From here on out, the show now aired at 10:00 a.m., replacing fellow Reg Grundy Productions game show $ale of the Century, and its old 12:30 p.m. timeslot was given to a new Soap called Generations. The Monday-Friday winners played again on Friday. General Hospital were the winners all week long. Santa Barbara and General Hospital's respective final total winnings were $14,000 and $21,000.
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Player 1
Player 2
Notes
#1205
March 27, 1989
Frank Runyeon/Chip Mayer
Robin Mattson/Judith McConnell
Robin won the coin toss over Frank, and went first. Robin correctly guessed EARMUFFS (plus the $500 bonus) and PYTHONS; Frank correctly guessed RECIPIENT, OPTION (plus the $500 bonus), and WEDDING. Frank defeated Robin, 3-2.
Frank clocked in at 30.7 seconds, correctly guessing ROADS, PUTTER, GARBAGE, and OMELETTE.
Judith won the coin toss over Chip, and went first. Judith correctly guessed DENTURES; Chip correctly guessed NOTHING (plus the $500 bonus), WELCOME, and SUNSET. Chip defeated Judith, 3-1.
Chip ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first word, earning a 10-second penalty on the second, and missing the third.
Frank ran out of time, only correctly guessing SWINGS, and missing WRINKLE.
#1206
March 28, 1989
Stuart Damon/Kin Shriner
Lynn Herring/Sharon Wyatt
Lynn won the coin toss over Stuart, and went first. Lynn correctly guessed VENDORS and FONDUE; Stuart correctly guessed RECYCLE, KNOCKOUT (plus the $1,000 bonus), and FIREMAN. Stuart defeated Lynn, 3-2.
Stuart clocked in at 61.0 seconds, correctly guessing HADES, STALIN, TANGELO, and GARGLING (10-second penalty earned).
Sharon won the coin toss over Kin, and went first. Sharon correctly guessed UMBRELLA, PORCHES (plus the $500 bonus), and GERSHWIN (plus the $1,000 bonus). Sharon defeated Kin, 3-0.
Sharon played for A. Lewis Heisey of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Sharon defeated Stuart in 41.7 seconds.
Sharon ran out of time, missing RODEOS.
#1207
March 29, 1989
Jed Allan/Chip Mayer
Judith McConnell/Robin Mattson
Jed won the coin toss over Judith, and went first. Jed correctly guessed TUGBOATS and SNAZZY; Judith correctly guessed TROMBONES, BORING, and FIREFLY (plus the $500 bonus). Judith defeated Jed, 3-2.
Judith clocked in at 74.9 seconds, correctly guessing MODEL, LANTERN (two 10-second penalties earned), GILLIGAN, and NEGATIVES.
Chip won the coin toss over Robin, and went first. Chip correctly guessed HAMSTRING, INFANTS (plus the $500 bonus), and BOUNCER. Chip defeated Robin, 3-0.
Chip defeated Robin in 29.3 seconds.
Chip ran out of time, missing MUSEUM.
#1208
March 30, 1989
Stuart Damon/Kin Shriner
Dawn Merrick/Lynn Herring
Dawn won the coin toss over Stuart, and went first. Stuart correctly guessed IMPRESS and EXERCISE; Dawn correctly guessed TROUSERS, FACES, and BRAILE (plus the $500 bonus). Dawn defeated Stuart, 3-2.
Dawn clocked in at 35.7 seconds, correctly guessing STING, GARTERS, SNAPSHOT, and CHAMPIONS.
Lynn won the coin toss over Kin, and went first. Kin correctly guessed MOTELS (plus the $1,000 bonus); Lynn correctly guessed NEUROTIC (plus the $500 bonus), LOUGANIS, and ATLANTIC. Neither player correctly guessed MASKS.
Lynn defeated Dawn in 32.5 seconds.
Lynn ran out of time, only correctly guessing HERMIT, and missing GUITARS.
#1209
March 31, 1989
Frank Runyeon/Sharon Wyatt
Chip Mayer/Lynn Herring
Chip won the coin toss over Frank, and went first. Frank correctly guessed ALIMONY; Chip correctly guessed ASPRIN, GYRATIONS, and MUSIC. Chip defeated Frank, 3-1.
Chip clocked in at 62.4 seconds, correctly guessing FROGS, PARTING (two 10-second penalties earned), AEROBICS, and STRAGLER.
Sharon won the coin toss over Lynn, and went first. Sharon correctly guessed GROUCHES and KENNEL; Lynn correctly guessed PIZZERIAS, HICCUP, and INSURER (plus the $500 bonus). Lynn defeated Sharon, 3-1.
Lynn defeated Chip in 37.1 seconds.
Lynn ran out of time, only correctly guessing SALAMI, and missing DOUBLES.
Week #247[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1210
April 03, 1989
#1211
April 04, 1989
#1212
April 05, 1989
#1213
April 06, 1989
John/Jeff
Sherri/Dorian
Sherri correctly guessed KOHMEINI (plus the $500 bonus), QUOTAS (plus the $500 bonus), and MUSTACHES. Sherri defeated John, who left with $8,000, 3-0.
Sherri clocked in at 53.2 seconds, correctly guessing ANTLERS, NAUTILUS, GYMNASIUM, and SWINE (make-up word for SNOBS).
Jeff showed off Scrabble-decorated jewelry. Jeff won the coin toss over Dorian, and went first. Dorian correctly guessed DECORATOR (plus the $500 bonus), AMNESIA, and BARNACLES. Dorian defeated Jeff, 3-0.
Dorian defeated Sherri in 46.6 seconds, earning two 10-second penalties for SNOBS.
Dorian ran out of time, only correctly guessing DEMONS, and missing MAILMAN. Her total winnings were $2,000.
#1214
April 07, 1989
Louis/Keith
Dorian/Tara
Dorian correctly guessed BRUISES (plus the $500 bonus); Louis correctly guessed ARGUMENT, NEWSWIRE (plus the $1,000 bonus), and HEFNER (plus the $1,000 bonus). Louis defeated Dorian, who left with $2,500 3-1.
Louis clocked in at 37.6 seconds, correctly guessing TONTO, FISHING, AIRLINES, and WINDSTORM.
Keith won the coin toss over Tara, and went first. Tara correctly guessed DISHES (plus the $500 bonus) and CARPENTER; Keith correctly guessed SUBSCRIBE, FACIAL (plus the $500 bonus), and CANNONS. Keith defeated Tara, 3-2.
Keith defeated Louis in 37.1 seconds.
Keith ran out of time, only correctly guessing CIRCUS, and missing RANCHES. His total winnings were $2,000.
Week #248[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1215
April 10, 1989
Keith/Masi
Laura/Renee
Keith correctly guessed DOORNAILS; Laura correctly guessed REMODEL, NEIGHBORS, and MISER (plus the $1,000 bonus). Laura defeated Keith, who left with $2,000, 3-1.
Laura clocked in at 65.9 seconds, correctly guessing THANKS, DONATING, INVENTORS, and COINS (make-up word for ARSENIO).
Masi came from Sierra Leone, West Africa. Renee won the coin toss over Masi, and went first. Masi correctly guessed SIBERIA (plus the $500 bonus); Renee correctly guessed BUSTLINES, SPANIARD (plus the $1,000 bonus), and DADDY. Renee defeated Masi, 3-1.
Renee defeated Laura in 55.6 seconds, earning a 10-second penalty for THANKS.
Renee ran out of time, missing the first word, TUMBLE. Her total winnings were $2,500.
#1216
April 11, 1989
Phil/John
Renee/Heather
Phil correctly guessed PREGNANT, WHEEZE, and ELEPHANTS. Phil defeated Renee, who left with $2,500, 3-0.
Chuck alluded to producer Gary Johnson's mother-in-law over the 4/6/89 episode. Phil clocked in at 25.3 seconds, correctly guessing BOMBS, LICKETY, AVIATION, and LIBRARIES.
John came from Melbourne, Australia. John won the coin toss over Heather, and went first. Heather correctly guessed ROBOTS and STANDING; John correctly guessed SHOPLIFT (plus the $500 bonus), WINTER, and BULLETS. John defeated Heather, 3-2.
John ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first word, and missing the second.
Phil ran out of time, only correctly guessing BROOMS, and missing NUCLEUS. His total winnings were $1,500.
#1217
April 12, 1989
Phil/Cris
Trisha/Holly
Phil correctly guessed ANCHOR (plus the $500 bonus); Trisha correctly guessed PAYCHECK, CABBAGES, and SEESAW (plus the $500 bonus). Trisha defeated Phil who left with $2,000, 3-1.
Trisha clocked in at 20.2 seconds, correctly guessing DOORS, GRETZKY, MARRIOTT, and PACIFIERS.
Cris won the coin toss over Holly, and went first. Chuck dropped his question cards by accident. Holly correctly guessed CALCUTTA and HOLLYWOOD (plus the $1,000 bonus); Cris correctly guessed CUSTER, TAXICAB, and COWLICK. Cris defeated Holly, 3-2.
Cris ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words.
Trisha ran out of time, missing the first word, OILMEN. Her total winnings were $2,000.
#1218
April 13, 1989
Daran/Marvin
Trisha/Felice
Daran (future The Fairly Oddparents voice actor) correctly guessed GURGLING (plus the $500 bonus) and BASEBALLS (plus the $1,000 bonus); Trisha correctly guessed MARINAS, TARZAN, and DOORMAT. Chuck incorrectly called "Marines" a correct guess. Trisha defeated Daran, 3-2.
Trisha clocked in at 36.9 seconds, correctly guessing VESTS, SHUTTLE, QUARTERS, and HOPSCOTCH.
Felice won the coin toss over Marvin, and went first. Marvin correctly guessed PURSUITS; Felice correctly guessed KETCHUP, FLARES (plus the $500 bonus after some confusion), and GERMANY. Felice defeated Marvin, 3-1.
Felice defeated Trisha, who left with $2,500, in 25.5 seconds.
Felice ran out of time, missing the first word, ZEBRAS. Her total winnings were $2,000.
#1219
April 14, 1989
Michael/Jim
Felice/Gail
Felice showed off an article with she and her husband. Felice correctly guessed TUESDAY and GRUDGE; Michael correctly guessed HALITOSIS (plus the $500 bonus), CASSEROLE (plus the $500 bonus), and LIBERTY. Cameraman Greg made a cameo. Michael defeated Felice, who left with $2,000, 3-2.
Michael clocked in at 52.9 seconds, correctly guessing OARSMAN, KNUCKLES, ESCALATOR, and ATLAS (make-up word for SHOCKS).
Chuck sent 35th anniversary wishes to KARK-TV of Little Rock, Arkansas. Jim won the coin toss over Gail, and went first. Gail correctly guessed EGGNOG; Jim correctly guessed WATCHDOG, RAPUNZEL, and SKULL. Jim defeated Gail, 3-1.
Jim defeated Michael in 38.1 seconds, missing OARSMAN.
Jim ran out of time, only correctly guessing MEADOW, and missing VANDALS. His total winnings were $1,500.
Week #249[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1220
April 17, 1989
Jim/Dave
Peggy/Jami
Peggy had a small toy Bear. Jim correctly guessed SOUTHWEST, HUMPTY (plus the $500 bonus), and MOTHERS. Neither player correctly guessed SONGS and PODITARY. Jim defeated Peggy, 3-0.
Jim clocked in at 47.0 seconds, correctly guessing DEALERS, CONCRETE (10-second penalty earned), NEWLYWEDS, and MAGIC (make-up word for MANNA).
Jami won the coin toss over Dave, and went first. Jami correctly guessed SWAGGERED; Dave correctly guessed BORSCHT, SCULPTOR, and MOSES. Dave defeated Jami, 3-1.
Dave defeated Jim, who left with $2,500, in 40.4 seconds, missing MANNA.
Dave ran out of time, only correctly guessing COMETS, and missing DEBATER. His total winnings were $1,500.
#1221
April 18, 1989
Dave/C.B.
Margaret/Annette
Dave correctly guessed BARSTOOL and NAMESAKE (plus the $500 bonus); Margaret correctly guessed SOULS, LAMAZE, and WATCHES. Margaret defeated Dave, who left with $2,000, 3-2.
Margaret clocked in at 26.7 seconds, correctly guessing BUNNY, ERASERS, ROSEANNE, and GREYHOUND.
Annette won the coin toss over C.B., and went first. C.B. correctly guessed HENHOUSE, PHONES (plus the $1,000 bonus), and MOONSHINE (plus the $500 bonus). C.B. defeated Annette, 3-0.
C.B. ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one.
Margaret won $13,000 in 4.8 seconds, correctly guessing MIDDLE and GOLFERS. Her total winnings were $14,500.
#1222
April 19, 1989
Harvey/Danny
Margaret/Nancy
Margaret correctly guessed CANADIANS; Harvey correctly guessed NOVOCAINE (plus the $500 bonus), MILKMAN (plus the $500 bonus), and LABEL. Harvey defeated Margaret, who left with $14,500, 3-1.
Harvey clocked in at 26.9 seconds, correctly guessing HAPPY, LOSERS, SPLINTER, and WRESTLERS.
Danny won the coin toss over Nancy, and went first. Nancy correctly guessed CROWDS and SKIWEAR; Danny correctly guessed EYEBROWS, ROACHES, and BATHWATER. Neither player correctly guessed COMMA. Dany defeated Nancy, 3-2.
Danny ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one.
Harvey won $5,000 in 8.6 seconds, correctly guessing HEAVEN and BOWLERS. His total winnings were $7,500.
#1223
April 20, 1989
Harvey/Rick
Sheila/Trina
Chuck mentioned College students in the audience. Harvey correctly guessed RICHTER and NAVEL (plus the $1,000 bonus); Sheila correctly guessed UNDERWEAR (plus the $500 bonus), DOOHICKEY (plus the $1,000 bonus), and SUNDIAL. Sheila defeated Harvey, who left with $8,500, 3-2.
Sheila clocked in at 26.0 seconds, correctly guessing MARCO, WEAVERS, GALOSHES, and GIBBERISH
Trina won the coin toss over Rick, and went first. Trina correctly guessed HEREDITY, FIFTHS (plus the $500 bonus), and PROFESSOR (plus the $500 bonus). Trina defeated Rick, 3-0.
Trina ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words.
Sheila won $5,000 in 8.3 seconds, correctly guessing SPHERE and NUGGETS. Her total winnings were $8,000.
#1224
April 21, 1989
Don/Geoff
Sheila/Jackie
Don correctly guessed MISSPELLED and RHINO; Sheila correctly guessed TOWELS (plus the $500 bonus), ANTENNAS, and CARPETS. Sheila defeated Don, 3-2.
Sheila clocked in at 50.4 seconds, correctly guessing COMBS, HANGER, PRONOUNS, and TWINS (make-up word for BALLPOINT).
Geoff came from Tokyo, Japan. Jackie won the coin toss over Geoff, and went first. Jackie correctly guessed PEDIGREE, JULIET (plus the $500 bonus), and FLORISTS (plus the $500 bonus). Jackie defeated Geoff, 3-0.
Jackie defeated Sheila, who left with $9,000, in 36.4 seconds.
Jackie won $5,000 in 9.2 seconds, correctly guessing LASHES and OVATION. Her mother came up on stage. Her total winnings were $7,500.
Week #250[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1225
April 24, 1989
Gilbert/Eddy
Jackie/Suzie
Jackie correctly guessed WARTHOG (plus the $1,000 bonus) and CHOICE; Gilbert correctly guessed STUPIDITY, CABOOSES, and COMMODE. Gilbert defeated Jackie, who left with $8,500, 3-2.
Gilbert clocked in at 36.5 seconds, correctly guessing TEENS, REWRITE, VOLCANOS, and PARACHUTE.
Eddy sang a Scrabble song he wrote. Eddy won the coin toss over Suzie, and went first. Suzie correctly guessed LOUDMOUTH; Eddy correctly guessed CRIMINALS (plus the $500 bonus) and FADDLE (plus the $500 bonus), AUTOS (plus the $1,000 bonus), and GALAHAD. Eddie defeated Suzie, 3-2.
Eddy ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one.
Gilbert won $5,000 in 8.6 seconds, correctly guessing REPLAY and MUMMIES. His girlfriend came up on stage. His total winnings were $6,500.
#1226
April 25, 1989
#1227
April 26, 1989
#1228
April 27, 1989
Vartan/Mike
Janet/Eve
Janet correctly guessed HOUSEWIFE; Vartan correctly guessed FOREHEAD, WEBSTER, and RUMORS. Vartan defeated Janet, who left with $4,500, 3-1.
Vartan clocked in at 42.8 seconds, correctly guessing VANES, TWELFTH, STOPWATCH, and CHOIR (make-up word for TRUCKERS).
Eve won the coin toss over Mike, and went first. Mike correctly guessed OVERALLS and LASSIE; Eve correctly guessed POETS, PARTITION (plus the $1,000 bonus), and LOVESEAT (plus the $1,000 bonus). Eve defeated Mike, 3-2.
Eve defeated Vartan in 28.9 seconds.
The audio was in PAL mode in the final segment. Eve won $7,000 in 7.0 seconds, correctly guessing FALCON and SENIORS. Her total winnings were $10,500.
#1229
April 28, 1989
Brian/Stephen
Eve/Lorri
Eve correctly guessed RELATIVES, ESPRESSO (plus the $1,000 bonus), and and COCOON (plus the $1,000 bonus). Eve defeated Brian, 3-0.
Eve clocked in at 44.8 seconds, correctly guessing LIMOS, PROTEST, PASTRIES, and SPECTATOR (10-second penalty earned).
Chuck mentioned Junior High students in the audience. Lorri won the coin toss over Stephen, and went first. Lorri correctly guessed CRITICISM, TONSILS, and GIGANTIC. Lorri defeated Stephen, 3-0.
Lorri defeated Eve, who left with $13,000, in 32.4 seconds.
Lorri ran out of time, only correctly guessing CHICKS, and missing GROCERY. Her total winnings were $1,500.
Week #251[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1230
May 01, 1989
Steven/Michael
Lorri/Gemma
Lorri correctly guessed CELAVAGE (plus the $500 bonus), EYELID, and THERAPIST. Lorri defeated Steven, 3-0.
Lorri clocked in at 27.1 seconds, correctly guessing AGING, MARCONI (10-second penalty earned), LAVENDER, and REPORTERS.
Gemma won the coin toss over Michael, and went first. Michael correctly guessed SCARLET and CELTICS (plus the $500 bonus); Gemma correctly guessed SERGREANTS (plus the $500 bonus), BASES (plus the $1,000 bonus), and UNICYCLE (plus the $1,000 bonus). Neither player correctly guessed CLONE. Gemma defeated Michael, 3-2.
Gemma ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one.
Lorri won $6,000 in 9.4 seconds, correctly guessing ZODIAC and LIZARDS. Her total winnings were $9,500.
#1231
May 02, 1989
Toby/Dan
Lorri/Kaydel
Toby correctly guessed ALASKANS (plus the $1,000 bonus); Lorri correctly APPENDIX, YAWNING (plus the $500 bonus), and MANTLE. Lorri defeated Dan, 3-1.
Lorri clocked in at 28.9 seconds, correctly guessing SOCKS, MICHAEL, SCANDALS, and VERSATILE.
Chuck brought out staff member Bridget Fipps to welcome her newborn Baby Preston. Kaydel won the coin toss over Dan, and went first. Dan correctly guessed FINANCES, SINNER (plus the $500 bonus), and FORKLIFTS (plus the $1,000 bonus; Chuck gave the money to Kaydel by mistake). Dan defeated Kaydel, 3-0.
Dan ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, and earning a 10-second penalty on the third.
Lorri ran out of time, only correctly guessing FRANCS, and missing TRIUMPH. Her total winnings were $11,500.
#1232
May 03, 1989
Eric/Tom
Lorri/Marilyn
Lorri correctly guessed POTHOLES (plus the $1,000 bonus) and MONTY; Eric correctly guessed SNIFFLES (plus the $500 bonus), TEXAS (plus the $1,000 bonus), and CENTAUR. Eric defeated Lorri, who left with $12,500, 3-2.
Eric clocked in at 61.9 seconds, correctly guessing TRUMP, BATTING, SNOWFALL, and NURSE (make-up word for PIECRUSTS).
Marilyn won the coin toss over Tom, and went first. Marilyn correctly guessed CARDSHARP (plus the $1,000 bonus); Tom correctly guessed PAWNSHOP, ACTORS, and DRIZZLE. Neither player correctly guessed BELTS. Tom defeated Marilyn, 3-1.
Tom defeated Eric in 42. 8 seconds.
Tom ran out of time, only correctly guessing VALVES, and missing FASHION. His total winnings were $1,500.
#1233
May 04, 1989
Tom/Jay
Alice/Pauline
Alice correctly guessed MOCCASIN (plus the $500 bonus), SANSUI (plus the $500 bonus), and MATTRESS. Alice defeated Tom, who left with $1,500, 3-0.
Alice clocked in at 32.9 seconds, correctly guessing TIDES, PUDDING, SOUFFLES, and TELEGRAPH.
Pauline came from London, England. Jay won the coin toss over Pauline, and went first. Pauline correctly guessed SAUSAGES (plus the $500 bonus), CYRANO (plus the $1,000 bonus), and ESCAPEES. Pauline defeated Jay, 3-0.
Pauline ran out of time, earning a 10-second penalty on the first word, and only correctly guessing the first two words.
Alice ran out of time, only correctly guessing SIRENS, and missing FAIRWAY. Her total winnings were $2,500.
#1234
May 05, 1989
Mitch/Dio
Alice/Andrea
Mitch correctly guessed GIRDLES (plus the $500 bonus); Alice correctly guessed WATERLOO (plus the $500 bonus), BUDWEISER, and SHOES. Alice defeated Mitch, 3-1.
Alice clocked in at 38.5 seconds, correctly guessing FLASK, WAFFLES (10-second penalty earned), DOLITTLE, and HOROSCOPE.
Dio came from The Philippines. Andrea won the coin toss over Dio, and went first. Andrea correctly guessed DAFFODILS; Dio correctly guessed LAWSUITS (plus the $500 bonus), STUMBLE, and BAILEY (plus the $500 bonus). Dio defeated Andrea, 3-1.
Dio defeated Alice, who left with $3,500 in 38.4 seconds.
Dio ran out of time, only correctly guessing TYPIST, and missing ARCHERS. His total winnings were $2,500.
Week #252[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1235
May 08, 1989
Dio/C.B.
Stacy/Jeanie
Dio correctly guessed RAZORS and DIETER; Stacy correctly guessed PROPOSAL, BALTIMORE and FAUCETS. Stacy defeated Dio, who left with $2,500, 3-2.
Stacy clocked in at 23.9 seconds, correctly guessing CHUCK, GODDESS, RINGLING, and JELLYFISH. Stacy's unusual way of saying the 3rd word was accepted.
Jeanie won the coin toss backstage, and went first. C.B. correctly guessed LITTERBUG (plus the $500 bonus); Jeanie correctly guessed ANTHEM (plus the $500 bonus), COASTERS, and FLEET. Jeanie defeated C.B., 3-1.
Jeanie ran out of time, correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one.
Stacy ran out of time, correctly guessing LYRICS, and missing KINGDOM. Her total winnings were $1,500.
#1236
May 09, 1989
Jim/Bradley
Stacy/Denise
Stacy correctly guessed COMPUTERS (plus the $500 bonus) and DUMBO; Jim correctly guessed FIREPLACE (plus the $500 bonus), NETWORK, and SYNONYM. Jim defeated Stacy, who left with $2,000, 3-2.
Jim clocked in at 21.7 seconds, correctly guessing WEEDS, FRIZZY, MATADORS, and MOUTHWASH.
Denise came from Cancun, Mexico. Bradley won the coin toss over Denise, and went first. Denise correctly guessed RAINSTORM (plus the $500 bonus); Bradley correctly guessed PASTURE, REFLEXES, and FLYERS. Bradley defeated Denise, 3-1.
Bradley ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first word, and earning a 10-second penalty on FRIZZY.
Jim ran out of time, only correctly guessing VOYAGE, and missing WRITERS. His total winnings were $2,000.
#1237
May 10, 1989
Jim/Daren
Shannon/Margo
Shannon correctly guessed GUARD; Jim correctly guessed WARRANTY, FLUNKING, and SIMON. Jim defeated Shannon, 3-1.
Jim clocked in at 27.5 seconds, correctly guessing MAIDS, WAIVING, PACKAGES, and MUSKETEER.
Daren wrote a song for Chuck. Daren won the coin toss over Margo, and went first. Daren correctly guessed METAPHORS, ROOKIES, and HORSESHOE. Daren defeated Margo, 3-0.
Daren ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, and earning a 10-second penalty on the second.
Jim won $11,000 in at 9.6 seconds, correctly guessing SKUNKS and ACCOUNT. His total winnings were $14,500. Jim then showed Chuck his fortune cookie.
#1238
May 11, 1989
Jim/Larry
Alanna/Angela
Alanna correctly guessed GORGES and ADDITION; Jim correctly guessed CRICKETS, CALVIN, and HARVEST (plus the $500 bonus). Jim defeated Alanna, 3-2.
Jim clocked in at 20.9 seconds, correctly guessing SAJAK, GRANDPA, VIGNETTE, and AGREEMENT.
Larry won the coin toss over Angela and went first. Angela correctly guessed JANITORS Larry correctly guessed NOTATIONS (plus the $500 bonus), DINNER, and BAKERY. Larry defeated Angela, 3-1.
Larry ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, and missing the third.
Jim won $5,000 in 6.9 seconds, correctly guessing ANTONY and STUDIOS. His total winnings were $21,500.
#1239
May 12, 1989
Jim/Arté
Beth/Ella
Jim correctly guessed LAPDOG and DRAFT; Beth correctly guessed ROLAIDS (plus the $500 bonus), BLIZZARDS (plus the $1,000 bonus), and WHODUNIT. Beth defeated Jim, who left with $21,500, 3-2.
Beth clocked in at 19.3 seconds, correctly guessing PORKY, SYRUPS, GABRIEL, and JUVENILLES.
Chuck notes Enterprise Middle School students from Compton, California in the audience, and Beth sent 35th anniversary wishes to NBC affiliate WMTV in Madison, Wisconsin. Arté won the coin toss over Ella, and went first. Arté correctly guessed COMPLEXES, LIGHTS, and AUDITION. Arté defeated Ella, 3-0.
A KNBC trash can was shown off, in response to Arté's garbageman occupation of taking trash and making art out of it. Arté ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, and missing the third.
Beth ran out of time, missing PLIERS. Her total winnings were $3,000.
Week #253[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1240
May 15, 1989
Jerry/Michael
Beth/Lori
Beth correctly guessed BRASSIERE, PYGMIES (plus the $500 bonus), and QUITTING. Beth defeated Jerry, 3-0.
Beth clocked in at 23.8 seconds, correctly guessing CUPID, GRAPES, BRIDGES, and WATERFALL
Lori won the coin toss over Michael, and went first. Michael correctly guessed TRAPEZOID and HOOSIER (plus the $500 bonus); Lori correctly guessed GARFIELD (plus the $1,000 bonus), SANTA, and DECIMAL. Lori defeated Michael, 3-2.
Lori ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, and missing the third.
Beth ran out of time, only correctly guessing TENDER, and missing ROCKETS. Her total winnings were $5,000.
#1241
May 16, 1989
Sam/Jimmy
Beth/Jennifer
Sam came from Frankfurt, Germany. Sam correctly guessed CLEOPATRA and SAHARA (plus the $500 bonus); Beth correctly guessed THEATER (plus the $500 bonus), EARRING (plus the $1,000 bonus), and WELDERS. Beth defeated Sam, 3-2.
Beth clocked in at 33.7 seconds, correctly guessing BANDS, RICKLES, CONCORDE, and CLEANSERS.
Chuck sent 35th anniversary wishes to NBC affiliate WTOM of Traver City, Michigan. Jennifer won the coin toss over Jimmy, and went first. Jimmy correctly guessed ROOSTERS and BARBECUE; Jennifer correctly guessed SPEED, DRAMATIST, and VIOLINIST. Neither player correctly guessed SCOUTS Jennifer defeated Jimmy, 3-2.
Jennifer defeated Beth, who left with $7,000, in 23.6 seconds.
Jennifer ran out of time, only correctly guessing ADVICE, and missing MUSCLES. Her total winnings were $1,500.
#1242
May 17, 1989
John/Thomi
Jennifer/Karen
John correctly guessed GANGSTER and DOROTHY (plus the $500 bonus); Jennifer correctly guessed FACTORIES, SOIREE (plus the $1,000 bonus), and BELLHOPS. Jennifer defeated John 3-2.
Jennifer clocked in at 32.9 seconds, correctly guessing COLAS, CASSIUS, PAYMENTS, and ARMSTRONG.
Thomi showed off his fire-eating abilities. Thomi won the coin toss over Karen, and went first. Thomi correctly guessed HUSBAND (plus the $500 bonus) and MOLDS; Karen correctly guessed DOBERMANS, ROWBOAT, and CONFETTI. Neither player correctly guessed SODBUSTER. Karen defeated Thomi 3-2.
Karen ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, and missing the last.
Jennifer won $8,000 in 9.3 seconds, correctly guessing CLOCKS and PHARAOH. Her total winnings were $12,000.
#1243
May 18, 1989
Steve/Todd
Jennifer/Barbara
Steve correctly guessed GARDENING; Jennifer correctly guessed HANSEL (plus the $1,000 bonus), ELEVATOR (plus the $1,000 bonus), and MARLO and . Jennifer defeated Steve, 2-1.
Jennifer clocked in at 42.0 seconds, correctly guessing FREUD, NICKLES, FURLOUGH (10-second penalty earned), and CONTINENT.
Prize coordinator Christine Parker returned to show her new Baby boy Shane. Barbara won the coin toss over Todd, and went first. Barbara correctly guessed ZEPPELIN and TRAPDOOR; Todd correctly guessed HERSHISER, SANDBOX (plus the $500 bonus), and PARAGRAPH. Neither played correctly guessed ETHER and RUNGS. Todd defeated Barbara, 3-2.
Todd ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first, third and fourth words, missing the second due to a 10-second penalty, and the make-up word, PIVOT.
Jennifer won $5,000 in 8.2 seconds, correctly guessing PINUPS and THUNDER. Her total winnings were $20,500.
#1244
May 19, 1989
Don/Eddie
Jennifer/Jennifer
Prize disclaimer in the end credits modified. The female players in both games had the same name, and played the Scrabble Sprint. Wrong sound effect played in Game 1. Don correctly guessed TELESCOPE and SHEEP; the first Jennifer correctly guessed ALLERGY, MANICURES (plus the $1,000 bonus), and CLOTHES. The first Jennifer defeated Don, 3-2.
The first Jennifer clocked in at 46.5 seconds, correctly guessing YIELD, BURGUNDY, MAGAZINES, and DESERT (make-up word for DANCERS).
The second Jennifer won the coin toss over Eddie, and went first. Eddie correctly guessed SEVEN and BARBIE; the second Jennifer correctly guessed MERCEDES, CURIOSITY, and BORDERS (plus the $500 bonus). The second Jennifer defeated Eddie, 3-2.
The second Jennifer defeated the first Jennifer, who left with $22,000, in 30.9 seconds.
The second Jennifer ran out of time, only correctly guessing SAFARI, and missing BUTLERS. Her total winnings were $2,000.
Week #254[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1245
May 22, 1989
Ron/Phillip
Jennifer/Stephanie
Ron correctly guessed EARTHWORM (plus the $500 bonus), SNOOPS (plus the $1,000 bonus), and ASTERISK (plus the $1,000 bonus). Ron defeated Jennifer, who left with $2,000, 3-2.
Ron clocked in at 27.3 seconds, correctly guessing ALOHA, REDFORD, FLIPPERS, and YESTERDAY.
Phillip came from Nice, France. Stephanie won the coin toss over Phillip, and went first. Phillip correctly guessed LOZENGES, MESSY (plus the $1,000 bonus), and SINGERS (plus the $500 bonus). Phillip defeated Stephanie, 3-0.
Phillip ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one.
Ron won $6,000 in 9.1 second seconds, correctly guessing ANKLES and FORTUNE. His total winnings were $10,000.
#1246
May 23, 1989
Ron/Don
Sheila/Katie
Ron correctly guessed PINATAS; Sheila correctly guessed SCHOONERS, CHESTS, and CARSON. Sheila defeated Ron, who left with $10,000, 3-1.
Sheila clocked in at 27.9 seconds, correctly guessing CLAMS, EXPORT, GOSLINGS and GANGPLANK.
Don won the coin toss over Katie, and went first. Katie correctly guessed CENTIPEDE (plus the $500 bonus); Don correctly guessed DUFFLES (plus the $500 bonus), LIFEGUARD (plus the $1,000 bonus), and STATES. defeated Katie, 3-1.
Don defeated Sheila in 25.7 seconds.
Don won $5,000 in 9.9 seconds, correctly guessing ARTERY and SIGNALS. His wife and daughter came up on stage His total winnings were $8,000.
#1247
May 24, 1989
Don/Carlos
Audra/Evelyn
Don correctly guessed BUICK and ECOLOGY; Audra correctly guessed SUITCASES (plus the $500 bonus), COEDS, and UPPERCUT (plus the $500 bonus). Neither player correctly guessed RESCUERS. Audra defeated Don, who left with $8,000, 3-2.
Audra clocked in at 32.3 seconds, correctly guessing PALMS, COOKIE, APPROVAL, and MOUNTAINS.
Carlos won the coin toss over Evelyn, and went first. Carlos correctly guessed SKYDIVER, RUSHMORE, and OVENS. Neither player correctly guessed PRICES. Carlos defeated Evelyn, 3-0.
Carlos defeated Audra in 31.0 seconds.
Carlos ran out of time, only correctly guessing GABLES, and missing LOTTERY. His total winnings were $1,500.
#1248
May 25, 1989
Carlos/Lew
Debbie/Shari
Carlos correctly guessed RECEPTION (plus the $1,000 bonus); Debbie correctly guessed GODFATHER (plus the $500 bonus), PROFITS, and SLEUTH. Debbie defeated Carlos, who left with $2,500, 3-1.
Debbie clocked in at 29.6 seconds, correctly guessing OSCAR, HINDUS, SIDEKICK, and SQUEEGEES.
Shari won the coin toss over Lew, and went first. Lew correctly guessed RECEIPTS and BULLDOZER; Shari correctly guessed JUNKER, REASON, and SHELVES. Shari defeated Lew, 3-2.
Shari defeated Debbie in 28.6 seconds.
Shari ran out of time, only correctly guessing BAKERS and missing TERMITE. Her total winnings were $1,500.
#1249
May 26, 1989
John/Hube
Shari/Lisa
Shari correctly guessed CHICKENS (plus the $500 bonus) and QUARTETS (plus the $1,000 bonus); John correctly guessed PIPER (plus the $500 bonus), UTOPIA (plus the $500 bonus), and ASTAIRE (plus the $500 bonus). John defeated Shari, who left with $3,000, 3-2.
John clocked in at 17.7 seconds, correctly guessing THUMB, ANTICS, MONOPOLOY, and CUCUMBERS.
Hube correctly guessed ANNOYING (plus the $1,000 bonus); Lisa correctly guessed DRIVEWAYS, GOLIATH (plus the $500 bonus), and JOHNNY (plus the $500 bonus). Lisa defeated Hube, 3-1.
Lisa ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, and missing the third.
John ran out of time, only correctly guessing FUMBLE, and missing BUTTONS. His total winnings were $3,000. Wrong music played in the ending. Regular play was temporarily halted for Teen Week the following Monday.
Week #255 (May 15, 1989)[]
Teen Week
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1250
May 29, 1989
Sol/Sebastian
Amy/Kim
All week long, teenagers played. Day 1 of Teen Week. Sol was back from Christmas 1988. Sol correctly guessed SHEPHERDS; Amy correctly guessed ADMISSION (plus the $500 bonus), GRAVITY, and TETHER. Amy defeated Sol, who left with $25,000, 3-1.
Amy clocked in at 36.8 seconds, correctly guessing PENNY, STATUES, RAINBOWS, and CUSTODIAN.
Chuck noted students from the University of Kentucky in the audience. Kim won the coin toss over Sebastian, and went first. Sebastian correctly guessed SUNBURN (plus the $1,000 bonus) and SPRINTERS; Kim correctly guessed ASTRONAUT, TRIAL, and KITTENS. Kim defeated Sebastian, 3-2.
Kim defeated Amy in 31.5 seconds.
Kim won $5,000 in 7.5 seconds, correctly guessing SMOKER and ESKIMOS. Her family came up on stage. Her total winnings were $6,500.
#1251
May 30, 1989
Victor/Jake
Kim/Tomei
Day 2 of Teen Week. Jake correctly guessed PRISONERS (plus the $500 bonus), OLDER, and TORTOISE. Victor defeated Kim, who left with $6,500, 3-0.
Victor clocked in at 40.6 seconds, correctly guessing IDEAS, BRONCO, FEATHERS, and ASTRONOMY.
Jake won the coin toss over Tomei, and went first. Jake correctly guessed GODZILLA (plus the $500 bonus), NIGHT (plus the $500 bonus), and SWEATER (plus the $1,000 bonus). Jake defeated Tomei, 3-0.
Jake defeated Victor in 31.4 seconds.
Jake ran out of time, only correctly guessing HORSES, and missing GENERAL. His total winnings were $3,500.
#1252
May 31, 1989
Jake/Forrest
Jessica/Alana
Day 3 of Teen Week. Jessica correctly guessed PENGUINS (plus the $500 bonus) and BEANSTALK; Jake correctly guessed MADONNA (plus the $500 bonus), NERFS, and BLANKETS. Jake defeated Jessica, 3-2.
Jake clocked in at 36.8 seconds, correctly guessing HOOPS, WINNING (10-second penalty earned), NUMERALS, and COLLISION.
Forrest won the coin toss over Alana, and went first. Forrest correctly guessed PAINTERS (plus the $500 bonus); Alana correctly guessed VELCRO (plus the $500 bonus), ALMONDS, and GRADE (plus the $500 bonus). Alana defeated Forrest, 3-1.
Alana defeated Jake, who left with $4,500, in 27.3 seconds.
Alana ran out of time, only correctly guessing EDISON, and missing PUPPETS. Her total winnings were $2,500.
#1253
June 01, 1989
Jeremy/Birdman
Alana/Debbie
Day 4 of Teen Week. Jeremy correctly guessed VAMPIRES and COASTLINE; Alana correctly guessed POSTMAN (plus the $1,000 bonus), VANNA, and PLATTER. Alana defeated Jeremy, 3-2.
Alana clocked in at 22.4 seconds, correctly guessing MUSIC, SANDALS, DAYDREAM, and DESIGNERS.
Chuck noted Hoover High School students of Glendale, California, and Alana sent 40th anniversary wishes to NBC affiliate WGAL-TV of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Debbie sang a little bit of Debbie Gibson's Electric Youth. Birdman was born Derek. Birdman won the coin toss over Debbie, and went first. Debbie correctly guessed PEEKABOO; Birdman correctly guessed STUNTMAN, EXCUSE, and PHOTOS (plus the $500 bonus). Birdman defeated Debbie, 3-1.
Birdman ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first word (10-second penalty earned), and missing the second.
Alana ran out of time, only correctly guessing GHOSTS, and missing PRESENT. Her total winnings were $5,000.
#1254
June 02, 1989
Payman/David
Alana/Shaina
Final day of Teen Week. Payman did a Scrabble rap. Payman correctly guessed ECOLOGIST (plus the $500 bonus); Alana correctly guessed HOSES (plus the $500 bonus), LOCKSMITH, and STONES (plus the $500 bonus). Alana defeated Payman, 3-1.
Alana clocked in at 36.4 seconds, correctly guessing PAPER, BABOONS (10-second penalty earned), SANDWICH, and HANDCUFFS.
Shaina had a Roger Rabbit figurine for a good luck charm. David won the coin toss over Shaina, and went first. David correctly guessed BUBBLEGUM and ; Shaina correctly guessed PETUNIAS (plus the $500 bonus), MEASLES (plus the $500 bonus), and DUSTPANS. Shaina defeated David, 3-2.
Shaina defeated Alana, who left with $6,500, in 31.5 seconds.
Shaina ran out of time, only correctly guessing DOODLE, and missing FINGERS. Her total winnings were $2,500. Shaina would return for the next Teen Week on June 26-30, 1989.
Week #256[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1255
June 05, 1989
John/David
Pattie/Marcia
Regular play resumed. Pattie correctly guessed INSOMNIA and SIDEWALKS; John correctly guessed JEANNIE (plus the $500 bonus), QUILL, and COLUMBO. John defeated Pattie, 3-2.
John clocked in at 28.9 seconds, correctly guessing VERNE, PUNCHES, HAYWORTH, and BULLHORNS.
Chuck noted Belindo Junior High students in the audience. David won the coin toss over Marcia, and went first. Marcia correctly guessed WABBIT (plus the $500 BONUS) and BARRITONE; David correctly guessed RAILROADS, SPRING, and CENSORS (plus the $500 bonus). David defeated Marcia, 3-2.
David ran out of time, missing the first and third words, and only correctly guessing the second.
John ran out of time, only correctly guessing AUGUST, and missing FACADES. His total winnings were $4,500.
#1256
June 06, 1989
John/Duke
Danette/Danielle
John correctly guessed DUTCH (plus the $500 bonus) and CHANGE; Danette correctly guessed INCUMBENT, SUNBEAMS (plus the $500 bonus), and OLEANDER. Danette defeated John, who left with $5,000, 3-2.
Danette clocked in at 40.6 seconds, correctly guessing EGYPT, ECLAIRS (10-second penalty earned), JUNKYARD (10-second penalty earned), and UNDERDOGS.
Duke won the coin toss over Danielle, and went first. Danielle correctly guessed PYRAMIDS, TRAIN, and PEANUTS. Danielle defeated Duke, 3-0.
Danielle defeated Danette in 29.7 seconds.
Danielle ran out of time, only correctly guessing SURFER, and missing PASTELS. Her total winnings were $1,500.
#1257
June 07, 1989
Brian/D-Dubb
Danielle/Julie
Brian correctly guessed ECLIPSE (plus the $1,000 bonus) and BRAIN; Danielle correctly guessed LOINCLOTH (plus the $500 bonus), BEARINGS, and HUNTERS (plus the $500 bonus). Danielle defeated Brian, 3-2.
Danielle clocked in at 30.3 seconds, correctly guessing GIZMO, OAKLEY, EXPENSES, and TREADMILL
Julie won the coin toss over D-Dubb, and went first. D-Dubb correctly guessed AFFECTION, SCOWL, and BATTERIES (plus the $500 bonus). D-Dubb defeated Julie, 3-0.
D-Dubb ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, earning a 10-second penalty on the first.
Danielle ran out of time, only correctly guessing SHIVER, and missing LESSONS. Her total winnings were $4,000.
#1258
June 08, 1989
Mycal/Walter
Danielle/Angela
Preempted on the following day for the Men's Singles Semifinals Round of the 1989 French Open. Mycal came from Vancouver, Canada. Chuck noted Berkley students in the audience. Mycal correctly guessed MONOGRAM, EXXON, and WEDNESDAY (plus the $1,000 bonus). Mycal defeated Danielle, who left with $4,000, 3-0.
Mycal clocked in at 51.6 seconds, correctly guessing CONES, BEDROOM (10-second penalty earned), CLEAVERS, and TELEPHONE.
Angela won the coin toss over Walter, and went first. Walter correctly guessed SWAGGART (plus the $500 bonus), RAISINS (plus the $1,000 bonus), and UNNOTICED. Walter defeated Angela, 3-0.
Walter defeated Mycal in 46.3 seconds, correctly guessing the first two words and fourth words, earning a 10-second penalty on the third, and correctly guessing the make-up word, KNEES.
Walter ran out of time, only correctly guessing AUTHOR, and missing SAMPLES. His total winnings were $3,000.
Week #257[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1259
June 12, 1989
Walter/James
Lorri/Sarah Kaite
Lorri returned from April 28-May 3, 1989 due to an error that disadvantaged her. Walter correctly guessed SLOBS; Lorri correctly guessed CASANOVA (plus the $500 bonus), ALCATRAZ, and MOUTH. Lorri defeated Walter, who left with $3,000, 3-1.
Lorri clocked in at 18.7 seconds, correctly guessing VODKA, JESTERS, DYNAMITE, and CALENDARS.
Chuck sent 40th anniversary wishes to NBC affiliate WROC-TV of Rochester, New York. James has the same full name as the legendary soul singer (James Brown), and references to his jail sentence were made. James won the coin toss over Sarah Kaite, and went first. Sarah Kaite correctly guessed PASTIES; James correctly guessed STEALING, REFEREE (plus the $1,000 bonus), and SNEEZE. James defeated Sarah Kaite, 3-1.
James ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, and missing the third.
Lorri ran out of time, only correctly guessing PANDAS, and missing TEACHER. Her total winnings were $15,000.
#1260
June 13, 1989
Brian/Ron
Lorri/Maureen
Chuck noted students from Boyle Heights of West Covina in the audience. Lorri correctly guessed SPANIELS, DEWEY (plus the $500 bonus), and NEWSWEEK (plus the $500 bonus). Lorri defeated Brian, 3-0.
Lorri clocked in at 31.4 seconds, correctly guessing NOSES, HEROISM, ACROBATS, and SLINGSHOT.
Ron won the coin toss over Maureen, and went first. Maureen correctly guessed AIRPLANES, BIKINI (plus the $1,000 bonus), and MANHATTAN. Maureen defeated Ron, 3-0.
Maureen ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first and third words, and missing the second.
Lorri won $13,000 in 6.4 seconds, correctly guessing BARBER and MOTIVES. Her parents came up on stage. She retired undefeated, and her final total winnings were $30,500.
#1261
June 14, 1989
Eric/Jimmy
Alzalee/Christel
Alzalee won the coin toss over Eric, and went first. Eric correctly guessed SNOWMAN (plus the $500 bonus) and ORGANIST (plus the $500 bonus); Alzalee correctly guessed INFORMED (plus the $500 bonus), DREAMS (plus the $500 bonus), and BOUNDARY (plus the $500 bonus). Eric defeated Alzalee, 3-2.
Eric clocked in at 30.5 seconds, correctly guessing BETTY, AZALEAS, PENTAGON, and MONORAILS.
Christel came from Uruguay. Jimmy won the coin toss over Christel, and went first. Christel correctly guessed NIGHTGOWN, BOXERS, and PITCHFORK. Christel defeated Jimmy, 3-0.
Christel ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, and earning a 10-second penalty on the third.
Eric won $5,000 in 8.9 seconds, correctly guessing ECHOES and LACQUER. His total winnings were $8,000.
#1262
June 15, 1989
Eric/"T"
Lysa & Nicholas/Judy
Lysa, who was expecting her new baby boy named Nicholas on July 4, had a blue name tag with his name on her belly. Eric correctly guessed SALESMAN (plus the $500 bonus), GARVEY (plus the $500 bonus), and SYLLABLE. Eric defeated Lysa & Nicholas, 3-0.
Eric clocked in at 17.9 seconds, correctly guessing BILLIE, DEBTORS, BRACELET, and ROCKETTES.
Judy won the coin toss over "T", and went first. Judy correctly guessed LEMMINGS, SURGERY, and MUMBLER. Judy defeated "T", 3-0.
Judy ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, and missing the third.
Eric ran out of time, only correctly guessing DIVERS, and missing BAGPIPE. His total winnings were $10,500.
#1263
June 16, 1989
Eric/Ron
Tricia/Terri
Tricia correctly guessed SWEAT (plus the $500 bonus); Eric correctly guessed LANDLADY, HOOSEGOW, and TYSON. Eric defeated Tricia, 3-1.
Eric clocked in at 23.9 seconds, correctly guessing AGENT, PARKAS, RICKSHAW, and BACKPACKS.
Chuck sent 30th anniversary wishes to WAVY-TV of Norfolk, Virginia, where Chuck served in the Navy. Terri won the coin toss over Ron, and went first. Ron correctly guessed STOPLIGHT (plus the $500 bonus); Terri correctly guessed MIDNIGHT, PRESTO (plus the $500 bonus), and LOCKERS. Neither player correctly guessed WIVES. Terri defeated Ron, 3-1.
Terri ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one.
Eric won $6,000 in 4.5 seconds, correctly guessing UDDERS and FACULTY. His total winnings were $18,000.
Week #258[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1264
June 19, 1989
Eric/Gil
Adrienne/Cathy
Adrienne correctly guessed UPSTREAM; Eric correctly guessed BLUSHING, DRUNK, and KISSES. Eric defeated Adrienne, 3-1.
Eric clocked in at 35.6 seconds, correctly guessing BINGO, WEASELS, JUNCTION (10-second penalty earned), and POSTCARDS.
Chuck's mother was seen on TV in a news segment from WSAC-TV. Gil won the coin toss over Cathy, and went first. Cathy correctly guessed HOLIDAYS and ARTHUR; Gil correctly guessed STAIN, CAROUSELS, and MARKETS (plus the $500 bonus). Gil defeated Cathy, 3-2.
Gil defeated Eric, who left with $18,500, in 29.2 seconds.
Gill ran out of time, only correctly guessing SECRET, and missing FLOWERS. His total winnings were $2,000.
#1265
June 20, 1989
Gil/Dave
Carla/Lisa
Gil correctly guessed PAROLEES and CHAUFFEUR (plus the $500 bonus); Carla correctly guessed SORGHUM (plus the $500 bonus), OMEGA, and TARIFFS. Carla defeated Gil, who left with $2,500, 3-2.
Carla clocked in at 35.8 seconds, correctly guessing JEANS, ORVILLE, AEROSOLS, and PISTACHIO.
Dave won the coin toss over Lisa, and went first. Lisa correctly guessed CHRISTMAS (plus the $1,000 bonus) and STARCH; Dave correctly guessed SHOULDERS, ADDRESS (plus the $1,000 bonus), and LAWYERS (plus the $500 bonus). Dave defeated Lisa, 3-2.
Dave ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one.
Carla ran out of time, only correctly guessing AUDITS, and missing SUNRISE. Her total winnings were $2,000
#1266
June 21, 1989
Due to USA Network's coverage of the U.S. Open Tennis in New York City, New York from August 28 to September 7, 1995, they didn't rerun the June 21-23/June 26-30/July 05, 1989 episodes.