S2·E176 Show #436

Episode recap

The episode identified as season two, episode 176 of the American television game show Jeopardy! (show number 436) presented three contestants who vied for the day’s prize. The competitors listed in the official synopsis were Steve Bronson, D’Art Ferris, and Molly McClellan. As a long‑running quiz competition created by Merv Griffin, Jeopardy! follows a consistent structure in which each contestant attempts to respond correctly to a series of general‑knowledge clues that are presented in the form of answers. The program is produced for a television‑G audience and is classified as a reality and family‑oriented series.

During the broadcast, the three participants entered the iconic studio set and took their places at the contestant podiums opposite the host, Alex Trebek, whose role includes reading each clue and confirming correct responses. The game proceeds through three distinct rounds. The first round, known simply as “Jeopardy!,” features six categories with clue values ranging from $200 to $1,000. Contestants select a category and a monetary value, then must phrase their response in the form of a question. Correct answers add the selected amount to the contestant’s score, while incorrect answers deduct the same amount and give the remaining players an opportunity to buzz in.

The second round, “Double Jeopardy!,” mirrors the first but doubles the clue values, offering $400 to $2,000. In this round, two “Daily Double” clues are hidden among the board, allowing a contestant who discovers one to wager any portion of their current total before responding. After the Double Jeopardy! board is cleared, the game moves to “Final Jeopardy!,” where a single clue is presented and all contestants may wager any or all of their accumulated earnings. Responses are written on paper and revealed after a brief contemplation period.

The episode concluded with the final tallies for Steve Bronson, D’Art Ferris, and Molly McClellan, determining the day’s champion according to the standard scoring rules of the series. No additional details about scores, categories, or specific clues are provided in the available synopsis.