By this week, the Reg Grundy Productions copyright text notice now said "Grundy Organization International, Limited".
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1157
January 17, 1989
Bryan/Richard
Annie/Ella
Annie showed off her beautiful singing voice. Bryan correctly guessed GODZILLA and CASTRO (plus the $1,000 bonus); Annie correctly guessed VAMPIRES (plus the $500 bonus), GRAVITY (plus the $500 bonus), and HAMMOCKS. Neither player correctly guessed SHINER. Annie defeated Bryan, 3-2.
Annie clocked in at 34.3 seconds, correctly guessing MEESE, FLYING, SPRINTER, and FLORSHEIM.
Richard announced plans to marry Lindsay Caldwell, a former contestant from 1988. Ella won the coin toss over Richard, and went first. Richard correctly guessed CIGARS (plus the $1,000 bonus) and MUSSOLINI; Ella correctly guessed SCHMANTZY, BABIES, and LAWYER. Ella defeated Richard, 3-2.
Ella ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one.
Annie won $6,000 in 2.7 seconds, correctly guessing DUNCAN and TUNNELS. Her total winnings were $11,000.
#1158
January 18, 1989
Brian/Super Newk
Annie/Virginia
Annie showed off her voice talents. Brian correctly guessed AUDITORS (plus the $500 bonus); Annie correctly guessed SUNBURNED, DREAMER (plus the $1,000 bonus), and GENIUS (plus the $1,000 bonus). Annie defeated Brian, 3-1.
Annie clocked in at 24.5 seconds, correctly guessing ALICE, ZEROES, FINGERS, and SWIMMERS.
Super Newk won the coin toss over Virginia, and went first. Virginia correctly guessed ADHESIVES (plus the $500 bonus) and ACHILLES; Super Newk correctly guessed CHATEAU, LAWNS (plus the $1,000 bonus), and MISSILIES. Super New defeated Virginia, 3-2.
Super Newk ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, and earning two 10-second penalties.
Annie won $5,000 in 5.9 seconds, correctly guessing MINNOW and BANKERS. Her total winnings were $19,500.
#1159
January 19, 1988
Ed/Eddie
Annie/Macaire
Debut of the blue and pink "Chuck Bucks" (fake money when a bonus was hit). Annie showed off even more of her beautiful singing voice. Annie correctly guessed BALLERINA (plus the $1,000 bonus), Ed correctly guessed FUGITIVES (plus the $500 bonus), INSECTS (plus the $1,000 bonus), and EAGLE (plus the $500 bonus). Ed defeated Annie, who left with $20,500 in total winnings, 3-1.
Ed clocked in at 65.3 seconds, correctly guessing NAILS, OCTOPUS (10-second penalty earned), SUGREONS (10-second penalty earned), and BADMINTON.
Eddie won the coin toss over Macaire, and went first. Macaire correctly guessed RUSTLERS; Eddie correctly guessed TEETH, COUSTEAU (plus the $1,000 bonus), and CATNAP (plus the $500 bonus). Eddie defeated Macaire, 3-1.
Eddie defeated Ed in 43.7 seconds, earning a 10-second penalty on the second word.
Eddie won $5,000 in 1.0 second, correctly guessing OCEANS and VULTURE. His total winnings were $8,000.
#1160
January 23, 1989
Eddie/Michael
Stormy/Isabel
Stormy correctly guessed RACEHORSE, EDITORS, and FLIRTING (plus the $1,000 bonus). Stormy defeated Eddie, who left with $8,000, 3-0.
Stormy clocked in at 28.5 seconds, correctly guessing PARTY, GARAGES, PRETZELS, and QUICKSAND.
Isabel came from the Dominican Republic. Michael won the coin toss over Stormy, and went first. Isabel correctly guessed POTATOES; Michael correctly guessed DOLLARS (plus the $500 bonus), BALLPARK, and TACKLE. Michael defeated Isabel, 3-1.
Michael defeated Stormy in 14.6 seconds.
Michael won $5,000 in 9.6 seconds, correctly guessing BALLAD and PENNIES, and his friend came up on stage. His total winnings were $7,000.
Week #237[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1161
January 24, 1989
Michael/Parnell
Patty/Stephanie
Patty correctly guessed MOSQUITOS (plus the $500 bonus), SNORE (plus the $500 bonus), and OPERATORS (plus the $500 bonus). Patty defeated Michael, who left with $7,000, 3-0.
Patty clocked in at 34.1 seconds, correctly guessing BARKS, UMPIRE, DESKTOP, and GENERALS.
Chuck announced that beginning on March 27, Scrabble would be moving to 10:00 a.m. (replacing fellow Reg Grundy show $ale of the Century, after its 6 ¼ year run had concluded). It would be making way for a new NBC Soap called Generations, and the network would relinquish the Noon timeslot where Mark Goodson's Super Password was at. Parnell won the coin toss over Stephanie, and went first. Stephanie correctly guessed PENCILS (plus the $500 bonus); Parnell correctly guessed GORILLA, FREEWAYS, and IRONS. Parnell defeated Stephanie, 3-1.
Parnell defeated Patty in 29.0 seconds.
Parnell won $5,000 in 4.1 seconds, correctly guessing FREDDY and CHANCES. His total winnings were $6,500.
#1162
January 25, 1988
Parnell/Billy
Natasha/Meredith
Natasha correctly guessed CANNIBAL and LUNCH; Parnell correctly guessed BALLOOONS (plus the $500 bonus), EDISON (plus the $1,000 bonus), and AUCTIONS. Parnell defeated Natasha, 3-2.
Parnell clocked in at 41.5 seconds, correctly guessing LIARS, TRILOGY, STOWAWAY, and LANDSLIDE.
Billy won the coin toss over Meredith, and went first. Meredith correctly guessed BILLING; Billy correctly guessed ANDRETTI, CURTAINS, and SAUNA. Billy defeated Meredith, 3-1.
Billy defeated Parnell, who left with $8,500, in 42.9 seconds. The Bonus Sprint win fanfare played instead.
Billy won $5,000 in 9.3 seconds, correctly guessing CURFEW and PARENTS. His total winnings were $6,500.
#1163
January 26, 1989
Billy/Jan
Linda/Fran
Billy correctly guessed DERRIERES, VOWELS, and EARLOBE (plus the $500 bonus). Billy defeated Linda, 3-0.
Billy clocked in at 39.9 seconds, correctly guessing FEVER, BERRIES (10-second penalty earned), CLAPPING, and PASSPORTS.
Chuck brought out prize coordinator Christine Parker to announce that she was going to have a Baby. Jan won the coin toss over Fran, and went first. Jan correctly guessed STAGEHAND (plus the $1,000 bonus) and ATHENS (plus the $500 bonus); Fran correctly guessed SUPERMAN, BRIDES, and BUSBOYS. Fran defeated Jan, 3-2.
Fran defeated Billy, who left with $7,500 in 26.6 seconds.
Fran ran out of time, only correctly guessing QUACKS and missing POPCORN. Her total winnings were $1,500.
#1164
January 27, 1989
Pooh/Larry
Fran/Liz
Pooh correctly guessed MUSICIAN; Fran correctly guessed CORNFIELD (plus the $500 bonus), SHAVERS (plus the $500 bonus), and IDEAS. Fran defeated Pooh, 3-1.
Fran clocked in at 47.8 seconds, correctly guessing BRIDGES (10-second penalty earned on OPRAH), CONGRESS, FLAMINGOS, and DUNCE.
Liz won the coin toss over Larry, and went first. Liz correctly guessed DODGERS, NUDISTS, and FRACTURE. Liz defeated Larry, 3-0.
Chuck pointed to school students holding up a sign that said "My Mom Thinks I'm at School!". Fran defeated Liz, who left with $3,000, in 40.2 seconds.
A picture of Liz's Baby was shown. Liz ran out of time, only correctly guessing BRONCO and missing PUPPETS. Her total winnings were $1,500.
Week #238[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1165
January 30, 1989
Jeff/John
Liz/Roxanne
Liz correctly guessed STUDENTS (plus the $500 bonus); Jeff correctly guessed SLOWPOKES, MINDS, and WHALES (plus the $500 bonus). Jeff defeated Liz, who left with $2,000, 3-1.
Jeff clocked in at 35.0 seconds, correctly guessing LINKS (10-second penalty earned), TRIPLEX, TOMORROW, and KANGAROOS.
John won the coin toss over Roxanne, and went first. John correctly guessed TOURISTS (plus the $500 bonus and GEOLOGIST (plus the $1,000 bonus); Roxanne correctly guessed TRIGGER (plus the $500 bonus), SALADS, and TURTLES. Roxanne defeated John, 3-2.
Roxanne ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, and earning a 10-second penalty on the second.
Jeff ran out of time, only correctly guessing STATUE, and missing MATCHES. His total winnings were $2,000.
#1166
January 31, 1989
#1167
February 01, 1989
#1168
February 02, 1989
#1169
February 03, 1989
Week #239[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1170
February 06, 1989
#1171
February 07, 1989
#1172
February 08, 1989
#1173
February 09, 1989
#1174
February 10, 1989
Week #240[]
Love Week
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1175
February 13, 1989
#1176
February 14, 1989
#1177
February 15, 1989
#1178
February 16, 1989
#1179
February 17, 1989
Week #241[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1180
February 20, 1989
#1181
February 21, 1989
#1182
February 22, 1989
#1183
February 23, 1989
#1184
February 24, 1989
Week #242 (February 07, 1989)[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1185
February 27, 1989
#1186
February 28, 1989
#1187
March 01, 1989
#1188
March 02, 1989
#1189
March 03, 1989
Week #243[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1190
March 06, 1989
#1191
March 07, 1989
#1192
March 08, 1989
#1193
March 09, 1989
#1194
March 10, 1989
Week #244[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1195
March 13, 1989
Mark/Jim
Elizabeth/Cindy
Elizabeth correctly guessed BATTLE and HEIRS; Mark correctly guessed MANNAKIN (plus the $500 bonus), MELVILLE (plus the $1,000 bonus), and MARCEAU. Mark defeated Elizabeth, who left with $3,000, 3-2.
Mark clocked in at 49.9 seconds, correctly guessing RELAY, ITCHES, PREMIERE, and LLUMBERMAN (earning a 10-second penalty).
Cindy won the coin toss over Jim, and went first. Cindy correctly guessed ENTRANCE (plus the $1,000 bonus); Jim correctly guessed OPTICIAN, SALONS (plus the $500 bonus), and BREATH. Jim defeated Cindy, 3-1.
Jim defeated Mark in 28.6 seconds.
Jim won $6,000 in 7.2 seconds, correctly guessing AGATHA and SAVINGS. His total winnings were $8,000.
#1196
March 14, 1989
Jim/Rob
Lori/Shauna
Lori correctly guessed ROSEMARY, FLEAS, and SOLDIERS. Lori defeated Jim, who left with $8,000, 3-0. Chuck noted Stevenson Junior High students in the audience.
Lori clocked in at 33.3 seconds, correctly guessing OZONE, BIGFOOT, DIMAGGIO, and YARDSTICK.
Shauna won the coin toss over Rob, and went first. Rob correctly guessed VANITY and USHER (plus the $500 bonus), Shauna correctly guessed DIVORCESS, HALLMARK, and LULLABY.
Shauna defeated Lori in 32.1 seconds.
Shauna ran out of time, only correctly guessing TIGERS, and missing CORNCOB.
#1197
March 15, 1989
Basel/Brian
Shauna/Tina
Shauna correctly guessed CONCERTS, REMINISCE, and GROCER (plus the $1,000 bonus). Neither player correctly guessed SIRREE. Shauna defeated Rob, 3-0.
Shauna clocked in at 36.5 seconds, correctly guessing JOYNER, SPATULA, TRACTION, and PORTRAITS.
Chuck sent 35th Anniversary and 30th Anniversary wishes to WCET-TV in Wilmington, North Carolina and WLIX-TV in Lansing, Michigan respectively. Brian won the coin toss over Tina, and went first. Brian correctly guessed HARMONIZE, SUNTAN, and INCENTIVE. Brian defeated Tina, 3-0.
Brian ran out of time, missing the last word.
Shauna ran out of time, only correctly guessing CANOES, and missing MONOCLE. Her total winnings were $4,000.
#1198
March 16, 1989
Rick/George
Shauna/Susan
As Chuck entered, the audience shouted out "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHUCK!". Shauna correctly guessed TANGENTS and YACHTS; Rick correctly guessed KERMIT, PATIENCE, and THURSDAY. Rick defeated Shauna, who left with $4,000, 3-2.
Rick clocked in at 40.5 seconds, correctly guessing AUDIO, SANDMAN, PANCAKES, and BRIQUETTE.
Susan came from Jamaica, West Indies. Susan won the coin toss over George, and went first. George correctly guessed GARGOYLE (plus the $1,000 bonus); Susan correctly guessed MINISKIRT, RECIPES, and WINDOW (plus the $500 bonus). Susan defeated George, 3-1.
Chuck announced it had been four years since he married his then-wife, Teri. Susan ran out of time, earning a 10-second penalty on the first word, and missing the last.
Rick ran out of time, missing the first word, LEAVES. His total winnings were $1,500.
#1199
March 17, 1989
Rick/Colin
Shirley/Wendy
Rick correctly guessed CASHIERS (plus the $500 bonus), MAILBAG, and MARTINIS. Rick defeated Shirley, 3-0.
Rick clocked in at 43.0 seconds, correctly guessing HILLTOP, GYMNASISTS, CLOCKWISE, and THINK (make-up word for LEMON).
Chuck announced that soundman Jeff Cooper was leaving. Wendy won the coin toss over Colin, and went first. Wendy correctly guessed FIDGETING, LITTER, and MICHELOB. Wendy defeated Colin, 3-0.
Wendy defeated Rick, who left with $2,500, in 31.6 seconds.
Wendy won $8,000 in 8.2 seconds, correctly guessing KISSES and CHEDDAR. Her mother came up on stage. Her total winnings were $9,500.
Week #245[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#1200
March 20, 1989
Hymie/Jim
Wendy/Eileen
Hymie correctly guessed GREETINGS (plus the $1,000 bonus) and DRYERS; Wendy correctly guessed BOOKMARKS, TROUT, and UMPTEEN. Wendy defeated Hymie, 3-2.
Wendy clocked in at 48.9 seconds, correctly guessing MILKY, FIBBERS (10-second penalty earned), SEQUENCE, and EXCAVATOR.
Chuck announced that the new 10:00 a.m. timeslot would begin next Monday with a special Battle of the Soaps week. Eileen won the coin toss over Jim, and went first. Eileen correctly guessed SPRIGNGS (plus the $500 bonus) and STROLLERS; Jim correctly guessed LIPSTICK (plus the $500 bonus), TOMLIN (plus the $500 bonus), and CONTRAS. Jim defeated Eileen, 3-2.
Jim defeated Wendy, who left with $10,000, in 45.4 seconds.
Jim ran out of time, only correctly guessing THREAD, and missing CURLERS. His total winnings were $2,500.
#1201
March 21, 1989
Jim/Joe
Lisa/Tina
Jim correctly guessed JALOPIES; Lisa correctly guessed POSTURES (plus the $500 bonus), KLUTZ, and TIARAS. Lisa defeated Jim, who left with $2,500, 3-1.
Lisa clocked in at 31.7 seconds, correctly guessing DAVID, PRINTER, TYPHOONS, and TURNABOUT.
Joe won the coin toss over Tina, and went first. Tina correctly guessed EYELASHES (plus the $500 bonus); Joe correctly guessed MISLED (plus the $500 bonus), FISHBOWL, and KEATON. Joe defeated Tina, 3-1.
Joe ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, and missing the third.
Lisa ran out of time, only correctly guessing MOTORS, and missing FURNACE. Her total winnings were $2,000.
#1202
March 22, 1989
#1203
March 23, 1989
Mark/Mookie
Nyla/Christine
Mark correctly guessed DANGEROUS and CUCKOOS; Nyla correctly guessed RECESSES (plus the $1,000 bonus), WINERY, and COUGHING (plus the $1,000 bonus). Nyla defeated Mark, 3-2.
Nyla clocked in at 22.5 seconds, correctly guessing MONEY, ROBOCOP, ATHLETES, and TEAKETTLE.
Mookie won the coin toss over Christine, and went first. Christine correctly guessed CUTLETS, DASHER (plus the $500 bonus), and COMMUTERS (plus the $1,000 bonus). Christine defeated Mark, 3-0.
Christine ran out of time, correctly guessing the first two words, and missing the last two.
Nyla won $8,000 in 6.2 seconds, correctly guessing ALASKA and SHOVELS. Her total winnings were $13,500.
#1204
March 24, 1989
John/Mark
Nyla/Karen
Last show at 12:30 p.m. John correctly guessed DOGHOUSE and SNOWDRIFT; Nyla correctly guessed CUSHION (plus the $500 bonus), TODAY, and SURNAME. Nyla defeated John, 3-2.
Nyla clocked in at 20.5 seconds, correctly guessing APRIL, BEATLES, STEFANIE, and PENINSULA.
Chuck announced that Don P. Smith Jr., Production Assistant, was leaving for The Young and the Restless. Karen won the coin toss over Mark, and went first. Karen correctly guessed RELOCATE; Mark correctly guessed SOAKING, STETSONS, and RETAIL. Mark defeated Karen, 3-1.
Mark ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one.
Nyla won $5,000 in 5.5 seconds, correctly guessing SHELLS and HOSTESS. Her total winnings were $20,500. Regular play was temporarily halted for Battle of the Soaps Week the following Monday.