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S3·E172 Show #627

Core Aired May 5, 1987
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Synopsis

Today's Contestants: Phil Marino vs. Joanne Skelly-Gearhart vs. Jean Volk

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Episode recap

Jeopardy! is a reality television game show where contestants compete to answer general knowledge questions in the form of answers. The show features a host who presents the clues and three contestants who attempt to respond correctly.

In this episode, three contestants, Phil Marino, Joanne Skelly-Gearhart, and Jean Volk, compete against each other. The contestants are presented with a series of clues in various categories, and they must respond with a correct question.

The contestants earn money by responding correctly to the clues, with the amount of money they earn depending on the category and the difficulty level of the clue. The contestant who earns the most money at the end of the game is declared the winner.

The host of the show is responsible for presenting the clues and keeping track of the contestants' scores. The host also provides information about the categories and the clues, and helps to facilitate the game.

The game consists of several rounds, including a Jeopardy round, a Double Jeopardy round, and a Final Jeopardy round. In the Jeopardy round, the contestants are presented with clues in various categories, and they must respond correctly to earn money. In the Double Jeopardy round, the clues are more difficult, and the contestants must respond correctly to earn more money. In the Final Jeopardy round, the contestants are presented with a final clue, and they must respond correctly to earn the most money.

The contestant who earns the most money at the end of the game is declared the winner, and they are awarded the money they have earned. The show is a popular and long-running game show that has been entertaining audiences for many years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 3 Episode 172 of Jeopardy! air?

Season 3, Episode 172 ('Show #627') originally aired on May 5, 1987.

How long is Season 3 Episode 172 ('Show #627')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Jeopardy!.

What happens in Jeopardy! Season 3 Episode 172?

Today's Contestants: Phil Marino vs. Joanne Skelly-Gearhart vs. Jean Volk...

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