S4·E38 Show #723

Episode recap

The episode identified as Season 4, Episode 38 (Show #723) of the American quiz program Jeopardy! aired as part of the series’ fourth season. The broadcast followed the series’ established format, with three contestants competing for cash prizes by responding to clues presented in the form of answers. The day’s lineup of competitors consisted of Martha Adams, Dave Higgins and Richard Miller, each of whom took a podium and entered the game with the goal of out‑scoring the others across the three traditional rounds.

As with every installment, the host Alex Trebek introduced the contestants, explained the rules and guided the play through the Jeopardy! round, the Double Jeopardy! round and the concluding Final Jeopardy! segment. The iconic voice of announcer Johnny Gilbert provided the opening introduction and read the category titles and clue values. Throughout the first two rounds, the three players selected clues from a board organized into six categories, each containing five clues of increasing monetary value. Correct responses added the clue’s dollar amount to a contestant’s total, while incorrect answers deducted the same amount and gave the remaining players an opportunity to buzz in.

After the Double Jeopardy! round, the scores were tallied and the two contestants with the highest totals advanced to the Final Jeopardy! round. In that final segment, a single clue was presented, and each remaining player wrote a wager before seeing the clue. The episode concluded with the reveal of the Final Jeopardy! answer, the contestants’ written responses, and the final scores that determined the day’s champion and the amounts each contestant would take home.

The episode adhered to the program’s long‑standing structure, showcasing the quick‑thinking and breadth of knowledge required of its participants, and continued the series’ tradition of delivering a concise, competitive quiz experience to its audience.