S3·E183 Show #638, 1987 Senior Tournament semifinal game 3.

Episode recap

On this episode of Jeopardy!, three contestants, Zeke Sevilla, Phil Stehle, and Dorothy McClellan, compete in the semifinal game of the 1987 Senior Tournament. The game is part of the third season of Jeopardy!, which began in 1984.

The contestants are presented with general knowledge clues in the form of answers, and must respond with the correct question. The game is divided into categories, with each contestant selecting a category and a dollar amount to wager. The contestant with the highest score at the end of the game advances to the final round.

The game features a standard Jeopardy! format, with the host, Alex Trebek, guiding the contestants through the game. The contestants' responses are reviewed by Trebek, and the correct or incorrect nature of their responses is determined.

The scores of the contestants are not explicitly stated in the provided synopsis, but the game is a semifinal match, indicating that the contestants have already demonstrated a level of knowledge and skill in previous rounds. The winner of this game will advance to the final round, where they will compete for the top prize.

The episode is part of the 1987 Senior Tournament, which features contestants who are 60 years of age or older. The tournament is a special event, separate from the regular Jeopardy! season, and is designed to showcase the knowledge and skills of older contestants.