S2·E96 Show #356

Episode recap

The episode identified as season 2, episode 96 (show #356) of the 1984 version of Jeopardy! aired as part of the series’ regular weekly schedule. The program opened with host Alex Trebek greeting the studio audience and introducing the three contestants who would compete for the day’s prize money: Erik Bergman, Leslie Solito, and Rosalie Hill. As customary for the series, the opening theme and the familiar “This is Jeopardy!” cue signaled the start of the first round, Jeopardy!, in which each player selected a category and a dollar value and then attempted to phrase a correct response in the form of a question. Throughout the round the three competitors answered a mixture of general‑knowledge clues covering a wide range of topics, with correct responses adding the selected amount to the contestant’s score and incorrect answers deducting the same amount.

Following the completion of the Jeopardy! board, the show transitioned to Double Jeopardy!, a second round featuring higher‑value clues and two Daily Doubles hidden among the categories. Erik Bergman, Leslie Solito, and Rosalie Hill each had the opportunity to wager a portion of their accumulated totals on the Daily Double clues, again responding in question form to the prompts presented by Trebek. The tension of the round was underscored by the familiar “Think!” music that accompanied the contestants’ deliberations.

After Double Jeopardy! concluded, the episode moved to the Final Jeopardy! segment. Trebek revealed a single clue, and the three players wrote down their responses and wagers in secret. The final clue tested the contestants’ breadth of knowledge and strategic wagering, with the correct phrasing of the response determining whether the wagered amount would be added to or subtracted from each player’s total.

Throughout the broadcast, announcer Johnny Gilbert provided the customary voice‑over introductions and read the category titles, while the studio audience reacted to the ebb and flow of the game. The episode adhered to the established format of Jeopardy!—a fast‑paced quiz competition that rewards quick recall, precise phrasing, and strategic betting—culminating in the determination of the day’s champion among Erik Bergman, Leslie Solito, and Rosalie Hill.