S3·E216 Show #671

Episode recap

The episode identified as Season 3, Episode 216 (Show #671) of the American quiz program Jeopardy! presents three competitors: Mary Ellis, Vaughn West, and Eric Berman. As with every installment of the series, the contest follows the established format of the long‑running game. The program opens with host Alex Trebek greeting the audience and introducing the three contestants, while announcer Johnny Gilbert provides the opening voice‑over. The first segment, the Jeopardy! round, features a board of six categories, each containing five clues whose monetary values increase from the lowest to the highest. Contestants select clues, respond in the form of a question, and earn or lose the indicated amount based on correctness. After the single‑jeopardy board is exhausted, the game proceeds to Double Jeopardy!, which presents a second board with the same structure but with clue values doubled. The three participants again choose clues, wager on Daily Doubles, and attempt to accumulate the highest total. The episode concludes with the Final Jeopardy! round, in which each contestant writes a single response to a single clue after seeing the category and makes a wager of any portion of their current score. The correct response is revealed, and the final totals determine the winner, who receives the cash prize and the opportunity to return for a future game. Throughout the broadcast, the familiar visual and auditory elements of the series are present: the iconic Jeopardy! theme music, the distinctive board graphics, and the courteous interaction among host, contestants, and audience. The episode adheres to the series’ TV‑G rating and its classification as a reality‑style family program, consistent with the show’s description on The Movie Database and other listed references. No additional narrative elements or special segments are noted for this particular airing.