S2·E163 Show #423

Episode recap

The episode identified as Show #423 in the second season of the 1984 series of Jeopardy! brings together three new competitors: Lois Rothman, Pam Wells, and Randy Amasia. As a program described by its official database entry as “America’s favorite quiz show where contestants are presented with general‑knowledge clues in the form of answers,” the broadcast follows the established format of the series. Each game is structured in three distinct rounds—Jeopardy!, Double Jeopardy!, and Final Jeopardy!—as detailed in reference works on the show. In the opening Jeopardy! round, the three participants select from a board of clues organized by category and monetary value, responding in the form of a question. Correct responses add the clue’s value to the contestant’s total, while incorrect answers deduct the same amount. After the first round, the board is reset with higher values for Double Jeopardy!, allowing the players to increase their scores further through a second set of clues and the occasional Daily Double, which offers the chance to wager any portion of a contestant’s current total. The episode concludes with Final Jeopardy!, a single clue in which each contestant writes a response and wagers an amount of their accumulated earnings before the answer is revealed. The final scores determine the winner, who returns for a subsequent game, while the other two contestants depart with their earnings.

Throughout the broadcast, the three contestants demonstrate a range of knowledge across the diverse categories typical of the series, engaging in the rapid‑fire exchange of clues and responses that defines the program’s competitive rhythm. The episode adheres to the series’ TV‑G rating and its classification as a reality‑and‑family format, presenting a family‑friendly contest of intellect and quick recall. By the close of the show, the outcome of the three‑round contest is revealed, completing the standard Jeopardy! experience for Lois Rothman, Pam Wells, and Randy Amasia.