S4·E17 Show #702

Episode recap

The episode identified as Season 4, Episode 17 of the long‑running American quiz program Jeopardy! (show number 702) presents three new challengers who compete for the day’s prize. According to the episode listing on The Movie Database, the contestants are Cinthea Stahl, Lance Williams, and Judi Greenberg. The format follows the standard Jeopardy! structure described in the series overview on Wikipedia: each player sits at a podium and is given a board of clues arranged by category and monetary value. The clues are presented as answers, and the contestants must respond in the form of a question. The round proceeds with the Jeopardy! board, followed by Double Jeopardy! where the values are doubled, and concludes with a single‑question Final Jeopardy! round in which the remaining contestants wager a portion of their earnings.

During the broadcast, Cinthea Stahl, Lance Williams, and Judi Greenberg each select clues from the board, attempting to accumulate the highest total. The game’s progression is marked by the strategic selection of categories, the timing of buzz‑ins, and the wagering decisions made in Final Jeopardy! As with every installment of the series, the host presents the clues, confirms correct responses, and updates the scoreboard after each turn. The episode’s pacing reflects the familiar rhythm of the show, moving from the initial Jeopardy! round through the higher‑stakes Double Jeopardy! round and ending with the decisive Final Jeopardy! question that determines the day’s champion.

While the specific categories, clue content, and final scores are not detailed in the available synopsis, the episode adheres to the established rules and presentation style of Jeopardy! as a family‑friendly, knowledge‑based competition. The three contestants’ performances are evaluated solely on the accuracy and speed of their responses, with the ultimate winner determined by the highest total after Final Jeopardy!. This installment continues the series’ tradition of testing a broad range of general‑knowledge topics in a fast‑paced, competitive format.