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Week #259[]

Teen Week

Ep. #	Original NBC Airdate	Notes
#1269	June 26, 1989
#1270	June 27, 1989
#1271	June 28, 1989
#1272	June 29, 1989
#1273	June 30, 1989	Preempted on the following Monday and Tuesday for Wimbledon coverage.

Week #260[]

Ep. #	Original NBC Airdate	Blue Player (Male)	Pink Player (Female)	Notes
#1274	July 05, 1989
#1275	July 06, 1989	Robert/Deano	Joanne/Tara	By this episode, there was now a new Scrabble title screen after Charlie Tuna said "Today on Scrabble!", as well as a flipping animation during the champion's picture that was later dropped. Began between June 20 and July 6. Robert correctly guessed BUTCHER; Joanne correctly guessed DECISIONS (plus the $500 bonus), PENTHOUSE, and SPIES. Joanne defeated Robert, who left with $13,500, 3-1. Joanne clocked in at 32.3 seconds, correctly guessing PESOS, DISNEY, JEWELERS, and HANDSHAKE. Deano described himself in his baritone singing voice. Deano won the coin toss over Tara, and went first. B and S were automatically put in for Deano for the second word ("Something you rarely see in politics"). Tara correctly guessed ANNABELLE (plus the $500 bonus), RESULTS, and TIGHTWAD. Tara defeated Deano, 3-0. Tara ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one. Joanne ran out of time, only correctly guessing JUNGLE, and missing BOTTLES. Her total winnings were $2,000.
#1276	July 07, 1989	Steven/Larry	Joanne/Marilyn	Beginning on September 11, 1995, on what turned out to be the final month of the afternoon game show block, USA Network was showing two episodes of Scrabble (one at 3:00 p.m., and another at 4:30 p.m.). #1276 and #1277 were shown on September 11, 1995. Joanne correctly guessed ARRESTED; Steven correctly guessed MCNALLY, CHECKS, and DROUGHOUT. Neither player correctly guessed LETTERS. Steven defeated Joanne, who left with $2,000 3-1. Steven clocked in at 31.5 seconds, correctly guessing SPITZ, PAPAYAS, MORTGAGE, and THESPIANS. Chuck sent 40th anniversary wishes to NBC affiliate KOB-TV of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Marilyn won the coin toss over Larry, and went first. Larry correctly guessed CASTLE; Marilyn correctly guessed NUDISTS (plus the $500 bonus), LINES (plus the $1,000 bonus), and SLEIGHS. Marilyn defeated Larry, 3-1. Marilyn ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, and missing the third. Steven ran out of time, only correctly guessing CAVITY, and missing PITCHES. His total winnings were $1,500.

Week #261[]

Ep. #	Original NBC Airdate	Blue Player (Male)	Pink Player (Female)	Notes
#1277	July 10, 1989	Steven/Eric	Jill/Kiki	Chuck began doing plugs for the Scrabble Summer Sweepstakes. Deadline was July 27. Steven correctly guessed STABLES (plus the $500 bonus); Jill correctly guessed NEGOITATE (plus the $500 bonus), GAMBLERS, and NAMATH (plus the $500 bonus). Jill defeated Steven, who left with $2,000, 3-1. Jill clocked in at 26.4 seconds, correctly guessing DOUGH, SEANCE, SETTERS, and SATELLITE. Eric won the coin toss over Kiki, and went first. Eric correctly guessed SUNSCREEN and ANDRETTI (plus the $1,000 bonus); Kiki correctly guessed TURKEY, ANDES (plus the $500 bonus), and PUZZLES. Kiki defeated Eric, 3-2. Kiki ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one. Jill won $7,000 in 8.8 seconds, correctly guessing SMILES and VERTIGO. Her cousin came up on stage. Her total winnings were $9,500.
#1278	July 11, 1989	Orman/Scott	Jill/Carol	Jill correctly guessed BIOGRAPHY (plus the $1,000 bonus); Orman correctly guessed JAYWALER (plus the $500 bonus), GARLIC (plus the $1,000 bonus), and CASTRO. Orman defeated Jill, who left with $10,500, 3-1. Orman clocked in at 34.4 seconds, correctly guessing EIGHT, DOODAD, JACKETS, and CUISINART. Scott won the coin toss over Carol, and went first. Scott correctly guessed PLUMBERS, BEDOUIN, and COMPLAIN (plus the $1,000 bonus). Scott defeated Carol, 3-0. Scott defeated Orman in 30.7 seconds. Scott won $5,000 in 9.2 seconds, correctly guessing ENCORE and DOCTORS. His wife, mother, and daughter came up on stage. His total winnings were $7,500.
#1279	July 12, 1989	Scott/Brian	Marci/Heather	Marci correctly guessed RETAILER, PATIENT, and DETECTIVE. Marci defeated Scott, who left with $7,500, 3-0. Marci clocked in at 27.5 seconds, correctly guessing SALLY, CHANEL, GOALIES, and LONGITUDE. Chuck mis-read Brian's name as "Patty", and hilarity ensued. Heather won the coin toss over Brian, and went first. Heather correctly guessed FARMERS; Brian correctly guessed DARKNESS, HANDRAIL, and TAMALE (plus the $500 bonus). Brian defeated Heather, 3-1. Brian ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, and missing the third. Marci ran out of time, missing HYENAS. Her total winnings were $1,500.
#1280	July 13, 1989	Jeffrey/Ron	Marci/Candice	Marci correctly guessed SUNBATHE, BARNUM, and BLACKJACK (plus the $1,000 bonus). Marci defeated Jeffrey, 3-0. Marci clocked in at 33.9 seconds, correctly guessing KOJAK, SENTRY, KIMONOS, and MARGARITA (10-second penalty earned). Both players were from different Vancouver cities (Canada and Washington respectively). Candice won the coin toss over Ron, and went first. Candice correctly guessed CHERRIES (plus the $500 bonus); Ron correctly guessed FOOTPATH, CATNAP (plus the $500 bonus), and MISTAKES (plus the $500 bonus). Ron defeated Candice, 3-1. Ron defeated Marci, who left with $3,000, in 26.8 seconds. Ron ran out of time, missing STOCKS. His total winnings were $2,500.
#1281	July 14, 1989	Ron/Dan	Janeen/Ann	Ron correctly guessed CANNIBALS (plus the $500 bonus) and ZEROES; Janeen correctly guessed FUNGUS (plus the $500 bonus), BOOKSHELF (plus the $1,000 bonus), and MESSAGE. Janeen defeated Ron, who left with $3,000, 3-2. Janeen clocked in at 31.4 seconds, correctly guessing BIRDS, GARAGE, SARDINES, and STAIRCASE. Dan won the coin toss over Ann, and went first. Ann correctly guessed PARTIES (plus the $500 bonus); Dan correctly guessed IRISHMAN, CANINES (plus the $1,000 bonus), and WAGER. Dan defeated Ann, 3-1. Dan ran out of time only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one. Janeen ran out of time, only correctly guessing SANITY, and missing CANDLES. Her total winnings were $3,000.

Week #262[]

Ep. #	Original NBC Airdate	Blue Player (Male)	Pink Player (Female)	Notes
#1282	July 17, 1989	Dean/Dirk	Janeen/Natalie	Janeen correctly guessed AAROW (plus the $1,000 bonus); Dean correctly guessed TOURISTS, BALCONIES, and PARROT. Dean defeated Janeen, who left with $4,000, 3-1. Dean clocked in at 35.8 seconds, correctly guessing CRANE, SERMONS, AFFLUENT, and SHELLFISH. Dirk won the coin toss over Natalie, and went first. Natalie correctly guessed CONGRESS (plus the $1,000 bonus) and REALITY; Dirk correctly guessed RACEHORSE, BRIDES (plus the $500 bonus), and MONASTERY. Neither player correctly guessed NAILS. Dirk defeated Natalie, 3-2. Dirk ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one. Dean ran out of time, only correctly guessing MONKEY, and missing CAMERAS. His total winnings were $1,500.
#1283	July 18, 1989	Dean/Brad	Mary/Ellen	Dean correctly guessed HAMSTERS; Mary correctly guessed MONSOONS (plus the $500 bonus), SNORE (plus the $500 bonus); and NOVELS. Mary defeated Dean, who left with $1,500, 3-1. Mary clocked in at 15.8 seconds, correctly guessing DEVIL, ABACUS, TRIPODS, and REMBRANDT. Ellen won the coin toss over Brad, and went first. Brad made the mistake of buzzing in before Chuck said "Go". Ellen correctly guessed CHEETAHS, MUSTARD (plus the $500 bonus), and JITTERBUG. Ellen defeated Brad, 3-0. Ellen defeated Mary in 14.0 seconds. Ellen won $9,000 in 7.9 seconds, correctly guessing SECURE and LOCKETS. Her total winnings were $11,000.
#1284	July 19, 1989	Jeff/Mike	Ellen/Shirley	Jeff correctly guessed THERAPY and CARTWHEEL; Ellen correctly guessed MEDIATORS (plus the $500 bonus), FIRES, and FREEZER (plus the $500 bonus). Ellen defeated Jeff, 3-2. Ellen clocked in at 21.9 seconds, correctly guessing BATHS, SCHULZ, PINWHEEL, and KLEENEXES. Chuck tried on Shirley's Navy hat. Shirley won the coin toss over Mike, and went first. Shirley correctly guessed CYCLONES and SATAN (plus the $500 bonus); Mike correctly guessed TOUPEE, CITATION, and DODGERS. Mike defeated Shirley, 3-2. Mike ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, and earning a 10-second penalty on the second. Ellen ran out of time, missing FORGER. Her total winnings were $13,500.
#1285	July 20, 1989	David/Tommy	Ellen/Kimberly	Ellen correctly guessed JOKES (plus the $1,000 bonus), David correctly guessed SALESGIRL (plus the $500 bonus), GORBACHEV (plus the $1,000 bonus), and BRACES. David defeated Ellen, who left with $14,500, 3-1. David clocked in at 56.3 seconds, correctly guessing SCALP, KEYNOTE, PUSHPINS, and GLOBE (make-up word for PADRES, of which a 10-second penalty was earned). Tommy won the coin toss over Kimberly, and went first. Kimberly correctly guessed COLLECT and AUTOGRAPH (plus the $1,000 bonus); Tommy correctly guessed MUSSOLINI, NECKLINE, and FISTFIGHT. Neither player correctly guessed WHALES. Tommy defeated Kimberly, 3-2. Tommy defeated David in 45.1 seconds, earning a 10-second penalty on the third word. Tommy ran out of time, only correctly guessing TIMBER, and missing WORRIES. His total winnings were $1,500.
#1286	July 21, 1989	Tommy/Michael	Jeanne/Sandy	Chuck referenced the spelling variant of the Crossword Round, which was in use from April to August 1985. Tommy correctly guessed DERRIERES; Jeanne correctly guessed GLOVE, BLINDFOLD, and DOZING (plus the $500 bonus). Jeanne defeated Tommy, who left with $1,500, 3-1. Jeanne clocked in at 48.3 seconds, correctly guessing SCOTT, VOYEUR, DINETTE (10-second penalty run), and MUSTANGS. Sandy won the coin toss over Michael, and went first. Sandy correctly guessed ESPIONAGE, WEIGHT (plus the $1,000 bonus), and CHOCOLATE (plus the $500 bonus). Sandy defeated Michael, 3-0. Sandy defeated Jeanne in 28.6 seconds. Sandy ran out of time, only correctly guessing HOUNDS, and missing LODGING. Her total winnings were $3,000.

Week #263[]

Ep. #	Original NBC Airdate	Blue Player (Male)	Pink Player (Female)	Notes
#1287	July 24, 1989	Joel/Joshua	Sandy/Adrianne	Sandy revealed that her father was a prior contestant on the show, and Chuck brought his Dog (presumably a German Shepherd) with him. Sandy correctly guessed BREEZE and AESOP; Joel correctly guessed AIRSICK, ENVELOPES, and EVICTION. Joel defeated Sandy, who left with $3,000, 3-2. Joel clocked in at 38.5 seconds, correctly guessing ROLEX, IMPULSE, SCORPIOS (10-second penalty earned), and WOOLWORTH. Adrianne won the coin toss over Joshua, and went first. Joshua correctly guessed CORDUROYS (plus the $500 bonus) and ANATOMY (plus the $500 bonus); Adrianne correctly guessed AMPHIBIAN (plus the $1,000 bonus), KARATE, and ELASTICS (plus the $1,000 bonus). Adrianne defeated Joshua, 3-2. Adrianne ran out of time only correctly guessing the first three words, and earning a 10-second penalty on the third. Joel ran out of time, missing LONERS. His total winnings were $1,500.
#1288	July 25, 1989	Joel/Yo	Susi/Lauri	Susi correctly guessed COLGATE and BALLERINA; Joel correctly guessed FEELINGS, DITTO, and CRICKET. Joel defeated Susi 3-2. Joel clocked in at 31.3 seconds, correctly guessing ORDER, CROONER, SECTIONS, and LONGEVITY. Yo came from Tel Aviv, Israel, and chuck referenced appearing on The Pat Sajak Show (Chuck's successor on Wheel of Fortune from 1981 to 2024). Lauri won the coin toss over Yo, and went first. Yo correctly guessed OODLES (plus the $500 bonus); Lauri correctly guessed WINDBLOWN, ROULETTE (plus the $1,000 bonus), and DRAGON. Lauri defeated Yo, 3-1. Lauri defeated Joel, who left with $2,000 in 27.8 seconds. Lauri won $9,000 in 7.7 seconds, correctly guessing SEQUEL and PRAISES. Her total winnings were $11,500.
#1289	July 26, 1989	Daniel/"Honey Ray"	Lauri/Maggi	Daniel correctly guessed MUZZLE; Lauri correctly guessed POLLUTED, BEEHIVE, and THERE. Lauri defeated Daniel, 3-1. Lauri clocked in at 22.5 seconds, correctly guessing TIRES, SCHOLL, SPEAKERS, and KNOWLEDGE. Chuck bid farewell to music/audio mixer Ernie DeLutri and cameraman Jerry Mitchelson. "Honey Ray" was born Shawn. "Honey Ray" won the coin toss over Maggi, and went first. "Honey Ray" correctly guessed MCDONALDS (plus the $500 bonus); Maggi correctly guessed MADAM (plus the $500 bonus), JUDGES (plus the $500 bonus), and PRODUCE. Maggi defeated "Honey Ray", 3-1. Maggi ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, and missing the third. Lauri ran out of time, only correctly guessing DOUBTS, and missing BAPTISTS. Her total winnings were $13,000.
#1290	July 27, 1989	David/Larry	Lauri/Birgit	The bottom-center tiles behind Chuck were now blue on both the top and the bottom. They would remain that way until the very end of the original run. Originally, they were blue on the top, and pink on the bottom. David correctly guessed DEFECTOR and POER; Lauri correctly guessed VOWELS, HOLSTERS, and SCROOGE. Lauri clocked in at 29.4 seconds, correctly guessing TENTS, SINATRA, TWEEZERS, and SACCHARIN. Birgit came from Austria. Birgit won the coin toss over Larry, and went first. Larry correctly guessed MISBEHAVE; Birgit correctly guessed EAGLES (plus the $500 bonus), FAREWELL, and BROOMS (plus the $500 bonus). Birgit defeated Larry, 3-1. Birgit defeated Lauri, who left with $13,500, in 26.8 seconds. Birgit ran out of time, only correctly guessing SAUNAS, and missing CATCHER. Her total winnings were $2,500.
#1291	July 28, 1989	Gary/David	Birgit/Sal	Gary showed off an ear trick. Gary correctly guessed CONDIMENT; Birgit correctly guessed RERUNS (plus the $1,000 bonus), POLICEMAN, and ATTIC. Birgit defeated Gary, 3-1. Birgit clocked in at 32.0 seconds, correctly guessing TEARS, POPEYE, SPECIALS, and BADMITION. David won the coin toss over Sal, and went first. David correctly guessed WAISTBAND (plus the $500 bonus), PUPPIES, and SMUGGLER. David defeated Sal, 3-0. David defeated Birgit, who left with $4,000, in 28.6 seconds. David won $7,000 in 7.1 seconds, correctly guessing PARDON and COLLARS. His total winnings were $9,000. Regular play was temporarily halted for Teen Week the following Monday.

Week #264[]

Teen Week and Scrabble Summer Sweepstakes

Ep. #	Original NBC Airdate	Blue Player (Male)	Pink Player (Female)	Notes
#1292	July 31, 1989	Hang/Matt	Nicole/Julie	All week long, teenagers played. Though unconfirmed, it's possible this was the last Teen Week they ever did. Day 1 of Teen Week. Hang was back from the week of June 26, 1989. Nicole correctly guessed SPOTLIGHT (plus the $500 bonus); Hang correctly guessed CAVEMAN, DRIVERS (plus the $500 bonus), and BABIES. Hang defeated Nicole, 3-1. Hang clocked in at 27.6 seconds, correctly guessing RAKES, PROPANE, MIRACLES, and LIBRARIAN. Chuck once again mentioned the Scrabble Summer Sweepstakes, and that it would be through all of August, starting tomorrow. Julie won the coin toss over Matt, and went first. Julie correctly guessed INITIALS and BULBS; Matt correctly guessed PINBALL (plus the $500 bonus), PUMPKINS (plus the $1,000 bonus), and LADYBUG. Matt defeated Julie, 3-2. Matt ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one. Hang won $5,000 in 4.5 seconds, correctly guessing MICKEY and DOLLARS. His brother Brad came up on stage. His total winnings were $14,500.
#1293	August 01, 1989	Hang/Greg	Heather/Swati	Day 2 of Teen Week. Prizes players could win in the month-long Scrabble Summer Sweepstakes were announced, including an all-expense paid vacation for two to Pirates Cove Holiday Inn at Paradise Island in the Bahamas for the grand prize winner, which would be announced on the final day on September 01. Runner-ups received Scrabble T-Shirts. Heather correctly guessed SISTER (plus the $500 bonus); Hang correctly guessed OVERTIME (plus the $500 bonus), DRUMMERS (plus the $1,000 bonus), and TREES. Hang defeated Heather, 3-1. Hang won a Songtech Singing System for Francis Chip of Calis, Maine. Hang clocked in at 32.3 seconds, correctly guessing SUMMER, MITTENS, MACARONI, and GEORGRAPHY. Greg won the coin toss over Swati, and went first. Greg correctly guessed BOOKENDS (plus the $500 bonus), GORILLA, and CAMERAMAN. Greg defeated Swati, 3-0. Greg won a Songtech Singing System for Christina Evos of Austin, Texas. Greg ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one. Hang ran out of time, only correctly guessing TEEPEE, and missing SPIDERS. His total winnings were $17,500.
#1294	August 02, 1989			Due to USA Network's coverage of the USA Golf Ryder's Cup in Rochester, New York on September 22, 1995, they didn't rerun the August 02-03, 1989 episodes. Hang might have retired undefeated on the next consecutive episode, with his final total winnings being in excess of $30,000.
#1295	August 03, 1989
#1296	August 04, 1989	Chief/Daniel	Kelly/Hilary	Final day of Teen Week. Chief was born Kevin. Kelly won the coin toss over Chief, and went first. Kelly correctly guessed NOVELISTS (plus the $500 bonus); Chief correctly guessed DONKEY, HEADACHE (plus the $1,000 bonus), and BATMAN (plus the $500 bonus). Chief defeated Kelly, 3-1. Chief won a Hitachi Portable Color TV for Jane Walsh of Leominster, Massachusetts. Chief clocked in at 30.6 seconds, correctly guessing CLUES, AMERICA, DESSERTS, and MEGAPHONE. Daniel won the coin toss over Hilary, and went first. Daniel correctly guessed MAKEUP (plus the $500 bonus); Hilary correctly guessed CHILDREN, STOAWAYS, and SNAILS. Hilary defeated Daniel, 3-1. Hilary won a Hitachi Portable Color TV for Maxine Dedurnis of Howell, Michigan. Hilary ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one. Chief won $5,000 in 8.4 seconds, correctly guessing CASPER and PLANETS. His total winnings were $8,000.

Week #265[]

Scrabble Summer Sweepstakes

Ep. #	Original NBC Airdate	Blue Player (Male)	Pink Player (Female)	Notes
#1297	August 07, 1989	David/Don	Sheri/Diane	Regular play resumed. Sheri correctly guessed CHIPS and BICYCLES (plus the $500 bonus); David correctly guessed MOSQUITO, HIKERS, and PEROXIDE. David defeated Sheri, 3-2. David won a Magnavox Portable Stereo for Walter E. Kura of Pueblo, Colorado. David clocked in at 60.2 seconds, correctly guessing PESTO (10-second penalty earned), POPCORN, MARTIANS, and COLLECTOR (10-second penalty earned). Diane won the coin toss over Don, and went first. Don correctly guessed KANGAROOS, BATHTUBS, and CURVEBALL (plus the $1,000 bonus). Don defeated Diane, 3-0. Don won a Magnavox Portable Stereo for Carol Pascaret of Clarion, Pennsylvania. Don defeated David, who left with $9,500, in 37.5 seconds. Don ran out of time, only correctly guessing FERRIS, and missing METEORS. His total winnings were $2,500.
#1298	August 08, 1989	Don/Gary	Jill/Janet	Jill came from Cheshire, England. Jill correctly guessed POTATOES, JAGGER, and OVERDRAFT (plus the $1,000 bonus). Jill defeated Don, who left with $2,500, 3-0. Jill won a Meade Telescope for Helen L. Pettiford of Youngstown, Ohio. Jill clocked in at 46.6 seconds, correctly guessing ASPHALT, BALLOONS (10-second penalty earned), DEODORANT, and TOWERS (make-up word for DANNY). Gary won the coin toss over Janet, and went first. Gary correctly guessed NEWBORNS (plus the $500 bonus), PIGEON (plus the $500 bonus), and INSIDERS. Gary defeated Janet, 3-0. Gary won a Meade Telescope for Rita Dusher of Bryson City, North Carolina. Gary defeated Jill in 22.9 seconds. Gary ran out of time, only correctly guessing APRONS, and missing GENESIS. His total winnings were $2,500.
#1299	August 09, 1989	Gary/Jim	Cindy/Laura	Cindy correctly guessed JACUZZI, DIAMOND, and RECLINER (plus the $1,000 bonus). Cindy defeated Gary, who left with $2,500, 3-0. Cindy won a Hitachi Home Bakery for Eleanor Edwards of Speculator, New York. Cindy clocked in at 28.4 seconds, correctly guessing ALABI, WITCHES, SEMESTER, and TORNADOES. Jim won the coin toss over Laura, and went first. Jim correctly guessed RUSHMORE (plus the $500 bonus), GELDING, and BALANCE. Jim defeated Laura, 3-0. Jim won a Hitachi Home Bakery for Evelyn Griffin of Paisley, Oregon. Jim ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, and earning a 10-second penalty on the second. Cindy ran out of time, missing COMBOS. Her total winnings were $2,500.
#1300	August 10, 1989	Derek/Doug	Cindy/Jackie	Derek correctly guessed GYROSCOPE (plus the $1,000 bonus); Cindy correctly guessed BARTENDER (plus the $500 bonus), DAGGERS, and FORTY. Cindy defeated Derek, 3-1. Cindy won a Sharp AM/FM Cassette Recorder for Carol Young of Kingston, North Carolina. Cindy clocked in at 24.9 seconds, correctly guessing BIKER, FILLETS, SEDATIVE, and CUSTOMERS. Doug won the coin toss over Jackie, and went first. Jackie correctly guessed SKYLINES; Doug correctly guessed SUBJECT, IMPOSTOR (plus the $500 bonus), and DEGREE. Doug defeated Jackie, 3-1. Doug won a Sharp AM/FM Cassette Recorder of Sum Ning Sumerth of Winosr, Connecticut. Doug ran out of time, earning a 10-second penalty on the first word. Cindy ran out of time, only correctly guessing BRAIDS, and missing EQUATOR. Her total winnings were $4,500.
#1301	August 11, 1989	Gary/Tony	Cindy/Krista	Gary correctly guessed NAUSEA (plus the $500 bonus) and GASMAN (plus the $1,000 bonus); Cindy correctly guessed AGREEABLE (plus the $500 bonus), TELEGRAMS, and KENNEDY. Cindy defeated Gary, 3-2. Cindy won a Service Merchandise Gift Certificate for Edna Schumann of Zelienople, Pennsylvania. Cindy clocked in at 43.3 seconds, correctly guessing GOATS, MARTIN, HURDLERS (10-second penalty earned), and ASTROTURF. Tony won the coin toss over Krista, and went first. Krista correctly guessed BIMBOS (plus the $500 bonus) and BACON; Tony correctly guessed QUASIMODO, VACATIONS, and INCLINE. Tony defeated Krista, 3-2. Tony won a Service Merchandise Gift Certificate for Lisa Marie Kunzi of Anoka, Minnesota. Tony defeated Cindy, who left with $5,500, in 32.1 seconds. Tony ran out of time, only correctly guessing PILLOW, and missing FOSSILS. His daughter came up on stage. His total winnings were $1,500.

Week #266[]

Scrabble Summer Sweepstakes

Ep. #	Original NBC Airdate	Blue Player (Male)	Pink Player (Female)	Notes
#1302	August 14, 1989	Tony/Bill	Nikē/Sylvia	Nikē correctly guessed ANYTHING (plus the $1,000 bonus); Tony correctly guessed BALLPARK (plus the $500 bonus), CIGAR, and GRAVY (plus the $500 bonus). Tony defeated Nikē, 3-1. Tony won a Songtech Singing System for Rebecca Swann of Albany, New York. Tony clocked in at 39.3 seconds, correctly guessing EDSEL, OUTLETS, GLOSSARY, and APHRODITE. Sylvia had a picture of her granddaughter for good luck. Bill won the coin toss over Sylvia, and went first. Bill correctly guessed MISTRESS and YEAGER; Sylvia correctly guessed SLEEP, SHOWERS, and HEMLINE. Sylvia defeated Bill, 3-2. Sylvia won a Songtech Singing System for Molly Fraser of Amarillo, Texas. Sylvia ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one. Tony ran out of time, only correctly guessing MADMAN, and missing DAKOTAS. His total winnings were $4,000.
#1303	August 15, 1989	Tony/Don	Jacqui/Helaine	Jacqui correctly guessed POTBELLY, FLOOZY, and CLOTHIER (plus the $500 bonus). Jacqui defeated Tony, who left with $4,000, 3-0. Jacqui won a Hitachi AM/FM Cassette Recorder for Mrs. John McCoy of Santa Monica, California. Jacqui clocked in at 30.2 seconds, correctly guessing BAMBI, SOLACE, NELLIES, and COMPOSER. Helaine won the coin toss over Don, and went first. Helaine correctly guessed CABBIE and OPERATION; Don correctly guessed MEMORIES, CROOKS, and NEUTRAL. Don defeated Helaine, 3-2. Don won a Hitachi AM/FM Cassette Recorder for Christine K. in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Don ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one. Jacqui won $11,000 in 8.2 seconds, correctly guessing SIESTA and DAISIES. Her total winnings were $13,000.
#1304	August 16, 1989	Dave/John	Jacqui/Debbie	Dave correctly guessed ARMOR, and SCAVENGER; Jacqui correctly guessed TODDLERS, BIBLES (plus the $500 bonus), and GRIZZLY. Jacqui defeated Dave, 3-2. Jacqui won an Excel Home Gym Fitness System for Shirley Robinson of Dayton, Texas. Jacqui clocked in at 34.3 seconds, correctly guessing VALET, MIRAGE (10-second penalty earned), ATHEISTS, and LIGHTNING. Debbie won the coin toss over John, and went first. Debbie correctly guessed MISSUSES (plus the $500 bonus); John correctly guessed BOBBYSOX, CYCLOPS (plus the $500 bonus), and RUNWAYS. John defeated Debbie, 3-1. John won an Excel Home Gym Fitness System for Harrell C. Fairman of Aurora, Colorado. John ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, and earning a 10-second penalty on the second. Jacqui won $5,000 in 7.9 seconds, correctly guessing ALBUMS and ALGEBRA. Her total winnings were $20,000.
#1305	August 17, 1989	John/John	Jacqui/Di	John correctly guessed RUSTLERS (plus the $500 bonus); Jacqui correctly guessed HEALTHY, LUNCHROOM (plus the $1,000 bonus), and MUUMUU. Jacqui defeated John, 3-1. Jacqui won a KitchenAid Mixer for Rosemary Rhoades of Las Vegas, Nevada. Jacqui clocked in at 31.8 seconds, correctly guessing LOCKS, BARNUM, CADDIES, and BULLWHIP. John won the coin toss over Di, and went first. Di correctly guessed TRUCKS (plus the $1,000 bonus); John correctly guessed FRECKLES (plus the $500 bonus), OFFSPRING, and COOKS. John defeated Di, 3-1. John won a KitchenAid Mixer for Gladys Rayborn of Savannah, Tennessee. John ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one. Jacqui won $5,000 in 9.5 seconds, correctly guessing AVIARY and TARGETS. Her total winnings were $27,500.
#1306	August 18, 1989	Eric/Steve	Jacqui/Trecia	Jacqui correctly guessed MILKMAID, SALADS (plus the $500 bonus), and CRESCENDO (plus the $500 bonus). Jacqui defeated Eric, 3-0. Jacqui won a Meade Telescope for Marlys Rabb of Aurora, Minnesota. Jacqui clocked in at 20.7 seconds, correctly guessing THIRD, HACKMAN, SETBACKS, and ELIZABETH. Steve won the coin toss over Trecia, and went first. Chuck called Trecia Lisa by accident. Trecia correctly guessed BURGLARS (plus the $500 bonus) and SHOPPERS; Steve correctly guessed FLASHER (plus the $1,000 bonus), APPLE, and PRIESTS. Steve won a Meade Telescope for Helen Bracy OF Hacienda Heights, California. Steve ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first word, and missing the second. Jacqui ran out of time, only correctly guessing SMURFS, and missing ALCOHOL. This was the only Bonus Sprint she missed during her five-day run. Her total winnings were $30,000.

Week #267[]

Scrabble Summer Sweepstakes

Ep. #	Original NBC Airdate	Blue Player (Male)	Pink Player (Female)	Notes
#1307	August 21, 1989	Giovanni/Scotty	Jacqui/Jill	Giovanni came from Italy. Giovanni correctly guessed TEAMMATES (plus the $1,000 bonus); Jacqui correctly guessed DISHWATER, DRACULA, and CAESAR (plus the $500 bonus). Jacqui defeated Giovanni, 3-1. Jacqui won a Service Merchandise Gift Certificate for Mrs. W.N. Rogers of Altamonte Springs, Florida. Jacqui clocked in at 11.1 seconds (a new record), correctly guessing COSBY, SARONG, PITCHERS, and HANDSHAKE. Scotty won the coin toss over Jill, and went first. Jill correctly guessed STREAMERS, VACUUMS, and DUMPLINGS. Jill defeated Scotty, 3-0. Jill won a Service Merchandise Gift Certificate for Leonard Hughes of Blountville, Tennessee. Jill ran out of time, earning a 10-second penalty on the first word. Jacqui won $6,000 in 5.7 seconds, correctly guessing VIOLIN and SHAVERS. She was congratulated by past and future contestants. It is believed that Jacqui was the biggest non-tournament winner under this format; she won four of five Bonus Sprints during her run. She retired undefeated, and her final total winnings were $38,000.
#1308	August 22, 1989	Brent "The Bunny"/Larry	Sharyne/Ina	Brent "The Bunny" won the coin toss over Sharyne, and went first. Sharyne correctly guessed MICROWAVE and LUNCH; Brent "The Bunny" correctly guessed HUMIDITY, BOWED (plus the $500), and seasons. Brent "The Bunny" defeated Sharyne, 3-2. Brent "The Bunny" won a Magnavox AM/FM Cassette Radio for Mary T. Baisley of Monsey, New York. Brent "The Bunny" clocked in at 40.0 seconds, correctly guessing DERBY, HOBBIES, HALLMARK, and SHORTCAKE (10-second penalty earned) Larry won the coin toss over Ina, and went first. Ina correctly guessed PRISON; Larry correctly guessed HORSEFLY, ENGINEERS, and MCENROE. Neither player correctly guessed IOWANS. Larry defeated Ina, 3-1. Larry won a Magnavox AM/FM Cassette Radio for Richard Miller Menasha, Wisconsin. Larry defeated Brent "The Bunny" in 29.3 seconds. Larry ran out of time, only correctly guessing TENORS, and missing SEMINAR. His total winnings were $1,500.
#1309	August 23, 1989	Brent/Steve	Sarona/Stephanie	Larry correctly guessed COFFEE; Sarona correctly guessed LEFTOVERS (plus the $500 bonus), CONVICTS, and KIRIN. Sarona defeated Larry, who left with $1,500, 3-1. Sarona won a Vivitar Camera for Charles H. Lewis of Wellsburg, West Virginia. Sarona clocked in at 32.8 seconds, correctly guessing DIARY, CHAPLIN, SEPARATE, and SOFTBALLS. Stephanie won the coin toss over Steve, and went first. Stephanie correctly guessed ANTELOPES, KERMIT, and DONATION. Stephanie defeated Steve, 3-0. Stephanie won a Vivitar Camera for Tamara J. Katsikis of Brooklyn, New York. Stephanie defeated Sarona in 28.8 seconds. Stephanie ran out of time, only correctly guessing SKETCH, and missing JOCKETS. Her total winnings were $1,500.
#1310	August 24, 1989	Grady/Dan	Stephanie/Brenda	Grady correctly guessed TABULATE and SKIIING; Stephanie correctly guessed SUBWAY (plus the $500 bonus), DILEMMAS (plus the $1,000 bonus), and BEAGLES. Stephanie defeated Grady, 3-2. Stephanie won a Pro-Form Roller for E.B. Freeman of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Stephanie clocked in at 35.2 seconds, correctly guessing MIMES (10-second penalty earned), GARNER, KILLOWATT, and YEARBOOKS. Brenda won the coin toss over Dan, and went first. Dan correctly guessed BOATHOUSE, Brenda correctly guessed QUAGMIRE (plus the $500 bonus), WILBUR (plus the $500 bonus), and MOWERS (plus the $1,000 bonus). Brenda defeated Dan, 3-1. Brenda won a Pro-Form Roller for James Edwards of Decatur, Georgia. Brenda defeated Stephanie, who left with $3,500, in 25.7 seconds. Brenda ran out of time, only correctly guessing DEFEAT, and missing PILLARS. Her total winnings were $3,500.
#1311	August 25, 1989	Robin/Terry	Brenda/Gwendolyn	Robin sang a little bit of Opera. Robin correctly guessed GODIVA (plus the $500 bonus) and TREATED; Brenda correctly guessed TOMATOES, CREEPS, and NONSTOP (plus the $500 bonus). Brenda won a Sharp AM/FM Cassette Recorder for E.J. Roseman of Auburn, California. Brenda clocked in at 26.6 seconds, correctly guessing MINTS, KAREEM, HAMPERS, and VENEZUELA. Gwendolyn won the coin toss over Terry, and went first. Terry correctly guessed RETRIEVER; Gwendolyn correctly guessed FLYING (plus the $500 bonus), REALTOR, and GARTER (plus the $1,000 bonus). Gwendolyn defeated Terry, 3-1. Gwendolyn won a Sharp AM/FM Cassette Recorder for Julia R. Cornelius of Sterling, Virginia. Gwendolyn defeated Brenda, who left with $4,500, in 19.0 seconds. Gwendolyn ran out of time, only correctly guessed KETTLE, and missing FENDERS her total winnings were $3,500.

Week #268[]

Scrabble Summer Sweepstakes

Ep. #	Original NBC Airdate	Blue Player (Male)	Pink Player (Female)	Notes
#1312	August 28, 1989	Joe/Rich	Gwendolyn/Lauri	Joe correctly guessed BOYFRIEND; Gwendolyn correctly guessed PISTONS (plus the $500 bonus), SUNDANCE (plus the $500 bonus), and TRUTHS. Gwendolyn defeated Joe, 3-1. Gwendolyn won a Meade Telescope for Hunter M. Hanco*ck. Gwendolyn clocked in at 29.2 seconds, correctly guessing SEUSS, SURFER, SCOTLAND, and NARRATORS. Lauri returned from July 25-27, 1989 due to an error that disadvantaged her. Lauri won the coin toss over Rich, and went first. Rich correctly guessed KEESTER; Lauri correctly guessed OUTSPOKEN, SPARROWS, and SKATER. Lauri defeated Rich, 3-1. Lauri won a Meade Telescope for Barbara Keeler of New Florence, Pennsylvania. Lauri defeated Gwendolyn, who left with $5,000, in 25.0 seconds. Lauri won $9,000 in 9.7 seconds, correctly guessing STOVES and URANIUM. Her total winnings were $24,000.
#1313	August 29, 1989	Kent/Brian	Lauri/Marilyn	Kent correctly guessed LUMBERMAN (plus the $500 bonus); Lauri correctly guessed TAILORS, CHECKBOOK, and DECADE (plus the $500 bonus). Lauri defeated Kent, 3-1. Lauri won a Service Merchandise Gift Certificate for Connie Black of Cabot, Pennsylvania. Lauri clocked in at 29.6 seconds, correctly guessing CHEFS, HEPBURN, DIAMETER, and BEGINNERS. Brian won the coin toss over Marilyn, and went first. Chuck referenced his time on Wheel of Fortune. Marilyn correctly guessed AUDIENCES; Brian correctly guessed GUPPIES and BIFOCALS (plus the $1,000 bonus), and CANOPY. Brian defeated Marilyn, 3-1. Brian won a Service Merchandise Gift Certificate for Bill Wilson of Yuma, Arizona. Brian ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one. Lauri ran out of time, only correctly guessing SHARKS, and missing PANCAKE. Her total winnings were $26,000.
#1314	August 30, 1989	Doug/Larry Snkr	Lauri/Jenni	Doug sang a little bit of his Barbershop Quartet talents. Doug correctly guessed TATTOO (plus the $1,000 bonus); Lauri correctly guessed MANNIKIN (plus the $500 bonus), BOUFFANT (plus the $1,000 bonus), and DINERS. Lauri defeated Doug, 3-1. Lauri won a La-Z-Boy Recliner for Blanche Gassert of Myerstown, Pennsylvania. Lauri clocked in at 28.8 seconds, correctly guessing DRAIN, MATCHES, HARRISON, and PAPERBOYS. Jenni won the coin toss over Sknr, and went first. Sknr correctly guessed ALPHABET (plus the $500 bonus) and HOSPITALS; Jenni correctly guessed LITTER, PORTRAIT (plus the $500 bonus), and BANDWAGON (plus the $500 bonus). Neither player correctly guessed BROWS. Jenni defeated Sknr, 3-2. Jenni won a La-Z-Boy Recliner for Ruth Miller of Gallipolis, Ohio. Jenni ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, and missing the last one. Jenni won $6,000 in 9.4 seconds, correctly guessing BADGES and CONTROL. She retired undefeated, and her final total winnings were $35,000.
#1315	August 31, 1989	Randy/Jim	Jill/Sylvia	This was the last day home viewers could win prizes in the Scrabble Summer Sweepstakes. Randy won the coin toss over Jill, and went first. Jill correctly guessed LAMPPOSTS (plus the $500 bonus) PIZZAS (plus the $500 bonus); Randy correctly guessed LOSERS, BIGAMIST, and PSYCHIC. Randy defeated Jill, 3-2. Randy won a Hitachi Portable Color TV for Nancy Barnett of Gary, Indiana. Randy clocked in at 43.0 seconds, correctly guessing EARLY, REMNANT, BACKYARD, and BICUSPIDS. Jim won the coin toss over Sylvia, and went first. Sylvia correctly guessed GEYSERS (plus the $500 bonus) and ACURA; Jim correctly guessed PROMOTED, HAMBURGER, and MINISTERS. Jim defeated Sylvia, 3-2. Jim won a Hitachi Portable Color TV for Marion C. Murphy of Deptford, New Jersey. Jim defeated Randy in 38.3 seconds. Jim won $5,000 in 7.8 seconds, correctly guessing BONGOS and WEATHER. His total winnings were $6,500.
#1316	September 01, 1989	Jim/Cary	Mary/Judy Kay	Mary correctly guessed DEFENDANT; Jim correctly guessed LEAVING, CARNIVALS, and USHER. Jim defeated Mary, 3-1. Jim clocked in at 44.0 seconds, correctly guessing IRENE, GALLERY, MONGRELS (10-second penalty earned), and PINOCCHIO. Chuck announced the grand prize winner of the Scrabble Summer Sweepstakes, by randomly drawing one of the 161 cards from a rotating small glass container on his podium. The winner was Beatrice Giase of Carteret, New Jersey (one of the runner-ups from #1309). Cary won the coin toss over Judy Kay, and went first. Cary correctly guessed ARROWHEAD, LOVERS (plus the $500 bonus), and DINOSAUR (plus the $1,000 bonus). Cary defeated Judy Kay, 3-0. Cary defeated Jim, who left with $7,000, in 33.2 seconds. Chuck borrowed a cue card that showed Chinese characters on the back. Cary ran out of time, missing CACTUS. His total winnings were $3,000.

Week #269[]

Ep. #	Original NBC Airdate	Blue Player (Male)	Pink Player (Female)	Notes
#1317	September 04, 1989	Cary/Mike	Nicci/January	Nicci came from London, England. Carry correctly guessed FOOTBALLS, ALGAE, and BODYGUARD. Cary defeated Nicci, 3-0. Cary clocked in at 40.6 seconds, correctly guessing DORIS, PASSING, FIELDERS, and APPALOOSA. Chuck's daughters Melissa & Jennifer appeared at the beginning of this segment to do a T-Shirt plug. Mike won the coin toss over January, and went first. Mike correctly guessed SHOESHINE (plus the $500 bonus) and SKEADDLE (plus the $1,000 bonus with Chuck doing a Gabby Hayes impersonation); January correctly guessed POODLE, BEACONS (plus the $500 bonus), and MILKING. January defeated Mike, 3-2. January ran out of time, earning a 10-second penalty on the first word, and missing the last one. Cary ran out of time, missing COBRAS. His total winnings were $4,500.
#1318	September 05, 1989	Cary/Dan	Tricia/Julie	Cary correctly guessed SUNBATHER (plus the $500 bonus); Tricia correctly guessed NORIEGA, LUGGAGE (plus the $500 bonus), and GREEKS (plus the $500 bonus). Tricia defeated Cary, who left with $5,000, 3-1. Tricia clocked in at 44.4 seconds, correctly guessing KAUAI, RAZZLE, OPASSUMS, and NICHOLSON (10-second penalty earned). Dan showed Chuck's 45 single for Naturally Stoned, which he recorded with Avant Garde, and Charlie Tuna appeared on camera. Dan won the coin toss over Julie, and went first. Dan correctly guessed CROWBARS and TOLLBOOTH; Julie correctly guessed MINISKIRT, DIVORCE, and SENORITA. Neither player correctly guessed CANOES and SEATTLE. Julie defeated Dan, 3-2. Julie ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first two words, missing OPASSUMS, and missing the last one. Tricia ran out of time, only correctly guessing SICKLE, and missing BEACHES. Her total winnings were $2,500.
#1319	September 06, 1989	David/David	Tricia/Debbie	Tricia correctly guessed FIGHTERS (plus the $1,000 bonus) and SNORKEL; the first David correctly guessed WISCONSIN, SKIRTS, and CAFFEINE. Neither player correctly guessed OCTET. The first David defeated Tricia, who left with $3,000, 3-2. The first David clocked in at 46.5 seconds, correctly guessing LIMBS (10-second penalty earned), GAZETTE, CEILINGS, and HITCHco*ck. The second David won the coin toss over Debbie, and went first. Debbie correctly guessed LULLABIES; the second David correctly guessed MASTODONS, HOOVER, and BANGOR. The second David defeated Debbie, 3-1. The second David defeated the first David in 44.6 seconds (10-second penalty earned on the last word). The second David ran out of time, only correctly guessing CLOUDS, and missing HORMONE. His total winnings were $1,500.
#1320	September 07, 1989	David/Mark	Joan/Jonnelle	David correctly guessed POTHOLDER (plus the $500 bonus); Joan correctly guessed MINUTES (plus the $500 bonus), KINDLING (plus the $1,000 bonus), and TWIGGY. Joan defeated David, who left with $2,000, 3-1. Joan clocked in at 41.8 seconds, correctly guessing NESTS (10-second penalty earned), TRUMAN, SPATULAS, and PRESCHOOL. Mark won the coin toss over Jonnelle, and went first. Mark correctly guessed MACHETES and COBWEBS; Jonnellle correctly guessed MARATHON, ONION, and MAPMAKER. Neither player correctly guessed CLAPPER. Jonnelle defeated Mark, 3-2. Jonnelle defeated Joan in 37.0 seconds. Jonnelle ran out of time only correctly guessing CORSET and missing LADDERS. Her total winnings were $1,500.
#1321	September 08, 1989	Stan/Chris	Jonnelle/Shelley	Jonnelle correctly guessed CORNCOBS; Stan correctly guessed MCQUEEN (plus the $500 bonus), SPAGHETTI, and PILOTS (plus the $500 bonus). Stan defeated Jonnelle, who left with $1,500, 3-1. Music inadvertently played during the Scrabble Sprint Round. Stan clocked in at 22.0 seconds, correctly guessing PINES, VICTOR, STUDENTS, and QUICKSAND. Chris won the coin toss over Shelley, and went first. Chris correctly guessed GASOLINE (plus the $500 bonus); Shelley correctly guessed RABBITS, BIRTHDAYS (plus the $1,000 bonus), and LAKERS. Shelley defeated Chris, 3-1. Shelley ran out of time, earning a 10-second penalty on the first word, and missing the second. Stan ran out of time, only correctly guessing COURTS, and missing MAXIMUM. His total winnings were $2,500.

Week #270[]

Ep. #	Original NBC Airdate	Blue Player (Male)	Pink Player (Female)	Notes
#1322	September 11, 1989	Stan/Mike	Carolee/Heidi	Carolee (future stage and screen actress Carolee Carmello) correctly guessed OVERCOATS, DIAPER (plus the $500 bonus), and BILLBOARD. Carolee defeated Stan, who left with $2,500, 3-0. Carolee clocked in at 42.1 seconds, correctly guessing NAIVE, CARNEY, CRITICS, and SUPERIOR. Heidi won the coin toss over Mike, and went first. Mike correctly guessed SHOWGIRLS (plus the $500 bonus); Heidi correctly guessed ALARM, LATECOMER, and WELDER. Heidi defeated Mike, 3-1. Heidi ran out of time, earning a 10-second penalty on the second word, and missing the last one. Carolee won $11,000 in 7.9 seconds, correctly guessing CRUMBS and OPENING. Her total winnings were $13,000.
#1323	September 12, 1989	Bill/Craig	Carolee/Gigi	Carolee correctly guessed TELETHONS (plus the $1,000 bonus) and NUDGE; Bill correctly guessed CANTALOUP, SHOEBOX, and HAIRCUT. Bill defeated Carolee, who left with $14,000, 3-2. Bill clocked in at 39.2 seconds, correctly guessing POUND, UPPERS, SORORITY, and PASSPORTS. Gigi won the coin toss over Craig, and went first. Craig correctly guessed CARDIGAN (plus the $500 bonus) and DRILLERS (plus the $1,000 bonus); Gigi correctly guessed REVIVED, HUDDLE, and BUSBOYS. Gigi defeated Craig, 3-2. Gigi ran out of time, only correctly guessing the first three words, and missing the last one. Bill ran out of time, only correctly guessing GALLOP, and missing WIZARDS. His total winnings were $1,500.
#1324	September 13, 1989	Bill/Lorcan	Maggie/Raylecia	Both #1324 and #1325 were the very last episodes to be rerun on USA Network when they dropped afternoon game shows completely on October 13, 1995. Maggie showed off her Hog-calling skills. Gary and Chuck's daughters were seen on camera. Bill correctly guessed PAJAMAS; Maggie correctly guessed ORANGUTAN, LANGUAGE, and SHAKE. Maggie defeated Bill, who left with $1,500, 3-1. Maggie clocked in at 46.3 seconds, correctly guessing EVEREST, TEXTILES, SAMARITAN, and DANIEL (make-up word for RAKES). Raylecia won the coin toss over Lorcan, and went first. Lorcan correctly guessed DAUGHTER, HENRY (plus the $500 bonus), and TESTAMENT. Lorcan defeated Raylecia, 3-0. Lorcan defeated Maggie in 37.0 seconds, earning a 10-second penalty on the first word. Lorcan ran out of time, only correctly guessing LEAVES, and missing PERFUME. His mother came out on stage, because it was her birthday. His total winnings were $2,000.
#1325	September 14, 1989	Lorcan/Donald	Susan/Bette	Lorcan correctly guessed EMBEZZLER; Susan correctly guessed SUNSCREEN, RENTERS (plus the $500 bonus), and NEWMAN. Susan defeated Lorcan, who left with $2,000, 3-1. Susan clocked in at 37.8 seconds, correctly guessing SLEET, JEKYLL, SYMPTOMS, and VALENTINE. Bette showed an All-American City Award for being one of the top ten cities in America for Sweetwater, Texas. Bette won the coin toss over Donald, and went first. Donald correctly guessed ROSEMARY (which Chuck called Bette at one point by mistake), ALAMO (plus the $500 bonus), and DISHRAGS. Donald defeated Bette, 3-0. Donald defeated Susan in 31.3 seconds. Donald ran out of time, only correctly guessing RIVERS, and missing SUNROOF. His total winnings were $2,000.
#1326	September 15, 1989

Week #271[]

Ep. #	Original NBC Airdate	Blue Player (Male)	Pink Player (Female)	Notes
#1327	September 18, 1989
#1328	September 19, 1989
#1329	September 20, 1989
#1330	September 21, 1989
#1331	September 22, 1989

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