S4·E181 Show #866, 1988 Senior Tournament semifinal game 1.

Episode recap

This archival entry documents the television program Jeopardy, specifically Season 4, Episode 181, designated as Show Number 866. This particular broadcast features the first semifinal game of the 1988 Senior Tournament. The contestants competing in this episode are Franceline Turner, Ed Cohen, and Peggy Kennedy.

As part of the long-running reality and family quiz show format, the contestants are presented with general knowledge clues that are structured in the form of answers. The series is known for its distinctive gameplay where participants must respond in the form of a question.

The production details associated with the series include direction by Kevin McCarthy, Dick Schneider, and John Lauderdale. The on-screen and announcing personnel credited for the program include host Alex Trebek, along with Johnny Gilbert, Jimmy McGuire, Kelly Miyahara, and Sarah Whitcomb.

This specific episode forms a part of the historical broadcast record of the quiz show, which invites contestants to test their knowledge across a wide range of academic and pop culture subjects. The tournament structure of this episode highlights the competitive play featured during the special senior tournament events held within the fourth season of the program. Further archival records for the series document its ongoing run as America's favorite quiz show, engaging viewers with its established game mechanics and format.