S4·E12 Show #697

Episode recap

The twelfth episode of the fourth season of the American quiz program Jeopardy! (show number 697) presented a single‑contestant matchup featuring David Shapiro, Peggy Friedman and Roy Holliday. As with every installment of the series, the episode adhered to the established format in which three participants compete for cash by responding in the form of questions to a series of clues presented in a board of categories. The program, created by Merv Griffin and produced for television by Kevin McCarthy, Dick Schneider and John Lauderdale, is hosted by Alex Trebek, with Johnny Gilbert providing the signature announcing voice. Throughout the Jeopardy! round, each contestant selected clues of varying monetary value from six categories, wagering the indicated amount on each response. After the initial round, the Double Jeopardy! round offered higher‑value clues and introduced two Daily Doubles, allowing contestants to wager any portion of their accumulated scores. The episode concluded with a Final Jeopardy! segment in which the remaining players wrote down a response to a single clue, wagering any or all of their earnings. The competition proceeded according to the standard rules governing clue selection, timing, and scoring, and the episode’s progression reflected the typical pacing of the series, moving from the opening board reveal through the three rounds of play. While the specific outcomes of the individual clues and the final scores of Shapiro, Friedman and Holliday are not detailed in the available synopsis, the episode exemplified the program’s enduring emphasis on breadth of general‑knowledge recall, quick thinking and strategic wagering, hallmarks that have defined Jeopardy! since its debut. The broadcast continued the series’ tradition of delivering a concise, intellectually focused contest that engages both participants and viewers.