S2·E172 Show #432

Episode recap

The episode identified as Show #432, the 172nd installment of the second season of the American quiz program Jeopardy!, presented three new contestants: Kerrie Henson, Tomio Nishimura, and Ron Cohen. As a televised version of the long‑running game‑show format, the program opened with host Alex Trebek greeting the participants and introducing the day’s competition. The familiar opening theme and the iconic voice of announcer Johnny Gilbert set the stage for the first round, in which the three contestants faced a board of clues organized by category and monetary value. Each clue was presented as an answer, requiring the players to respond in the form of a question, adhering to the rules that define the Jeopardy! format.

Following the initial Jeopardy! round, the board was reset with higher‑value clues for Double Jeopardy!, giving the competitors additional opportunities to increase their scores. Throughout both rounds, Trebek provided brief commentary on the categories and clarified any ambiguities in the wording of the clues, while Gilbert announced the correct responses and updated the scoreboard after each turn. The three contestants demonstrated a range of general‑knowledge expertise, selecting clues across the board and attempting to out‑buzz one another for control of the game.

The episode progressed to the Final Jeopardy! segment, where each contestant wrote down a single response to a single, higher‑stakes clue after a brief period of contemplation. Trebek read the final clue, and the contestants entered their answers within the allotted time. After the responses were revealed, the final scores were tallied, determining which of the three participants emerged as the champion of Show #432. The episode concluded with Trebek congratulating the winner and reminding the contestants of the prize they had earned, while the studio audience applauded the conclusion of the competition. The broadcast maintained the series’ characteristic blend of intellectual challenge and entertainment, consistent with the show’s long‑standing format as described in its official listings.