S2·E108 Show #368

Episode recap

The episode identified as season two, episode 108 (show number 368) of the 1984 American quiz program Jeopardy! presented three competitors: Judy Hedden, Steve Wenrick and Paul Rouffa. The broadcast followed the series’ standard format, in which each contestant attempts to accumulate the highest total of money by responding to a series of clues presented in answer form. The first segment, the Jeopardy! round, featured clues organized into six categories, each containing five items whose monetary values increased from the lowest to the highest, reflecting a gradual rise in difficulty. After the initial round, the contestants entered Double Jeopardy!, a second board with the same categorical structure but with clue values doubled, providing an opportunity for larger swings in the score.

Throughout both rounds, the host Alex Trebek read each clue, while the announcer Johnny Gilbert supplied the opening introduction and identified the categories. Contestants signaled their intent to answer by pressing a buzzer; a correct response added the clue’s dollar amount to the contestant’s total, while an incorrect response deducted the same amount. The episode also included the Daily Double clues, hidden within the boards, which allowed a contestant who located the clue to wager any portion of their current total before responding.

Following the Double Jeopardy! segment, the three participants faced the Final Jeopardy! question. In this closing round, each contestant wrote a single response and wagered an amount of their accumulated earnings. The final clue, like all others, was presented in answer form, requiring the contestants to phrase their response in the form of a question. After the time for writing elapsed, the correct response was revealed, and the contestant with the highest net total after the wager was declared the winner of the episode.

The broadcast adhered to the series’ established production team, with Kevin McCarthy, Dick Schneider and John Lauderdale credited as directors. The episode’s presentation, pacing and competitive structure reflected the consistent format that has defined Jeopardy! since its 1984 revival, offering viewers a familiar blend of general‑knowledge testing and strategic wagering.