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Jeopardy! Season 40 Week 35 Stats

Total Winnings for this Week: $121,599 Total Winnings for the Season: $6,210,795 -Daytime Regular Play: $535,795 -Daytime Tournaments: $3,385,000 -Tournaments/Primetime: $2,290,000 Total Combined Coryat for this Week: $158,400 + $251,200 from J! Masters Total Combined Coryat for the Season: $6,960,800 -Daytime: $6,181,800 -Primetime: $779,000 Total Lach Trash (Triple Stumpers) for this Week: $72,600 (62 triple…

Wheel of Fortune Season 40 Week 35 Stats

Pretty much a carbon copy of last season’s disappointing edition of this theme week. Total for this Week: $209,395 -Maingame: $169,395 -BR Wins: $40K Total for the Season: $9,316,281 -Maingame: $6,681,942 -BR Wins: $2,843,734 Prize Wedge Wins: 33 MW was Flipped-Declined: 50-18 MW Flip was $10K-BANKRUPT: 16-34 $10K MW was Next to LaT-$650: 22-28 MW Wins: 6 EXPRESS was Played-Passed: 32-9 -Successes: 14…

25 Words or Less Season 5 Week 31 Stats

Champion Win Record: 79-71 (.527) CHAMPION SWEEPS (5-0 or 4-1 (after starting 0-1)): 4 (3 were clean sweeps, 1 was a 4-1 week) 4-1 Weeks (after starting 1-0): 4 3-2 Weeks: 8 2-3 Weeks: 7 1-4 Weeks: 5 SKUNKINGS: 1 OTHER: 2 (Week 11: 0-3, Week 15: 1-1) Successful-Unsuccessful R1 Bids for this Week: 7-8…

Let’s Make a Deal Season 15 Week 32 Stats

Perfect Deal Stats Total Perfect Deals this Week: 7 Total Perfect Deals for the Season: 193 Perfect Deal Trash (traded down for SD or MD) this Week: 0 Perfect Deal Trash (traded down for SD or MD) for the Season: 46 Total Weekly Perfect Deal Shutouts: 0 Car Game Stats Total Car Wins this Week:…

The Price is Right Season 52 Week 32 Stats

We DO NOT want to hear anybody tell us to change double overs into technical double showcase wins. A LOSS is a LOSS. And we DO NOT want to hear anybody make false double over announcements for the next day or week. If you wanna fight about it, call these numbers up: CBS at 1-888-274-5343, CBS Studios/News at 1-212-975-3247, CBS Headquarters…

J! Masters Quickcap: 5/10/2024 — Quarterfinals Games 7 & 8

Game 7 Matchup for this half -Mattea Roach (1 point) -Amy Schneider (1 point) -Matt Amodio (1 point) Correct/Incorrect: 53/7 Rebounds/Rebound Attempts: 4/5 Unplayed Clues (pts. left on the board): 0 (0 pts.) Coryat Score: 36,400 (-7K vs. Game 6) Lach Trash: 11,600 from 9 triple stumpers (+6,200 and +4 triple stumpers vs. Game 6)…

WoF Quickcap: 5/10/2024

Last teams this week from left to right… Lauren Mims & Edna Brown (granddaughter/grandma): they try to see each other as much as they can; Lauren drives three hours about once a month and she finished her dissertation from New York City, NY and Fairfax, VA respectively Sarah Loid & Syd Fischel (grandson/grandma): they get…

J! Quickcap: 5/10/2024

Male challengers wrapping up the daytime portion of the week -Will Stewart, a political organizer originally from Nashville, TN -Jonah Lipton, a writer from Los Angeles, CA Returning champ: Allison Gross (3-day: $44,598) Correct/Incorrect: 50/7 Rebounds/Rebound Attempts: 3/5 Unplayed Clues ($ left on the board): 0 ($0) Coryat Score: $35,600 (+$6K vs. yesterday) Lach Trash: $11,200…

25 Words Quickcap: 5/10/2024

🦨MR SKUNK THREAT #7🦨 Challengers with Dulce Sloan: Errol & Marcello (military friends) Champs with Melissa Peterman: Beverly & Laura (1-day: prize) Round 1 Turn #1 answers: BEDROCK, GRANDFATHER, ELECT, METAL, CHURCH- Bid: 13 (Melissa)- return to BEDROCK Turn #2 answers (Errol v. Beverly): RINGMASTER, ACNE, ACCIDENT, PRETZEL, HAY- Bid: 15 (Beverly)- miss RINGMASTER right away…

LMaD Quickcap: 5/10/2024

🦨CAR GAME SKUNK THREAT #14🦨 Perfect Deals: 1 Car Win: SKUNK #12 ($500 in Five Card Wayne) Zonk Victims: Eiress, Rachael Dodged Zonks: RitaMarie (same deal with Eiress), Zashia, Heidi “Slotomania” Big Deal (RitaMarie- gives up rypen living room & 4 nights at Yotel in Washington, D.C. worth $9,938) SD (#3): BULL grill + outdoor games…

Announcement for Next Wednesday

There’s a chance that I won’t be able to do any Quickcaps on the 15th since I’m might to be out of town all day. If this is the case, @ant0824 has you covered for everything that day including Wheel of Fortune and J! Masters. Thanks for your understanding.

TPiR Quickcap: 5/10/2024 — 👩MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL👩

First Four Teams: Sharol Bowen & Tianna Smith, Tessa & Bailee Taylor, Teresa Vinter & Jennifer Flores, Susan Guidi & Dalece Sardina +$1 Bid: Susan & Dalece Squeeze Play: Susan & Dalece ($1,470) will squeeze their way in line to Turks & Caicos (GT: $11,324) Next: Elvira Hudson & Shaterica Marks $1 Bid: Teresa &…

WoF Quickcap: 5/9/2024

These teams were HEADING OUT OF TOWN to come here… Kayla Diallo & Joslin Massenburg (granddaughter/grandma): Joslin is a firecracker; she’s active and loves sports f and Kayla likes to think she has all of Joslin’s best qualities; they’ve been discussing strategies with each other such as buying vowels from Richmond, VA Sydney King &…

J! Quickcap: 5/9/2024

It’s an all-female panel on this Thursday -Isabella Dawis, a writer, actor, & musician from Minneapolis, MN -Jennifer Trofa, a talent manager from Los Angeles, CA Returning champ: Allison Gross (2-day: $19,598) Correct/Incorrect: 44/7 Rebounds/Rebound Attempts: 3/3 (Allison) Unplayed Clues ($ left on the board): 2 ($3,600) Coryat Score: an underwhelming $29,600 (-$400 vs. yesterday) Lach…

25 Words Quickcap: 5/9/2024

Challengers with Dulce Sloan: Beverly & Laura (mom/daughter obsessed with holiday decorations) Champs with Melissa Peterman: Helena & Reiner (2-day: 2 prizes) Round 1 Turn #1 answers: SUBTRACTION, JAMES, CAFFEINE, FIVE, WALMART- Bid: 14 (Melissa)- return to CAFFEINE Turn #2 answers (Beverly v. Elena): DUET, VEGETARIAN, DINGO, SORRY, JESSICA- Bid: 17 (Beverly)- another clear Superfan…

TPiR Quickcap: 5/9/2024

First Four: Samantha Samson, James Strong (NJ), Justin Marsh, Vershondra Glover Most Expen$ive: Samantha ($799) IDs washer/dryer as most expensive (GT: $8,289) Next: Gilbert Cortez $4K+ Bid: Gilbert Now or Then (Nov. 2013): Vershondra ($2,500) knows about today’s prices (GT: $17,495) Next: Madisyn Moynihan +$1 Bid: James Gas Money: James ($1,356) loses $5K in 3…

LMaD Quickcap: 5/9/2024

Perfect Deals: 2… … … … … … … … … …ALTHOUGH WINFALL ENDED IN A TOTAL TRAINWRECK. Car Win: No Zonk Victim: Jonathan Dodged Zonks: Amy, Ashlee, Shawn “Slotomania” Big Deal (Ashlee by default- gives up GE stainless kitchen + ANOVA appliances worth $7,425) SD (#3): 65″ & 75″ HDTVs & XBOX Series X…

TPiR Retro Quickcap: 1/16/1996

Squeeze Play: L Hole in One: W Barker’s Markers: W Showcase Showdown Winner #1: Dana Range Game: W Dice Game: L Nathan: Wins $2,100 Off to the FFBC: Mark Showcase Showdown Winner #2: Ronald Showcase Winner: Ronald ($19,935) Rating: 5 (D-)

J! Masters Quickcap: 5/8/2024 — Quarterfinals Games 5 & 6

Game 5 Fifth matchup of the season -Amy Schneider (0 points) -Matt Amodio (1 point) -Yogesh Raut (4 points) Correct/Incorrect: 53/6 Rebounds/Rebound Attempts: 2/3 Unplayed Clues (pts. left on the board): 0 (0 pts.) Coryat Score: 40,800 (-5,200 vs. Game 4) Lach Trash: 7,400 from 7 triple stumpers (+6,200 and +5 triple stumpers vs. Game…

WoF Quickcap: 5/8/2024

Midweek teams… Rex Moal & Katherine Wang (grandson/grandma): he loves to play chess (his late grandfather was a chess master); they’ve watched this show since Feb. 1979 from San Ramon and Palo Alto respectively Samantha “Sam” Johnson & Linda Vian (granddaughter/grandma): Sam’s ears were pierced together and Linda is a very adventurous woman and likes…

J! Quickcap: 5/8/2024

Midweek challengers -Ben Mills, an operations director from Philadelphia, PA -Kelcy LópezFreeman, a hospital pharmacist from Atlanta, GA Looking for improvement: Allison Gross (1-day: $9,599) Correct/Incorrect: 44/10 Rebounds/Rebound Attempts: 3/3 Unplayed Clues ($ left on the board): 0 ($0) Coryat Score: $30K (+$8,800 vs. yesterday) Lach Trash: $14,600 from 13 triple stumpers (-$8,400 and -7 triple stumpers vs.…

25 Words Quickcap: 5/8/2024

Challengers with Akbar Gbajabiamila: Lawrence & Danielle (newlyweds) Champs with Joey McIntyre: Helena & Reiner (1-day: prize) Round 1 Turn #1 answers: HARD, FELINE, MUFFIN, SPAM, STANDUP- Bid: 17 (Joey)- miss MUFFIN & SPAM Turn #2 answers (Lawrence v. Helena): CHILDREN, SIXTH, RIB, BATTERY, METS- Bid: 12 (Lawrence)- return to CHILDREN Superfan of the Day: Charles (The…

TPiR Quickcap: 5/8/2024

First Four: Kwesi Petersen, Josephine Alford, Antonio Kinalai, Rena Smith Master Key: Rena ($1,496) unlocks outdoor TV (GT: $5,240) Next: Devin Croce +$1 Bid: Antonio Range Game: Kwesi ($700 +$500) painfully falls short of the win by $15 Next: Lori Martin Danger Price: Antonio from Venice ($942) causes a TOTAL TRAINWRECK SCSD #1 Winner: Antonio…

WoF Quickcap: 5/7/2024

Soccer continues to prevent us from watching an early feed. Tuesday’s teams from left to right… David & Dave Stango (grandson/granddad): Dave has seven grandchildren including David and they like to think they’re pretty funny (Dave teaches David all his jokes) and go to an all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse about once a month from Norwood, DE…

J! Quickcap: 5/7/2024

Next challengers -Allison Gross, a data scientist from Cleveland, OH -Daniel King, a Brown University graduate from Parsippany, NJ New champ: Matthew Smith (1-day: $26,400) Correct/Incorrect: 36/8 Rebounds/Rebound Attempts: 1/3 Unplayed Clues ($ left on the board): 3 ($1,600) Coryat Score: a pitiful $21,200 (-$20,800 vs. yesterday) SEASON-WORST LACH TRASH: a nightmarish $23K from 20 triple…

25 Words Quickcap: 5/7/2024

Challengers with Akbar Gbajabiamila: Helena & Reiner (engaged; planned for a wedding in Orlando) Champs with Joey McIntyre: Arianna & Christina (1-day: prize) Round 1 Turn #1 answers: ALMOND, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, KITE, DRUMSTICK, SOON- Bid: 15 (Akbar)- miss DRUMSTICK Turn #2 answers (Helena v. Arianna): SODA, MATT, SHY, WADDLE, WHISPER- Bid: 15 (Arianna)- return to SHY Superfan…

LMaD Quickcap: 5/7/2024

Perfect Deals: 0 Car Win: No (bailout in Keep on Rollin’) Zonk Victims: Antonio, Jeannie Dodged Zonk: Arthur Big Deal revealed by descending door numbers (Bailey by default- gives up rypen dining room worth $10,197) SD (#2): pro podcasting kit ($5,207) MD (#3): Viking Spa + lounger & side table/beverage cooler ($8,715) BD (#1): EVERYTING…

TPiR Quickcap: 5/7/2024

First Four: Felicia Orozco, Scott Maydroff, Sandy Petersen, Jaelyn Thomas +$1 Bid: Jaelyn Conning or Going: Felicia ($2,999) is going… back to her seat Next: Matthew Forte $1 Bid: Jaelyn Temptation: Matthew ($1,125) lets the temptation get the best of him Next: Betty Wright Check Out: Jaelyn ($1,515) overspends on groceries resulting in a skunked…

CWoF Quickcap: 5/6/2024

Tonight’s celebs… Sarah Levy: actor/”Schitt’s Creek” star who does the show with brother Dan and dad Eugene who’s playing for the FSHD Society, an organization that raises money for research for FSHD, which is one of the world’s most prevalent forms of muscular dystrophy; she’s playing for her Auntie Gail Christian Siriano: fashion designer (he…

J! Masters Quickcap: 5/6/2024 — Quarterfinals Games 3 & 4

Game 3 Third matchup of the season (Rematch from Last Year’s Final) -Matt Amodio (0 points) -Mattea Roach (1 point) -James Holzhauer (1 point) Correct/Incorrect: 52/2 Rebounds/Rebound Attempts: 1/1 (James) Unplayed Clues (pts. left on the board): 0 (0 pts.) Coryat Score: 39,800 (+800 vs. Game 2) Lach Trash: 11,800 from 8 triple stumpers (+5,800…

WoF Quickcap: 5/6/2024

We still have no luck on the early feeds due to soccer, so it’s TV time again. -___- Considering the disappointing edition of 🧳Grand Getaways🧳 from last season, I’m not very confident on how this week’s edition will go… Which of these first teams this week will be THE TEAM TO BEAT? Roman Rossi &…

J! Quickcap: 5/6/2024

First challengers this week -Carrie Klaus, a French professor from Greencastle, IN -Matthew Smith, a paramedic from New York, NY Returning champ: Weckiai Rannila (3-day: $35,200) Correct/Incorrect: 52/3 Rebounds/Rebound Attempts: 0/1 Unplayed Clues ($ left on the board): 0 ($0) Coryat Score: $42K (+$19,200 vs. Friday) Lach Trash: $8,800 from 7 triple stumpers (-$8K and…

25 Words Quickcap: 5/6/2024

Challengers with Akbar Gbajabiamila (whose birthday is today): Arianna & Christina (college friends) Champs with Joey McIntyre: Jenny & Kristin (1-day: prize) Round 1 Turn #1 answers: FOLLOWER, CASE, PEPSI, LAST, GRASSHOPPER- Bid: 15 (Joey)- overtalks on last answer Turn #2 answers (Arianna v. Christina): PRIVATE, WART, OVERBOARD, MARK, DECEMBER- Bid: 18 (Arianna)- double up Superfan of…

TPiR Quickcap: 5/6/2024

First Four: Christelle Telford, Taylor Espereto (Seattle), Erin Hershberger (principal), James Davis 1/2 Off: James from Skokie, IL ($2,329) causes a TOTAL TRAINWRECK Next: Stephanie Mitchell +$1 Bid: Erin $2-$99 Bid: Christelle ($15) Side by Side: Christelle ($1,386) goes to the winning side (GT: $10,350) Next: Charles Walker Cover Up: Erin ($2,088) covers the price…

LMaD Quickcap: 5/6/2024

Perfect Deals: 4 (1 technical) Car Win: No Dodged Zonks: Richard, Angelina & Mary (couple 🏳️‍🌈) Big Deal revealed by descending door numbers and increasing values (Melanie- gives up rypen office package & Vegas trip worth $11,229) SD (#3): electronics suite including 75″ HDTV, amazon fire Max, kindle scribe, & echo show 15 ($4,009) MD…

Wheel of Fortune Season 40 Week 34 Stats

It’s nice that we got ourselves a winning BR week, but the maingames could’ve been better. Total for this Week: $284,764 -Maingame: $163,344 -BR Wins: $121,420 Total for the Season: $9,316,281 -Maingame: $6,512,547 -BR Wins: $2,803,734 Prize Wedge Wins: 33 MW was Flipped-Declined: 47-18 MW Flip was $10K-BANKRUPT: 16-31 $10K MW was Next to LaT-$650: 20-27 MW Wins: 6 EXPRESS was Played-Passed: 31-9…

Jeopardy! Season 40 Week 34 Stats

Not too good of a week even though we went 4-1 on returning champions. Total Winnings for this Week: $102,999 Total Winnings for the Season: $6,089,196 -Daytime Regular Play: $414,196 -Daytime Tournaments: $3,385,000 -Tournaments/Primetime: $2,290,000 Total Combined Coryat for this Week: $144,600 + $82K from J! Masters Total Combined Coryat for the Season: $6,551,200 -Daytime:…

The Price is Right Season 52 Week 31 Stats

Total for this Week: $428,887.79 Total for the Season: $16,675,109.33 + 19 prizes of unknown value -Daytime: $12,620,221.04+ + 16 prizes of unknown value -Primetime: $4,054,888.29+ + 3 prizes of unknown value Pricing Games Won this Week: 14 of 30 (3 partials) Pricing Games Won this Season: 476 of 1,002 (101 partials) Wipeouts -This Week: 1…

25 Words or Less Season 5 Week 30 Stats

Champion Win Record: 78-67 (.538) CHAMPION SWEEPS (5-0 or 4-1 (after starting 0-1)): 4 (3 were clean sweeps, 1 was a 4-1 week) 4-1 Weeks (after starting 1-0): 4 3-2 Weeks: 8 2-3 Weeks: 7 1-4 Weeks: 4 SKUNKINGS: 1 OTHER: 2 (Week 11: 0-3, Week 15: 1-1) Successful-Unsuccessful R1 Bids for this Week: 12-3…

Let’s Make a Deal Season 15 Week 31 Stats

Perfect Deal Stats Total Perfect Deals this Week: 5 Total Perfect Deals for the Season: 186 Perfect Deal Trash (traded down for SD or MD) this Week: 1 Perfect Deal Trash (traded down for SD or MD) for the Season: 46 Total Weekly Perfect Deal Shutouts: 0 Car Game Stats Total Car Wins this Week:…

WoF Quickcap: 5/3/2024

No luck for early feeds all this week due to that stupid soccer coverage which means it’s TV time again. One of these last contestants this week might win a trip near KEY WEST, FLORIDA… Jeri Holst: grandma married to Greg with two sons with wives and two grandsons (they’re adventurous and have jumped out…

J! Quickcap: 5/3/2024

Last challengers this week -Henry Lindstrom, a customer experience lead orig. from Altadena, CA -Deana Krumhansl, an attorney orig. from Honolulu, HI Returning champ: Weckiai Rannila (2-day: $28K) Correct/Incorrect: 44/13 Rebounds/Rebound Attempts: 8/8 Unplayed Clues ($ left on the board): 0 ($0) Coryat Score: a dismal $22,800 (-$11,400 vs. yesterday) Lach Trash: an agonizing $16,800 from…

TPiR Quickcap: 5/3/2024

First Four: Ashley Wright, Christopher Anderson, Cheryl Doyle, Richard Taroka $2-$99 Bid: Christopher ($85) Let ’em Roll: Richard ($1,998) wins a measly $500 (GT: $2,498) Next: Gregory Stonewall, Jr. Freeze Frame: Christopher ($543) freezes in a loss Next: Jennifer Williamson 🎂 Swap Meet: Jennifer ($1,348) causes a skunked first half because of the washer/dryer SCSD…

25 Words Quickcap: 5/3/2024

🦨MR SKUNK THREAT #6🦨 Challengers with Akbar Gbajabiamila: Jenny & Kristin (karaoke buds) Champs with Joey McIntyre: Jessica & Sandra (3-day: 3 prizes) Round 1 Turn #1 answers: ANIMAL, LIGHTNING, ANGLE, TEEN, CLOVER- Bid: 18 (Akbar)- clear Turn #2 answers (Jenny v. Jessica): ABOVE, SALAD, ELECTRICIAN, HAMMER, DACHSHUND- Bid: 19 (Jenny)- 2-for-2 Superfan of the Day:…

LMaD Quickcap: 5/3/2024

🦨CAR GAME SKUNK THREAT #14🦨 Perfect Deals: 2 Car Win: Yes and skunking averted (Race to the Finish) Zonk Victims: Ashley, Wayne, Maria Dodged Zonk: Jim According to bobbymgsk, “Slotomania” is teaming with this show to offer prizes including trips to the show’s studio and three new cars through May 21. “Slotomania” Big Deal (Jared-…

WoF Quickcap: 5/2/2024

These Thursday contestants from left to right hope to be PASSING WITH FLYING COLORS… Charlene Hering: 5th grade teacher of 15 years (she gives a shoutout to her school, Haude Elementary) who recently got engaged to fiancé Mike with a big blended family with seven kids from Porter, TX Danté Alexander: Veterans Affairs Hospital program…

J! Quickcap: 5/2/2024

Thursday’s challengers -Sarah Hardy, a pediatrician from Hot Springs, AR -Angelus Kocoshis, an attorney & flower farmer from Muncie, IN New champ: Weckiai Rannila (1-day: $9,999) Correct/Incorrect: 50/9 Rebounds/Rebound Attempts: 3/4 Unplayed Clues ($ left on the board): 1 ($400) Coryat Score: $34,200 (+$6K vs. yesterday) Lach Trash: $9,200 from 7 triple stumpers (-$5,400 and…

25 Words Quickcap: 5/2/2024

Challengers with Joey McIntyre: Marjorie & Alexandra (church buds who met at a birthday party & they love birds including ducks) Champs with Akbar Gbajabiamila: Jessica & Sandra (2-day: 2 prizes) Round 1 Turn #1 answers: EGYPT, SALT, SENATOR, BRAG, HOOP- Bid: 14 (Joey)- clear Turn #2 answers (Marjorie v. Jessica): UNITED, SAMURAI, ONCE, LAND, LUST-…

TPiR Quickcap: 5/2/2024

First Four: Suzanna Rudd, Jordan Kahn, Barbara Black, Ariel Howard $1 Bid: Barbara $4K+ Bid: Jordan ($7K) (seriously?!) Bargain Game: Suzanna ($2,250) gets a bad bargain Next: Richard Dinotlin $1 Bid: Ariel It’s in the Bag: Barbara ($1,699) loses $2K to dry spray Next: Sierra Daniels Money Game (Friday came a day early): Richard ($1,014)…

LMaD Quickcap: 5/2/2024

Perfect Deals: 2… … … … … … … … … …ALTHOUGH MOVIN’ ON UP ENDED IN A PAINFUL BAILOUT. Car Win: No ($200 in Car Pong) Dodged Zonks: Anita, Lance (same deal), Triana, Elena Big Deal (Lance by default- gives up trip to RIU Palace Oasis worth $11,025 (oh boy)) SD (#2): golf package…

J! Masters Quickcap: 2ND S.P. — Quarterfinals Games 1 & 2

Let’s get the second season of Jeopardy! Masters underway! Game 1 First matchup of the season -Victoria Groce -Matt Amodio -Mattea Roach Correct/Incorrect: 50/4 Rebounds/Rebound Attempts: 1/1 (Matt) Unplayed Clues (pts. left on the board): 0 (0 pts.) Coryat Score: 43K Lach Trash: 8K from 8 triple stumpers Coryat lost to incorrect responses (less double-correct…

WoF Quickcap: 5/1/2024

Midweek trio… Greg Moss: married to Sarah for 13 years with a 10-year-old son Jet and an 8-year-old daughter Vanna named after the hostess of this show (she’s standing next to Ms. White and talked with each other (aww…)) from Riverside, CA Gail Farrell: former teacher and educational coach who travels across the country who…

J! Quickcap: 5/1/2024

Don’t forget to catch the S2 premiere of Jeopardy! Masters tonight on ABC! First challengers of May -Nils Cousin, an attorney from Washington, D.C. -Weckiai Rannila, an engineer from Albuquerque, NM Going for six: Amy Hummel (5-day: $100,994) Correct/Incorrect: 46/11 Rebounds/Rebound Attempts: 3/4 Unplayed Clues ($ left on the board): 0 ($0) Coryat Score: an…

25 Words Quickcap: 5/1/2024

Challengers with Akbar Gbajabiamila: Lily & Neda (cooking buds who met on bumble) Champs’ new partner (Jessica & Sandra): Joey McIntyre (1-day: prize) Round 1 Turn #1 answers: OCTAGON, GREEN, MANURE, FRIENDS, IRON MAN- Bid: 13 (Joey)- clear Turn #2 answers (Lily v. Jessica): YAM, SEASON, DRAG, CUBA, ADIDAS- Bid: 16 (Lily)- can’t recover CUBA Superfan of the…

TPiR Quickcap: 5/1/2024

First Four: Lesa McKee, Shirley Gaines, Bordwin Akil, Victoria Hafet +$1 Bid: Victoria Vend-o-Price: Victoria (Rutgers criminal justice student) ($2,498) picks the medium-priced energy drinks Next: Ashley Horvath Dice Game: Shirley ($1,799) rolls to a Nissan Sentra win (GT: $23,325) Next: Andrey Martineau (does the Worm) +$1 Bid: Lesa Safe Crackers: Andrey from New Haven…

WoF Quickcap: 4/30/2024

Tuesday’s trio… Russ Gergely: married man who’s a fan of all the Cleveland sports teams and likes wearing tropical shirts (the wife calls it a bit of an obsession, but he says they bring out the life in him) from Tallmadge, OH Kimberly Wright: lady whose family members (she has all boys) are into the…

J! Quickcap: 4/30/2024

Last challengers of April -Laura Bligh, a webmaster from Vienna, VA -Bryan Carrasco, a mortgage loan originator from Columbia, MO Going for a spot in the next ToC: Amy Hummel (4-day: $85,794) Correct/Incorrect: 47/12 Rebounds/Rebound Attempts: 5/7 Unplayed Clues ($ left on the board): 0 ($0) Coryat Score: an underwhelming $28,600 (-$2,200 vs. yesterday) Lach…

25 Words Quickcap: 4/30/2024

Challengers with Jon Barinholtz: Jessica & Sandra (high school friends) Champs with Raven-Symoné: Kara & Brian (1-day: prize) Round 1 Turn #1 answers: POLO, RYE, WORSE, AWAKE, TWENTIES- Bid: 13 (Raven)- sweep Turn #2 answers (Jessica v. Kara): NAIL, HAMSTER, TANK, AFFAIR, BROTHER- Bid: 16 (Kara)- gives away last answer Superfan of the Day: Mandy (KXNW in…

TPiR Quickcap: 4/30/2024

First Four: Erron Smith, Mary LeFrance, Deazjah Green, Neil Matthews +$1 Bids: Mary, Neil Secret X: Neil ($1,769) gets a diagonal tic-tac-toe (GT: $11,952) Next: Stephanie Southerland Squeeze Play: Mary ($2,699) will squeeze her way in line to Prague (GT: $12,377) Next: Samantha Heath +$1 Bid: Erron That’s Too Much: Stephanie ($2,145) goes two prices…

Some WHEEL Alumni to Watch for on Game Shows in May and June this Year

According to Andy N. on his WoF site, there are some WoF alumni that are set to appear on other game shows later this summer… May 16: Dave Andrade from S37 and Dennis Chase from the daytime shows will appear on 25 Words or Less. Week of June 3: Allessandra Curcio from the 7,000th episode,…

WoF Quickcap: 4/29/2024

Last Friday’s show was a TOTAL AND ABSOLUTE DISASTER for all the wrong reasons. In addition to Kate’s EPIC BANKRUPT costing her $29,750, she somehow completed a comeback win but went on to become the eighth $100K loser in the BR this season. I don’t know how Pat’s final weeks will play out the rest…

J! Quickcap: 4/29/2024

First challengers this week -Kirsten Lundquist, a product marketer from Burlington, VT -Ferdinand Percentie, a day trader from Altamonte Springs, FL Returning champ: Amy Hummel (3-day: $58,195) Correct/Incorrect: 50/10 Rebounds/Rebound Attempts: 4/4 Unplayed Clues ($ left on the board): 0 ($0) Coryat Score: $30,800 (+$200 vs. yesterday) Lach Trash: an unlucky $13K from 13 triple…

25 Words Quickcap: 4/29/2024

Challengers with Jon Barinholtz: Kara & Brian (hiking buds) Champs with Raven-Symoné: Ashlee & Laura (1-day: prize) Round 1 Turn #1 answers: MEXICO, GOOSE, GOATEE, CREPE, YOUNG- Bid: 13 (Jon)- easy clear Turn #2 answers (Kara v. Ashley): FIRST, PHARMACY, WALRUS, SCRUB, SALON- Bid: 14 (Ashlee)- also cleared easily Superfan of the Day: Laura (FOX 35 Orlando…

TPiR Quickcap: 4/29/2024

First Four: Veronica Thorne, Matthew Carpenter, Margaret Kendall-Laria Diaz, Sasha Cole +$1 Bids: Matthew, Sasha Lucky $even: Margaret ($741) gets lucky winning the Kia Forte with a guaranteed win on the last digit (GT: $24,320) Next: James Valetti +$1 Bid: Matthew Coming or Going: Matthew (standup comedian & barista orig. from Lincolntown, NC) ($2,698) is…

LMaD Quickcap: 4/29/2024

Perfect Deals: 2 Car Win: No… … … … … … … … … …BECAUSE 0 to 80 ENDED IN A PAINFUL $1K BAILOUT. Zonk Victims: Phillip & Sarah (couple), Boon (same deal) Dodged Zonks: Daria, Michelle (same deal) Big Deal revealed by descending door numbers (Daria by default- gives up 55″, 65″ & 75″…

Wheel of Fortune Season 41 Week 33 Stats

This week started off promising but took a really deep nosedive towards the end. And I must say this again… we DO NOT want to hear anybody tell us to change $100K losses into technical wins. A LOSS is a LOSS. If you wanna fight with SONY about it, call 310-244-4000 and DON’T WASTE OUR TIME. 😡 Total for this Week: $291,195 -Maingame: $201,195 -BR…

Jeopardy! Season 40 Week 33 Stats

Total Winnings for this Week: $123,597 Total Winnings for the Season: $5,986,197 -Daytime Regular Play: $311,197 -Daytime Tournaments: $3,385,000 -Tournaments/Primetime: $2,290,000 Total Combined Coryat for this Week: $173,400 Total Combined Coryat for the Season: $6,324,600 -Daytime: $5,878,800 -Primetime: $445,800 Total Lach Trash (Triple Stumpers) for this Week: $54K (46 triple stumpers) Total Lach Trash (Triple…

25 Words or Less Season 5 Week 29 Stats

Champion Win Record: 76-64 (.543) CHAMPION SWEEPS (5-0 or 4-1 (after starting 0-1)): 4 (3 were clean sweeps, 1 was a 4-1 week) 4-1 Weeks (after starting 1-0): 4 3-2 Weeks: 8 2-3 Weeks: 6 1-4 Weeks: 4 SKUNKINGS: 1 OTHER: 2 (Week 11: 0-3, Week 15: 1-1) Successful-Unsuccessful R1 Bids for this Week: 11-4…

The Price is Right Season 52 Week 30 Stats

Total for this Week: $491,829 Total for the Season: $16,246,221.54 + 19 prizes of unknown value -Daytime: $12,191,333.25+ + 16 prizes of unknown value -Primetime: $4,054,888.29+ + 3 prizes of unknown value Pricing Games Won this Week: 16 of 30 (4 partials) Pricing Games Won this Season: 462 of 972 (98 partials) Wipeouts -This Week:…

Let’s Make a Deal Season 15 Week 30 Stats

Perfect Deal Stats Total Perfect Deals this Week: 5 Total Perfect Deals for the Season: 181 Perfect Deal Trash (traded down for SD or MD) this Week: 3 Perfect Deal Trash (traded down for SD or MD) for the Season: 45 Total Weekly Perfect Deal Shutouts: 0 Car Game Stats Total Car Wins this Week:…

WoF Quickcap: 4/26/2024

These end-of-week panelists from left to right could see a BEAUTIFUL SAILBOAT if they win a trip… Ellie Jung: Rice University student studying cognitive science and art whose family is super competitive (both her parents have been on game shows but not this one) from Houston, TX Kate Metz: kindergarten teacher at Pinecrest Sloan Canyon…

J! Quickcap: 4/26/2024

Two more male challengers to end the week -Matt Mawhinney, a democracy entrepreneur originally from Fort Lauderdale, FL -Dan Byrne, a consultant from Lilburn, GA Returning champ: Amy Hummel (2-day: $37,695) Correct/Incorrect: 50/10 Rebounds/Rebound Attempts: 4/4 Unplayed Clues ($ left on the board): 1 ($400) Coryat Score: $30,600 (+400 vs. yesterday) Lach Trash: $11K from…

25 Words Quickcap: 4/26/2024

Challengers with Jon Barinholtz: Ashlee & Laura (dating) Champs with Raven-Symoné: Rose & Kelli (4-day: $30K + prize) Round 1 Turn #1 answers: BUTTERFLY, EMOJI, WEAK, BUNK, FRIDGE- Bid: 12 (Jon)- never get FRIDGE Turn #2 answers (Ashlee v. Rose): FLOCK, SPINACH, WHEN, FLASHLIGHT, LYFT- Bid: 13 (Rose)- don’t get FLASHLIGHT Superfan of the Day: Tom (WCVB…

LMaD Quickcap: 4/26/2024

Perfect Deals: 0… … … … … … … … … …BECAUSE CASH BOARD ENDED IN ANOTHER TOTAL TRAINWRECK. Car Win: No… … … … … … … … … …BECAUSE ACCELERATOR ALSO ENDED IN A TOTAL TRAINWRECK (though $500 was won). Zonk Victims: Christine, Erika Dodged Zonk: Eric Big Deal revealed by ascending door…

TPiR Quickcap: 4/26/2024

🦨PG WINNERS’ SHOWCASE SKUNK THREAT #3🦨 & HIGH SHOWCASE SWEEP ALERT #3 First Four: Leslie Owens, Mehrahn Nika, Sherry Brooks, Julia Paul (broke college student in Connecticut) +$1 Bid: Julia Flip-Flop: Sherry ($1,815) flips to a win (GT: $8,662) Next: Sarah Steele +$1 Bid: Mehrahn Grand Game: Mehrahn ($2,239) wins just $100 because of Windex…

WoF Quickcap: 4/25/2024

These contestants may need to start PLANNING A VACATION if they win a trip tonight… Tyler Chandler: flight attendant for the best airline in the world who collects pins everywhere he goes and put them on his apron as he serves dinner and story time from Louisville, KY Shannon Schneider: engaged lady to Doug (he’s…

J! Quickcap: 4/25/2024

Male challengers -Justin Brandt, an attorney orig. from West Hills, CA -Tyler Jarvis, a researcher & PhD student originally from Portales, NM Hoping to fend off a potential skunk: Amy Hummel (1-day: $18,900) Correct/Incorrect: 41/5 Rebounds/Rebound Attempts: 1/2 Unplayed Clues ($ left on the board): 4 ($3,200) Coryat Score: $30,200 (-$8K vs. yesterday) Lach Trash:…

25 Words Quickcap: 4/25/2024

Challengers with Raven-Symoné: Monica & Amir (couple who met 5 years ago at a game night) Champs with Jon Barinholtz: Rose & Kelli (3-day: $20K + prize) Round 1 Turn #1 answers: BOUNCER, FAMOUS, DAVID, STORM, OMELET- Bad: 11 (Raven)- recover to get FAMOUS Turn #2 answers (Monica v. Rose): ITALY, BLUFF, WEIRD, CHILI, MANUAL- Bid:…

TPiR Quickcap: 4/25/2024

First Four: John Flynn, Jakari Pete, Julio Garcia, Denise Silva +$1 Bid: Denise Spelling Bee: Denise ($764) spells out W-I-N-N-E-R for the Volkswagen Jetta (GT: $25,404) Next: Diana Morrison Switch?: Jakari from Beaumont, CA ($1,367) makes the right decision to switch (GT: $8,011) Next: Nicholas Perry +$1 Bid: John Bonkers: John ($1,999) won’t be going…

LMaD Quickcap: 4/25/2024

Perfect Deals: 2 (1 technical) Car Win: Yes (Go for a Spin) Zonk Victims: Davon, Datoya Dodged Zonks: Lance, Theresa Big Deal revealed by descending door numbers and increasing values (David- gives up Apple suite & Hermosa Hotel WG on Catalina Island worth $8,795) SD (#3): 5n at Le MERIDIEN Essex Chicago ($3,804) MD (#2):…

WoF Quickcap: 4/24/2024

No early feeds today (probably due to soccer or fútbol), so it’s TV time. Midweek panel… Betty Hunter: sports mom (in football and basketball) of three bonus kids and roller skater from Fort Wayne, IN Kaley Keller: pig farmer (the pigs are very smart and well fed, but will also do anything for a marshmallow…

J! Quickcap: 4/24/2024

Midweek challengers -Amy Hummel, an ER doctor from Milwaukee, WI -Paul Drake, a front desk lead orig. from Grand Blanc, MI New champ: Mark Lashley (1-day: $17,601) Correct/Incorrect: 50/7 Rebounds/Rebound Attempts: 1/2 Unplayed Clues ($ left on the board): 0 ($0) Coryat Score: $38,200 (+$2,400 vs. yesterday) Lach Trash: $8,400 from 7 triple stumpers (-$1,400…

25 Words Quickcap: 4/24/2024

Challengers with Jon Barinholtz: Leyla & Shilo (baking buds who didn’t like each other at first) Champs with Raven-Symoné: Rose & Kelli (2-day: $10K + prize) Round 1 Turn #1 answers: WIN, KNEE, MEMPHIS, CINDERELLA, GASSY- Bid: 12 (Jon)- score first for challengers Turn #2 answers (Leyla v. Rose): PEEL. SOLO, HAMILTON, SPEECH, UGLY- Bid: 12…

TPiR Quickcap: 4/24/2024

First Four: Anna McGinnis, Tracy Cureton (male), Juan Riedinger, Tina Cocio 🎂 1 Right Price: Tina ($794) IDs bar with the right price (GT: $7,549) Next: Lula Moorehouse-Smith 🎂 +$1 Bid: Juan Money Game (TGIF): Tracy ($1,499) wins just $227 (GT: $1,726) Next: Janelle Nuransic Pick-a-Pair: Lula ($2,199) can’t find a matching pair SCSD #1…

LMaD Quickcap: 4/24/2024

Perfect Deals: 2 Car Win: No… … … … … … … … … …BECAUSE FIVE CARD WAYNE ENDED IN A PAINFUL BAILOUT. Zonk Victim: Jennifer Dodged Zonks: Talesa, Joseph Big Deal revealed by ascending door numbers (Brianna- gives up trip to Montreal worth $5,927) SD (#2): $3,210 MD (#1): OXEFIT gym + membership ($5,228)…

WoF Quickcap: 4/23/2024

Tuesday’s trio from left to right… Mikeya Bates: aunt of many nieces and nephews who started a skincare line with her best friend from Chicago, IL Laura Trombino: married lady to Jamie with 8-year-old twin boys (and the couple saw Pat & Vanna filming promos while they were on their honeymoon) from Brookhaven, NY Adrian…

J! Quickcap: 4/23/2024

Tuesday’s challengers are both teachers -Mark Lashley, a professor from Philadelphia, PA -Lianne Schaffer, a piano teacher & musician from Newton, MA New champ: Nam Nguyen (1-day: $26,999) Correct/Incorrect: 50/7 Rebounds/Rebound Attempts: 3/3 Unplayed Clues ($ left on the board): 0 ($0) Coryat Score: $35,800 (-$2,800 vs. yesterday) Lach Trash: $9,800 from 9 triple stumpers…

25 Words Quickcap: 4/23/2024

Challengers with Raven-Symoné: Rezwan & Brian (HS friends; Rezwan’s an escape room fan) Champs with Jon Barinholtz: Rose & Kelli (1-day: prize) Round 1 Turn #1 answers: JANUARY, SUSPECT, JUNK FOOD, PORSCHE, VELCRO- Bid: 15 (Jon)- complete Turn #2 answers (Rezwan v. Rose): EVICT, TORNADO, CRANBERRY, CLAP, MAGAZINE- Bid: 14 (Rose)- 2-for-2 Superfan of the Day: Amy…

LMaD Quickcap: 4/23/2024

Perfect Deals: 1 Car Win: No ($1K bailout in 0 to 80) Zonk Victims: Fatin, Ebony Dodged Zonks: Lilia, Brian, Star (same deal) Big Deal revealed by descending door numbers (Thuyen by default- gives up YAMAHA WaveRunner worth $8,899) SD (#2): Acacia glamping tent + BODY GLOVE pkg ($3,871)- UGH. MD (#3): GE frontload washer/dryer +…

TPiR Quickcap: 4/23/2024

First Four: Julie Saba, Victor May, Crystal Zebon, Mary Cowart Cover Up: Julie ($1,065) sees her Subaru Impreza get covered up and put away because of a double underbid Next: Natasha Romage +$1 Bid: Mary Danger Price: Victor from NH ($3,127) avoids setting off the alarm (GT: $14,424) Next: Diego Albelay Plinko: Mary ($1,250) wins $21K…

WoF Quickcap: 🌎EARTH DAY 2024🌎

Two men in this Earth Day panel looking for a SWEDISH MASSAGE… Erica Brown: spin instructor and mom of a 3-year-old daughter (she has the personality of a 13-year-old) from Claymont, DE Jeff Commings: married to another man of 12 years also named Jeff 🏳️‍🌈 and both of them are swim instructors at a swim…

J! Quickcap: 🌎EARTH DAY🌎 2024

Challengers playing on Earth Day -Elly Trickett, a blog & podcast editor from Danbury, CT -Nam Nguyen, a playwright from Mississauga, Ontario 🍁 Returning champ: Marko Saric (2-day: $26,600) Correct/Incorrect: 52/7 Rebounds/Rebound Attempts: 5/6 Unplayed Clues ($ left on the board): 0 ($0) Coryat Score: $38,600 (+$3,200 vs. Friday) Lach Trash: $8,400 from 7 triple…

25 Words Quickcap: 🌎EARTH DAY 2024🌎

Challengers with Ricki Lake: Rose & Kelli (adventure pals) Champs with Jaleel White: Mark Sam & Paul (7-day: almost $38K including 4 prizes) Round 1 Turn #1 answers: ROSE, SNIFFLE, HIGH HEEL, APPLE, EAGLE- Bid: 11 (Jaleel)- score again for champs Turn #2 answers (Rose v. Mark Sam): TRIPLE, ALLOW, WELL, GROW, BEACH- TRIPLE, ALLOW, WELL,…

TPiR Quickcap: 🌎EARTH DAY 2024🌎

First Four: John Jensen, Joyce Hedgpeth (79), Josué Villalobos Torres, Kathleen Prince +$1 Bid: Kathleen Cliffhangers: Josué ($1,330) crashes down to Earth (GT: $1,390) Next: Michelle Sinizen Most Expen$ive: Kathleen ($2,596) IDs ATV as most expensive (GT: $12,580) Next: Billie Hosier Pocket ¢hange: John ($2,120) has enough change for a $1 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (GT:…

LMaD Quickcap: 🌎EARTH DAY 2024🌎

Unlike the other CBS show, this episode isn’t a special. Perfect Deals: 3 Car Win: FINALLY (Go Big or Go Home (NEW RECORD IN WINNINGS for this game at $33,057)) Zonk Victims: Kellee, Jose, Tammie, Dalia (all same deal) Dodged Zonks: Ajaun, Jose, Dalia (they fell for another one) Big Deal revealed by descending door…

Wheel of Fortune Season 41 Week 32 Stats

It’s nice that we had two car wins this week, but most of the maingames could’ve been better. And again, we DO NOT want to hear anybody tell us to change $100K losses into technical wins. A LOSS is a LOSS. If you wanna fight with SONY about it, call 310-244-4000 and DON’T WASTE OUR TIME. 😡 Total for this Week: $264,765 -Maingame: $198,020 -BR…


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