S2·E143 Show #403

Episode recap

The episode identified as Show #403 in the second season of the 1984 version of Jeopardy! brings together three new contestants: Jeff Goldstein, Sherry Reiter, and Gary Palmer. As with every installment of the series, the program is hosted by Alex Trebek, who introduces the board of categories and reads each clue, while longtime announcer Johnny Gilbert provides the opening voice‑over and introduces the contestants by name. The format follows the familiar three‑round structure that defines the long‑running quiz show.

In the opening Jeopardy! round, the three competitors select clues from six categories, each clue carrying a single‑dollar value ranging from $100 to $500. When a clue is revealed, the contestants race to buzz in. The first to signal is given the opportunity to respond; a correct response, phrased in the form of a question, adds the clue’s dollar amount to the contestant’s score, while an incorrect response deducts the same amount. The round proceeds until all clues have been exhausted, after which a short commercial break separates it from the next segment.

The Double Jeopardy! round mirrors the first round but doubles the monetary stakes, with clue values ranging from $200 to $1,000. In addition, two Daily Double clues are hidden among the board, allowing a contestant who uncovers one to wager any portion of their current total before seeing the clue. Jeff Goldstein, Sherry Reiter, and Gary Palmer each navigate the board, selecting categories, buzzing in, and answering in the required question format, thereby building or reducing their scores according to the standard rules.

Following Double Jeopardy!, the game moves to Final Jeopardy!. Trebek presents a single clue, and each contestant writes a response and a wager based on their standing. After the clue is read, the contestants have thirty seconds to write their answers. The episode concludes with the final tally of the three players’ scores after the wagers are applied, determining the winner of the day’s game. No specific scores or outcomes are disclosed in the available synopsis, leaving the result of the competition unreported.