Chuck announced his return to NBC after the end of his stint as the host of Wheel of Fortune 2½ years ago. A graphic for how much the pot was worth was displayed beginning on Tuesday.
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0001
July 02, 1984
Jack
Vanessa
Crossword Round: Stewart Lyons was selected as the "Returning Champion" in a game that was played before they went on the air. Jack won the coin toss over Vanessa, and went first. Vanessa correctly guessed AUTHORITY (for $175) and GHOSTS (for $125); Jack correctly guessed BURGLARY (for $25), CRAWL (for $125), and DEFECT (for $125). Jack defeated Vanessa, 3-2, and won $575.
Scrabble Sprint Round: This Round was played for $1,725. Jack selected the Blue envelope, leaving Stewart with the Pink one. Jack clocked in at 25.3 seconds, correctly guessing BRONCO, ARGUMENT, and NEIGHBORS. Stewart ran out of time, only correctly guessing WHISPERS and SUPERMAN, and missing EDUCATION. Jack became the first official Champion, and his current total was 1 win/$2,300.
Crossword Round: Jeff won the coin toss over Claude, and went first. Jeff correctly guessed CHAUFFEUR (for $175), and the pot was at $175, before time ran out.
#0002
July 03, 1984
Jeff
Claude
This episode began with Jeff leading Claude, 1-0, and the pot at $175. Claude correctly guessed BOUNCER (for $200); Jeff correctly guessed GRADUATE (for $175), and SAUNAS (for $50). Jeff defeated Claude, 3-1, and won $600.
Scrabble Sprint Round: This Round was played for $1,800. Jeff selected the blue envelope, leaving Jack with the pink one. Jeff clocked in at 32.5, correctly guessing CLOUT, KITTEN, and DENTURES. Jack defeated Jeff in 30.0 seconds, correctly guessing BOXER, COFFEE, and CEMETERY. His current total was 2 wins/$4,100.
Crossword Round: Mary Jo won the coin toss over James, and went first. Mary Jo correctly guessed FREEWAYS (for $100), DRACULA (for $175), and BIRTHMARK (for $225). Mary Jo defeated James, 3-0, and won $500 before time ran out.
#0003
July 04, 1984
Steve
Christine
Scrabble Sprint Round: This episode began with Mary Jo & Jack at this portion of the show. This Round was played for $1,500. Mary Jo selected the blue envelope, leaving Jack with the pink one. Mary Joe clocked in at 38.4 seconds, correctly guessing ELBOWS, HISTORY, and BARGAINS. Jack defeated Mary Jo in 32.3 seconds, correctly guessing CIRCLE (10-second penalty earned), TURKEYS, and BIGAMIST. His current total was 3 wins/$5,600.
Crossword Round: Steve won the coin toss over Christine, and went first. Steve correctly guessed ENVELOPES (for $250); Christine correctly guessed CHEESE (for $125), TICKET (for $75), and BREAKS (for $75). Christine defeated Steve, 3-1, and won $525.
Scrabble Sprint Round: This Round was played for $1,575. Christine selected the blue envelope, leaving Jack with the pink one. Christine clocked in at 43.0 seconds, correctly guessing GRAVITY, PEACOCK, and HEARTBEAT. Jack defeated Christine in 42.5 seconds, correctly guessing ANTIQUE, SQUEEZE, and ROCKETTES. His current total was 4 wins/$7,175. This episode ended here.
#0004
July 05, 1984
Hugh
Kimie
Crossword Round: This episode began with a new match. Kimie won the coin toss over Hugh, and went first. Hugh correctly guessed RELIGION (for $175); Kimie correctly guessed TODDLERS (for $150), SUNRISE (for $175), and ARREST (for $75). Kimie defeated Hugh, 3-1, and won $575.
Scrabble Sprint Round: This Round was played for $1,725. Kimie selected the pink envelope, leaving Jack with the blue one. Kimie clocked in at 45.2 seconds (1.7 was added due to an error), correctly guessing TATTOO, PARENTS, and MOUNTAIN. Jack defeated Kimie in 30.9 seconds, correctly guessing DOCTOR, REFEREE, and BLOOMERS. His current total was 5 wins/$28,900 (the first player to make it this far).
Crossword Round: Loris won the coin toss over Sharon, and went first. Loris correctly guessed ATTENTION, and the pot was at $100, before time ran out.
#0005
July 06, 1984
Loris
Sharon
This episode began with Loris leading Sharon, 1-0, and the pot at $100. Loris correctly guessed BEACHES (for $125) and TWILIGHT (for $150). Loris defeated, Sharon, 3-1, and won $400.
Scrabble Sprint Round: This Round was played for $1,200. Loris selected the pink envelope, leaving Jack with the blue one. Loris clocked in at 39.2 seconds, correctly guessing GIRAFFE, FAUCET, and MUSICIANS (10-second penalty earned). Jack defeated Loris in 23 seconds, correctly guessing DADDY, MIRAGE, and SMUGGLERS. His current total was 6 wins/$30,100.
Crossword Round: Ken won the coin toss over Robin, and went first. Robin correctly guessed VACANCIES (for $175) and PICASSO (for $125), and Ken correctly guessed REGISTER (for $175), before time ran out.
Week #002[]
The Returning Champion now made his or her entrance the first thing every episode as opposed to after the challengers were introduced, the contestants' oddly-shaped nametags were changed to full rectangular shapes, the pink red-star tiles (the numbers were on the other side) for putting in the slots and prompting the scanners to read the letters were replaced with blue star tiles on both sides, and for the contestant plugs, the game explanation part was dropped. On Wednesday, the pot gameplay element was dropped. The Crossword Round was now played for $500, and the Scrabble Sprint Round was now played for three times that amount for $1,500. On Thursday, Harvey came from North Africa.
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0006
July 09, 1984
Ken
Robin
This episode began with Robin leading Ken, 2-1, and the pot at $475. Robin correctly guessed TRICYCLE (for $125). Robin defeated Ken, 3-1, and won $600.
Scrabble Sprint Round: This Round was played for $1,800. Robin selected the pink envelope, leaving Jack with the blue one. Robin clocked in at 38.5 seconds, correctly guessing LABELS, MISCHIEF, and PREGNANCY. Jack defeated Robin in 30.4 seconds, correctly guessing FINALE, MONOTONY, and SENTENCES. His current total was 7 wins/$31,900,
Crossword Round: Joan won the coin toss over Bill, and went first. Bill correctly guessed CLOCKWISE (for $225); Joan correctly guessed DIAPERS (for $150), PATERNITY (for $300), and SERPENT (for $100). Joan defeated Bill, 3-1, and won $775 before time ran out.
#0007
July 10, 1984
Barry
Margie
Scrabble Sprint Round: This episode began with Joan & Jack at this portion of the show. This Round was played for $2,325. Joan selected the pink envelope, leaving Jack with the blue one. Joan clocked in at 40.8 seconds, correctly guessing WINTER, SITTERS, and CONDUCTOR. Jack defeated Joan in 34.3 seconds, correctly guessing ROBOTS, SOLOMON, and PETTICOAT. His current total was 8 wins/$34,225.
Crossword Round: Margie won the coin toss over Barry, and went first. Margie correctly guessed NEWSROOM (for $175), PAVEMENT (for $350), and HEARSE (for $200). Neither player correctly guessed TEMPLES. Margie defeated Barry, 3-0, and won $725.
Scrabble Sprint Round: This Round was played for $2,175. Margie selected the blue envelope, leaving Jack with the pink one. Margie clocked in at 30.8 seconds, correctly guessing JUNIOR, KEYHOLES, and ELSEWHERE. Jack ran out of time, missing POUNDS (10-second penalty earned), and only correctly guessing BOBSLED. Margie became the new champion, and her current total was 1 win/$2,900. This episode ended here.
#0008
July 11, 1984
Harvey
Lori
Crossword Round: This episode began with a new match. Harvey won the coin toss over Lori, and went first. Lori correctly guessed UMBRELLA; Harvey correctly guessed LUGGAGE LADYBUG, and LAPELS. Harvey defeated Lori, 3-1.
Scrabble Sprint Round: Harvey selected the blue envelope, leaving Margie with the pink one. Harvey clocked in at 23.4 seconds, correctly guessing USHER, MISERS, and BUSINESS. Margie defeated Harvey in 22.8 seconds, correctly guessing SHAVE, SAHARA, and PRETZELS. Her current total was 2 wins/$4,400.
Crossword Round: Chris won the coin toss over Kathi, and went first. Kathi correctly guessed LIBRARIAN, ANTENNA, and IDENTITY. Kathi defeated Chris, 3-0, before time ran out.
#0009
July 12, 1984
Llon
Marlaine
Scrabble Sprint Round: This episode began with Kathi & Margie at this portion of the show. Kathi selected the blue envelope, leaving Margie with the pink one. Kathi clocked in at 23.8 seconds, correctly guessing TODAY, PARROTS, and HOPSCOTCH (10-second penalty earned). Margie ran out of time, only correctly guessing BOSOM and GUITARS. Kathi became the new champion, and her current total was 1 win/$2,000.
Crossword Round: Marlaine won the coin toss over Llon, and went first. Marlaine correctly guessed UNDERWEAR and WARDROBE; Llon correctly guessed TAILORS, BLUBBER, and RUFFLES. Llon defeated Marlaine, 3-2.
Scrabble Sprint Round: Llon selected the pink envelope, leaving Kathi with the blue one. Llon clocked in at 41.2 seconds, correctly guessing BRAIN, PIANOS, and SALESMEN (10-second penalty earned). Kathi defeated Llon in 41.0 seconds, correctly guessing CHARM, ADVICE (missing RIVERS), and ENTRANCE. Her current total was 2 wins/$3,500. This episode ended here.
#0010
July 13, 1984
Don
Bobbi
Crossword Round: This episode began with a new match. Don won the coin toss over Bobbi, and went first. Bobbi correctly guessed NOSTALGIA and TELEPHONE; Don correctly guessed PARTING, SALUTE, and ALARMS. Don defeated Bobbi, 3-2.
Scrabble Sprint Round: Don selected the blue envelope, leaving Kathi with the pink one. Don clocked in at 27.7 seconds, correctly guessing SACKED, LOTTERY, and HEADLINES. Kathi ran out of time, only correctly guessing GLOSSY and MONDAYS, and missing BEEKEEPERS. Don became the new champion, and his current total was 1 win/$2,000.
Crossword Round: Jim won the coin toss over Annie, and went first. Jim correctly guessed DICTATION, and Annie correctly guessed PARDON, before time ran out.
Week #003[]
NBC applause tracks were now added for each word of the day in the intro. The Scrabble Sprint envelopes were now placed in front of each player's podium. A new $20,000 graphic was added for a Returning Champions' 5th or 10th win.
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0011
July 16, 1984
Jim
Annie*
#0012
July 17, 1984
Lance
Marion
This episode began with Lance & Marion tied, 2-2. Marion correctly guessed MIRACLE. Marion defeated Lance, 3-2.
Scrabble Sprint Round: Marion selected the pink envelope, leaving Annie with the blue one. Marion clocked in at 24.9 seconds, correctly guessing BULLY, SALADS, and COMPOSER. Annie defeated Marion in 19.4 seconds, correctly guessing BLUSH, FATHER, and LOBSTERS. Her current total was 2 wins/$3,500.
Crossword Round: Kyle (a female) won the coin toss over Brian, and went first. Marion correctly guessed BAGPIPES and TARGET; Brian correctly guessed LEAGUES, LAUGHTER, and BREATH. Brian defeated Kyle, 3-2.
Scrabble Sprint Round: Brian selected the pink envelope, leaving Annie with the blue one. Brian clocked in at 29.9 seconds, correctly guessing CASINO, RECIPIES, and PREMIERE. Annie defeated Brian in 18.4 seconds, correctly guessing OFFERS, REUNION, and SURPRISE. Her current total was 3 wins/$5,000. This episode ended here.
#0013
July 18, 1984
#0014
July 19, 1984
Mark
Portia
Scrabble Sprint Round: This episode began with Bill & Annie at this portion of the show. Bill selected the blue envelope, leaving Annie with the pink one. Bill clocked in at 34.8 seconds, correctly guessing FLINGS, WRINKLE (10-second penalty earned), and FLAMINGOS. Annie defeated Bill in 23.2 seconds, correctly guessing HEAVEN, CARPETS, and FLAGPOLES. Her current total was 5 wins/$28,000.
Crossword Round: Portia won the coin toss over Mark, and went first. Portia correctly guessed CLEANERS and STAMPS; Mark correctly guessed DEPOSIT, SERVANTS, and AISLE. Mark defeated Portia, 3-2.
Scrabble Sprint Round: Mark selected the blue envelope, leaving Annie with the pink one. Mark clocked in at 29.4 seconds, correctly guessing DIARY, ELECTION, and DOORKNOBS. Annie defeated Mark in 17.6 seconds, correctly guessing DEVIL, DOGPATCH, and COLLISION. Her current total was 6 wins/$29,500. This episode ended here.
#0015
July 20, 1984
Week #004[]
The normal cue for correctly guessing a word was now played, and after doing so, a sound effect was no longer used when the 1-2-3 display was updated. Before the title sequence on Tuesday, a special introduction was used for Annie, complete with a drumroll. Throughout the July 1984–September 1986 duration of the straddling format, this introduction was typically used every time a player was about to go for either the 5th or 10th win. Woolery introduced a new NBC station carrying the show in KEVN-TV of Rapid City, South Dakota.
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0016
July 23, 1984
#0017
July 24, 1984
Chuck
Beverly
Crossword Round: This episode began with a new match. Chuck won the coin toss over Beverly, and went first. Chuck correctly guessed DROPOUTS and BABIES; Beverly correctly guessed THUMBING, FROST, and FAVORS. Beverly defeated Chuck, 3-2.
Scrabble Sprint Round: Beverly selected the pink envelope, leaving Annie with the blue one. Beverly clocked in at 34.5 seconds, correctly guessing JANUARY, AIRBORNE, and ALLOWANCE. Annie defeated Beverly in 30.2 seconds, correctly guessing EMBRACE, SPLINTER, and DECISIONS. She retired undefeated (the first to do so), and her final total was 10 wins/$55,500. Two new players named Robin (a female) and Mike were brought in, and were about to play another Scrabble Sprint for the next Crossword Winner to play against, before time ran out.
#0018
July 25, 1984
#0019
July 26, 1984
#0020
July 27, 1984
Week #005 (July 08, 1984)[]
College Week
After just a month, the show did its first special week with college students in the front game playing. The audience chanting "SCRABBLE!" in the intro was re-recorded beginning with this week, and would be used until the end of the original run. On Tuesday, the backwall behind the contestants had "COLLEGE" and "WEEK" in blue and pink pennants respectively. These would be gone soon after.
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0021
July 30, 1984
Eric
Pebbles
Crossword Round: This episode began with a new match. Pebbles sang a little jingle she wrote herself. Eric won the coin toss over Pebbles, and went first. Pebbles correctly guessed THUNDER and SANITY; Eric correctly guessed MOUSETRAP, GARFIELD, and ATOMS. Eric defeated Pebbles, 3-2.
Scrabble Sprint Round: Eric selected the blue envelope, leaving Mike with the pink one. Eric clocked in at 22.1 seconds, correctly guessing DRAGON, ADDRESS, and AQUARIUM. Mike defeated Eric in 19.8 seconds, correctly guessing DEGREE, MOLOTOV, and PATIENCE. His current total was 6 wins/$29,000.
Crossword Round: Jerry won the coin toss over Lysa and went first. Lysa correctly guessed HARMONIZE, and Jerry correctly guessed ALADDIN, before time ran out.
#0022
July 31, 1984
Jerry
Lysa
This episode began with Jerry & Lysa tied, 1-1. Lysa correctly guessed ARCHITECT and HERMITS. Lysa defeated Jerry, 3-1.
Scrabble Sprint Round: Lysa selected the pink envelope, leaving Mike with the blue one. Lysa clocked in at 16.6 seconds (a new record after just a month on the air), correctly guessing PODIUM, SURPLUS, and HEADACHE. Mike ran out of time, only correctly guessing FUTURE and FINGERS, and missing WRECKING. Lysa became the new champion, and her current total was 1 win/$2,000.
Crossword Round: Jeri won the coin toss over Ralph, and went first. Jeri correctly guessed LEADER and FIXTURES; Ralph correctly guessed HOUSEWORK, SQUINT, and LIQUOR. Ralph defeated Jeri, 3-2, before time ran out.
#0023
August 01, 1984
#0024
August 02, 1984
#0025
August 03, 1984
Week #006[]
College Week
On Friday, Chuck sent 30th anniversary wishes to NBC affiliate KPLC-TV of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0026
August 06, 1984
Bill
Melanie
This episode began with Melanie leading the first Bill, 1-0. Melanie correctly guessed ANALYSIS and WEATHER. Melanie defeated the first Bill, 3-0.
Scrabble Sprint Round: Melanie selected the blue envelope, leaving Irma with the pink one. Melanie clocked in at seconds, correctly guessing CHAIRS, OCTOPUS, and BRITCHES. Irma ran out of time, only correctly guessing POSSUM and MARTINI, and missing MARRIAGE. Melanie became the new champion, and her current total was 1 win/$2,000.
Crossword Round: Kirsten won the coin toss over the other Bill, and went first. The other Bill correctly guessed RIBBONS and ONION; Kirsten correctly guessed MIDNIGHT, CHIMNEYS, and PLANK. Kirsten defeated the other Bill, 3-2, before time ran out.
#0027
August 07, 1984
#0028
August 08, 1984
#0029
August 09, 1984
Danny
Wendelin
This episode began with Danny leading Wendelin, 2-0. Wendelin correctly guessed TORTOISE and SECONDS; Danny correctly guessed BALLOONS. Neither player correctly guessed NOSES. Danny defeated Wendelin, 3-2.
Scrabble Sprint Round: Danny selected the blue envelope, leaving Cynthia with the pink one. Danny clocked in at 32.4 seconds, correctly guessing INDIANS, PANCAKES, and YESTERDAY. Cynthia defeated Danny in 22.1 seconds, correctly guessing CROCHET, KNUCKLES, and OMELETTES. Her current total was 3 wins/$5,000.
Crossword Round: Annie won the coin toss over Rick, and went first. Annie correctly guessed CHOCOLATE; Rick correctly guessed STAPLES, NICKNAME, and RILEY. Rick defeated Annie, 3-1, before time ran out.
#0030
August 10, 1984
Marc
Angela
Scrabble Sprint Round: This episode began with Rick & Cynthia at this portion of the show. Rick selected the pink envelope, leaving Cynthia with the blue one. Rick clocked in at 20.6 seconds, correctly guessing ROMEO, METERS, and MISTAKES. Cynthia defeated Rick in 17.4 seconds, correctly guessing BROTH, STILTS, and CURTAINS. Her current total was 4 wins/$6,500.
Crossword Round: Angela won the coin toss over Marc, and went first. Angela correctly guessed INSURANCE and WEEKEND; Marc correctly guessed OCCUPANT, PRAYERS, and DENIM. Marc defeated Angela, 3-2.
Scrabble Sprint Round: Marc selected the blue envelope, leaving Cynthia with the pink one. Marc clocked in at 33.0 seconds, correctly guessing WHINNY (10-second penalty earned), TRAFFIC, and HOURGLASS. Cynthia ran out of time, only correctly guessing FENCES and DESSERT, and missing BACKBONES. Marc became the new champion, and his current total was 1 win/$1,500.
Crossword Round: Jim won the coin toss over Beth, and went first. Beth correctly guessed GONDOLIER before time ran out.
Week #007[]
Contestants of all age groups played again after two weeks of predominantly College students.
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0031
August 13, 1984
Jim
Beth
This episode began with Beth leading Jim, 1-0.
#0032
August 14, 1984
#0033
August 15, 1984
#0034
August 16, 1984
#0035
August 17, 1984
Week #008[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0036
August 20, 1984
#0037
August 21, 1984
#0038
August 22, 1984
Andrew
Genny
This episode began with Genny leading Andrew, 2-1. Genny correctly guessed REBELS, and defeated Andrew, 3-1.
Scrabble Sprint Round: Genny selected the pink envelope, leaving Mark with the blue one. Genny clocked in at 17.2 seconds correctly guessing OXYGEN, MARKETS, and DIVISION. Mark defeated Genny in 14.5 seconds, correctly guessing HEFNER, NOTHING, and BISCUITS. He retired undefeated, and his final total was 10 wins/$55,500.
Crossword Round: Audrey won the coin toss over Ron, and went first. Audrey correctly guessed COMEDIANS; Ron correctly guessed FICTION, MATINEES, and SEESAWS. Ron defeated Audrey, 3-1, before time ran out.
#0039
August 23, 1984
#0040
August 24, 1984
Week #009[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0041
August 27, 1984
#0042
August 28, 1984
#0043
August 29, 1984
#0044
August 30, 1984
#0045
August 31, 1984
Week #010[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0046
September 03, 1984
#0047
September 04, 1984
#0048
September 05, 1984
#0049
September 06, 1984
#0050
September 07, 1984
Week #011[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0051
September 10, 1984
#0052
September 11, 1984
#0053
September 12, 1984
#0054
September 13, 1984
#0055
September 14, 1984
Week #012[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0056
September 17, 1984
#0057
September 18, 1984
#0058
September 19, 1984
#0059
September 20, 1984
#0060
September 21, 1984
Week #013 (August 31, 1984)[]
On Wednesday, Peter's buzzer was inadvertently hit, Bob came from Munich, Germany, and because there wasn't enough time for interviews towards the end, they would be done on the next show.
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0061
September 24, 1984
#0062
September 25, 1984
#0063
September 26, 1984
Jerry
Lori
This episode began with Lori leading Jerry, 2-0. Lori correctly guessed COASTERS, and defeated Jerry, 3-0.
Scrabble Sprint Round: Lori selected the pink envelope, leaving Mike with the blue one. Lori clocked in at 16.3 seconds, correctly guessing SUMMER, HANGERS, and WILLPOWER. Mike ran out of time, only correctly guessing CANDID, and missing FLASHES. Lori became the new champion, and her current total was 1 win/$2,000.
Crossword Round: Daphne won the coin toss over Peter, and went first. Daphne correctly guessed MARTIAN; Peter correctly guessed MAILBOXES, EXPOSURE, and FUSES. Peter defeated Daphne, 3-1.
Scrabble Sprint Round: Peter selected the blue envelope, leaving Lori with the pink one. Peter clocked in at 18.5 seconds, correctly guessing ALLEYS, DONAHUE, and AIRPLANES. Lori defeated Peter in 13.0 seconds, correctly guessing DECOYS, HANDBAGS, and FOUNTAINS. Her current total was 2 wins/$3,500.
Crossword Round: Rhonda won the coin toss over Bob, and went first. Rhonda correctly guessed MOUTHWASH before time ran out.
#0064
September 27, 1984
Bob
Rhonda
#0065
September 28, 1984
Brad
Marie
Scrabble Sprint Round: This episode began with Dean & Lori at this portion of the show. Dean selected the blue envelope, leaving Lori with the pink one. Dean clocked in at 19.7 seconds, correctly guessing LINKS, ECONOMY, and LIMERICKS. Lori ran out of time, only correctly guessing MINES and HOUDINI, and missing PAMPHLETS. Dean became the new champion, and his current total was 1 win/$2,000.
Crossword Round: Brad won the coin toss over Marie, and went first. Marie correctly guessed GENERALS; Brad correctly guessed PARKING, BARITONES, and HATBOX, Brad defeated Marie, 3-1.
Scrabble Sprint Round: Brad selected the blue envelope, leaving Dean with the pink one. Brad clocked in at 42.7 seconds, correctly guessing BEDROOM, EPITAPHS, and BERMUDAS (make-up word for CHARMS). Dean defeated Brad in 28.6 seconds, correctly guessing COLORS, RAGGEDY, and FAMILIES. His current total was 2 wins/$3,500.
Crossword Round: Barbara won the coin toss over Steve, and went first. Steve correctly guessed SAMARITAN, and Barbara correctly guessed FALSIES, before time ran out.