The BEST episodes of Jeopardy! season 1987

Every episode of Jeopardy! season 1987, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Jeopardy! season 1987!

This classic game show features a quiz competition in which contestants are presented with general knowledge clues in the form of answers, and must phrase their responses in the form of questions. After an 11 year run on NBC daytime, the show resurfaced in a modified format in 1978 and then came back in syndication in 1984, where it continues to enjoy long-term success.

Last Updated: 9/1/2025Network: SyndicationStatus: Continuing
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#1 - Bea Cottrell, John Sobiski, Eben Price

Season 1987 - Episode 227 - Aired 12/25/1987

Eben Price, an attorney from Dallas, Texas; John Sobiski, a machine operator originally from Manchester, Connecticut (whose 1-day cash winnings total $7,800); Bea Cottrell, a retired senior vice president from Fairfax, California (whose 1-day cash winnings total $7,800).

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#2 - Michael Klaper, Eileen Dreyer, Amy Goldrich

Season 1987 - Episode 141 - Aired 7/16/1987

Amy Goldrich, an administrative assistant from Los Angeles, California; Eileen Dreyer, a housewife from Brooklyn, New York; Michael Klaper, a physician from Umatilla, Florida (whose 1-day cash winnings total $5,750).

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#3 - Jim Terry, Paul Spangler, Dave Atkins

Season 1987 - Episode 168 - Aired 10/5/1987

Dave Atkins, a word processor from Los Angeles, California; Paul Spangler, a psychologist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Jim Terry, a non-profit executive from New York City, New York (whose 1-day cash winnings total $13,500).

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#4 - Fri, Jul 17, 1987

Season 1987 - Episode 142 - Aired 7/17/1987

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#5 - Jesse Green, Joe Baldanza, Kathie Hite

Season 1987 - Episode 143 - Aired 7/20/1987

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#6 - Tue, Jul 21, 1987

Season 1987 - Episode 144 - Aired 7/21/1987

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#7 - Wed, Jul 22, 1987

Season 1987 - Episode 145 - Aired 7/22/1987

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#8 - Thu, Jul 23, 1987

Season 1987 - Episode 146 - Aired 7/23/1987

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#9 - Fri, Jul 24, 1987

Season 1987 - Episode 147 - Aired 7/24/1987

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#10 - Michael Seiler, Phyllis Rosenthal, Ken Higgins

Season 1987 - Episode 148 - Aired 9/7/1987

Ken Higgins, a woodworker from Anchorage, Alaska; Phyllis Rosenthal, a substitute teacher from Jamaica, New York; Michael Seiler, a marketing manager originally from Redwood City, California (whose 2-day cash winnings total $10,199).

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#11 - Ken Higgins, Brenda Berstler, Tom Facelle

Season 1987 - Episode 149 - Aired 9/8/1987

Tom Facelle, a physician originally from White Plains, New York; Brenda Berstler, a homemaker from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Ken Higgins, a woodworker from Anchorage, Alaska (whose 1-day cash winnings total $7,550).

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#12 - Brenda Berstler, Steve Burnside, Gail Waterman

Season 1987 - Episode 150 - Aired 9/9/1987

Gail Waterman, a librarian originally from Newfield, New Jersey; Steve Burnside, a utility systems operator from Anaheim, California; Brenda Berstler, a homemaker from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (whose 1-day cash winnings total $10,500).

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#13 - Brenda Berstler, Ted Cooperstein, Stephanie Chastain

Season 1987 - Episode 151 - Aired 9/10/1987

Stephanie Chastain, a homemaker from Phoenix, Arizona; Ted Cooperstein, a lawyer originally from Potomac, Maryland; Brenda Berstler, a homemaker from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (whose 2-day cash winnings total $14,200).

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#14 - Ted Cooperstein, Sharon Duke, Den Golden

Season 1987 - Episode 152 - Aired 9/11/1987

Den Golden, an advertising executive from Vernon, New Jersey; Sharon Duke, a housewife from San Diego, California; Ted Cooperstein, a lawyer originally from Potomac, Maryland (whose 1-day cash winnings total $10,801).

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#15 - Ted Cooperstein, Pam Cromley, Walt Meyer

Season 1987 - Episode 153 - Aired 9/14/1987

Walt Meyer, a writer & motel desk clerk originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Pam Cromley, a computer analyst from Blue Springs, Missouri; Ted Cooperstein, a lawyer originally from Potomac, Maryland (whose 2-day cash winnings total $18,901).

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#16 - Ted Cooperstein, Garry Boone, Stuart Cleland

Season 1987 - Episode 154 - Aired 9/15/1987

Stuart Cleland, a public television producer from Wilmette, Illinois; Garry Boone, originally from Ohio; Ted Cooperstein, a lawyer originally from Potomac, Maryland (whose 3-day cash winnings total $26,151).

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#17 - Ted Cooperstein, Tom Bendycki, Sheryl Hirsch-Kramer

Season 1987 - Episode 155 - Aired 9/16/1987

Sheryl Hirsch-Kramer, a freelance calligrapher from Edison, New Jersey; Tom Bendycki, a copy editor originally from Cleveland, Ohio; Ted Cooperstein, a lawyer originally from Potomac, Maryland (whose 4-day cash winnings total $32,552).

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#18 - Tom Bendycki, Alan Waldman, Joanne Campbell

Season 1987 - Episode 156 - Aired 9/17/1987

Joanne Campbell, a broker originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Alan Waldman, a writer originally from Houston, Texas; Tom Bendycki, a copy editor originally from Cleveland, Ohio (whose 1-day cash winnings total $8,400).

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#19 - Tom Bendycki, Babette Heistand, Douglas Goodman

Season 1987 - Episode 157 - Aired 9/18/1987

Douglas Goodman, a theatrical producer & manager from New York City, New York; Babette Heistand, a librarian from Shaker Heights, Ohio; Tom Bendycki, a copy editor originally from Cleveland, Ohio (whose 2-day cash winnings total $24,400).

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#20 - Tom Bendycki, Roy Holliday, Brenda Steere

Season 1987 - Episode 158 - Aired 9/21/1987

Brenda Steere, a life insurance sales representative from New York City, New York; Roy Holliday, a radiologist from Brooklyn, New York; Tom Bendycki, a copy editor originally from Cleveland, Ohio (whose 3-day cash winnings total $39,400).

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#21 - Roy Holliday, Peggy Friedman, David Shapiro

Season 1987 - Episode 159 - Aired 9/22/1987

David Shapiro, an insurance adjuster originally from Chicago, Illinois; Peggy Friedman, a writer originally from New York; Roy Holliday, a radiologist from Brooklyn, New York (whose 1-day cash winnings total $13,000).

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#22 - Roy Holliday, Gerald Price, Pam Clem

Season 1987 - Episode 160 - Aired 9/23/1987

Pam Clem, a computer auditor from Granada Hills, California; Gerald Price, a journalism professor originally from Los Angeles, California; Roy Holliday, a radiologist from Brooklyn, New York (whose 2-day cash winnings total $23,800).

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#23 - Roy Holliday, Bill Cox, Judith Garwood

Season 1987 - Episode 161 - Aired 9/24/1987

Judith Garwood, a writer originally from Reno, Nevada; Bill Cox, a portfolio manager from Santa Monica, California; Roy Holliday, a radiologist from Brooklyn, New York (whose 3-day cash winnings total $33,000).

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#24 - Roy Holliday, Kathy Popoff, Sam Scheibler

Season 1987 - Episode 162 - Aired 9/25/1987

Sam Scheibler, a consultant originally from Concordia, Kansas; Kathy Popoff, an attorney from San Pedro, California; Roy Holliday, a radiologist from Brooklyn, New York (whose 4-day cash winnings total $43,900).

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#25 - Bob Blincoe, Clare Dellemann, Judi Greenberg

Season 1987 - Episode 163 - Aired 9/28/1987

Judi Greenberg, a housewife from Northbrook, Illinois; Clare Dellemann, a credit manager from Huntington Beach, California; Bob Blincoe, a minister from Pasadena, California.