S3·E28 Show #483

Episode recap

The episode identified as Season 3, Episode 28 of the original “Jeopardy!” series (show number 483) follows the program’s established format in which three contestants compete by responding to general‑knowledge clues presented as answers. According to the series description, “America’s favorite quiz show where contestants are presented with general knowledge clues in the form of answers, and they must respond in the form of a question,” each broadcast proceeds through a Jeopardy! round, a Double Jeopardy! round, and a Final Jeopardy! round, with the contestants’ scores adjusted according to correct and incorrect responses. The September 1984 series, classified as a reality and family program with a TV‑G rating, adheres to this structure throughout its run.

In this particular installment, the three competitors are JoAnn Lum, Tom Grexa, and Dave Traini. The episode opens with the customary introduction of the participants, noting their names and brief biographical details as is typical for the series. The three then take their places at the contestant podiums and begin the first Jeopardy! round, selecting clues from the board’s categories and attempting to phrase their responses in the required interrogative form. After the initial round concludes, the contestants return for Double Jeopardy!, where the clue values are doubled and the stakes increase accordingly. The episode proceeds to the final segment, Final Jeopardy!, in which the remaining contestants write down a single response to a single clue, wagering a portion of their accumulated totals.

Throughout the broadcast, the host guides the gameplay, reads each clue, and confirms whether each response is correct, adjusting the scores as dictated by the show’s rules. The episode’s progression reflects the standard pacing and competitive atmosphere that have defined “Jeopardy!” since its inception. While the specific categories, clue content, and final scores are not detailed in the available synopsis, the presence of JoAnn Lum, Tom Grexa, and Dave Traini as the day’s contestants is the sole distinguishing element noted for this installment. The episode thus exemplifies a typical “Jeopardy!” competition, showcasing the program’s enduring format and the participation of its three featured players.