S2·E137 Show #397

Episode recap

The episode identified as season two, episode 137 of the long‑running American quiz program Jeopardy! (show number 397) follows the series’ established format, presenting a single game in which three contestants compete for cash by responding to a series of clues. The TMDB synopsis lists the day’s participants as Louis Seitchik, Gerri Miller and Clint Swett. As described in the series overview, each contestant is introduced at the start of the broadcast and then takes a seat at one of the three podiums that face the game board.

Jeopardy! is a television‑G reality and family program that has been characterized as “America’s favorite quiz show” in which clues are given in the form of answers and contestants must phrase their responses in the form of a question. The game proceeds through the traditional three‑round structure. In the first round, known as the Jeopardy! round, a board of six categories is displayed, each containing five clues of increasing monetary value. Contestants select a clue, buzz in, and if correct, add the clue’s value to their score; an incorrect response deducts the same amount. After the Jeopardy! round, the board is reset with higher values for the Double Jeopardy! round, which follows the same mechanics but includes two Daily Double clues hidden among the board. The episode concludes with Final Jeopardy!, in which all three contestants write a single response to a single clue, wagering any portion of their accumulated totals.

The host, identified in the series’ general description as Alex Trebek, guides the contestants through each stage, reads the clues, and confirms correct responses. Throughout the broadcast, the three competitors—Louis Seitchik, Gerri Miller and Clint Swett—engage in the rapid‑fire exchange of knowledge that defines the show, attempting to out‑score one another across the three rounds. The episode’s structure, pacing and competitive atmosphere are consistent with the format outlined for Jeopardy! in both the TMDB entry and the broader series documentation.