S4·E2 Show #687

Episode recap

The episode identified as season 4, episode 2 of the 1984 revival of Jeopardy! (show number 687) follows the program’s established quiz‑show format. The broadcast presents three contestants—Tom Facelle, Brenda Berstler, and Ken Higgins—who compete for cash by responding to general‑knowledge clues. As described in the series overview, Jeopardy! is an American reality‑and‑family television game show in which each clue is given in the form of an answer, and contestants must phrase their responses as questions. The contest proceeds through the three traditional rounds: the initial Jeopardy! round, the Double Jeopardy! round, and the concluding Final Jeopardy! round. In each of the first two rounds, the three players select clues from a board organized by category and monetary value, buzz in to answer, and earn or lose money based on the correctness of their responses. The episode’s structure adheres to the standard rules that govern the series, including the requirement that all answers be phrased in the form of a question.

During the Final Jeopardy! segment, the remaining contestant(s) write down a response to a single clue after seeing the category, wagering any portion of their accumulated total. The final scores determine the winner, who receives the cash prize and the title of champion for that episode. The show is rated TV‑G and is classified under the reality and family genres. It continues the long‑running tradition of the Jeopardy! franchise, which is noted for its emphasis on breadth of knowledge and quick recall. No additional details about the specific categories, clue values, or final scores are provided in the available synopsis, so the recap remains focused on the contestants’ participation and the program’s standard format.