Weeks #150-#158 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 #150[]
| Featured cars: Volkswagen Jetta GL, Ford Probe LX, Mitsubishi Mirage, Chevrolet Camaro, Honda Civic Wagon, Daihatsu Charade SE, Pontiac LeMans, and Hyundai Excel | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0797[1] | June 29, 1990 | Game 1: Kristie Vs. Terry Game 2: Kristie Vs. Terry ($XXX) | ||
| #0798[2] | July 03, 1990 | Game 1: Kristie ($2,487) Vs. Terry ($XXX) Game 2: Kristie ($2,487) Vs. Mark | ||
| #0799[3] | July 06, 1990 | Game 1: Judie Vs. Mark ($8,445) Game 2: Judie Vs. Mark ($10,143) | ||
| #0800[4] | July 09, 1990 | Game 1: Judie ($3,691) Vs. Mark ($10,143) Game 2: Leanna Vs. Mark ($15,016) | ||
| #0801[5] | July 10, 1990 | Game 1: Leanna ($5,678) Vs. Edward Game 2: Leanna ($5,678) Vs. Edward ($4,632) | ||
| #0802[6] | July 11, 1990 | Game 1: Diane Vs. Edward ($5,373) Game 2: Diane Vs. Edward ($10,451) | ||
Week #151[]
| Featured cars: Volkswagen Jetta GL, Ford Probe LX, Mitsubishi Mirage, Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, Nissan Stanza, Daihatsu Charade SE, Pontiac LeMans, and Hyundai Excel | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0803[7] | July 12, 1990 | Game 1: Diane ($6,849) Vs. Edward ($10,451) Game 2: Kathleen Vs. Edward ($12,493) | ||
| #0804[8] | July 13, 1990 | Game 1: Kathleen Vs. Edward ($16,192) Game 2: Keith Vs. Kim | ||
| #0805[9] | July 16, 1990 | Game 1: Keith ($1,715) Vs. Kim Game 2: Laura Vs. George | ||
| #0806[10] | July 17, 1990 | Game 1: Laura ($XXX) Vs. George Game 2: Laura ($1,000+) Vs. David* | ||
| #0807[11] | July 18, 1990 | Game 1: Laura ($1,000+) Vs. David* ($4,802) Game 2: Donna Vs. David* ($9,658) | ||
| #0808[12] | July 19, 1990 | Game 1: Donna Vs. Henry Game 2: Donna ($5,581) Vs. Henry | ||
Week #152[]
| Featured cars: Volkswagen Jetta GL, Ford Probe LX, Mitsubishi Mirage, Toyota Corolla SR5, Mercury Topaz GS, Daihatsu Charade SE, Pontiac LeMans, and Hyundai Excel | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0809[13] | July 20, 1990 | Game 1: Gina Vs. Henry ($3,632) Game 2: Gina ($3,758) Vs. Pete | ||
| #0810[14] | July 23, 1990 | Game 1: Gina ($3,758) Vs. Curt Game 2: Gina ($7,681) Vs. Curt | ||
| #0811[15] | July 24, 1990 | Game 1: Bonnie Vs. Anthony Game 2: Bonnie Vs. Anthony ($8,667) | ||
| #0812[16] | July 25, 1990 | Game 1: Donna Vs. Anthony ($11,450) Game 2: Donna Vs. Anthony ($18,779) | ||
| #0813[17] | July 26, 1990 | Game 1: Bob Vs. Anthony ($21,818) Game 2: Bob ($XXX) Vs. Anthony ($21,818) | ||
Week #153[]
| Featured cars: Daihatsu Charade SE, Mitsubishi Mirage, Suzuki Swift GL, Volkswagen Jetta GL, Plymouth Sundance, Geo Metro LSI, Eagle Summit DL and Nissan Sentra | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0814[18] | July 27, 1990 | Game 1: Bob ($1,460) Vs. Anne Game 2: Andrew Vs. Anne | ||
| #0815[19] | July 30, 1990 | Game 1: Andrew Vs. Anne ($6,367) Game 2: Andrew ($4,916) Vs. Beverly | ||
| #0816[20] | July 31, 1990 | Game 1: Andrew ($4,916) Vs. Beverly Game 2: Bernie Bob Vs. Ann | ||
| #0817[21] | August 01, 1990 | Game 1: Bernie Bob Vs. Ann ($1,409) Game 2: Garrett Vs. Ann ($2,848) | ||
| #0818[22] | August 02, 1990 | Game 1: Garrett ($1,977) Vs. Ann ($2,848) Game 2: Garrett ($1,977) Vs. Ann ($?) | ||
| #0819[23] | August 03, 1990 | Game 1: Garrett ($6,000+) Vs. Coleen Game 2: Merle Vs. Coleen ($6,327) | ||
Week #154[]
| Featured cars: Daihatsu Charade SE, Mitsubishi Mirage, Suzuki Swift GL, Honda Civic Wagon, Ford Escort Pony, Geo Metro LSI, Eagle Summit DL and Nissan Sentra | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0820[24] | August 06, 1990 | Game 1: Merle Vs. Coleen ($9,337) Game 2: Merle ($3,123) Vs. Coleen ($9,337) | ||
| #0821[25] | August 07, 1990 | Game 1: Wayne Vs. Coleen ($11,529) Game 2: Wayne ($5,310) Vs. Debra | ||
| #0822[26] | August 08, 1990 | Game 1: Wayne ($5,310) Vs. Debra ($6,995) Game 2: Mick Vs. Debra ($9,084) | ||
| #0823[27] | August 09, 1990 | Game 1: Mick Vs. Debra ($14,798) Game 2: Mick ($3,123) Vs. Debra ($14,798) | ||
| #0824[28] | August 10, 1990 | Game 1: Mary Vs. Ralph Game 2: Mary Vs. Ralph ($5,050) | ||
| #0825[29] | August 13, 1990 | Game 1: Carolyn Vs. Ralph ($5,540) Game 2: Carolyn ($1,665) Vs. Ralph ($5,540) | ||
Week #155[]
| Featured cars: Daihatsu Charade SE, Mitsubishi Mirage, Suzuki Swift GL, Hyundai Excel, Pontiac LeMans, Geo Metro LSI, Eagle Summit DL and Nissan Sentra | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0826[30] | August 14, 1990 | Game 1: Carolyn ($1,665) Vs. John Game 2: Carolyn ($6,931) Vs. John | ||
| #0827[31] | August 15, 1990 | Game 1: Carolyn ($9,904) Vs. Stuart Game 2: Debbie Vs. Stuart ($4,952) | ||
| #0828[32] | August 16, 1990 | Game 1: Debbie Vs. Stuart ($7,968) Game 2: Stacey Vs. Stuart ($13,736) | ||
| #0829[33] | August 17, 1990 | Game 1: Stacey Vs. Stuart ($23,830) Game 2: Stacey ($XXX) Vs. Stuart ($23,830) | ||
| #0830[34] | August 20, 1990 | Game 1: Stephanie Vs. Stuart ($27,921) Game 2: Stephanie Vs. Chris | ||
Week #156[]
| Featured cars: Hyundai Excel, Daihatsu Charade SE, Nissan Sentra, Honda Civic EX, Pontiac LeMans, Ford Festiva, Mitsubishi Precis, and Volkswagen Fox GL | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0831[35] | August 21, 1990 | Game 1: Stephanie ($2,070) Vs. Chris Game 2: Stephanie ($9,730) Vs. David | ||
| #0832[36] | August 22, 1990 | Game 1: Nina Vs. David ($XXX) Game 2: Nina Vs. Scott | ||
| #0833[37] | August 23, 1990 | Game 1: Nina Vs. Scott ($6,062) Game 2: Ruth Vs. Scott ($8,132) | ||
| #0834[38] | August 24, 1990 | Game 1: Ruth Vs. Scott ($11,036) Game 2: Bryna Vs. Scott ($17,577) | ||
| #0835[39] | August 27, 1990 | Game 1: Bryna ($5,924) Vs. Scott ($17,577) Game 2: Bryna ($9,727) Vs. Matt | ||
| #0836[40] | August 28, 1990 | Game 1: Bryna ($9,727) Vs. Matt ($999) Game 2: Darlene Vs. Matt ($999) | ||
Week #157[]
| Featured cars: Hyundai Excel, Daihatsu Charade SE, Nissan Sentra, Suzuki Sidekick Convertible, Mazda 323, Ford Festiva, Mitsubishi Precis, and Volkswagen Fox GL | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0837[41] | August 29, 1990 | Game 1: Darlene Vs. Matt ($4,518) Game 2: Betty Vs. Matt ($14,964) | ||
| #0838[42] | August 30, 1990 | Game 1: Betty Vs. Matt ($18,053) Game 2: Joe Vs. Kelly | ||
| #0839[43] | August 31, 1990 | Game 1: Joe Vs. Kelly ($3,000+) Game 2: Joe ($2,080) Vs. Kelly ($3,000+) | ||
| #0840[44] | September 03, 1990 | Game 1: Joe ($3,450) Vs. Susan Game 2: Joe ($5,815) Vs. Susan | ||
| #0841[45] | September 04, 1990 | Game 1: Michael Vs. Susan ($2,578) Game 2: Michael ($7,554) Vs. Bruce | ||
| #0842[46] | September 05, 1990 | Game 1: Michael ($14,733) Vs. Bruce Game 2: Michael ($14,733) Vs. Bruce ($2,583) | ||
Week #158[]
| Featured cars: Hyundai Excel, Daihatsu Charade SE, Nissan Sentra, Jeep Wrangler Soft-top, Geo Storm GSI, Ford Festiva, Mitsubishi Precis, and Volkswagen Fox GL | ||||
| Episode # | Original NBC Airdate | Contestants | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0843[47] | September 06, 1990 | Game 1: Paige Vs. John Game 2: Paige Vs. John ($1,402) | ||
| #0844[48] | September 07, 1990 | Game 1: Paige ($1,012) Vs. John ($1,402) Game 2: Paige ($3,047) Vs. Damon | ||
| #0845[49] | September 10, 1990 | Game 1: Lori Vs. Damon ($3,123) Game 2: Lori Vs. Damon ($3,752) | ||
| #0846[50] | September 11, 1990 | Game 1: Viiu Vs. Damon ($14,884) Game 2: Viiu ($6,691) Vs. Damon ($14,884) | ||
| #0847[51] | September 12, 1990 | Game 1: Viiu ($10,776) Vs. Tim Game 2: Viiu ($10,776) Vs. Tim ($9,082) | ||
Go Back to: Spring 1990
Advance to: Fall 1990
Notes[]
- ↑ Major format changes: From this point forward, as a result of requests from viewers "to add a little spice to the game", the Two Strikes 2.0 format applies, in which contestants may receive a total of two black X’s on a yellow background (one for each loss) before being eliminated. There is no longer any distinction between the "champion's seat" and the "challenger's seat"; returning champions stay in the same seat as their first appearance, and the challenger will be in the other seat. There may sometimes be two returning champions who each won a game against each other; in such a situation, Alex refers to them as “two returning veterans”. The bonus game is again played twice per episode, after every correct rebus solution, and always by the contestant who solved it correctly. Also, a new rule for the bonus game applies - every champion begins with 35 seconds and builds up their own bonus round time; i.e. every time the clock has to go up by 5 seconds for a winning contestant who just lost the bonus round, it applies to that contestant only. There are no more free spaces revealed if time is running short. There is also no longer any limit to how many times any champion may be in the Winner's Circle; champions retire only after either winning a car or losing two games. As a result of these changes, the broadcast format returns to being two games, both followed by a commercial break, and two Winner Circles, both also followed by a commercial break. Even though this format had been previously used for four months in 1988, it is presented as if it is brand new. Preempted on July 2 for Wimbledon coverage. Featured prizes: Bachelorette's Kitchen (Game 1) and His/Her Diamond Watches (Game 2). For the first match under this format, two new players start the episode off due to Garrett retiring. The exact amount of the His/Her Athletic Wear Terry won in Game 1 was not specified. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Quick solve from Kristie in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won. Kristie in Game 1 and Terry in Game 2 each earned a strike.
- ↑ Preempted on July 4-5 for Wimbledon coverage. American flags and red/white/blue balloons were in place for Independence Day. Featured prizes: Armoire (Game 1) an Electronic Keyboard (Game 2). Terry missed an opportunity to win all nine prizes in Game 1. The second puzzle was "Statue of Liberty", appropriate for the occasion. Mark Gilson (1943-2017), a colonel who served in the Air Force, is a contestant in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Mark at $600. No Winner's Circle wins. Terry in Game 1 and Kristie in Game 2 each earned a strike, and both are out.
- ↑ Set returns to normal. Featured prizes: Diamond Opal Pendant (Game 1) and Maui, Hawaii (Game 2). Hawaiian music played in the Game 2 prize description. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Alex teased a story about Judie and her mother auditioning for the show that would be on the following episode. Judie wins a very nice prize haul in Game 2 with five of them claimed for a total of $3,691. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won. Judie in Game 1 and Mark in Game 2 each earned a strike.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Ice Cream for a Year (Game 1) and Tandem Bike (Game 2). The 800th show, but no mention was made. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Leanna wins a very nice prize haul in Game 2 with six of them claimed for a total of $5,678. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won (though Leanna came close in Game 2). Judie in Game 1 and Mark in Game 2 each earned a strike, and both are out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Executive Gift Basket (Game 1) and Oak/Buffet Hatch (Game 2). Edward wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with five of them claimed for a total of $4,632. The exact amount of the Mantel Clock Edward won in Game 2 was not specified, but it was worth $741. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won. Leanna earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Silver Punch Bowl Set (Game 1) and Paris (Game 2). Both Edward & Diane win very nice prize hauls with seven of them claimed by Edward for a total of $5,078 in Game 1, and five of them claimed by Diane for a total of $6,849 in Game 2. French music played in the Game 2 prize description. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won. Diane in Game 1 and Edward in Game 2 each earned a strike.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Tea Cart (Game 1) and Pool Table (Game 2). Quick solve from Edward in Game 1. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won. Diane in Game 1 and Kathleen in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Diane is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Brass Trunks (Game 1) and Artwork (Game 2). Alex wishes Happy Birthday to longtime Goodson-Todman staffer Gabrielle Johnston. The exact amount of the prizes Edward won in Game 1 and Keith won in Game 2 were not specified, but they were worth $1,725 and $1,694 respectively. Cash Pot not won. On his sixth attempt, Edward wins an Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera worth $15,739 in Game 1's Winner's Circle, and is the first champion to win a car on the Two Strikes 2.0 format. Edward retires undefeated with $33,625 in prizes. Two new players start off Game 2 due to Edward retiring. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Keith has a Koosh Ball. Kim Gallagher (1964-2002) won a silver and a bronze medal in the women's 800 meters track event at the 1984 and 1988 Olympics respectively. Kathleen in Game 1 and Kim in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Kathleen is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Bermuda (Game 1) and Diamond Ring (Game 2). Bermudian music played in the Game 1 prize description. The exact amount of the Body Massager Laura won in Game 2 was not specified. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Gene Wood: "Due to a production problem, a car game was replaced." Cash Pot not won. On his second attempt, Keith wins a Mitsubishi Mirage worth $8,903 in Game 1's Winner's Circle, and his wife Leah comes up on stage. Keith retires undefeated with $15,219 in prizes. Two new players start off Game 2 due to Keith retiring. Kim in Game 1 and George in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Kim is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Refrigerator/Freezer (Game 1) and Island of St. Maarten (Game 2). Quick solve from Laura in Game 1. The exact amount of the two prizes Laura won in Game 1 were not specified. Caribbean music played in the Game 2 prize description. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won (David found the former, but it was taken and lost by Laura). George in Game 1 and Laura in Game 2 each earned a strike, and George is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Tennis/Server Rackets (Game 1) and Silver Buffett Service (Game 2). The exact amount of the Barbecue Tools David won in Game 2 were not specified, but they were worth $56. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Quick solve from David in Game 2. Cash Pot won by David at $1,300. On his third attempt, David wins an Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera worth $15,739 in Game 2's Winner's Circle. David retires undefeated with $26,753 in prizes. Alex mistakenly said that the Ciera is the only car that has been won since the Two Strikes 2.0 format started (the Mirage was won a couple of shows back). Donna Potter loves sharks, and in 2016 authored a children's book about them. Laura in Game 1 and Donna in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Laura is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Custom Golf Clubs (Game 1) and Hot Air Balloon Ride (Game 2). Donna and a single new player start the episode off due to David retiring. Henry misses an opportunity to win lots of prizes in Game 1, but he makes up for it by winning a very nice prize haul in Game 2 with five of them claimed for a total of $3,632. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won. Henry in Game 1 and Donna in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Donna is out.
- ↑ Five shows were taped for this week instead of six. Featured prizes: Computer (Game 1) and Bahamas/Disney Cruise (Game 2). Bahamian music and the Mickey Mouse Club theme played in the Game 2 prize description. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. The exact amount of Pete's prizes in Game 2 were not specified, but they were worth $1,270. At the end, a cake was wheeled out for Alex, who turned 50 in 1990. On his first attempt at base time (and with no time left on the clock), Pete wins a Hyundai Excel worth $6,394 in Game 2's Winner's Circle. Pete retires undefeated with $7,664 in prizes. Cash Pot won by Gina at $600. Henry in Game 1 and Gina in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Henry is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Gold/Bracelet Necklace (Game 1) and Sailboat (Game 2). Gina and a single new player start the episode off due to Pete retiring. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Gene Wood: "For production purposes, an unsolved puzzle was edited from the show." Cash Pot won by Gina at $500. On her third attempt (and with no time left on the clock), Gina wins a Toyota Corolla worth $13,833 in Game 2's Winner's Circle. Gina retires undefeated with $24,488 in prizes. Curt earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Jamaica (Game 1) and China Cabinet (Game 2). Two new players start the episode off due to Gina retiring. Jamaican music played in the Game 1 prize description. Anthony finds the $500 bonus for finding two WILD! Cards in a row in Game 1, and wins it. Anthony wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with eight of them claimed for a total of $8,667. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won (Bonnie found the Cash Pot, but missed an opportunity to win it). Bonnie earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Pair of Recliners (Game 1) and Shopping Spree (Game 2). Anthony wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with seven of them claimed for a total of $7,329. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. At the end, Bob Hilton appeared to promote the 1990-1991 revival of Let's Make a Deal, as well as present a rebus puzzle, which said Let's Make a Deal (Tennis"Let"s May+K D+Eel). The revival aired a half-hour earlier at 10:00 a.m. from July 9, 1990 to January 11, 1991, until the return of Wheel of Fortune from CBS to its original network replaced it. He would later be replaced by Original host/co-creator Monty Hall. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won. Donna earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Crystal Stemware (Game 1) and Stereo System (Game 2). Two male players start the episode off. Quick solve from Bob in Game 1. The exact amount of the Exercise Bike Bob won in Game 1 was not specified. The exact amounts of the 200 California Lottery Tickets and Diamond Tennis Bracelet Bob won in Game 2 were also not specified. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Alex does a plug for the home game at the start of Game 2. All 25 spaces were revealed in Game 2. After not making a match with just 4 spaces left, Anthony misses an opportunity to win lots of prizes in Game 2. Eliot Ness appears on the puzzle in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won. Anthony earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ Minor format change: From here on out, the Cash Pot was now more consistently in Game 2. Featured prizes: New York Dude Ranch Vacation (Game 1) and Custom Oil Portrait (Game 2). The Bonanza theme plays during Game 1's prize description of the Dude Ranch vacation. Bob wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with seven of them claimed for a total of $8,566. An oil portrait of Alex appeared in Game 2's prize description. Quick solve from Anne in Game 2. Cash Pot not won. On his third attempt, Bob wins a Mitsubishi Mirage worth $8,903 in Game 1's Winner's Circle and his wife comes up on stage. Bob retires undefeated with $18,929 in prizes. Anne and a single new player start off Game 2. Only one WILD! Card was in use for Game 2. Anne in Game 1 and Andrew in Game 2 each earned a strike.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Gym Equipment (Game 1) and VCR (Game 2). Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won (Beverly found the Cash Pot but missed an opportunity to win it). Andrew wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with eight of them claimed for a total of $4,916 but won no prizes in Game 2. Footage of Alex from back in December 1989-February 1990 was shown during the Game 2 prize description. Anne in Game 1 and Beverly in Game 2 each earned a strike and Anne is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Ladies Swim Wear (Game 1) and Satellite Dish (Game 2). The exact amount of the Chocolate Lovers' Dream that Ann won in Game 2 was not specified but it was worth $409. $1,000 Cash Pot won by Ann. On his third attempt, Andrew wins a Plymouth Sundance worth $9,921 in Game 1's Winner's Circle and his family and friends come up on stage. Andrew retires undefeated with $19,177 in prizes. Two new players start off Game 2. Ann had an injured finger from being stuck in a car door. Bernie Bob looks like Waldo. Beverly in Game 1 and Bernie Bob in Game 2 each earned a strike and Beverly is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Cruise to Mexico (Game 1) and Sofa/Daybed (Game 2). Mexican music played during the Game 1 prize description. Bernie Bob misses an opportunity to win lots of prizes in Game 1. Ann & Garrett's prizes weren't exactly specified until after each played the Winner's Circle. $500 Cash Pot won by Garrett. Alex does a plug for the home game at the start of Game 2's Winner's Circle. No Winner's Circle wins. Bernie Bob in Game 1 and Ann in Game 2 each earned a strike and Bernie Bob is out.
- ↑ Buzzr skips this episode. No circulating copy available. Likely scenario: Garrett won prizes worth over $5,000 in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won. Garrett in Game 1 and Ann in Game 2 each earned a strike and Ann is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Chandelier (Game 1) and Diamond Ruby Pendant (Game 2). Coleen receives a $500 bonus for finding two WILD! cards in a row in Game 1 and wins it plus five other prizes totaling $6,327. Only one WILD! card was in use for Game 2. Merle inadvertently rang in during Game 2. $600 Cash Pot won by Coleen. No Winner's Circle wins. Garrett in Game 1 and Merle in Game 2 each earned a strike and Garrett is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Hutch (Game 1) and Switzerland (Game 2). Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won. Merle and Coleen both win very nice prize hauls in each game with five and six of them claimed (11 in all) for $3,123 and $2,192 respectively for a combined total of $5,315 in prizes. Merle sends birthday greetings to his granddaughter Whitney on national television before the first bonus round. Swiss music played in the Game 2 prize description. Only one WILD! Card was in use for Game 2. Coleen in Game 1 and Merle in Game 2 each earned a strike and Merle is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Armoire (Game 1) and Video Camera (Game 2). Wayne and Debra both win very nice prize hauls in each game with five and six of them claimed (11 in all) for $5,310 and $6,995 respectively for a combined total of $12,305 in prizes. Debra had a strange dollar bill with the Japanese Government that says "One Peso" on it for a good luck charm. $600 Cash Pot won by Debra. No Winner's Circle wins. Coleen in Game 1 and Wayne in Game 2 each earned a strike and Coleen is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Artwork (Game 1) and Stereo CD Player (Game 2). Wayne has a Morton Downey Jr. stuffed doll from his brother for good luck. Quick solve from Debra in Game 1. Debra's shoelaces were untied. Debra wins a very nice prize haul in Game 2 with six of them claimed for a total of $5,714. Only one WILD! Card was in use for Game 2. $500 Cash Pot won by Debra. No Winner's Circle wins (though Debra came very close in Game 2). Wayne in Game 1 and Mick in Game 2 each earned a strike and Wayne is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Florida Spa/Fitness Center (Game 1) and Topaz Diamond Ring (Game 2). The Miami Vice theme by Jan Hammer played in the Game 1 prize description. Mick wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with seven of them claimed for a total of $3,123. Quick solve from Debra in Game 2. The exact amount of the Topaz Diamond Ring Debra won in Game 2 was not specified. $500 Cash Pot won by Debra. On her fourth attempt, Debra wins a Geo Metro LSI worth $7,506 in Game 2's Winner's Circle (she did it in 34 seconds but no such mention was made and she also did not return for the Tournament of Champions in November) and her boyfriend Bobby comes up on stage. Debra retires undefeated with $23,619 in prizes. Debra in Game 1 and Mick in Game 2 each earned a strike and Mick is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Brass Cradle (Game 1) and Personal Computer (Game 2). Two new players start the show. Only one WILD! Card was in use for Game 2. All 25 spaces were revealed in Game 2. Mary misses an opportunity to win eight prizes in Game 2. The exact amount of Ralph's two prizes in Game 2 were not specified but they were worth $490. Cash Pot not won. Mary found the Cash Pot but it was taken by Ralph and then retaken but lost by Mary. No Winner's Circle wins (though Ralph came very close in Game 2). Mary earned a strike in both games and is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: China Service for 8 (Game 1) and Grandfather Clock (Game 2). The audience is heard yelling "take it" after Ralph matches the red TAKE!. The exact amount of Carolyn's prizes in Game 1 were not specified but they were worth $1,665. Only one WILD! Card was in use for Game 2. $600 Cash Pot won by Ralph. Ralph wins a very nice prize haul in Game 2 with five of them claimed for a total of $4,774. On his third attempt, Ralph wins a Suzuki Swift worth $8,259 in Game 2's Winner's Circle and his girlfriend Cindy comes out on stage. Ralph retires undefeated with $18,573 in prizes. Ralph in Game 1 and Carolyn in Game 2 each earned a strike.
- ↑ Five shows were taped for this week instead of six. Featured prizes: Honolulu, Hawaii (Game 1) and Cakes Monthly for a Year (Game 2). General Lee appears on the puzzle in the intro. Carolyn and a single new player start the show. Hawaiian music played in the Game 1 prize description. Carolyn wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with six of them claimed for a total of $5,266. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won (John found the Cash Pot but missed an opportunity to win it). John earned a strike in both games and is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Camping Package (Game 1) and Diamond Ring (Game 2). Alex says both players are "two blondes". Stuart is the late Stuart Chapin (1960-2016), an actor and screenwriter who was best known for his work on the 1989 action thriller Shotgun and the 1997 horror movie Deadlock as well as being the brother of stuntman/writer Robert Chapin. Carolyn gets a $500 bonus for finding two WILD! Cards in a row in Game 1 but does not win it. Stuart wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with five of them claimed for a total of $4,952. Only one WILD! Card was in use for Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won (Debbie found the Cash Pot but didn't win it). Carolyn in Game 1 and Debbie in Game 2 each earned a strike and Carolyn is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Party for 25 Friends (Game 1) and Mini Corvette (Game 2). Stuart gets a $500 bonus for finding two WILD! Cards in a row in Game 2 and wins it. Stuart wins very nice prize hauls in both games with eight and five of them (13 in all including the $500 bonus) claimed for $5,768 and $10,094 respectively for a combined total of $15,862. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won (Stacey found the Cash Pot but didn't win it). Debbie in Game 1 and Stacey in Game 2 each earned a strike and Debbie is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Crystal Stemware (Game 1) and Massage Table (Game 2). Quick solve from Stacey in Game 1. The exact amount of the wall mirror Stacey won in Game 1 was not specified. Alex does a plug for the home game at the start of Game 2. Only one WILD! Card was in use for Game 2. $800 Cash Pot won by Stuart. No Winner's Circle wins. Stuart in Game 1 and Stacey in Game 2 each earned a strike and Stacey is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Tahiti (Game 1) and Sailboat (Game 2). Stephanie has pictures of her husband and her brother for good luck. Tahitian music played in the Game 1 prize description. Quick solve from Stuart in Game 1. The exact amount of Stuart's two prizes in Game 1 were not specified but totaled $771. $500 Cash Pot won by Stephanie. On his sixth attempt, Stuart wins an Eagle Summit DL worth $9,824 in Game 1's Winner's Circle and undoes his hair. Stuart retires undefeated with $38,516 in prizes. Alex mentions the upcoming Tournament of Champions (which would occur in November 1990) and how Stuart wouldn't play because it took him 58 seconds to win a car. Stephanie and a new player start off Game 2. Stephanie in Game 1 and Chris in Game 2 each earned a strike.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Bicycle Built for Two (Game 1) and Chicago (Game 2). Stephanie has a lucky toy kitty that she received from her husband. Stephanie wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with all nine of them claimed for a total of $7,660. Stephanie's family members are shown in the audience. My Kind of Town by Frank Sinatra is played in the Game 2 prize description. The exact amount of the sunglasses David won in Game 2 were not specified. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won. Chris in Game 1 and Stephanie in Game 2 each earned a strike and Stephanie is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: His/Her Diamond Watches (Game 1) and Colonial Hutch (Game 2). Abraham Lincoln appears in the puzzle in Game 1. The exact amount of David's prizes in Game 1 were not specified. On his second attempt (and with no time left on the clock), David wins a Mitsubishi Precis worth $6,485 in Game 1's Winner's Circle. It was decided he won after reviewing the tape and realizing that he called the final two numbers just before the buzzer. David retires undefeated with $8,277 in prizes. Nina and a new player start off Game 2 and Alex goes directly to the player island as soon as the ruling with David was made. Scott Layne, who was a Chippendale's dancer and later film actor, is a contestant in Game 2. Scott would later become Playgirl's 1998 Man of the Year. Only one WILD! Card was in use for Game 2. Three General Lees appear in the puzzle in Game 2. $600 Cash Pot won by Scott. Game 2's Winner's Circle had a strikeout. Nina earned a strike in both games and was originally ruled out until a ruling was made that she should come back for Game 1 of the next episode.
- ↑ Buzzr skips this episode however it is in circulation from the original broadcast albeit with the intro missing. Featured prizes: Pearl Necklace (Game 1) and Secretary Desk (Game 2). Nina from the previous episode is back due to an error. Alex has a poster of Scott (which he jokingly tried to present as a poster of himself with Scott's face superimposed on his body) and shows it to the audience at the start of Game 1. Nina misses an opportunity to win a ton of prizes in Game 1. The exact amount of Scott's prizes in Game 1 was not specified but they were worth $2,070. Only one WILD! Card was in use for Game 2. Scott wins a very nice prize haul in Game 2 with five of them claimed for a total of $2,904. $500 Cash Pot won by Scott. No Winner's Circle wins. Nina in Game 1 and Ruth in Game 2 each earned a strike and this time, Nina is out for good. (FYI: This episode can be found in three installments on jordanar18's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjV1SGYc7iA, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxnDgjF12FQ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqZMfur548I.)
- ↑ Featured prizes: Hong Kong (Game 1) and Leather Handbags/Belts (Game 2). Chinese music played in the Game 1 prize description. Scott and Bryna win very nice prize hauls in both games with seven and six of them claimed (13 in all) for $6,541 and $5,924 respectively for a combined total of $12,465 in prizes. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won (though Scott came close in Game 1). Ruth in Game 1 and Scott in Game 2 each earned a strike and Ruth is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Ceramic Tabletop Collection (Game 1) and Golf Clubs (Game 2). Matt is from Brooklyn, New York. Only one WILD! Card was in use for Game 2. The exact amount of the prizes Matt won in Game 2 was not specified but totaled $999. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won. Scott in Game 1 and Bryna in Game 2 each earned a strike and Scott is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Recliners for Two (Game 1) and Diamond Tennis Bracelet (Game 2). Quick solve from Bryna in Game 1. On her third attempt, Bryna wins a Mitsubishi Precis worth $6,485 in Game 1's Winner's Circle and her boyfriend and mother come up on stage. Bryna retires undefeated with $21,339 in prizes. Matt and a new player start off Game 2. Darlene came from Marjorie's birthplace. Only one WILD! Card was in use for Game 2. $700 Cash Pot won by Matt. Quick solve from Matt in Game 2. Matt wins a very nice prize haul in Game 2 with five of them claimed for a total of $3,519. Matt in Game 1 and Darlene in Game 2 each earned a strike.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Video Camera (Game 1) and Scuba Gear (Game 2). Only one WILD! Card was in use for Game 2 (Alex incorrectly calls it a "Daily Double", a reference to Jeopardy!). Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won. Darlene in Game 1 and Betty in Game 2 each earned a strike and Darlene is out.
- ↑ Buzzr skips this episode. No circulating copy available. Likely scenario: Cash Pot not won. On his fifth attempt, Matt won a Volkswagen Fox GL worth $8,501 in Game 1's Winner's Circle. Matt retires undefeated with over $26,000 in prizes. Two new players start Game 2. Kelly is of Irish and German descent. Kelly won prizes worth over $3,000 in Game 2. Betty in Game 1 and Joe in Game 2 each earned a strike and Betty is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Australia (Game 1) and Rattan Chase Lounger (Game 2). Australian music played in the Game 1 prize description. Alex calls Joe "Michael" before correcting himself. Quick solve from Joe in Game 1. Only one WILD! Card was in use for Game 2. Another quick solve from Joe in Game 2. The exact amount of Joe's prizes in Game 2 were not specified but totaled $1,370. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won. Kelly earned a strike in both games and is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Satellite Dish (Game 1) and Fitness Climbing Machine (Game 2). Alex calls Susan "Lewis" by mistake. Susan misses an opportunity to win lots of prizes in Game 1 including the $500 bonus for finding 2 WILD! Cards in a row but makes up for it by winning a very nice prize haul in Game 2 with five of them claimed for a total of $2,578. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won. Susan in Game 1 and Joe in Game 2 each earned a strike and Joe is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Complete Kitchen (Game 1) and Stereo System (Game 2). Two male players start off Game 2. Only one WILD! Card was in use for Game 2. Michael wins a very nice prize haul in Game 2 with seven of them claimed for a total of $7,179. $900 Cash Pot won by Michael. No Winner's Circle wins (the losing horns played a little bit early in the second one). Susan in Game 1 and Bruce in Game 2 each earned a strike and Susan is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Maui, Hawaii (Game 1) and Oriental Rug (Game 2). Hawaiian music played in the Game 1 prize description. General Lee appears on the puzzle in Game 2. The exact amount of Michael's two prizes in Game 2 were not specified, but they were worth $299. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot not won. Bruce misses an opportunity to win six prizes in Game 2, including the Cash Pot. On his third attempt, Michael wins a Volkswagen Fox worth $8,501 in Game 2's Winner's Circle, and his wife comes up on stage. Michael retires undefeated with $23,533 in prizes. Michael in Game 1 and Bruce in Game 2 each earned a strike, and Bruce is out.
- ↑ Five shows were taped for this week instead of six. Featured prizes: His/Her Hammocks (Game 1) and Topaz/Diamond Earrings (Game 2). Two new players start the episode off due to Michael retiring. The exact amount of John's prizes in Game 1 were not specified, but they were worth $1,402. The exact amount of Paige's prizes in Game 2 weren't specified, either, but they were worth $1,012. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Abraham Lincoln appears on the puzzle in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won (John found the Cash Pot, but missed an opportunity to win it). Alex sings "I can only give you 35 seconds forever" to Paige at the start of Game 2's Winner's Circle, which results in laughter from the audience. Paige in Game 1 and John in Game 2 each earned a strike.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Designer Lamps (Game 1) and Piano (Game 2). Alex notes that both players were born in September, and Paige & John were born on 9/6 and 9/7 respectively. Paige burns John by calling him a "Birthday Boy". Damon in Game 2 is from Beaverton. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Quick solve from Damon in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won (Paige found the Cash Pot, but missed an opportunity to win it). John in Game 1 and Paige in Game 2 each earned a strike, and both are out. ... Or so John thought, until a ruling was made that he would return later in Episode 917.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Designer Mirror (Game 1) and Electronic Keyboard (Game 2). Quick solve from Damon in Game 1. Goodson-Todman's short-lived Saturday morning series Choose Up Sides is the solution to the puzzle in Game 2. The exact amount of Damon's prizes in Game 1 were not specified, but they were worth $629. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Damon wins a very nice prize haul in Game 2 with eight of them claimed for a total of $11,132. Cash Pot won by Damon at $800. No Winner's Circle wins (though Damon came very close in Game 2, and references Don Adams' "Missed it by that much!" from Get Smart). Lori earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Diamond Opal Pendant (Game 1) and Armoire (Game 2). Viiu is of Irish descent and has an Estonian name. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Viiu wins a very nice prize haul in Game 2 with five of them claimed for a total of $4,085. Cash Pot won by Viiu at $500. No Winner's Circle wins. Damon earned a strike in both games, and is out.
- ↑ Featured prizes: Illuminated Globe (Game 1) and Topaz Diamond Ring (Game 2). Tim wins a very nice prize haul in Game 1 with eight of them claimed for a total of $9,082. Cash Pot and Winner's Circles not won (though Viiu came close in Game 2). Viiu in Game 1 and Tim in Game 2 each earned a strike.