S2·E156 Show #416

Episode recap

The episode identified as season two, episode 156 (show number 416) of the 1984 television series Jeopardy! presented three new challengers: Mary Harper, Guy Tonti and Steven Matthews. As a standard installment of the long‑running quiz program, the broadcast opened with host Alex Trebek greeting the studio audience and introducing the three contestants, while announcer Johnny Gilbert read the opening credits. The format followed the familiar three‑round structure that defines the series.

In the first round, known as the Jeopardy! round, the board displayed six categories, each containing five clues valued from $100 to $500. Contestants selected clues by stating the dollar amount and category, then responded in the form of a question. Correct responses added the clue’s value to the player’s score, while incorrect answers deducted the same amount and gave the remaining contestants an opportunity to buzz in. Throughout this round, the three participants demonstrated a range of knowledge across the assorted topics, with the board’s clues covering subjects such as history, literature, science, geography, popular culture and wordplay.

The second round, Double Jeopardy!, doubled the monetary values, ranging from $200 to $1,000, and introduced two Daily Double clues hidden among the categories. When a contestant uncovered a Daily Double, they could wager any portion of their current total before responding. The three competitors again navigated the board, selecting clues and providing responses in the required question format. The heightened stakes of the doubled values created a more competitive atmosphere, as scores shifted rapidly.

The episode concluded with the Final Jeopardy! segment. After a single clue was revealed, each contestant wrote down a wager and their response on a card, then revealed them simultaneously. The final clue required a concise, accurate question to secure any wagered amount. As with every broadcast, the show’s production elements—including the set design, the iconic music, and the presence of supporting staff such as Jimmy McGuire, Kelly Miyahara and Sarah Whitcomb—remained consistent with the series’ established presentation.

While the specific outcome of the game is not detailed in the available synopsis, the episode adhered to the established Jeopardy! structure, offering viewers a showcase of general‑knowledge competition among Mary Harper, Guy Tonti and Steven Matthews, framed by the familiar hosting of Alex Trebek and the signature voice of Johnny Gilbert.