An asterisk (*) indicates that this contestant went on to play again in the February 1985 and May 1986 Tournament of Champions and November 1985 TV Game Players Vs. Board Game Players Tournament.
No episode aired the following day due to coverage of the Tournament of Roses Parade.
#0131
January 02, 1985
#0132
January 03, 1985
#0133
January 04, 1985
Week #028[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0134
January 07, 1985
#0135
January 08, 1985
#0136
January 09, 1985
#0137
January 10, 1985
#0138
January 11, 1985
Week #029[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0139
January 14, 1985
#0140
January 15, 1985
#0141
January 16, 1985
#0142
January 17, 1985
#0143
January 18, 1985
No episode aired the following Monday due to coverage of the reinauguration of President Ronald Reagan.
Week #030[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0144
January 22, 1985
#0145
January 23, 1985
#0146
January 24, 1985
#0147
January 25, 1985
Week #031[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0148
January 28, 1985
#0149
January 29, 1985
#0150
January 30, 1985
#0151
January 31, 1985
#0152
February 01, 1985
Week #032[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0153
February 04, 1985
#0154
February 05, 1985
#0155
February 06, 1985
#0156
February 07, 1985
#0157
February 08, 1985
Week #033[]
First Annual Tournament of Champions
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0158
February 11, 1985
#0159
February 12, 1985
#0160
February 13, 1985
#0161
February 14, 1985
#0162
February 15, 1985
Week #034[]
First Annual Tournament of Champions Continuation
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Player 1
Player 2
Notes
#0163
February 18, 1985
#0164
February 19, 1985
#0165
February 20, 1985
#0166
February 21, 1985
Van
Ron
This episode began with Van & Ron tied, 2-2. Ron correctly guessed TISSUES. Ron defeated Van, 3-2. Ron humorously stepped on Chuck's foot after coming to him upon winning.
Ron selected the pink envelope. Ron ran out of time, only correctly guessing SPOCK, LAPELS, and VANILLA, and missing BARRIERS. Lea won her 11th match. Ron's final total was $8,500.
A new match began with Stephen & Kathy. Kathy had just gotten married since her original appearance. Kathy won the coin toss over Stephen, and went first. Kathy correctly guessed ETCHINGS, FORMICA, and COMPUTERS. Kathy defeated Stephen, 3-0.
Kathy selected the pink envelope. Kathy defeated Lea in 22.5 seconds, correctly guessing CRABS, HUMPTY, BURDENS, and NITROGEN.
Stephen & Kathy played again. Stephen correctly guessed BIRDHOUSE and RABBITS (plus the $500 bonus). The jackpot was now worth $48,000. This episode ended here.
#0167
February 22, 1985
Stephen
Kathy
This episode began with Stephen leading Kathy, 2-0.
Week #035[]
First Annual Tournament of Champion Conclusion on February 25
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0168
February 25, 1985
Jeff
Annie
This episode began with Jeff & Annie tied, 1-1. Annie correctly guessed SPLASHES and GOPHERS (plus the $500 bonus). Annie defeated Jeff, 3-1. The final jackpot was worth $49,500.
Chuck showed off a glass briefcase filled with cash, and referenced $ale of the Century, which was also produced by Reg Grundy Productions for NBC. Annie selected the Blue envelope. Annie ran out of time, only correctly guessing RADIO, ZEROES, and SOCIETY, and missing BARBELLS. Stephen won the jackpot, and a blue and pink balloon celebration ensued, with contestant coordinators Beth & Judy coming up on stage. Annie's final total was $57,500, and Stephen's final total was $79,500 (later corrected by Chuck after not including $3,000).
Crossword Round: Regular play resumed with a new match with Al Vs. Sunny. Sunny won the coin toss over Al, and went first. Al correctly guessed TUXEDOS, COFFEE, and HOPSCOTCH. Al defeated Sunny, 3-0.
Scrabble Sprint Round: Al selected the Pink envelope, leaving Mike with the Blue one. Al clocked in at 16.5 seconds, correctly guessing COTTON, PASSES, and STORYBOOK. Mike defeated Scott in 10.3 seconds, correctly guessing CLASS, WHOLESALE, and MONKEY. His current total was 4 wins/$6,500. This episode ended here.
#0169
February 26, 1985
Ross
Elaine
Crossword Round: This episode began with a new match. Ross won the coin toss over Elaine, and went first. Elaine correctly guessed DANCERS and RERUN; Ross correctly guessed CLIMBERS, SURRENDER, and CHAIRS (plus the $500 bonus). Ross defeated Elaine, 3-0.
Scrabble Sprint Round: Ross selected the Pink envelope, leaving Mike with the Blue one. Ross clocked in at 25.5 seconds, correctly guessing HOTEL, MODELS, and ADDICTION. Mike ran out of time, only correctly guessing IGLOO and BOXERS, and missing BREATHING. Ross became the new champion, and his current total was 1 win/$2,500.
Crossword Round: Ian won the coin toss over Dee, and went first. Ian correctly guessed BRIEFCASE and TIGERS; Dee correctly guessed GOLFERS and GREETING (plus the $1,000 bonus). Chuck thanked Enterprise Junior High School for joining the studio audience. This episode ended here.
#0170
February 27, 1985
#0171
February 28, 1985
#0172
March 01, 1985
Week #036[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0173
March 04, 1985
#0174
March 05, 1985
#0175
March 06, 1985
#0176
March 07, 1985
#0177
March 08, 1985
Week #037[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0178
March 11, 1985
#0179
March 12, 1985
#0180
March 13, 1985
#0181
March 14, 1985
#0182
March 15, 1985
Week #038[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0183
March 18, 1985
#0184
March 19, 1985
#0185
March 20, 1985
#0186
March 21, 1985
#0187
March 22, 1985
Week #039 (March 11, 1985)[]
Ep. #
Original NBC Airdate
Blue Player (Male)
Pink Player (Female)
Notes
#0188
March 25, 1985
#0189
March 26, 1985
#0190
March 27, 1985
#0191
March 28, 1985
#0192
March 29, 1985
Scott
Sue
Crossword Round: This episode began with a new match. Sue's occupation as a tax examiner was appropriate for Tax Day. Sue won the coin toss over Scott, and went first. Sue correctly guessed SUNRISES; Scott correctly guessed ADVICE, FEATHERS (plus the $1,000 bonus; a sound effect inadvertently played), and SWEEP. Scott defeated Sue, 3-1.
Scrabble Sprint Round: Chuck had some fun with the music coming out of the headphones from the portable Stereo that Pat was complaining about last time, and jokingly suggested changing it. Scott clocked in at 28.0 seconds, correctly guessing MARVEL, WALNUTS, and GAMBLING. Pat defeated Scott in 26.0 seconds, and her current total was 3 wins/$6,000.
Crossword Round: Bill won the coin toss over Mary, and went first. Bill correctly guessed STOCKINGS and SHUTTERS; Mary correctly guessed VAULT, CREDIT, and PARTIES. Mary defeated Bill, 3-2, before time ran out.