S2·E123 Show #383

Episode recap

The episode identified as season 2, episode 123 of the American quiz program Jeopardy! (production number 383) follows the series’ established format in which three contestants compete for cash by responding to clues presented as answers. The broadcast lists the day’s participants as Shirley, Michael and Leslie Johnson Kelsey. As with every installment of the series, the proceedings are overseen by host Alex Trebek, whose role is to read the clues, confirm correct responses and manage the flow of the game. The opening announcements and introductions are delivered by longtime announcer Johnny Gilbert, who provides the program’s signature voice‑over introductions.

The contest proceeds through the three traditional rounds. In the first round, known as the Jeopardy! round, each contestant selects a clue from a board organized into six categories, each containing five clues of increasing monetary value. Correct responses add the indicated amount to the contestant’s score, while incorrect answers deduct the same amount. After the Jeopardy! round, the board is reset with higher values for the Double Jeopardy! round, and the same process repeats, allowing the contestants to increase their totals further. The episode concludes with the Final Jeopardy! segment, in which the remaining contestants write down a response to a single clue after a brief period of contemplation, wagering any portion of their accumulated scores.

Throughout the episode, the three competitors—Shirley, Michael and Leslie Johnson Kelsey—engage in the rapid‑fire exchange of clues and responses that defines the series. The program’s structure, including the three‑round format, the role of the host and announcer, and the competitive nature of the game, remains consistent with the format described in the series’ general overview. No additional details about specific categories, clue content, scores or outcomes are provided in the source material for this particular broadcast.