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Weeks #125-#137 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 #125[]

Featured cars: Hyundai Excel GL, Jeep Wrangler S Soft-top, Subaru Justy, Chevrolet Corsica, Eagle Summit DL, Daihatsu Charade CLX, Mitsubishi Precis, and Honda Civic Wagon
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0655[1] December 08, 1989 Andrew ($9,034) Vs. Holly
#0656[2] December 11, 1989 Andrew ($16,403) Vs. Andrea
#0657[3] December 12, 1989 Michele Vs. Holly
#0658[4] December 13, 1989 Holly ($3,782) Vs. Dan
#0659[5] December 14, 1989 Dan ($3,296) Vs. Trista
#0660[6] December 15, 1989 Sharon Vs. John

Week #126[]

Featured cars: Hyundai Excel GL, Jeep Wrangler S Soft-top, Subaru Justy, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Volkswagen Golf, Daihatsu Charade CLX, Mitsubishi Precis, and Honda Civic Wagon
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0661[7] December 18, 1989 John ($9,236) Vs. Sylvia
#0662[8] December 19, 1989 Sylvia ($4,500) Vs. Bill
#0663[9] December 20, 1989 Sylvia ($13,956) Vs. Ken Lee*
#0664[10] December 21, 1989 Ken Lee* ($9,988) Vs. Carolyn
#0665[11] December 22, 1989 Lisa Vs. Rick
#0666[12] December 26, 1989 Rick ($730) Vs. Heather

Week #127[]

Featured cars: Hyundai Excel GL, Jeep Wrangler S Soft-top, Ford Festiva, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Mitsubishi Mirage, Eagle Summit DL, Daihatsu Charade CLX, and Honda Civic Wagon
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0667[13] December 27, 1989 Rick ($14,547) Vs. Jacque
#0668[14] December 28, 1989 Jacque ($700+) Vs. Rod
#0669[15] December 29, 1989 Rod ($10,507) Vs. Bettie
#0670[16] January 02, 1990 Bettie ($0) Vs. Mike
#0671[17] January 03, 1990 Mike ($11,550) Vs. Julie
#0672[18] January 04, 1990 Demian Vs. ???

Week #128[]

Featured cars: Hyundai Excel GL, Jeep Wrangler S Soft-top, Ford Festiva, Subaru Justy, Volkswagen Golf, Eagle Summit DL, Daihatsu Charade CLX, and Honda Civic Wagon
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0673[19] January 05, 1990 Demian ($2,400) Vs. Lisa
#0674[20] January 08, 1990 Demian ($8,787) Vs. Lillie
#0675[21] January 09, 1990 Lillie ($6,688) Vs. Jeff
#0676[22] January 10, 1990 Jeff ($5,533) Vs. Becky
#0677[23] January 11, 1990 Brett Vs. William
#0678[24] January 12, 1990 William ($5,364) Vs. Laura

Week #129 (November 29, 1989)[]

Featured cars: Hyundai Excel GL, Jeep Wrangler S Soft-top, Ford Festiva, Chevrolet Corsica, Nissan Sentra XE, Eagle Summit DL, Daihatsu Charade CLX, and Honda Civic Wagon
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0679[25] January 15, 1990 Laura ($0) Vs. Stephen
#0680[26] January 16, 1990 Brett Vs. Michelle
#0681[27] January 17, 1990 Michelle ($3,213) Vs. Jim
#0682[28] January 18, 1990 Jim ($10,545) Vs. Karyn
#0683[29] January 19, 1990 Karyn ($10,357) Vs. Richard

Week #130[]

Featured cars: Jeep Wrangler Soft-top, Eagle Talon TSI, Mitsubishi Precis, Plymouth Acclaim LE, Honda Accord EX, Daihatsu Charade SE, Ford Escort Pony, and Volkswagen Fox GL
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0684[30] January 22, 1990 Karyn ($11,926) Vs. Steve
#0685[31] January 23, 1990 Andy Vs. ???
#0686[32] January 24, 1990 Andy ($1,199) Vs. Ernabel
#0687[33] January 25, 1990 Andy ($7,288) Vs. Katrina

Week #131[]

Featured cars: Jeep Wrangler Soft-top, Eagle Talon TSI, Mitsubishi Precis, Hyundai Sonata GLS, Nissan Axxess XE Wagon, Daihatsu Charade SE, Ford Escort Pony, and Volkswagen Fox GL
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0688[34] January 26, 1990 Andy ($14,346) Vs. Kerri
#0689[35] January 29, 1990 Andy ($20,863) Vs. Georgeann*
#0690[36] January 30, 1990 Steve Vs. Heidi
#0691[37] January 31, 1990 Steve ($2,241) Vs. Robyn
#0692[38] February 01, 1990 George Vs. Brad
#0693[39] February 02, 1990 Brad ($3,511) Vs. Sammy

Week #132[]

Featured cars: Jeep Wrangler Soft-top, Eagle Talon TSI, Mitsubishi Precis, Geo Storm GSI, Toyota Celica GT, Daihatsu Charade SE, Ford Escort Pony, and Volkswagen Fox GL
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0694[40] February 05, 1990 Sammy ($4,263) Vs. Walter
#0695[41] February 06, 1990 Walter ($5,246) Vs. Mona
#0696[42] February 07, 1990 Mona ($7,232) Vs. Michael
#0697[43] February 08, 1990 Chris Vs. Mindy
#0698[44] February 09, 1990 Chris ($15,126) Vs. Cynthia

Week #133[]

Featured cars: Ford Festiva L, Jeep Cherokee, Mitsubishi Mirage, Honda Accord EX, Dodge Shadow, Volkswagen Jetta GL, Hyundai Excel, and Subaru Justy
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0699[45] February 12, 1990 Cynthia ($3,751) Vs. Roy
#0700[46] February 13, 1990 Roy ($11,600) Vs. Laura
#0701[47] February 14, 1990 Diana Vs. Julio
#0702[48] February 15, 1990 Diana ($2,345) Vs. Sean
#0703[49] February 16, 1990 Sean ($99) Vs. Tamra
#0704[50] February 19, 1990 Tamra ($10,436) Vs. John

Week #134[]

Featured cars: Ford Festiva L, Jeep Cherokee, Mitsubishi Mirage, Nissan Stanza, Pontiac Sunbird LE, Volkswagen Jetta GL, Hyundai Excel, and Subaru Justy
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0705[51] February 20, 1990 Michael Vs. Michele
#0706[52] February 21, 1990 Michael ($2,694) Vs. Janet
#0707[53] February 22, 1990 Michael ($10,692) Vs. Cammy
#0708[54] February 23, 1990 Tony Vs. Larry
#0709[55] February 26, 1990 Tony ($7,236) Vs. Mary Ann
#0710[56] February 27, 1990 Tony ($7,921) Vs. Marjorie

Week #135[]

Featured cars: Ford Festiva L, Jeep Cherokee, Mitsubishi Mirage, Chevrolet Cavalier RS, Daihatsu Rocky Soft-top, Volkswagen Jetta GL, Hyundai Excel, and Subaru Justy
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0711[57] February 28, 1990 Tony ($22,194) Vs. Wanda
#0712[58] March 01, 1990 Tony ($25,195) Vs. Marsha
#0713[59] March 02, 1990 Chris Vs. Jan
#0714[60] March 05, 1990 Chris ($6,547) Vs. Sunnie
#0715[61] March 06, 1990 Sunnie ($10,338) Vs. Neil
#0716[62] March 07, 1990 Neil ($5,734) Vs. Konnie

Week #136[]

Featured cars: Honda Prelude S, Jeep Wrangler S Soft-top, Nissan Sentra, Volkswagen Cabriolet Convertible, Pontiac LeMans, Buick Skylark, Mitsubishi Galant, and Hyundai Excel
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0717[63] March 08, 1990 Frank Vs. Laura
#0718[64] March 09, 1990 Laura ($3,058) Vs. Wally
#0719[65] March 12, 1990 Laura ($8,205) Vs. Rick
#0720[66] March 13, 1990 Laura ($16,231) Vs. Karl
#0721[67] March 14, 1990 Danna Vs. Russell
#0722[68] March 15, 1990 Danna ($6,546) Vs. Melissa

Week #137[]

Featured cars: Honda Prelude S, Jeep Wrangler S Soft-top, Nissan Sentra, Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, Ford Tempo GL, Buick Skylark, Mitsubishi Galant, and Hyundai Excel
Episode # Original NBC Airdate Contestants
#0723[69] March 16, 1990 Danna ($12,576) Vs. Bill
#0724[70] March 19, 1990 Danna ($28,882) Vs. Don
#0725[71] March 20, 1990 Ginny Vs. Kevin
#0726[72] March 21, 1990 Ginny ($XXX) Vs. Dannie
#0727[73] March 22, 1990 Tom Vs. Dan*
#0728[74] March 23, 1990 Jill Vs. Ed

Go Back to: Fall 1989

Advance to: Spring 1990

Notes[]

  1. ↑ Christmas decorations in use, neon snowflakes temporarily replace the neon palm trees. Featured prizes: Popcorn Machine (Game 1) and Armoire (Game 2). Quick solve from Andrew in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Andrew defeated Holly, 2-1. Holly won three prizes worth $1,989 in Game 1, and Andrew won four prizes worth $7,369 in Game 2.
  2. ↑ Featured prizes: Beverly Hills Shopping Spree (Game 1) and Golf Clubs (Game 2). Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Andrea at $800. After three attempts, Andrea wins a Daihatsu Charade CLX worth $7,756 in the Winner's Circle, and her family comes up on stage. Andrea retires undefeated with $16,852 in prizes. Andrea defeated Andrew, 2-0. Andrea won seven prizes worth $7,407 in Game 1, and three prizes worth $1,689 in Game 2.
  3. ↑ Featured prizes: Camping Package (Game 1) and Massage Table (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Andrea retiring. This is a different Holly from earlier in the tape date. Michele is a male, his name is pronounced Mi-ke-le. Bob Hope appears on the Game 3 puzzle. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Holly defeated Michele, 2-1. Michele won three prizes worth $6,078 in Game 1, and Holly won five prizes worth $3,782 in Game 2.
  4. ↑ Featured prizes: Old-Fashioned 4 Wheel Cycle (Game 1) and Diamond Bracelet (Game 2). Quick solve from Holly in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle (of which a win almost happened) not won. Dan defeated Holly, who left with $5,241, 2-1. Dan won three prizes worth $3,296 in Game 1, and Holly won three prizes worth $1,369 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  5. ↑ Featured prizes: (Game 1) and Gold Plated Flatware (Game 2). Cash Pot not won. After three attempts, Trista wins a Subaru Justy worth $8,530 in the Winner's Circle. Trista retires undefeated with $13,950, and her mother comes up on stage. Trista defeated Dan, who left with $5,838, 2-1. Trista won three prizes worth $5,420 in Game 1, and Dan won four prizes worth $2,542 in Game 2.
  6. ↑ Featured prizes: Satellite Dish (Game 1) and Crystal Stemware (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Trista retiring, John has the same name as the famous composer, and Alex mentions Mark Goodson's then annual Christmas party. Gene Wood: "Due to a production problem, a car game was replaced." Cash Pot won by John at $800. No Winner's Circle win. John defeated Sharon, 2-1. John won seven prizes worth $9,236 in Game 1, and Sharon won four prizes worth $2,023 in Game 2.
  7. ↑ Christmas decorations are seen all over the set, and for this week of episodes, Sleigh Ride plays in the intro and ending. Opening puzzles are Christmas-themed. Featured prizes: Dune Buggy (Game 1) and Rocking Horse (Game 2). At the beginning, Alex wears a Santa hat. Quick solve from Sylvia in Game 1. Sylvia loved watching game shows, including Jeopardy!. After announcing the featured prize in Game 2, Gene jokingly says "Back to Jeopardy! with Alex Trebek!" Gene Wood: “Due to a production problem, a puzzle was replaced.” Cash Pot won by Sylvia at $500. No Winner’s Circle win. Sylvia defeated John, who left with $15,503, 2-1. Sylvia won three prizes worth $4,500 in Game 1, and John won six prizes worth $6,267 in Game 2.
  8. ↑ Featured prizes: Sailboat (Game 1) and Cotton Candy Machine (Game 2). Gene Wood: "Due to a production problem, a puzzle was replaced.” Quick solve from Sylvia in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner’s Circle not won. Sylvia defeated Bill, 2-0. Sylvia won three prizes worth $2,798 in Game 1, and three prizes worth $6,658 in Game 2.
  9. ↑ Featured prizes: Diamond Ring (Game 1) and Giant Screen TV (Game 2). Ken Lee Creekmore, who is presently the pastor-in-charge of Glyndale Baptist Church in Georgia, is a contestant. Marjorie's then-husband and associate director, Tim Cutt, is Santa in Game 1. Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Quick solve from Ken Lee in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Ken Lee at $600. No Winner's Circle win. Ken Lee defeated Sylvia, 2-0. Ken Lee won eight prizes worth $7,089 in Game 1, and two prizes worth $2,899 in Game 2.
  10. ↑ Featured prizes: Jukebox (Game 1) and Roman Coin Necklace (Game 2). Gene Wood sang That Old Black Magic (the solution to the Game 2 puzzle) to the audience during the commercial break. Cash Pot not won. After five attempts, Ken Lee wins a Jeep Wrangler S Soft-top (the car he wanted) worth $10,995 in the Winner's Circle, and his wife comes up on stage. Ken Lee defeated Carolyn, 2-0. Ken Lee retires undefeated with $30,461 in prizes. Ken Lee won five prizes worth $8,300 in Game 1, and two prizes worth $1,178 in Game 2.
  11. ↑ Both Scrabble and Classic Concentration were preempted the following Monday for an hour-long NBC Christmas Special in Washington, D.C. titled The Hope of Christmas, which was hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured prizes: Brass Bed (Game 1) and Scuba Gear (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Ken Lee retiring. Quick solve from Rick in Game 1. Lisa misses an opportunity to win all nine prizes in Game 2, in which all 25 spaces were revealed. Alex has his Santa hat from the Winner's Circle on. At the end, fake snow falls as 'Merry Christmas" flashes at the bottom of the screen in multiple colors. Cash Pot won by Rick at $600. No Winner's Circle win. Rick defeated Lisa, 2-0. Rick won two prizes worth $730 in Game 1, and no prizes in Game 2.
  12. ↑ Classic Concentration theme plays again in the intro and ending. Featured prizes: Piano (Game 1) and Silver Monopoly Game (Game 2). Heather has her husband's lucky wrench. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Rick defeated Heather, 2-0. Rick won five prizes worth $7,422 in Game 1, and five prizes worth $6,395 in Game 2.
  13. ↑ New Year's Decoration streamers in place. Featured prizes: Diamond Gold Pendant (Game 1) and French Cabinet (Game 2). Cash Pot won by Jacque at $600. No Winner's Circle win. Jacque defeated Rick, who left with $22,271, 2-1. Jacque won three prizes worth $700+ (exact amount not specified) in Game 1, and Rick won four prizes worth $7,724 in Game 2.
  14. ↑ Featured prizes: Train Set (Game 1) and Jet Ski (Game 2). Rod is future Israeli-American film director, screenwriter, and former critic, Rod Lurie. Quick solve from Rod in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Rod defeated Jacque, 2-0. Rod won three prizes worth $4,594 in Game 1, and three prizes worth $5,913 in Game 2.
  15. ↑ Preempted the following Monday on January 01, 1990 for The Fiesta Bowl Parade. The last show of the 1980's. Featured prizes: Video Game (Game 1) and Desk and Chair (Game 2). Bettie was Bettie Biery, who worked in the music department in Hollywood. At the end, a sign that reads "Happy New Year" appears above Alex, Marjorie, and Bettie, and Alex makes an anti-drunk driving message, followed by a balloon drop. Cash Pot won by Rod at $600. No Winner's Circle win. Bettie defeated Rod, who left with $16,749, 2-1. Rod won seven prizes worth $6,242 in Game 1, and Bettie won no prizes in Game 2.
  16. ↑ The first show of the 1990's. Copyright date now says ©MCMXC. Streamers gone. Featured prizes: Mini Corvette (Game 1) and Computer (Game 2). Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Mike finds the $500 bonus for finding two WILD! Cards in a row in Game 1, and wins it. Mike defeated Bettie, 2-0. Mike won three prizes (plus the WILD! Card bonus) worth $3,589 in Game 1, and six prizes worth $7,961 in Game 2.
  17. ↑ Featured prizes: Pool Table (Game 1) and Artwork (Game 2). Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Mike at $600. After seven attempts, Mike wins a Honda Civic Wagon worth $10,646 in the Winner's Circle. Mike retires undefeated with $31,806 in prizes. Mike defeated Julie, 2-0. Mike won three prizes worth $4,192 in Game 1, and three prizes worth $5,424 in Game 2.
  18. ↑ Buzzr skips this episode. No circulating copy available. Two new players are present due to Mike retiring. Cash Pot won (presumably by Demian) at $500. No Winner's Circle win. Demian won prizes worth $2,400.
  19. ↑ Featured prizes: Video Camera (Game 1) and Diamond Earrings (Game 2). Lisa is from Belize, which didn't carry Classic Concentration or Jeopardy!. Lisa finds the $500 bonus for finding two WILD Cards in a row in Game 1, but unfortunately, she did not win it. Quick solve from Demian in Game 2. At the end, Marjorie's Dog Pokey relieved himself. Gene Wood: "Due to a production problem, the car game was replaced." Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Demian defeated Lisa, 2-0. Demian won one prize worth $1,002 (exact amount not specified) in Game 1, and four prizes worth $5,385 in Game 2.
  20. ↑ Featured prizes: Washer and Dryer (Game 1) and Flowers for a Year (Game 2). Lillie is a quadriplegic due to a car accident. Alex references Goodson-Todman's Tattletales, though the solution in Game 2 was singular. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Lillie defeated Demian, who left with $11,610, 2-1. Lillie won six prizes worth $6,688 in Game 1, and Demian won five prizes worth $2,823 in Game 2.
  21. ↑ Featured prizes: Diamond Gold Necklace (Game 1) and Motor Scooter (Game 2). Due to her being a quadriplegic, Lillie was positioned on Alex's left. But for consistency purposes in this guide, she will be listed first in this episode. Jeff is from Ontario, Canada. Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Jeff at $700. Jeff defeated Lillie, 2-0. Jeff won five prizes worth $4,634 in Game 1, and two prizes worth $899 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  22. ↑ Featured prizes: Electric Range (Game 1) and Shopping Spree in Beverly Hills (Game 2). Alex finds a dollar bill. Becky brings out all her grandparents to watch her play the Winner's Circle. Cash Pot won by Becky at $500. After five attempts, Becky wins a Ford Festiva worth $6,676 in the Winner's Circle, and her husband and father come up on stage. Becky retires undefeated with $13,138 in prizes. Becky defeated Jeff, 2-0. Becky won three prizes worth $2,546 in Game 1, and five prizes worth $3,913 in Game 2.
  23. ↑ Featured prizes: Refrigerator (Game 1) and Massage Table (Game 2). Two new male players (both in the Air Force and Army respectively) are present due to Becky retiring. The opening puzzle was Chester Feldman, the executive producer of the show, and it was his birthday. Jeopardy! is referenced. William playfully takes a shot at Brett, calling him an "Air Force Boy". William's microphone pack comes off, as he was trying to re-hook it. Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Quick solve from Brett in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. William defeated Brett, 2-1. William won three prizes worth $5,364 in Game 1, and Brett won two prizes worth $3,294 in Game 2.
  24. ↑ Featured prizes: Giant Screen TV (Game 1) and Espresso Cappuccino Machine (Game 2). Alex starts off moving at a Snail's pace, in reference to the opening puzzle ("A Snail's Pace"). Laura blows winning all nine prizes in Game 1. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Laura defeated William, 2-1. William won no prizes in Game 1, and neither did Laura in Game 2.
  25. ↑ Five shows were taped for this Week instead of six. Featured prizes: Spa (Game 1) and Baker's Rack (Game 2). Cash Pot not won. After three attempts, Laura wins a Nissan Sentra XE worth $11,314 in the Winner's Circle. Marjorie mistakenly stood next to the Corsica instead of the Sentra. Laura retires undefeated with $11,608 in prizes. Laura defeated Stephen, 2-0. Laura won one prize worth $294 (exact amount not specified) in Game 1, and no prizes in Game 2.
  26. ↑ Featured prizes: Grandfather Clock (Game 1) and Diamond Gold Bracelet (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Laura retiring. Bob Hope appears on the puzzle in Game 1. Quick solve from Brett in Game 1, and Alex refers to Demian from episodes #0672-#0674. Cash Pot won by Michelle at $800. No Winner's Circle win. Michelle defeated Brett, 2-1. Brett won three prizes worth an unspecified amount in Game 1, and Michelle won four prizes worth $3,213 in Game 2.
  27. ↑ Featured prizes: Cakes Monthly for a Year (Game 1) and Organ (Game 2). A running gag over the cake ensues. Michelle misses a chance to win a ton of prizes in Game 1. Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber played in Game 2. Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Jim defeated Michelle, 2-0. Jim won two prizes worth $3,321 in Game 1, and four prizes worth $7,224 in Game 2.
  28. ↑ Featured prizes: 19 Piece Cookware Set (Game 1) and Recliners for Two (Game 2). Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won (an error was made after six seconds, so Karyn got 8 seconds back). Karyn defeated Jim, 2-0. Karyn won five prizes worth $4,624 in Game 1, and two prizes worth $5,733 in Game 2.
  29. ↑ Featured prizes: Steaks for a Year (Game 1) and Satellite Dish (Game 2). The running gag over chocolate cake continues. Quick solve from Karyn in Game 1. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle (almost happened) not won. Karyn defeated Richard, 2-1. Karyn won three prizes worth $1,569 in Game 1, and Richard won four prizes worth $2,458 in Game 2.
  30. ↑ For a brief time, the series tried a "Show the folks at home" approach, similar to Password and the Double Play Round on the 1970's run of Concentration. The text was all in white. The star displays for the light indicators have been straightened. Four shows were taped for this week instead of six. Featured prizes: Jet Ski (Game 1) and Armoire (Game 2). Steve has the same name as Steve Martin, and a Jeopardy! reference. Cash Pot won by Karyn at $800. After five attempts, Karyn wins a Volkswagen Fox GL worth $9,975 in the Winner's Circle, and her family comes up on stage. Karyn retires undefeated with $36,805 in prizes. Karyn defeated Steve, 2-0. Karyn won five prizes worth $6,374 in Game 1, and six prizes worth $8,530 in Game 2.
  31. ↑ Buzzr skips this episode. No circulating copy available. Two new players are present due to Karyn retiring. Cash Pot won by Andy at $500. No Winner's Circle win. Andy won prizes worth $1,199.
  32. ↑ Featured prizes: Brass Bed (Game 1) and Pool Table (Game 2). Cash Pot won by Andy at $500. No Winner's Circle win. Andy defeated Ernabel, 2-0. Andy won five prizes worth $4,128 in Game 1, and three prizes worth $1,961 in Game 2.
  33. ↑ Featured prizes: 45 Piece China Set (Game 1) and Sailboat (Game 2). Gene Wood: "Due to a production problem, a puzzle was replaced." Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Andy defeated Katrina, 2-0. Andy won four prizes worth $6,480 in Game 1, and two prizes worth $578 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  34. ↑ Featured prizes: Stereo Color TV (Game 1) and Desk and Chair (Game 2). Babe Ruth appears on the puzzle in the intro. Cash Pot won by Andy at $600. No Winner's Circle win. Andy defeated Kerri, 2-0. Andy won two prizes worth $1,214 in Game 1, and two prizes worth $5,303 in Game 2.
  35. ↑ Featured prizes: Diamond Heart Pendant (Game 1) and Piano (Game 2). Cash Pot not won. After five attempts, Georgeann wins a Hyundai Sonata worth $12,307 in the Winner's Circle, and her father comes up on stage. She did it in the second-fastest time in the history of the show, the new record of 26 seconds. Georgeann retires undefeated with $17,945 in prizes. Georgeann defeated Andy, 2-0. Georgeann won five prizes worth $2,671 in Game 1, and three prizes worth $2,967 in Game 2.
  36. ↑ Featured prizes: Video Camera (Game 1) and Star Gazing Telescope. (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Georgeann retiring. In what almost seemed like a repeat of "The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat" from a 1985 Syndicated episode of Wheel of Fortune, Heidi misses an opportunity to win six prizes in Game 1 with the puzzle "The Agony of Defeat". Alex points out to 4th-8th graders in the studio audience. Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Steve defeated Heidi, 2-1. Steve won three prizes worth $2,241 in Game 1, and Heidi won no prizes in Game 2.
  37. ↑ Featured prizes: Electronic Keyboard (Game 1) and Artwork (Game 2). Gene Wood: "Due to a production problem, a puzzle was replaced." Cash Pot won by Robyn at $700. After two attempts, Steve wins a Ford Escort Pony worth $8,354 in the Winner's Circle. Steve retires undefeated with $24,467 in prizes. Steve defeated Robyn, 2-1. Steve won five prizes worth $13,872 in Game 1, and Robyn won five prizes worth $3,645 in Game 2.
  38. ↑ Featured prizes: Scuba Gear (Game 1) and Electric Range (Game 2). Two new male players are present due to Steve retiring. Cash Pot won by Brad at $500. No Winner's Circle win. Brad defeated George, 2-0. Brad won two prizes worth $3,011 in Game 1, and two prizes worth $500 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  39. ↑ Featured prizes: Computer (Game 1) and Gasoline for Year (Game 2). Sammy misses an opportunity to win many prizes in Game 1. Alex gives 5′ 1″ Sammy Marjorie's hat full of buttons, followed by Alex at the very end. Cash Pot won by Sammy at $500. No Winner's Circle win. Sammy defeated Brad, who left with $3,610, 2-1. Brad won one prize worth $99 (exact amount not specified) in Game 1, and Sammy won five prizes worth $4,263 in Game 2.
  40. ↑ Five shows were taped for this week instead of six. Featured prizes: Groceries for a Year (Game 1) and Spoon Hutch (Game 2). Walter has the same name as the novelist Sir Walter Scott. Quick solve from Walter in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Walter defeated Sammy, 2-0. Walter won five prizes worth $5,182 in Game 1, and one prize worth $64 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  41. ↑ Featured prizes: VCR with Color Monitor (Game 1) and Flowers for a Year (Game 2). Mona is from Sweden. Walter finds the $500 bonus for finding two WILD! cards in a row in Game 2, and wins it. Cash Pot won by Walter at $600. No Winner's Circle win. Mona defeated Walter, who left with $7,065, 2-1. Mona won five prizes worth $7,232 in Game 1, and Walter won three prizes (plus the $500 bonus) worth $1,819 in Game 2.
  42. ↑ Featured prizes: Diamond Bracelet (Game 1) and Motorcycle (Game 2). Cash Pot not won. After five attempts, Mona wins a Mitsubishi Precis worth $6,357 in the Winner's Circle, and her daughter Camella comes up on stage. Mona retires undefeated with $29,795 in prizes. Mona defeated Michael, 2-0. Mona won all nine prizes worth $9,710 in Game 1, and two prizes worth $6,456 in Game 2.
  43. ↑ Featured prizes: Refrigerator/Freezer (Game 1) and Stereo System (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Mona retiring. Cash Pot won by Chris at $600. No Winner's Circle win. Chris defeated Mindy, 2-0. Chris won five prizes worth $7,299 in Game 1, and eight prizes worth $7,827 in Game 2.
  44. ↑ Featured prizes: (Game 1) and Brass/Glass Desk (Game 2). Cash Pot won by Chris at $500. No Winner's Circle win. Cynthia defeated Chris, who left with $24,772, 2-1. Chris won eight prizes worth $9,646 in Game 1, and Cynthia won three prizes worth $3,751 in Game 2.
  45. ↑ Winter-themed decorations replaced with a Valentine's Day-theme. The "Show the folks at home" approach was dropped with no explanation. Cash Pot won by Cynthia at $500. No Winner's Circle win. Featured prizes: Dune Buggy (Game 1) and Popcorn Machine (Game 2). Roy defeated Cynthia, who left with $8,148, 2-1. Roy won eight prizes worth $11,600 in Game 1, and Cynthia won three prizes worth $4,397 in Game 2.
  46. ↑ Featured prizes: Snow Scooter (Game 1) and Patio Dinning Group (Game 2). The 700th episode, but no mention was made. Laura has a Duracell battery for good luck. Cash Pot not won. After four attempts, Laura wins a Subaru Justy worth $9,360 in the Winner's Circle, and her friend Mike comes up on stage. Laura retires undefeated with $16,166 in prizes. Laura defeated Roy, who left with $13,279, 2-1. Roy won three prizes worth $1,679 in Game 1, and Laura won four prizes worth $6,806 in Game 2.
  47. ↑ Starting here, alternate music is commonly played during the prize descriptions. Featured prizes: Greek Isle Cruise (Game 1) and Diamond Heart Pendant (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Laura retiring, and Alex announces that it's Valentine's Day, and remarks that he is engaged to be married in a few months. Some of the prizes are named with a Romantic feeling. Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Julio at $600. No Winner's Circle win. Diana defeated Julio, 2-1. Julio won two prizes worth $1,150 in Game 1, and Diana won two prizes worth $2,345 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  48. ↑ Minor format change: From now on, depending on the circumstances, there is sometimes only one WILD! Card in Game 2. Winter-themed decorations return. Featured prizes: Big Screen TV (Game 1) and Cruise for 25 Friends (Game 2). The opening puzzle was in honor of Steve Ryan, and he makes a cameo, because it was his birthday. He corrected himself later on about how he has help from someone else. Quick solve from Diana in Game 1. Because of this, only one WILD! Card was in play in Game 2. Gene Wood: "Due to a production problem, a puzzle was replaced." Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Sean defeated Diana, who left with $9,054, 2-1. Diana won three prizes worth $6,709 in Game 1, and Sean won one prize worth $99 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  49. ↑ Featured prizes: French Cabinet/Armoire (Game 1) and Diamond/Sapphire Ring (Game 2). Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Tamra defeated Sean, who left with $10,071, 2-1. Tamra won five prizes worth $10,436 in Game 1, and Sean won seven prizes worth $9,972 in Game 2.
  50. ↑ Featured prizes: Tahiti (Game 1) and Golf Clubs (Game 2). Cash Pot won by John at $700. After four attempts, John wins a Ford Festiva L worth $6,779 in the Winner's Circle. John retires undefeated with $23,906 in prizes. John defeated Tamra, 2-0. John won all nine prizes worth $11,573 in Game 1, and six prizes worth $5,554 in Game 2.
  51. ↑ All winter-themed decorations were removed, and the neon palm trees were back. Featured prizes: Piano (Game 1) and Gym Equipment (Game 2). Two new players are present due to John retiring. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. At the end, Alex announced that something about Michael's wife would be revealed tomorrow. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won (though Michael came close). Michael defeated Michele, 2-0. Michael won five prizes worth $1,175 in Game 1, and two prizes worth $1,519 in Game 2.
  52. ↑ Featured prizes: Motor Scooter (Game 1) and Camcorder (Game 2). Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Quick solve from Michael in Game 2. At the end, Alex has Marjorie plug the home game. Gene Wood: "Due to a production problem, the car game was replaced." Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Michael defeated Janet, 2-0. Michael won six prizes worth $7,964 in Game 1, and two prizes worth $34 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  53. ↑ Featured prizes: Housecleaning for a Year (Game 1) and Artwork (Game 2). Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Michael at $700. After three attempts, Michael wins a Hyundai Excel worth $6,394 in the Winner's Circle, and his father comes up on stage. Michael retires undefeated with $22,983 in prizes. Michael defeated Cammy, 2-1. Michael won five prizes worth $5,897 in Game 1, and Cammy won one prize worth an unspecified amount in Game 2.
  54. ↑ Featured prizes: Jacuzzi (Game 1) and Personal Computer (Game 2). Two new male players are present due to Michael retiring. Larry has a toy Koala; his mother was Australian. At the end, Alex has Tony do the contestant's plug. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Tony defeated Larry, 2-0. Tony won four prizes worth $7,209 in Game 1, and one prize worth $27 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  55. ↑ Featured prizes: Oriental Rug (Game 1) and Diamond Earrings (Game 2). Mary Ann misses an opportunity to win a lot of prizes in Game 1. Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Quick solve from Tony in Game 1. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Tony defeated Mary Ann, 2-1. Tony won one prize worth $685 (exact amount not specified) in Game 1, and Mary Ann won two prizes worth $3,483 in Game 2.
  56. ↑ Featured prizes: Aussie Holiday (Game 1) and 45 Piece China Set (Game 2). The Superman logo is on the puzzle in the intro, and Alex shows off a loud tie that was made last November, resulting in split reactions from the audience. The contestant Marjorie is from Edmonton, Canada. Cash Pot won by Tony at $700. No Winner's Circle win (though Tony came close). Tony defeated Marjorie, 2-0. Tony won seven prizes worth $8,086 in Game 1, and five prizes worth $6,187 in Game 2.
  57. ↑ Featured prizes: Groceries for a Year (Game 1) and Camping Package (Game 2). Wanda finds the $500 bonus for finding two WILD! Cards in a row in Game 1, but unfortunately, she did not win it. The puzzle was appropriate ("It Wasn't Meant to Be"). Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Tony defeated Wanda, 2-0. Tony won three prizes worth $3,001 in Game 1, and no prizes in Game 2.
  58. ↑ Featured prizes: Grandfather Clock (Game 1) and Flowers for a Year (Game 2). Quick solve from Tony in Game 1. Cash Pot not won. After five attempts, Tony wins a Ford Festiva L worth $6,779 in the Winner's Circle. Tony retires undefeated with $43,260 in prizes, with a total of everything he won displayed on a cue card at the very end, and is now the fourth-biggest winner on the program. Tony defeated Marsha, 2-0. Tony won five prizes worth $8,052 in Game 1, and three prizes worth $3,234 in Game 2.
  59. ↑ Featured prizes: Brass Bed (Game 1) and Sailboat (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Tony retiring. Cash Pot won by Chris at $700. No Winner's Circle win. Chris defeated Jan, 2-0. Chris won six prizes worth $6,547 in Game 1, and no prizes in Game 2.
  60. ↑ Featured prizes: Beverly Hills Shopping Spree (Game 1) and Crystal Stemware (Game 2). General Lee and a Dr. Seuss book appear on the puzzle in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Sunnie defeated Chris, 2-0. Sunnie won three prizes worth $4,464 in Game 1, and four prizes worth $5,874 in Game 2.
  61. ↑ Featured prizes: Diamond Bracelet (Game 1) and Organ (Game 2). Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Neil defeated Sunnie, 2-0. Neil won four prizes worth $2,378 in Game 1, and three prizes worth $3,356 in Game 2.
  62. ↑ Featured prizes: Diamond Gold Necklace (Game 1) and Pool Table (Game 2). Alex incorrectly says the Paris trip was in Game 1, when it was in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Konnie at $700. After four attempts, Konnie wins a Hyundai Excel worth $6,394 in the Winner's Circle, and her mother comes up on stage. Konnie retires undefeated with $18,332 in prizes. Konnie defeated Neil, 2-1. Konnie won eight prizes worth $11,938 in Game 1, and Neil won no prizes in Game 2.
  63. ↑ Fall decorations have been replaced with Spring ones, including for the Winner's Circle. Featured prizes: Dune Buggy (Game 1) and Refrigerator/Freezer (Game 2). Bulb is out on the bottom stair and won't be fixed until episode 735. Gene Wood is the solution to the opening puzzle. Two new players are present due to Konnie retiring. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Quick solve from Frank in Game 2. Alex has a bit of a chest cold, and shows off a fake Raccoon. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Laura Sonderegger now has a website at laurasond.com. Laura defeated Frank, 2-1. Laura won four prizes worth $3,058 in Game 1, and Frank won one prize worth $1,000+ (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  64. ↑ Featured prizes: Juke Box (Game 1) and Game Table w/Chairs (Game 2). Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won (though Laura came close). Laura defeated Wally, 2-1. Laura won five prizes worth $5,147 in Game 1, and Wally won no prizes in Game 2.
  65. ↑ Featured prizes: Satellite Dish (Game 1) and Old-Fashioned 4-Wheeler Cycler (Game 2). Cash Pot won by Laura at $700. No Winner's Circle win (though Laura came close). Laura defeated Rick, 2-0. Laura won six prizes worth $5,031 in Game 1, and one prize worth $2,995 (exact amount not specified) in Game 2.
  66. ↑ Featured prizes: Scuba Gear (Game 1) and Cruise to South America (Game 2). Brazilian music plays in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Laura at $500. After four attempts, Laura wins a Jeep Wrangler S Soft-top worth $10,168 in the Winner's Circle, and her family comes up on stage. Laura retires undefeated with $39,087 in prizes. Laura defeated Karl, 2-0. Laura won five prizes worth $2,692 in Game 1, and four prizes worth $9,996 in Game 2.
  67. ↑ Featured prizes: Diamond Ruby Pendant (Game 1) and Cakes Monthly for a Year (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Laura retiring. Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won. Danna defeated Russel, 2-1. Russell won two prizes worth $2,249 in Game 1, and Danna won four prizes worth $6,546 in Game 2.
  68. ↑ Featured prizes: Grand Piano (Game 1) and Jet Ski (Game 2). Two females are present. Doctor Dolittle spelled wrong with two o's again. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Quick solve from Danna in Game 2 (after initially called wrong by accident). Cash Pot and Winner's Circle not won, and Alex incorrectly says the 26-second record holder was a male. Danna's husband and sister are in the audience. At the end, Alex announces another St. Patrick's Day episode. Danna defeated Melissa, 2-0. Danna won three prizes worth $2,532 in Game 1, and two prizes worth $3,498 in Game 2.
  69. ↑ Another St. Patrick's Day episode was done on this day. Different Irish music played, there were some decorations, and Alex was introduced as "Alex O'Trebek". Only Bill was of Irish decent. Like last year, there were Irish-themed prizes (here, among them were Irish Jig Lessons and a trip to Ireland), and Shamrock lights were again used to indicate that a Game was won. "Blarney Stone" was once again the solution to the opening puzzle. Featured prizes: Diamond Emerald Ring (Game 1) and A Wee Bit of Ireland (Game 2). Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Danna at $700. No Winner's Circle win. Danna defeated Bill, 2-0. Danna won six prizes worth $7,668 in Game 1, and four prizes worth $8,638 in Game 2.
  70. ↑ Set returns to normal. Featured prizes: Mini Cruising Boat (Game 1) and English Country Hutch (Game 2). Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Cash Pot not won. Danna misses an opportunity to win lots of prizes in Game 2. After four attempts, Don wins a Honda Prelude S (the car he wanted) worth $16,020 in the Winner's Circle, and his cousin and aunt come up on stage. Don retires with $22,780 in prizes. Don defeated Danna, 2-0. Don won seven prizes worth $6,740 in Game 1, and no prizes in Game 2.
  71. ↑ Featured prizes: Diamond Earrings (Game 1) and Aloha Waikiki (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Don retiring. Hawaiian music played in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Kevin at $600. No Winner's Circle win. Ginny defeated Kevin, 2-1. Ginny won two prizes worth an unspecified amount in Game 1, and Kevin won five prizes worth $3,658 in Game 2.
  72. ↑ Featured prizes: Motor Scooter (Game 1) and Limited Edition Artwork (Game 2). Two females are present. Only one WILD! Card was in use in Game 2. Cash Pot not won. After two attempts (and with no time left on the clock), Ginny wins a Mitsubishi Galant worth $12,723 in the Winner's Circle, and her mother comes up on stage. Ginny retires undefeated with $21,412 in prizes. Ginny defeated Dannie, 2-0. Ginny won four prizes worth $2,363 in Game 1, and four prizes worth $5,813 in Game 2.
  73. ↑ Featured prizes: Popcorn Cart (Game 1) and Spa (Game 2). Two new male players are present due to Ginny retiring. Buzz-in sound inadvertently played. Two free spaces were revealed in Game 2. Gene Wood: "Due to a production problem, a puzzle was replaced." Cash Pot won by Dan at $600. After one attempt, Dan wins a Honda Prelude S (the car he wanted) worth $16,020 in the Winner's Circle, and his mother comes up on stage. Dan retires undefeated with $20,525 in prizes. Dan defeated Tom, 2-1. Dan won six prizes worth $4,485 in Game 1, and Tom won four prizes worth $9,598 in Game 2.
  74. ↑ Featured prizes: Star-Gazing Telescope (Game 1) and Giant Screen TV (Game 2). Two new players are present due to Dan retiring. Alex mentions that the contestants have won over $70,000 in prizes since the St. Patrick's Day special. Ed misses an opportunity to win lots of prizes in Game 1. Quick solve from Jill in Game 1. Tim Cutt (Marjorie's husband, the associate director of the program) is the solution to the rebus puzzle displayed on the Giant Screen TV in the prize description in Game 2. Cash Pot won by Jill at $500. No Winner's Circle win. Jill defeated Ed, 2-0. Jill won two prizes worth $917 (exact amount not specified) in Game 1, and four prizes worth $9,120 in Game 2.
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