S2·E97 Show #357

Episode recap

The broadcast identified as season 2, episode 97 (show #357) of the 1984 version of Jeopardy! presented three new challengers: Ann Antell, Daniel Dorse and Erik Bergman. As with every installment of the series, the episode adhered to the established quiz‑show format in which three contestants are introduced, then compete across three distinct rounds—Jeopardy!, Double Jeopardy! and Final Jeopardy!—answering general‑knowledge clues that are given in the form of answers. The host for the program was Alex Trebek, who posed each clue and guided the contestants through the game. The familiar opening and interstitial announcements were delivered by Johnny Gilbert, the series’ long‑time announcer.

The production credits for the 1984 series list Kevin McCarthy, Dick Schneider and John Lauderdale as directors, with Alex Trebek, Johnny Gilbert, Jimmy McGuire, Kelly Miyahara and Sarah Whitcomb appearing among the on‑screen talent. The episode’s runtime and structure followed the standard pattern established by the series: a single Jeopardy! round featuring six categories, a Double Jeopardy! round with doubled dollar values, and a single‑question Final Jeopardy! round in which contestants may wager any portion of their accumulated score.

During the Jeopardy! and Double Jeopardy! rounds, Ann Antell, Daniel Dorse and Erik Bergman each selected clues from the board, responded in the form of a question, and earned or lost money according to the value of the clue and the correctness of their response. The episode concluded with the three competitors writing down their wagers and responses for the Final Jeopardy! clue, after which the host revealed the correct answer and the final scores were tallied.

No additional narrative elements, special themes, or guest appearances were noted for this particular broadcast beyond the standard format and the three competing contestants. The episode therefore represents a typical example of the series’ enduring structure, showcasing the rapid‑fire trivia competition that has defined Jeopardy! since its inception.