July to December 1986

July
''NOTE: No episode aired on July 4, 1986 due to coverage of the Statue of Liberty's 100th anniversary. All daytime game shows - with the exception of Press Your Luck - were pre-empted that day.'' Young People's Week I runs from July 7 to 11, 1986. Adults return on July 14th.

NOTE: Audience poll questions involving ten audience members debut as of July 14, 1986.

In front of the audience polling area, gigantic blue Goodson-Todman asterisks appeared on the floor.

August
Young People's Week II starts on August 25, 1986 and continues until August 29, 1986.

September
Adults return on September 1, 1986.