not won. Sean in Game 1 and Jim in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Sean is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Gym Equipment (Game 1) and Brass Bed (Game 2). The 5 Bonus Car Seconds were played in Game 1 for this episode. Liz missed an opportunity to win all nine prizes in Game 1, including the 5 Bonus Car Seconds. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Liz wins a very nice prize haul in Game 2 with six of them claimed for a total of $9,498. $700 Cash Pot won by Liz. On her third attempt (and with the five extra seconds, and no time left on the clock), Liz wins a Mitsubishi Mirage worth $8,842 in Game 2's Winner's Circle, and her in-laws come up on stage. Liz retires undefeated with $25,477 in prizes. Liz in Game 1 and Jim in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Jim is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Secretary Desk (Game 1) and Diamond Tennis Bracelet (Game 2). Two new players start the episode off due to Liz retiring. Lynette is of Ukrainian descent. Stan is a student at Santa Monica Junior College and majors in computer programming. Stan wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1, with four prizes claimed for a total of $8,296. On his first attempt at base time, Stan wins a Mazda 323 worth $9,737 in Game 1's Winner's Circle, and becomes the fastest car winner ever in the history of Classic Concentration; he did it in just 25 seconds. Stan retires undefeated with $18,033 in prizes. Lynette and a new female player start off Game 2 due to Stan retiring; this was the first time both contestants were female since the start of the new Two Strikes 2.0 format. Joanne in Game 2 is of Irish descent, and loves potatoes. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. $500 Cash Pot not won. Joanne finds the 5 Bonus Car Seconds, and wins it. Joanne came very close in the second bonus round. Lynette earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Halloween Bash for 25 (Game 1) and Phantom of Opera Keyboard (Game 2). The Ghostbusters theme played in the intro, and the silhouette of a wicked witch was seen during the end credits roll. Alex and all the contestants are dressed up for Halloween for this episode and the next two. Alex was dressed up as Darkman. Joanne was dressed up as Cio-Cio-San from Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Gene did a Bela Lugosi impression in the Game 1 prize description (in which Monster Mash was played), and organ music played in the Game 2 prize description. The 5 Bonus Car Seconds were played in Game 1. The X's (strikes) for the losing contestant were temporarily replaced by pumpkins for the next three days. On her second attempt (and with five extra seconds), Joanne wins a Geo Metro LSI worth $6,989 in Game 1's Winner's Circle. Joanne retires undefeated with $11,227 in prizes. Steve and a new player start off Game 2 due to Joanne retiring. $600 Cash Pot and 5 Bonus Car Seconds not won (Steve found both of them, but missed an opportunity to win either). Alex gives Angela his lucky cape to play the bonus game. Steve earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Trip to Tahiti (Game 1) and Bloody Red Ruby Pendant (Game 2). Thriller by Michael Jackson played in the intro. David is from New York, and is wearing Alex's lucky cape. Tahitian music played in the Game 1 prize description. Quick solve from Angela in Game 1. The exact amount of Angela's prizes in Game 1 was not specified, and neither was the exact amount of Claire's prizes in Game 2. On her second attempt, Angela wins a Dodge Shadow worth $10,133 in Game 1's Winner's Circle. Angela retires undefeated with $14,378 in prizes. David and a new player start off Game 2 due to Angela retiring. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. $700 Cash Pot not won. Claire finds the 5 Bonus Car Seconds, and wins it. David misses an opportunity to win six prizes in Game 2, including the Cash Pot. David earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ Buzzr skips this episode. It is in circulation from a Halloween 1991 rerun. The transition spots become pink, and would stay that way for the rest of the run. "FIVE BONUS SECONDS!" now says "FIVE BONUS SECONDS!!!" (with three exclamation points). This and the next consecutive week had completely different car lineups. The music errors for solving a puzzle were fixed. Featured prizes: Little Shop Horror Spree (Game 1) and Vampire Steaks for a year (Game 2). Alex is dressed up as Dick Tracy. No Winner's Circle wins. Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Claire misses an opportunity to win six prizes in Game 2, including the $800 Cash Pot, the 5 Bonus Car Seconds, and the $500 bonus for finding two consecutive WILD! Cards. Ray won no prizes in Game 2. The "Ghostbusters" theme played in the intro and during the end credit roll. Ray in Game 1 and Claire in Game 2 each earned a strike.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Snow Scooter (Game 1) and Inflatable Catamaran (Game 2). Alex and all the contestants are back in their regular clothing, and the strikes are once again represented by “X’s”. No Winner's Circle wins, although both Ray and Martha came close. The 5 Bonus Car Seconds were played in Game 1. Ray finds the $500 bonus for finding two WILD! Cards in a row, but it was taken and lost by Claire. 5 Bonus Car Seconds won by Ray. Ray wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1, with four prizes claimed for a total of $4,419. $900 Cash Pot not won (Ray found it, but missed an opportunity to win it). The exact amount of Martha's prizes in Game 2 was not specified. Claire in Game 1 and Ray in Game 2 each earned a strike, and both are out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Trip to Washington D.C. (Game 1) and Poker Table and Chairs (Game 2). Doug is a technical sergeant in the Air Force, but intends to make acting his career. Hail to the Chief played in the Game 1 prize description. No Winner's Circle wins. Martha misses opportunities to win lots of prizes in both games. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. $1,000 Cash Pot and 5 Bonus Car Seconds not won (Martha found both of them, but missed an opportunity to win either). All 25 spaces were revealed in Game 2. The exact amount of Doug's prizes in Game 2 was not specified, but they were worth $839. Martha earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Diamond Gold Necklace (Game 1) and Secretary Hutch (Game 2). At the start, Alex announces the upcoming Tournament of Champions for the following week. Bridgette is of Polish descent but her husband is Hungarian. Alex mistakenly gave Bridgette a free chance to solve the puzzle, thinking it was the end of Game 1 (there were still six spaces left). Doug wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1, with all nine prizes claimed for a total of $9,148. On his third attempt (and with no time left on the clock), Doug wins a Volkswagen Fox worth $8,890 in Game 1's Winner's Circle. Doug retires undefeated with $23,472 in prizes. Bridgette and a new player start off Game 2 due to Doug retiring. Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. 5 Bonus Car Seconds not won. $1,100 Cash Pot not won (John found it, but it was taken and lost by Bridgette). Bridgette earned a strike in both games, and is out. ... Or so she thought, until a ruling was made that she would return later in episode 1011.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Motor Scooter (Game 1) and Massage Table (Game 2). The 5 Bonus Car Seconds were played in Game 1. $1,200 Cash Pot won by Pam. The exact amount of the Dessert of the Month Pam won in Game 1 was not specified, but it was worth $415. Pam wins a very nice prize haul in Game 2, with five prizes claimed for a total of $5,583. 5 Bonus Car Seconds and Winner's Circles not won (John found the 5 Bonus Car Seconds, but missed an opportunity to win it). John earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Grandfather Clock (Game 1) and Cappuccino Machine (Game 2). Christopher is Christopher James Williams, an actor who is best known for his portrayal of Hoover in Silicon Valley on HBO, as well as being the brother of actress/singer Vanessa Williams of Pocahontas fame. After this episode was taped, regular play was temporarily halted for the 1990 Tournament of Champions. Christopher wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1, with six prizes claimed for a total of $9,037. $500 Cash Pot won by Christopher. 5 Bonus Car Seconds and Winner's Circles not won (Pam found the 5 Bonus Car Seconds, but missed an opportunity to win it). Christopher calls out "99-32" in the first bonus round. Pam earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ NBC interrupted Week #167 to air Day 1 of the 2nd Annual Tournament of Champions week for November 1990 Sweeps. All times were under 35 seconds base time. Once again, all ten contestants held signs that showed in blue coloring how much time they won the Winner's Circle, with the rest standing on the stairway, from longest to shortest time. Some of the champions played during the Best-Two-out-of-Three format; others during the current Two Strikes 2.0 format. They all originally played during the December 1989-October 1990 timeframe of the shows' run. "Tournament of Champions!" is displayed in a flashing magenta box. The set was decorated with balloons, banners, and dollar signs. Things differed in this Tournament compared to the previous one: On Game 1 of Monday only, the clock counted upward, and after that, it was up to the remaining contestants to beat that time as it counted downward. The eight Cars offered were of much higher value than normal. Only one car could be won this week, and that was whoever had the fastest time by the end of the Friday episode. The winner would also receive a $10,000 bonus. The "X's" (strikes) for the losing contestant were deactivated for this week. Five shows were taped for this week instead of six. Featured prizes: Diamond Earrings (Game 1) and 40 Piece China Service (Game 2). Wendy originally played on episodes #740-#741 on April 10th-11th 1990, and Georgeann originally played on episode #689 on January 26th 1990. Their respective winning times were 32 and 26 seconds. Wendy misses an opportunity to win a lot of prizes in Game 2, including the $500 Cash Pot. Georgeann set the benchmark time at 40 seconds in Game 1's Winner's Circle. Georgeann won prizes worth $2,299 in Game 1, and one prize worth $1,386 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2. Gene Wood: "Due to a production problem, a puzzle was replaced." Georgeann's final total for this episode alone is $3,685.
- ↑ Day 2 of the 1990 Tournament of Champions week. Featured prizes: House Cleaning for a year (Game 1) and Lamp Collection (Game 2). At the start, Alex reveals an error in the calculation of Georgeann's benchmark time in the previous episode, which turned out to be 42 seconds. Dave originally played on episodes #806-#807 on July 17th-18th 1990, and Jim originally played on episodes #867-#868 on October 10th-11th 1990; their winning times were 34 seconds each. Dave sends birthday greetings to his wife Jeanette on national television. Jim attempts a quick solve in Game 1, but his solution is incorrect. Dave wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1, with seven prizes claimed for $3,887. Dave also won three prizes worth $2,653 in Game 2, including the $600 Cash Pot. In Game 2's Winner's Circle, Dave sets the new benchmark time at 40 seconds, beating Georgeann's time by 2 seconds. Dave's final total for this episode alone is $6,540.
- ↑ Day 3 of the 1990 Tournament of Champions week. Featured prizes: Disney World Vacation (Game 1) and Silver Punch Bowl Set (Game 2). Stan originally played on episode #879 on October 26th 1990, and Dan originally played on episode #727 on March 22nd 1990; their respective winning times were 25 and 34 seconds. It's a Small World played in the Game 1 prize description. Stan sends anniversary greetings to his girlfriend on national television. Dan wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1, with six prizes claimed for $7,646. $500 Cash Pot not won. Dan attempts a quick solve in Game 2 by guessing "Break wind", but his solution is incorrect, and results in a buzzer and laughter from the audience. Dan also won prizes worth $5,613 in Game 2. No Winner's Circle wins, and Dan calls out "24" in the first one. Dan's final total for this episode alone is $13,259.
- ↑ Day 4 of the 1990 Tournament of Champions week. Featured prizes: Brass Cradle (Game 1) and Complete Kitchen (Game 2). Ken Lee originally played on episodes #662-#663 on December 20th-21st 1989, and Karen originally played on episodes #864-#865 on October 5th-8th 1990; their respective winning times were 34 and 33 seconds. Ken Lee wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1, with seven prizes claimed for $6,703. In Game 1's Winner's Circle, Ken Lee sets a new benchmark time at 29 seconds, beating Dave's time by 11 seconds. $600 Cash Pot not won (it was found by Ken Lee, but taken and lost by Karen). Ken Lee also won one prize worth $2,939 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2. Ken Lee's final total for this episode alone is $9,642.
- ↑ The final Day of the 1990 Tournament of Champions week. Featured prizes: Trip to Jamaica (Game 1) and Ice Cream for a year (Game 2). Mark originally played on episode #853 on September 20th 1990, and Stuart originally played on episodes #857-#859 on September 26th-28th 1990; their respective winning times were 33 and 34 seconds. Jamaican music played in the Game 1 prize description. $700 Cash Pot won by Stuart. No Winner's Circle wins, therefore Ken Lee maintains his benchmark time of 29 seconds and wins a Ford Thunderbird worth $16,984, along with $10,000 in cash. At the end, Alex, Marjorie, and all ten champions are gathered on stage; Alex is wearing Wendy's name badge. Alex mentioned during the end of the program that there would be a 1992 Tournament of Champions, but sadly that never happened. While Mark and Stuart's respective final totals for this episode alone were $7,012 and $, Ken Lee's total all week long was $67,087.
- ↑ Regular play resumes. Featured prizes: 27-inch Color TV (Game 1) and $1,000 worth of Gasoline (Game 2). For some reason, Christopher is seated to Alex's right, instead of to Alex's left unlike in his previous appearance. Gene Wood is shown on screen in the Game 1 prize description. The 5 Bonus Car Seconds were played in Game 1. 5 Bonus Car Seconds won by Heidi. $500 Cash Pot won by Christopher. Heidi and Christopher both win very nice prize hauls in Games 1 and 2, with 6 prizes (including the 5 Bonus Car Seconds) claimed by Heidi for a total of $8,331, and 5 prizes (including the Cash Pot) claimed by Christopher for a total of $3,139. On his third attempt, Christopher wins a Jeep Wrangler Islander Soft-top worth $15,292 in Game 2's Winner's Circle. Christopher retires undefeated with $31,464 in prizes. Christopher in Game 1 and Heidi in Game 2 each earned a strike.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Caribbean Cruise (Game 1) and Artwork (Game 2). Heidi and a new player start the episode off due to Christopher retiring. Dean is from Seattle, Washington, and is a physical fitness coach. Caribbean music played in the Game 1 prize description. The 5 Bonus Car Seconds were played in Game 1. $500 Cash Pot not won. No Winner's Circle wins. Heidi misses an opportunity to win all 10 prizes in Game 1, including the 5 Bonus Car Seconds and the $500 bonus for finding two WILD! Cards in a row. Diana in Game 2 is of Greek descent. Quick solve from Diana in Game 2. Heidi in Game 1 and Dean in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Heidi is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Scuba Gear (Game 1) and Computer (Game 2). First time Alex refers to both players as "returning veterans". Diana has three children aged between 11 and 20. Diana misses an opportunity to win four prizes in Game 1. The exact amount of Dean's two prizes in Game 1 was not specified, but they were worth $2,365. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Quick solve from Diana in Game 2. $600 Cash Pot not won. 5 Bonus Car Seconds won by Diana. While Alex and Diana were walking towards the Winner's Circle after Game 2, Marjorie's dog Pokey relieved himself. On her second attempt (and with five extra seconds), Diana wins a Volkswagen Fox GL worth $9,975 in Game 2's Winner's Circle, and her sons Nick and Chris come up on stage. Diana retires undefeated with $17,238 in prizes. Diana in Game 1 and Dean in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Dean is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Armoire (Game 1) and Trip to Exotic Isle of Saint Kitts (Game 2). Two new players start the episode off due to Diana retiring. Anthony is from New York. Maytee's full name is Maria Theresa, and she had previously been a contestant on Press Your Luck in September 1984, where she won more than $27,000 and retired undefeated. Caribbean music played in the Game 2 prize description. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Maytee finds the $700 Cash Pot, but it was taken and won by Anthony. Anthony finds the 5 Bonus Car Seconds, and wins it. All 25 spaces were revealed in Game 2. No Winner's Circle wins. Maytee earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ Preempted on Thursday and Friday for The 64th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 and Rick Moranis in Gravedale High (both shows of the latter were part of a marathon of NBC Saturday Morning cartoons), respectively. Featured prizes: Diamond Garnet Ring (Game 1) and Mini Corvette (Game 2). The opening puzzle is appropriate to the season ("HAPPY THANKSGIVING"). On his third attempt (and with five extra seconds and no time left on the clock), Anthony wins a Mazda 323 worth $6,972 in Game 1's Winner's Circle. Anthony retires undefeated with $15,398 in prizes. Sandy and a new player start off Game 2 due to Anthony retiring. Phil in Game 2 is from Rochester, New York. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. $500 Cash Pot not won. Phil finds the 5 Bonus Car Seconds, and wins it. Sandy earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Complete Entertainment Centre (Game 1) and Oriental Rug (Game 2). The 5 Bonus Car Seconds was played in Game 1. Theresa misses an opportunity to win lots of prizes in Game 1, and she won no prizes in Game 2. No Winner's Circle wins, although both Phil and Theresa came close in the first and second bonus rounds respectively. Phil finds the $600 Cash Pot, but unfortunately, he did not win it. 5 Bonus Car Seconds not won. Alex closes the show by plugging the Classic Concentration home game. Theresa in Game 1 and Phil in Game 2 each earned a strike.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Sydney Australia (Game 1) and English Country Hutch (Game 2). Tie Me kangaroo Down, Sport by Rolf Harris played in the Game 1 prize description. The 5 Bonus Car Seconds were played in Game 1. Theresa misses an opportunity to win 8 prizes in Game 1, including the 5 Bonus Car Seconds. The exact amount of the Compact Disc Player Phil won in Game 1 was not specified. On his third attempt (and with five extra seconds), Phil wins a Mitsubishi Mirage worth $10,121 in Game 1's Winner's Circle, and his wife Diane comes up on stage. Phil retires undefeated with $14,250 in prizes. Two new players start off Game 2 due to Phil retiring. Sharon is from Montreal, Canada. Gary is a teacher in Illinois. $700 Cash Pot not won. Quick solve from Sharon in Game 2. Sharon wins a very nice prize haul in Game 2, with 5 prizes claimed for a total of $10,253 (only the second time more than $10,000 had been won by a contestant in just one game since the start of the new format in July). Alex closes this episode by introducing Marjorie (and a plush koala bear) in response to a letter from a viewer. Theresa in Game 1 and Gary in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Theresa is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Oak and Brass Bar (Game 1) and Snow Scooter (Game 2). The 900th episode, but no such mention was made. Sharon is from Montreal, Canada. Gary has been a teacher for 22 years, and has an 18-year-old daughter and an 11-year-old son. Gary wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1, with all prizes but one claimed for a total of $8,340, but misses an opportunity to win 5 prizes in Game 2, including the 5 Bonus Car Seconds. Sharon won no prizes in Game 2. $800 Cash Pot not won. No Winner's Circle wins. Sharon in Game 1 and Gary in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Gary is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Diamond Opal Pendant (Game 1) and Popcorn Machine with Cart (Game 2). Jim is from Schumann Oaks and is a high school teacher. Quick solve from Jim in Game 1. The exact amount of Jim's prizes in Game 1 were not specified, but they were worth $1,182. Car briefing in Game 1’s Winner’s Circle from bottom to top. Laura in Game 2 has one of her baby daughter Ashley's booties for good luck. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. All 25 spaces were revealed in Game 2. $900 Cash Pot and 5 Bonus Car Seconds won by Jim. Jim wins a very nice prize haul in Game 2, with 8 prizes (including the Bonus Seconds and Cash Pot) claimed for a total of $8,622. No Winner's Circle wins. Sharon in Game 1 and Laura in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Sharon is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Fiji Resort (Game 1) and Crystal Stemware (Game 2). "HOLLYWOOD SQUARES" is the solution to the opening rebus puzzle. The 5 Bonus Car Seconds were played in Game 1. Jim finds the 5 Bonus Car Seconds, but unfortunately, he did not win it. Laura wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1, with 7 prizes claimed for a total of $9,418. $500 Cash Pot not won. Quick solve from Jim in Game 2. No Winner's Circle wins (although Jim came close). Jim in Game 1 and Laura in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Laura is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Piano (Game 1) and Diamond Watches for Two (Game 2). Two male players are present to start off the episode. Bruce is from Saint Louis. General Lee appears on the puzzle in Game 1. Quick solve from Jim in Game 1. On his fourth attempt (and with five extra seconds), Jim wins a Jeep Wrangler Islander Soft-top worth $15,292 in Game 1's Winner's Circle, and his family comes up on stage. Jim retires undefeated with $27,951 in prizes. Bruce and a new player start off Game 2 due to Jim retiring. Sandy is a midwife from Riverside, California. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. $600 Cash Pot not won. Sandy finds the 5 Bonus Car Seconds, but it was taken by Bruce, and he won it. Bruce wins a very nice prize haul in Game 2, with 7 prizes (including the Bonus Seconds) claimed for a total of $6,359. Bruce in Game 1 and Sandy in Game 2 each earned a strike.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Gym Equipment (Game 1) and Spa (Game 2). The 5 Bonus Car Seconds were played in Game 1. Bruce and Suzanne both win very nice prize hauls in both games, with 6 prizes claimed for a total of $8,776 and 6 prizes claimed for a total of $10,441 respectively. 5 Bonus Car Seconds not won. Suzanne in Game 2 is from Tennessee, and is wearing her daughter's necklace for good luck. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. $700 Cash Pot not won (Suzanne found it, but it was taken and lost by Bruce). No Winner’s Circle wins. Sandy in Game 1 and Bruce in Game 2 each earned a strike, and both are out.
- ↑ Five shows were taped for this week instead of six. Featured prizes: Quebec Canada (Game 1) and Jet Ski (Game 2). Jeff is a personal fitness instructor. French accordion music played in the Game 1 prize description. Jeff misses an opportunity to win lots of prizes in Game 1. The exact amount of the Diamond Topaz Pendant that Suzanne won in Game 1 was not specified, but it was worth $725. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Suzanne gets excited when Alex mentions the 5 Bonus Car Seconds. $800 Cash Pot won by Suzanne. Suzanne finds the 5 Bonus Car Seconds, and wins it. Suzanne wins a very nice prize haul in Game 2, with 5 prizes (including the Cash Pot and Bonus Seconds) claimed for a total of $3,767. On her third attempt (and with five extra seconds), Suzanne wins a Geo Metro LSI worth $7,561 in Game 2's Winner's Circle. Suzanne retires undefeated with $22,494 in prizes. Jeff earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Oil Portrait (Game 1) and Diamond Sapphire Ring (Game 2). Two new players start the episode off due to Suzanne retiring. Candace is from Santa Barbara and has two daughters. An audience member calls out "Bring back the picture" in the Game 1 prize description. The 5 Bonus Car Seconds were played in Game 1. 5 Bonus Car Seconds not won. Alex references Jeopardy! at the start of Game 2 using the names of Peter's four grandchildren. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. $500 Cash Pot not won (Peter found it, but missed an opportunity to win it). The exact amount of the Telescope Candace won in Game 2 was not specified, but it was worth $495. No Winner's Circle wins. Peter earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: West Indies Resort (Game 1) and Video Game (Game 2). Tony works in a dining club in Costa Mesa, and sends Christmas greetings to his parents on national television. Caribbean music played in the Game 1 prize description. The 5 Bonus Car Seconds were played in Game 1. Quick solve from Tony in Game 1. Tony finds the 5 Bonus Car Seconds, and wins it. Tony and Candace both win very nice prize hauls in Game 1 and Game 2, with six prizes (including the Bonus Seconds) claimed for a total of $11,360 (a new record set by Tony for the current Two Strikes 2.0 format) and three prizes claimed for a total of $4,939 respectively. On his first attempt (and with five extra seconds), Tony wins a Jeep Wrangler Islander Soft-top worth $15,292 in Game 1's Winner's Circle, and his friends come up on stage. Tony retires undefeated with $26,652 in prizes. Candace and a new player start off Game 2 due to Tony retiring. Alex is wearing a Bette Davis hat that says "Fasten your seatbelt" at the start of Game 2. Greg in Game 2 is a sales representative. $600 Cash Pot not won. Game 2's Winner's Circle had a very heartbreaking loss. Candace in Game 1 and Greg in Game 2 each earned a strike.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Diamond Tennis Bracelet (Game 1) and Pool Table (Game 2). On her fourth attempt, Candace wins a Geo Metro LSI worth $7,561 in Game 1's Winner's Circle, and her family come up on stage. Candace retires undefeated with $18,286 in prizes. Two new players start off Game 2 due to Candace retiring. Leslie is a female, and is a sergeant in the Air Force. Rick is from New York. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. $700 Cash Pot won by Rick (the only prize he won). Leslie misses an opportunity to win 6 prizes in Game 2, including the 5 Bonus Car Seconds. Greg in Game 1 and Leslie in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Greg is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Big Screen TV (Game 1) and Tools with Tool Chest (Game 2). Marjorie's dog, Pokey, is featured on the TV during the Game 1 prize description. Quick solve from Rick in Game 1. The exact amount of the Baja Mexico Cruise Rick won in Game 1 was not specified, and neither was the exact amount of the prizes he won in Game 2. The Cruise was worth $1,400, and the prizes in Game 2 were worth $1,695. Shannon in Game 2 is a female, and flirts with Alex at the start of her appearance. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. $500 Cash Pot not won. Shannon found the 5 Bonus Car Seconds, but unfortunately, she did not win it. Leslie and Shannon both miss opportunities to win 4 prizes in Game 1, and 6 prizes in Game 2 (including the Bonus Seconds), respectively. No Winner's Circle wins. Leslie in Game 1 and Shannon in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Leslie is out.