S4·E24 Show #709

Episode recap

The episode identified as season 4, episode 24 (show #709) of the 1984 American quiz program Jeopardy! presented three new contestants: Gregg Horn, a contestant listed simply as Mary, and Richard Perez‑Pena. As with every installment of the series, the competition unfolded in the program’s three‑round structure. In the first round, known as the Jeopardy! round, each player selected clues from a board of six categories, responding in the form of a question to earn or lose the dollar value attached to each clue. The second round, Double Jeopardy!, doubled the monetary stakes and introduced two additional categories, giving the competitors further opportunity to increase their totals. After the two main rounds concluded, the three participants wagered a portion of their accumulated scores on a single clue in the Final Jeopardy! round, with the correct response determining the final standings.

The episode was hosted by Alex Trebek, whose role as the series’ long‑standing presenter is a defining element of the show’s format. The familiar voice of announcer Johnny Gilbert introduced the categories and read the clues, maintaining the program’s consistent auditory style. Production credits for the 1984 series list Kevin McCarthy, Dick Schneider, and John Lauderdale as directors, and the series is classified as a reality‑style, family‑oriented program with a TV‑G rating. The episode aired as part of the series’ fourth season, continuing the show’s weekly broadcast schedule that had been established since its debut.

While the specific categories, clue values, and final scores for Gregg Horn, Mary, and Richard Perez‑Pena are not detailed in the available synopsis, the episode adhered to the established Jeopardy! rules and structure that have defined the series since its inception. The competition concluded with the determination of a winner based on the Final Jeopardy! results, after which the champion would be invited to return for the next episode, as is customary for the series. The episode thus exemplifies the standard format and production elements that have made Jeopardy! a long‑running fixture of American television.