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Weeks #138-#149 all had the Best Two Out of Three format, which was utilized from July 1988 to June 1990.

AUTHOR'S NOTES: An asterisk (*) indicates that this contestant went on to play again in the November 1990 Tournament of Champions.

Week #138[]

Featured cars: Nissan Hardbody Pickup, Mitsubishi Mirage, Volkswagen Fox GL, Jeep Wrangler Sahara Hardtop, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Ford Escort LX, Daihatsu Charade SE, and Toyota Tercel
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0729[1] March 26, 1990 Jill ($10,037) Vs. Ralph
#0730[2] March 27, 1990 Jill ($24,357) Vs. Doug
#0731[3] March 28, 1990 Jill ($38,344) Vs. Terrell
#0732[4] March 29, 1990 Susan Vs. Blue
#0733[5] March 30, 1990 Susan ($7,659) Vs. ???
#0734[6] April 02, 1990 Susan ($8,672) Vs. Greg

Week #139[]

Featured cars: Nissan Hardbody Pickup, Mitsubishi Mirage, Volkswagen Fox GL, Pontiac Sunbird LE, Hyundai Sonata GLS, Ford Escort LX, Daihatsu Charade SE, and Toyota Tercel
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0735[7] April 03, 1990 Aimee Vs. Jason
#0736[8] April 04, 1990 Jason ($18,896) Vs. Jean
#0737[9] April 05, 1990 Jason ($32,607) Vs. Natalie
#0738[10] April 06, 1990 Roxi Vs. Bob
#0739[11] April 09, 1990 Roxi ($3,964) Vs. Debo
#0740[12] April 10, 1990 Lance Vs. Wendy*

Week #140[]

Featured cars: Nissan Hardbody Pickup, Mitsubishi Mirage, Volkswagen Fox GL, Eagle Summit DL, Honda Civic EX, Ford Escort LX, Daihatsu Charade SE, and Toyota Tercel
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0741[13] April 11, 1990 Wendy* ($11,449) Vs. Sean
#0742[14] April 12, 1990 ??? Vs. Fran
#0743[15] April 13, 1990 Fran ($12,419) Vs. Elizabeth
#0744[16] April 16, 1990 Fran ($12,419) Vs. Chris
#0745[17] April 17, 1990 Fran ($20,909) Vs. Annette

Week #141[]

Featured cars: Daihatsu Charade SE, Ford Festiva, Geo Metro LSI, Jeep Wrangler Soft-top, Honda Civic Wagon, Pontiac LeMans, Mitsubishi Mirage EXE, and Hyundai Excel
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0746[18] April 18, 1990 Eileen Vs. Ray
#0747[19] April 19, 1990 Ray ($6,676) Vs. Marnie
#0748[20] April 20, 1990 Marnie ($0) Vs. Vicki
#0749[21] April 23, 1990 Marnie ($3,065) Vs. Travis
#0750[22] April 24, 1990 Travis ($12,089) Vs. Jodee
#0751[23] April 25, 1990 Rebecca Vs. Mark

Week #142[]

Featured cars: Daihatsu Charade SE, Ford Festiva, Geo Metro LSI, Toyota Corolla SR5, Volkswagen Fox GL, Pontiac LeMans, Mitsubishi Mirage EXE, and Hyundai Excel
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0752[24] April 26, 1990 Mark ($6,821) Vs. Steve
#0753[25] April 27, 1990 Steve ($XXX) Vs. Melinda
#0754[26] April 30, 1990 Melinda ($6,432) Vs. Tim
#0755[27] May 01, 1990 Tim ($4,037) Vs. Susan
#0756[28] May 02, 1990 Susan ($6,155) Vs. Larry
#0757[29] May 03, 1990 Larry ($5,457) Vs. Jacqueline

Week #143[]

Cinco de Mayo on May 04

Featured cars: Daihatsu Charade SE, Ford Festiva, Geo Metro LSI, Mazda 323 Protégé, Subaru Justy, Pontiac LeMans, Mitsubishi Mirage EXE, and Hyundai Excel
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0758[30] May 04, 1990 Larry ($12,440) Vs. Gabe
#0759[31] May 07, 1990 Jeanne Vs. Lyle
#0760[32] May 08, 1990 Lyle ($7,836) Vs. Desta
#0761[33] May 09, 1990 Todd Vs. Candy
#0762[34] May 10, 1990 Todd ($3,769) Vs. Lilia

Week #144[]

Featured cars: Eagle Summit DL, Honda Civic CRX Si, Ford Escort LX, Jeep Cherokee, Buick Skylark, Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX, Volkswagen Jetta GL, and Nissan Sentra XE
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0763[35] May 11, 1990 Lilia ($XXX) Vs. Matt
#0764[36] May 14, 1990 Matt ($6,859) Vs. Peter
#0765[37] May 15, 1990 Naomi Vs. Paul
#0766[38] May 16, 1990 Naomi ($8,967) Vs. Fritz
#0767[39] May 17, 1990 Fritz ($8,852) Vs. Mimi
#0768[40] May 18, 1990 Mimi ($10,458) Vs. John

Week #145[]

Summer Fun in the Sun Week III on May 21-25

Featured cars: Eagle Summit DL, Honda Civic CRX Si, Ford Escort LX, Plymouth Laser RS, Toyota Celica GT, Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX, Volkswagen Jetta GL, and Nissan Sentra XE
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0769[41] May 21, 1990 Diana Vs. Mayur
#0770[42] May 22, 1990 Tim Vs. Cindy
#0771[43] May 23, 1990 Andy Vs. Tonya
#0772[44] May 24, 1990 Sheri Vs. Rick
#0773[45] May 25, 1990 Jeanette Vs. Brad
#0774[46] May 28, 1990 Mimi ($14,772) Vs. David

Week #146[]

Featured cars: Eagle Summit DL, Honda Civic CRX Si, Ford Escort LX, Geo Tracker LSI, Hyundai Sonata GLS, Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX, Volkswagen Jetta GL, and Nissan Sentra XE
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0775[47] May 29, 1990 David ($6,636) Vs. Dan
#0776[48] May 30, 1990 David ($6,636) Vs. Marcella
#0777[49] May 31, 1990 Joe Vs. Deedra
#0778[50] June 01, 1990 Deedra ($7,395) Vs. Jeanie
#0779[51] June 04, 1990 Linda Vs. Ron

Week #147[]

Featured cars: Hyundai Excel, Pontiac LeMans, Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible, Jeep Wrangler Soft-top, Mazda 323 Protégé, Volkswagen Fox GL, Ford Festiva, and Daihatsu Charade SE
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0780[52] June 05, 1990 Linda ($14,420) Vs. Carrie
#0781[53] June 06, 1990 Linda ($22,592) Vs. Howard
#0782[54] June 07, 1990 Howard ($6,281) Vs. Lisa
#0783[55] June 11, 1990 Howard ($17,752) Vs. Kirk
#0784[56] June 12, 1990 Michael Vs. Evelyn
#0785[57] June 13, 1990 Evelyn ($4,467) Vs. John

Week #148[]

Featured cars: Hyundai Excel, Pontiac LeMans, Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible, Honda Civic CRX Si, Mitsubishi Precis, Volkswagen Fox GL, Ford Festiva, and Daihatsu Charade SE
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0786[58] June 14, 1990 Evelyn ($14,722) Vs. Darrin
#0787[59] June 15, 1990 Carrie Vs. Jamie
#0788[60] June 18, 1990 Carrie ($1,897) Vs. Jeff
#0789[61] June 19, 1990 Jeff ($9,185) Vs. Janis
#0790[62] June 20, 1990 Beth Vs. Joe
#0791[63] June 21, 1990 Beth ($3,094) Vs. ???

Week #149[]

Featured cars: Hyundai Excel, Pontiac LeMans, Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible, Suzuki Swift GL, Nissan Stanza, Volkswagen Fox GL, Ford Festiva, and Daihatsu Charade SE
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0792[64] June 22, 1990 Julie Vs. Al
#0793[65] June 25, 1990 Julie ($40) Vs. Irene
#0794[66] June 26, 1990 Julie ($9,601) Vs. Ray
#0795[67] June 27, 1990 Julie ($17,531) Vs. Garrett
#0796[68] June 28, 1990 Julie ($25,586) Vs. Garrett ($9,371)

Go Back to: Winter 1989–1990

Advance to: Summer 1990

Notes[]

  1. ↑ Beginning here, 17 episodes were typically taped over the course of three consecutive tape dates (6 for the first two each, and 5 for the third and final one). Featured prizes: Video Camera (Game 1) and Gym Equipment (Game 2). Abraham Lincoln appears on the puzzle in Game 1. Cash Pot won by Jill at $500. No Winner's Circle win. Jill defeated Ralph, 2-0. Jill won eight prizes worth $13,070 in Game 1, and two prizes worth $1,050 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  2. ↑ Featured prizes: Bermuda (Game 1) and Complete Kitchen (Game 2). Jill finds the $500 bonus for finding two WILD! Cards in a row in Game 1, and wins it. Game 1 went through 20 revealed squares with no WILD! Cards found, an unusual occurrence. Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Jill at $500. No Winner's Circle win. Jill defeated Doug, 2-0. Jill won four prizes (plus the $500 bonus) worth $6,111 in Game 1, and four prizes worth $7,876 in Game 2.
  3. ↑ Featured prizes: Brass Bed (Game 1) and Beverly Hills Shopping Spree (Game 2). Cash Pot won by Terrell at $500. Quick solve from Terrell in Game 2. After four attempts, Terrell wins a Nissan Hardbody Pickup worth $10,809 in the Winner's Circle. Terrell retires undefeated with $15,123 in prizes. Terrell defeated Jill, 2-0. Terrell won six prizes worth $4,234 in Game 1, and one prize worth $80 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  4. ↑ Featured prizes: Massage Table (Game 1) and Diamond Tennis Bracelet (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Terrell retiring. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Susan at $500. No Winner's Circle win. Susan defeated Blue, 2-0. Susan won six prizes worth $6,324 in Game 1, and two prizes worth $1,335 in Game 2.
  5. ↑ Buzzr skips this episode. No circulating copy available. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Susan won prizes worth $1,013 in Game 2.
  6. ↑ Featured prizes: Grandfather Clock (Game 1) and Diamond Gold Necklace (Game 2). At the beginning of Game 2, Alex plugs the new Classic Concentration home game. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot not won. After three attempts, Susan wins a Mitsubishi Mirage worth $9,813 in the Winner's Circle. Susan retires undefeated with $24,447 in prizes. Susan defeated Greg, 2-1. Greg won five prizes worth $5,503 in Game 1, and Susan won five prizes worth $5,962 in Game 2.
  7. ↑ Featured prizes: Baker's Rack (Game 1) and Video Game (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Susan retiring. Albert Einstein and Superman appear on the puzzle in Game 1. Aimee had bunch of prizes but was a little bit off in solving in Game 1. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Jason defeated Aimee, 2-0. Jason won two prizes worth $1,515 in Game 1, and seven prizes worth $17,381 (a new record) in Game 2.
  8. ↑ Featured prizes: Oriental Rug (Game 1) and Isle of St. Martin (Game 2). Jean has a lucky rabbit furs, which Alex tells her not to let The Price Is Right's Bob Barker know. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Jason at $800. No Winner's Circle win (of which, there was almost one). Jason defeated Jean, 2-0. Jason won six prizes worth $6,651 in Game 1, and six prizes worth $7,060 in Game 2.
  9. ↑ Featured prizes: Pool Table (Game 1) and Desk and Chair (Game 2). Cash Pot not won. Only one WILD! card was in use in Game 2. Jason misses an opportunity to win lots of prizes in Game 2. After three attempts, Natalie wins a Mitsubishi Mirage worth $9,813 in the Winner's Circle, and her sister and mother come up on stage. Natalie retires undefeated with $12,727 in prizes. Natalie defeated Jason, 2-0. Natalie won one prize worth $2,290 in Game 1, and two prizes worth $624 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  10. ↑ Featured prizes: High Tech Telescope (Game 1) and Hutch (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Natalie retiring. Roxi Erwin was Miss Ohio USA 1984. Bob has rabbit furs, just like Jean two episodes ago. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Roxi defeated Bob, 2-1. Bob won four prizes worth $1,649 in Game 1, and Roxi won four prizes worth $3,964 in Game 2.
  11. ↑ Featured prizes: Computer (Game 1) and Diamond Heart Pendant (Game 2). Only one WILD! Card (which Alex mistakenly calls a "Daily Double", a Jeopardy! reference) was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot not won. After two attempts, Roxi wins a Pontiac Sunbird LE worth $11,125 in the Winner's Circle, and her boyfriend comes up on stage. Roxi retires undefeated with $20,234 in prizes. Roxi defeated Debo, 2-1. Roxi won five prizes worth $5,145 in Game 1, and Debo won one prize worth an unspecified amount in Game 2.
  12. ↑ Featured prizes: Crystal Stemware (Game 1) and Dune Buggy (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Roxi retiring. At the start, Alex pauses and shows a card that says "Cam 1: Jim Patrick", while Camera 2 was shooting him. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Wendy at $800. No Winner's Circle win. Wendy defeated Lance, 2-1. Wendy won all nine prizes worth $10,649 in Game 1, and Lance won no prizes in Game 2.
  13. ↑ Five shows were taped for this week instead of six. Featured prizes: Brass Bed (Game 1) and Greek Island Cruise (Game 2). Greek music plays during the description of the featured prize in Game 2. Cash Pot not won. After two attempts, Wendy wins a Ford Escort LX worth $10,228 in the Winner's Circle, and her father and husband come up on stage. Wendy retires undefeated with $37,885 in prizes. Wendy defeated Sean, 2-0. Wendy won eight prizes worth $9,288 in Game 1, and three prizes worth $7,720 in Game 2.
  14. ↑ Buzzr skips this episode. No circulating copy available. Two new players are present due to Wendy retiring. Someone won the Cash Pot. Winner's Circle not won. Fran won prizes worth $12,419.
  15. ↑ Featured prizes: Piano (Game 1) and Spa (Game 2). Two females are present. Elizabeth missed an opportunity to win all nine prizes in Game 1. Marjorie was dressed as a Bunny, because it was Easter. Cash Pot won by Elizabeth at $500. No Winner's Circle win. Fran defeated Elizabeth, 2-1. Fran won no prizes in Game 1, and Elizabeth won five prizes worth $12,428 in Game 2.
  16. ↑ Featured prizes: Motor Scooter (Game 1) and Cruise to South America (Game 2). Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Fran defeated Chris, 2-1. Chris won five prizes worth $3,475 in Game 1, and Fran won three prizes worth $8,490 in Game 2.
  17. ↑ Featured prizes: Camping Package (Game 1) and Big Screen TV (Game 2). Two females are present. Cash Pot not won. After four attempts, Annette wins a Honda Civic EX worth $13,256 in the Winner's Circle, and her husband Wade comes up on stage. Annette retires undefeated with $25,917 in prizes. Annette defeated Fran, 2-0. Annette won six prizes worth $10,148 in Game 1, and one prize worth $2,513 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  18. ↑ Featured prizes: Scuba Gear (Game 1) and Satellite Dish (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Annette retiring. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Ray defeated Eileen, 2-1. Ray won six prizes worth $6,676 in Game 1, and Eileen won four prizes worth $3,879 in Game 2.
  19. ↑ Featured prizes: Artwork (Game 1) and Complete Kitchen (Game 2). Marnie is from Canada. Ray missed an opportunity to win all nine prizes in Game 1. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Marnie defeated Ray, who left with $11,936, 2-1. Marnie won no prizes in Game 1, and Ray won six prizes worth $5,250 in Game 2.
  20. ↑ Featured prizes: Jamaica (Game 1) and Patio Furniture (Game 2). Two females are present. Jamaican music played, and Marjorie was playing the maracas, in the Game 1 prize description. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2, and Marnie missed an opportunity to win many prizes. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Marnie defeated Vicki, 2-1. Marnie won three prizes worth $3,065 in Game 1, and Vicki won one prize worth an unspecified amount in Game 2.
  21. ↑ Featured prizes: Diamond Gold Earrings (Game 1) and Tennis Server/Rackets (Game 2). Cash Pot won by Travis at $1,000. No Winner's Circle win. Travis defeated Marnie, 2-0. Travis won 4 prizes worth $3,709 in Game 1, and 6 prizes worth $8,380 in Game 2.
  22. ↑ Featured prizes: Brass Cradle (Game 1) and Beverly Hills Shopping Spree (Game 2). Jodee is of Japanese descent, and made a ring out of a $20 bill. Travis finds two $500 Bonuses for finding three WILD! Cards in a row, the first time since Classic Concentration's debut in May 1987, and won both of them. Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Cash Pot not won. After five attempts, Jodee wins a Mitsubishi Mirage EXE worth $9,327 in the Winner's Circle, and her family comes up on stage. Jodee retires undefeated with $11,571 in prizes. Jodee defeated Travis, who left with $23,963, 2-1. Travis won all nine prizes (plus both $500 bonuses for a total of $1,000; the prize rack wasn't able to display all nine of them) worth $11,874 in Game 1, and Jodee won three prizes worth $2,244 in Game 2.
  23. ↑ Featured prizes: Fax Machine (Game 1) and Caribbean Barefoot Cruise (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Jodee retiring. Caribbean music played during the Game 2 prize description. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Mark at $600. No Winner's Circle win. Mark defeated Rebecca, 2-0. Mark won four prizes worth $2,349 in Game 1, and four prizes worth $4,472 in Game 2.
  24. ↑ Featured prizes: Recliners for Two (Game 1) and Electronic Keyboard (Game 2). Two males are present. Steve had an "I love you" note from his wife in the audience. Quick solve from Mark in Game 1. The puzzle from the cover of the 1990 NES game ("Me and My Shadow") appeared again. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Steve defeated Mark, who left with $7,000+, 2-1. Mark won one prize worth an unspecified amount in Game 1, and Steve won one prize worth an unspecified amount in Game 2.
  25. ↑ Featured prizes: Jet Ski (Game 1) and (Game 2). Melinda finds the $500 bonus for finding two WILD! Cards in a row, and wins it. Subtle Jeopardy! reference made by Melinda. At the end, Alex was shown a cushion that said "Hot Buns". Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Melinda defeated Steve, 2-0. Melinda won three prizes worth $4,187 in Game 1, and two prizes (plus the $500 bonus) worth $2,245 in Game 2.
  26. ↑ Featured prizes: Buffet Hutch (Game 1) and Diamond Bracelet (Game 2). Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Tim defeated Melinda, who left with $10,615, 2-1. Tim won four prizes worth $4,037 in Game 1, and Melinda won three prizes worth $4,183 in Game 2.
  27. ↑ Featured prizes: Crystal Stemware (Game 1) and Alaskan Cruise (Game 2). Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Susan defeated Tim, 2-0. Susan won five prizes worth $6,765 in Game 1, and two prizes worth $6,155 in Game 2.
  28. ↑ Featured prizes: Pearl Necklace (Game 1) and Motorcycle (Game 2). Larry is from Kentucky/Florida. Susan finds the $500 bonus for finding two WILD! Cards in a row in Game 2, but unfortunately, she did not win it. Susan missed an opportunity to win many prizes in Game 2. Audience are heard cheering randomly during the end credit roll. Cash Pot won by Larry at $900. No Winner's Circle win. Larry defeated Susan, 2-0. Larry won five prizes worth $5,457 in Game 1, and no prizes in Game 2.
  29. ↑ Featured prizes: China Dinnerware (Game 1) and Oriental Rug (Game 2). At the end, Alex mentions a pre-Cinco de Mayo/3rd Year Anniversary celebration that would take place on the next day. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Larry defeated Jacqueline, 2-0. Larry won four prizes worth $2,653 in Game 1, and two prizes worth $4,330 in Game 2.
  30. ↑ Buzzr skips this episode. It is in circulation from the original broadcast. Five shows were taped for this week instead of six. Featured prizes: Fiesta for 25 Amigos (Game 1) and Mexican Cruise (Game 2). In honor of the show's third anniversary on air, the opening rebus puzzle is "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US". And in a salute to the next day being Cinco de Mayo, decorations are in place, and Alex is introduced as "Senor Alex Trebek", and enters wearing a sombrero. Two males are present. Gabe is from Huanimaro in central Mexico, and is dressed in traditional Mexican clothing. Tequila by The Champs plays during the prize descriptions in both games. Quick solve from Larry in Game 1. General Lee appears on the tie-breaker puzzle. At the end, Alex, Marjorie, Larry, and the entire crew celebrated with anniversary cake, and Land of Hope and Glory by Sir Edward Elgar played over the credit roll. Cash Pot not won. After eight attempts, Larry wins a Daihatsu Charade SE worth $9,155 in the Winner's Circle, and his mother comes up on stage. Larry retires undefeated with $29,940 in prizes. Larry defeated Gabe, 2-1. Larry won three prizes worth $8,345 in Game 1, and Gabe won five prizes worth $3,873 in Game 2.
  31. ↑ Set returns to normal, and the show begins its fourth year. Featured prizes: Armoire (Game 1) and Complete Exercise Gym (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Larry retiring. There was a bit of a gag over Lyle's toy dog Oscar. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Lyle defeated Jeanne, 2-0. Lyle won five prizes worth $5,377 in Game 1, and six prizes worth $2,459 in Game 2.
  32. ↑ Featured prizes: Cakes Monthly for a Year (Game 1) and Stereo System (Game 2). Alex notes three consecutive 18-wheeler truck drivers. The running gag over Lyle's toy dog Oscar continues. At the end, Desta and Marjorie did a tap dance routine together. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot not won. After two attempts, Desta wins a Geo Metro LSI worth $6,950 in the Winner's Circle. Desta retires undefeated with $16,493 in prizes. Desta defeated Lyle, 2-0. Desta won eight prizes worth $8,161 in Game 1, and five prizes worth $1,382 in Game 2.
  33. ↑ Featured prizes: Hammocks for Two (Game 1) and Diamond Ruby Pendant (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Desta retiring. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Todd defeated Candy, 2-1. Candy won two prizes worth $3,210 in Game 1, and Todd won two prizes worth $3,769 in Game 2.
  34. ↑ Featured prizes: Washer and Dryer (Game 1) and Bay Cruiser (Game 2). Lilia came from Cuba, and has a bandaged thumb. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. At the end, Alex bid farewell to audio technician Red Rowe, after 24 years at NBC. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Todd missed an opportunity to win many prizes, including the Cash Pot, in Game 2. Lilia defeated Todd, who left with $8,901, 2-1. Todd won seven prizes worth $5,132 in Game 1, and Lilia won one prize worth an unspecified amount in Game 2.
  35. ↑ Featured prizes: Steaks for a Year (Game 1) and Aussie Holiday (Game 2). The opening puzzle ("Happy Mother's Day") was in honor of Mother's Day. Australian music played in Game 2. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Matt defeated Lilia, 2-0. Matt won five prizes worth $2,879 in Game 1, and four prizes worth $3,980 in Game 2.
  36. ↑ Featured prizes: Mini Corvette (Game 1) and Organ (Game 2). Two males are present. Alex makes a joke about his first marriage. Peter finds the $500 bonus for finding two WILD! Cards in a row, but unfortunately, he did not win it. Cash Pot won by Peter at $1,200. After three attempts, Peter wins a Jeep Cherokee worth $15,062 in the Winner's Circle. Peter retires undefeated with $23,063 in prizes. Peter defeated Matt, who left with $9,953, 2-1. Peter won six prizes worth $8,001 in Game 1, and Matt won three prizes worth $3,094 in Game 2.
  37. ↑ Featured prizes: Silver Buffet Service (Game 1) and Baker's Rack (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Peter retiring. Naomi Tward came from Canada, and was then writing for the Los Angeles Times. Cash Pot won by Naomi at $500. No Winner's Circle win. Naomi defeated Paul, 2-0. Naomi won five prizes worth $4,043 in Game 1, and three prizes worth $4,924 in Game 2.
  38. ↑ Featured prizes: Diamond Topaz Ring (Game 1) and Hong Kong (Game 2). Chinese music played during the Game 2 prize description. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Fritz at $500. No Winner's Circle win. Fritz defeated Naomi, 2-0. Fritz won five prizes worth $2,463 in Game 1, and eight prizes worth $6,389 in Game 2.
  39. ↑ Featured prizes: High Powered Telescope (Game 1) and Spa (Game 2). Mimi and Fritz are both from Michigan. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Alex and Mimi do a plug for the home game as well as the newly-released computer game just before the car round. Mimi defeated Fritz, 2-0. Mimi won one prize worth $550 (exact amount not specified) in Game 1, and five prizes worth $9,908 in Game 2.
  40. ↑ Featured prizes: China Cabinet (Game 1) and 27 Inch Color TV (Game 2). John came from Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, and is an impersonator of W. C. Fields. John missed an opportunity to win all nine prizes in Game 1. Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Quick solve from Mimi in Game 2. After this episode was taped, regular play was temporarily halted for Summer Fun in the Sun Week III. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Mimi defeated John, 2-0. Mimi won no prizes in Game 1, and three prizes worth $4,314 in Game 2.
  41. ↑ This episode aired as Day 1 of Summer Fun in the Sun Week III for May 1990 Sweeps, and was the final time such a Special event was done with young people playing. All week long, the base time was 50 seconds. The set was decorated with surfboards and bicycles, and all week long. Miss You Much by Janet Jackson played in the intro and ending. Featured prizes: Sailboat (Game 1) and Diamond Tennis Bracelet (Game 2). Diana came from Latvia, and Mayur from India. Quick solve from Mayur in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Mayur at $700. No Winner's Circle win. Mayur defeated Diana, 2-0. Mayur won four prizes worth $7,311 in Game 1, and four prizes worth $5,323 in Game 2. Mayur's final total is $12,634.
  42. ↑ This episode aired as Day 2 of Summer Fun in the Sun Week III. Featured prizes: Personal Computer (Game 1) and Campus Scooter (Game 2). Cindy has a lucky Bear. Abraham Lincoln appears on the puzzle in Game 1. Tim finds the $500 bonus for finding two WILD! Cards in a row, and wins it. Gene Wood: "Because neither contestant solved the puzzle, it was replaced and the program edited." Cash Pot not won. Tim wins an Eagle Summit DL worth $9,824 in the Winner's Circle, and his girlfriend comes up on stage. Tim defeated Cindy, 2-0. Tim won four prizes worth $5,490 in Game 1, and three prizes (plus the $500) bonus worth $5,985 in Game 2. Tim's final total is $21,299.
  43. ↑ This episode aired as Day 3 of Summer Fun in the Sun Week III. Featured prizes: White Sands of Maui (Game 1) and Jet Ski (Game 2). Hawaiian music played in the Game 1 prize description. Quick solve from Andy in Game 1. Cash Pot won by Andy at $600. No Winner's Circle win. Andy defeated Tonya, 2-0. Andy won three prizes worth $569 (exact amount not specified) in Game 1, and seven prizes worth $7,833 in Game 2. Andy's final total is $8,402.
  44. ↑ This episode aired as Day 4 of Summer Fun in the Sun Week III. Featured prizes: Mahogany Desk (Game 1) and Dune Buggy (Game 2). Cash Pot won by Rick at $500. Alex notes that all winners so far were males. No Winner's Circle win (though Rick came close). Rick defeated Sheri, 2-0. Rick won eight prizes worth $11,727 in Game 1, and two prizes worth $6,439 in Game 2. Rick's final total is $18,166.
  45. ↑ This episode aired as the final Day of Summer Fun in the Sun Week III. Featured prizes: Model Train Set (Game 1) and Pool Table (Game 2). Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Marjorie jokes about graduating in the Second Grade. Gene Wood: "Because neither contestant solved the puzzle, it was replaced and the program edited." Quick solve from Brad in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Brad at $500. Brad wins a Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX worth $12,338 in the Winner's Circle, and his fiancée comes up on stage. Brad defeated Jeanette (it was a clean sweep all week long, with all male players), 2-0. Brad won three prizes worth $4,618 in Game 1, and four prizes worth $4,195 in Game 2. Brad's final total is $21,151.
  46. ↑ Regular play resumes, and the set returns to normal. Featured prizes: Florida Disney Cruise (Game 1) and Grandfather Clock (Game 2). The opening puzzle was in honor of Memorial Day. David is a police officer from Orange County. Bahamian music played in the Game 1 prize description. Alex showed off an Orange Police hat from David. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won (although David came close). David defeated Mimi, 2-0. David won four prizes worth $3,158 in Game 1, and five prizes worth $3,478 in Game 2.
  47. ↑ Five shows were taped for this week instead of six. Featured prizes: Beverly Hills Shopping Spree (Game 1) and Earrings (Game 2). Two males are present. Quick solve from Dan in Game 1. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Dan missed an opportunity to win many prizes in Game 2. At the end, Alex and Marjorie incorrectly thought 80 seconds was the record (the true record was 75 seconds, which was reached twice). Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. David defeated Dan, 2-1. Dan won four prizes worth $12,715 in Game 1, and David won no prizes in Game 2.
  48. ↑ Featured prizes: Oriental Rug (Game 1) and Acapulco, Mexico (Game 2). Marcelle's name on the prize column was mistakenly spelled as "Marcella". Marcelle loves to cook and eat, and it shows. Family Feud was referenced. Mexican music played during the Game 2 prize description. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. David went through three games with no prizes. Quick solve from Marcelle in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Marcelle at $700. After seven attempts, Marcelle wins a Honda Civic CRX worth $11,050 in the Winner's Circle. Marcelle retires undefeated with $18,516 in prizes. Marcelle defeated David, 2-0. Marcelle won four prizes worth $2,631 in Game 1, and five prizes worth $4,835 in Game 2.
  49. ↑ Featured prizes: Cappuccino Machine (Game 1) and Motorcycle (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Marcelle retiring. Deedra has a ring through her nail. The beeper on Joe's watch went off. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Deedra defeated Joe, 2-0. Deedra won four prizes worth $6,995 in Game 1, and two prizes worth $400 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  50. ↑ Featured prizes: Executive Rocking Horse (Game 1) and Piano (Game 2). Two females are present. Cash Pot not won. After two attempts, Deedra wins a Nissan Sentra XE worth $8,959 in the Winner's Circle, and her family comes up on stage. Deedra retires undefeated with $21,176 in prizes. Deedra defeated Jeanie, 2-0. Deedra won four prizes worth $1,827 in Game 1, and two prizes worth $2,995 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  51. ↑ Featured prizes: Brass Bed (Game 1) and Diamond Gold Necklace (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Deedra retiring. Ron has a very annoying voice. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Linda defeated Ron, 2-0. Linda won six prizes worth $6,979 in Game 1, and five prizes worth $7,441 in Game 2.
  52. ↑ Featured prizes: 35MM Camera Outfit (Game 1) and Switzerland (Game 2). Two females are present. Swiss music played in the Game 2 prize description. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Linda defeated Carrie, 2-1. Linda won five prizes worth $8,172 in Game 1, and Carrie won one prize worth $1,849 in Game 2.
  53. ↑ Featured prizes: Diamond Opal Pendant (Game 1) and Patio Furniture (Game 2). Howard is a Santa Claus impersonator. Quick solve from Linda in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Howard defeated Linda, who left with $23,992, 2-1. Howard won four prizes worth $6,281 in Game 1, and Linda won one prize worth $1,400 in Game 2.
  54. ↑ Preempted the following day for the Men's Singles Semifinals Round of the 1990 French Open. Featured prizes: Armoire (Game 1) and Scuba Gear (Game 2). Buzzer rung in by accident. Lisa finds the $500 bonus for finding two WILD! cards in a row, but unfortunately, she did not win it. Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Howard defeated Lisa, 2-0. Howard won eight prizes worth $11,031 in Game 1, and one prize worth $440 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  55. ↑ Featured prizes: Dessert Of The Month (Game 1) and Diamond Ring (Game 2). Two males are present. Cash Pot won by Kirk at $1,100. After five attempts, Howard wins a Hyundai Excel worth $6,394 in the Winner's Circle. Howard retires undefeated with $28,203 in prizes. Howard defeated Kirk, 2-1. Kirk won all nine prizes worth $11,429 in Game 1, and Howard won three prizes worth $4,057 in Game 2.
  56. ↑ Featured prizes: Complete Exercise Gym (Game 1) and Tahiti (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Howard retiring. Alex says his sister was a neighbor of Michael's. Alex mentioned that Michael was in a People Magazine article about being the late Lucille Ball's biggest fan. Tahitian music plays during the Game 2 prize description. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Evelyn at $500. No Winner's Circle win. Evelyn defeated Michael, 2-0. Evelyn won four prizes worth $2,534 in Game 1, and two prizes worth $1,933 in Game 2.
  57. ↑ Featured prizes: Bicycle Built for Two (Game 1) and Giant Screen TV (Game 2). Cash Pot won by Evelyn at $500. Gene Wood: "Due to a production problem, a puzzle was replaced". No Winner's Circle win. Evelyn defeated John, 2-0. Evelyn won six prizes worth $6,447 in Game 1, and three prizes worth $3,808 in Game 2.
  58. ↑ Featured prizes: Tanning System (Game 1) and Diamond Onyx Bracelet (Game 2). Cash Pot not won. After three attempts, Evelyn wins a Mitsubishi Precis worth $6,427 in the Winner's Circle, and her husband comes up on stage. Evelyn retires undefeated with $28,543 in prizes. Evelyn defeated Darrin, 2-0. Evelyn won four prizes worth $3,277 in Game 1, and three prizes worth $4,117 in Game 2.
  59. ↑ Featured prizes: Camping Package (Game 1) and Rio De Janeiro (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Evelyn retiring. Rio music was played during the Game 2 prize description. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won (although Carrie came close). Carrie defeated Jamie, 2-0. Carrie won one prize worth $899 (exact amount not specified) in Game 1, and three prizes worth $998 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  60. ↑ Featured prizes: Steaks For A Year (Game 1) and Curio Cabinet (Game 2). Jeff Clinkenbeard, who later worked on the sitcoms Frasier and Cheers, is a contestant. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Jeff defeated Carrie, 2-0. Jeff won four prizes worth $7,932 in Game 1, and four prizes worth $1,253 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  61. ↑ Featured prizes: Artwork (Game 1) and Sailboat (Game 2). Jeff jokingly tries to use his TAKE! to exchange name plates with Janis, and said nameplates were actually exchanged, though they were eventually put back where they were. Slight music problems during the tiebreaker. Cash Pot not won. After three attempts, Janis wins a Ford Festiva worth $9,281 in the Winner's Circle, and her family and friends come up on stage. Janis retires undefeated with $13,103 in prizes. Janis defeated Jeff, who left with $10,684, 2-1. Janis won five prizes worth $3,822 in Game 1, and Jeff won three prizes worth $1,499 in Game 2.
  62. ↑ Featured prizes: Diamond Earrings (Game 1) and Fax Machine (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Janis retiring. Joe finds the $500 bonus for finding 2 WILD! Cards in a row in Game 2, but unfortunately, he did not win it. Quick solve from Beth in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Beth defeated Joe, 2-1. Joe won seven prizes worth $8,965 in Game 1, and Beth won two prizes worth $3,094 in Game 2.
  63. ↑ Buzzr skips this episode. No circulating copy available. Cash Pot not won. Someone won a Ford Festiva worth $9,281 in the Winner's Circle.
  64. ↑ Five shows were taped for this week instead of six. Featured prizes: Motorcycle (Game 1) and Hutch (Game 2). Unannounced final week with the Best 2 Out of 3 format. Two new players are present due to someone retiring; Alex did not say who it was. Stage Manager Al was shown on camera. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Julie defeated Al, 2-1. Al won five prizes worth $5,903 in Game 1, and Julie won one prize worth $40 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  65. ↑ Featured prizes: Hammocks for Two (Game 1) and Flowers for a Year (Game 2). Two females are present, and Julie left behind her lipstick. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Julie found the Cash Pot, but it was taken and lost by Irene. Julie defeated Irene, 2-0. Julie won three prizes worth $7,112 in Game 1, and three prizes worth $2,449 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  66. ↑ Featured prizes: Contemporary Desk (Game 1) and Diamond Gold Necklace (Game 2). Bernie Schmitkee, the artist behind the puzzles, is the solution to the puzzle in the intro. Quick solve from Julie in Game 1, and she and Alex take off their shoes afterwards. Gene Wood: "Due to a production problem, a car game was replaced." Cash Pot won by Julie at the new record of $1,300. No Winner's Circle win. Julie defeated Ray, 2-0. Julie won three prizes worth $2,937 in Game 1, and five prizes worth $4,993 in Game 2.
  67. ↑ Featured prizes: Hi-Tech Telescope (Game 1) and Casablanca, Morocco (Game 2). A piano instrumental version of "As Time Goes By" played in the Game 2 prize description. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. At the end, Alex announced that Garrett would return due to Julie ringing in too early in Game 2. Gene Wood: "Because neither contestant solved the puzzle, it was replaced and the program edited". Julie defeated Garrett, 2-1. Garrett won all nine prizes worth $9,371 in Game 1, and Julie won four prizes worth $8,055 in Game 2.
  68. ↑ Featured prizes: Soccer Table (Game 1) and China Cabinet (Game 2). Last show with the Best Two Out of Three format. Garrett was back due to an error. Garrett finds the $500 bonus for finding two WILD! Cards in a row in Game 2, and wins it. Cash Pot won by Garrett at $600. After five attempts (and with no time left on the clock), Garrett wins a Hyundai Excel worth $6,394 in the Winner's Circle, and his family and friends come up on stage. Garrett retires undefeated with $33,369 in prizes. Appropriately enough, this format ended clean with a Cash Pot win, as well as a car win. Garrett defeated Julie, 2-0. Garrett won eight prizes worth $11,123 in Game 1, and four prizes (plus the $500 bonus) worth $6,461 in Game 2.
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