S4·E20 Show #705

Episode recap

The episode identified as season 4, episode 20 (show #705) of the 1984 version of Jeopardy! presented three new challengers: Dr. Betsy Suits, Jim Terry and Heywood Sobel. As with every installment of the series, the program opened with the familiar theme music and a brief introduction by the host, Alex Trebek, who explained the rules and introduced the contestants. The announcer, Johnny Gilbert, read the names of the three competitors and their brief biographical sketches before the first round began.

The contest proceeded through the standard three‑round format that defines the game. In the initial Jeopardy! round, the board displayed six categories, each containing five clues of increasing monetary value. Contestants selected clues by stating the category and dollar amount, then responded in the form of a question. Correct responses added the clue’s value to the contestant’s score, while incorrect answers deducted the amount and gave the other players an opportunity to buzz in. After all clues in the first round were exhausted, the board was cleared and the Double Jeopardy! round began, featuring a new set of categories and higher‑value clues, as well as two Daily Doubles hidden among the clues. The host again reminded the players of the wagering rules for those special clues.

Following the two main rounds, the three contestants entered Final Jeopardy! where a single clue was presented, and each player wrote down a wager and a response. The episode concluded with the host revealing the correct answer, tallying the final scores, and announcing the winner among Dr. Suits, Mr. Terry and Mr. Sobel. The victorious contestant received the cash prize associated with their final total, while the other two left with the amounts they had accumulated. The program ended with the customary closing remarks and the signature “Think!” music, completing another episode of the long‑running quiz show.