S2·E125 Show #385

Episode recap

The broadcast identified as season 2, episode 125 of the American quiz program Jeopardy! (catalogued as show #385) follows the series’ established format in which three contestants compete for cash by responding to general‑knowledge clues presented in answer form. The episode’s contestant lineup, as listed in the TMDB synopsis, consists of Brooke Krauter, Lionel Goldbart and Rick Passo. Each participant takes a podium and attempts to select clues from the board’s six categories during the opening Jeopardy! round, then returns for the Double Jeopardy! round where clue values are doubled and the board is refreshed with new categories. After the two main rounds, the remaining contestants face a single clue in the Final Jeopardy! segment, wagering any portion of their accumulated totals before writing their responses.

The program is hosted by Alex Trebek, whose role includes reading the clues, confirming correct responses and managing the flow of the game. The familiar opening and inter‑round announcements are delivered by Johnny Gilbert, who provides the show’s signature voice‑over introductions and transitions. Production credits for the 1984 series list Kevin McCarthy, Dick Schneider and John Lauderdale as directors, while the on‑screen talent also includes Jimmy McGuire, Kelly Miyahara and Sarah Whitcomb in supporting capacities.

As with every installment of the series, the episode adheres to the “answers‑in‑the‑form‑of‑questions” rule that defines Jeopardy!’s gameplay, requiring contestants to phrase each correct response as a question. The board’s clue values increase in increments of $200 in the Jeopardy! round and $400 in Double Jeopardy!, reflecting the standard monetary structure of the show. The final clue, presented without a time limit for wagering, concludes the competition and determines the episode’s champion, who receives the cash total earned during the game.

While the specific categories, clue content and final scores for Brooke Krauter, Lionel Goldbart and Rick Passo are not detailed in the available synopsis, the episode conforms to the established structure and presentation style that have characterized Jeopardy! since its 1984 debut, offering viewers the familiar blend of rapid‑fire trivia, strategic wagering and the iconic host‑contestant interaction that defines the series.