S5·E65 Show #980

Episode recap

This episode of Jeopardy! features a competition among three contestants: Steve Burns, Donna Levin, and Jack Lechner. The contestants are presented with general knowledge clues in the form of answers, and must respond with the correct question.

The clues are valued by dollar amounts, ranging from lowest to highest, and are ostensibly based on difficulty. The values of the clues increase over time, with those in the Double Jeopardy! round being double the range of the Jeopardy! round.

The contestants compete in the Jeopardy! round, where they are presented with clues in various categories. They must respond correctly to earn money, and the contestant with the highest score at the end of the round moves on to the Double Jeopardy! round.

In the Double Jeopardy! round, the clues are valued at double the amount of those in the Jeopardy! round. The contestants must again respond correctly to earn money, and the contestant with the highest score at the end of the round wins the game.

The game is hosted by Alex Trebek, and the contestants are assisted by Johnny Gilbert and Jimmy McGuire. The episode is part of the fifth season of Jeopardy!, which premiered in 1984.