S2·E136 Show #396

Episode recap

The broadcast listed as season 2, episode 136 of the 1984 series of Jeopardy! (show number 396) presented three new competitors: Anita Mule, Cindy Price, and Clint Swett. As a long‑running American quiz program, Jeopardy! follows a consistent format in which three contestants are introduced at the start of each episode and then face a board of general‑knowledge clues. The clues are displayed as answers, and the contestants must respond in the form of a question. The game is divided into three distinct rounds. In the first round, known simply as the Jeopardy! round, each clue carries a dollar value that increases across the board, reflecting an intended rise in difficulty. The second round, Double Jeopardy!, presents clues whose dollar values are double those of the first round, maintaining the same structure of categories and answer‑question response. The episode concludes with a single clue in the Final Jeopardy! round, where contestants may wager any portion of their accumulated earnings before writing their responses.

The series is produced in the United States and carries a TV‑G rating, indicating suitability for general audiences. It is classified under the reality and family genres. The program’s on‑air presentation is anchored by Alex Trebek, who serves as the host, and is accompanied by the familiar voice of announcer Johnny Gilbert. The show’s production credits include Kevin McCarthy, Dick Schneider, and John Lauderdale as directors, with additional on‑screen talent such as Jimmy McGuire, Kelly Miyahara, and Sarah Whitcomb appearing in various capacities throughout the series.

During this particular installment, the three contestants—Mule, Price, and Swett—took their places at the podiums and proceeded through the standard sequence of Jeopardy! and Double Jeopardy! boards before facing the Final Jeopardy! clue. While the specific categories, clue content, and final scores are not detailed in the available synopsis, the episode adhered to the established structure that defines the Jeopardy! experience: a rapid‑fire contest of recall, strategy, and wagering that pits each participant against the others in a test of breadth and depth of knowledge. The episode thus contributed another chapter to the series’ extensive run, continuing the tradition of presenting everyday viewers with a showcase of trivia across a wide array of subjects.