S2·E150 Show #410

Episode recap

The broadcast listed as season 2, episode 150 of the American quiz program Jeopardy! (show #410) presented three new contestants: Phil Purganan, Andrea Reid, and Tom McCrossan. As with every installment of the series, the competition was overseen by host Alex Trebek, with Johnny Gilbert providing his customary announcing voice. The episode followed the standard Jeopardy! format, beginning with the opening “Jeopardy!” round in which the three participants selected clues from a board of six categories, each clue presented as an answer that required a question‑style response. Correct responses earned the contestant the dollar value of the clue, while incorrect answers deducted the same amount from their score.

After the first round, the board was reset for the “Double Jeopardy!” segment, featuring a second set of six categories with doubled dollar values. Contestants again chose clues, responded in the form of questions, and saw their totals rise or fall according to the correctness of their answers. Throughout both rounds, the three competitors demonstrated a range of general‑knowledge expertise, covering topics typical of the series’ eclectic subject matter.

Following the Double Jeopardy! round, the two highest‑scoring players advanced to “Final Jeopardy!” where a single clue was presented, and each contestant wagered a portion of their accumulated total before writing down their response. The final scores were then revealed, determining the episode’s champion and the distribution of the day’s prize money.

The episode adhered to the series’ established production elements, including the iconic theme music, the distinctive board lighting, and the brief commercial breaks that punctuated the gameplay. No additional guests, special segments, or deviations from the regular format were noted for this particular broadcast. The program concluded with Trebek’s customary sign‑off, reminding viewers of the next scheduled airing of Jeopardy!.