S3·E166 Show #621

Episode recap

The episode identified as season three, episode 166 of the long‑running quiz program Jeopardy! (show number 621) opened with the familiar introduction by host Alex Trebek, accompanied by the signature opening music and the voice of announcer Johnny Gilbert. The board displayed the three categories for the first round, each containing five clues whose monetary values increased from the lowest to the highest, following the format described for the series. The contestants introduced for this broadcast were Bob Peck, Eileen Oshinsky, and Richard Cordray, who each took a podium and prepared to compete for the chance to win the day’s prize.

The game proceeded through the standard three‑round structure. In the initial Jeopardy! round, the three players selected clues from the board, responding in the form of a question. Correct responses added the clue’s dollar amount to the contestant’s score, while incorrect answers deducted the same amount and gave the other players an opportunity to buzz in. After the first round, the contestants entered the Double Jeopardy! round, in which the clue values were doubled, as is customary for the series. The board again featured six categories, each with five clues, and the same rules of wagering and response applied. Throughout both rounds, Trebek provided brief commentary on the categories and occasionally offered additional context for particularly interesting clues.

Following Double Jeopardy!, the three contestants moved to the Final Jeopardy! segment. Trebek revealed a single clue, and each player wrote down a wager based on their current total. The contestants then had thirty seconds to formulate their responses in the required question format. The episode concluded with Trebek revealing the correct response, comparing the final totals, and announcing the winner among Bob Peck, Eileen Oshinsky, and Richard Cordray. The broadcast ended with the customary closing remarks, the theme music, and a reminder of the show’s next airing. No specific scores or wagers were disclosed in the available synopsis, and the episode adhered to the established structure and presentation style of the series.