The BEST episodes of Jeopardy! season 1989
Every episode of Jeopardy! season 1989, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Jeopardy! season 1989!
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.
#1 - 1989 Seniors Tournament Quarterfinal Game 5
Season 1989 - Episode 140 - Aired 7/14/1989
#2 - Bob Boyd, Martin Lee, Dwight Moore
Season 1989 - Episode 125 - Aired 6/23/1989
Dwight Moore, a deputy district attorney from Riverside, California; Martin Lee, a biostatistician originally from London, England; Bob Boyd, an Air Force officer from Redlands, California.
#3 - Julie Dock, Betty Kayton Kerns, Joe Kelly Jackson
Season 1989 - Episode 127 - Aired 6/27/1989
Joe Kelly Jackson, a musician originally from Lafayette, Louisiana; Betty Kayton Kerns, a vice president of finance from Santa Monica, California; Julie Dock, an editor from Torrance, California (whose 1-day cash winnings total $3,599).
#4 - Julie Dock, Randy Woodland, Daniel Kim
Season 1989 - Episode 128 - Aired 6/28/1989
Daniel Kim, a patent lawyer originally from New York City; Randy Woodland, a university lecturer originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Julie Dock, an editor from Torrance, California (whose 2-day cash winnings total $24,798).
#5 - Thu, Jun 29, 1989
Season 1989 - Episode 129 - Aired 6/29/1989
#6 - Daniel Kim, Catherine Laatz, Bob Edgewood
Season 1989 - Episode 130 - Aired 6/30/1989
Bob Edgewood; Catherine Laatz, an office manager originally from Hoquiam, Washington; Daniel Kim, a patent lawyer originally from New York City (whose 2-day cash winnings total $25,601).
#7 - Catherine Laatz, Christopher Hall, Jeff Wilson
Season 1989 - Episode 131 - Aired 7/3/1989
Jeff Wilson, a public relations manager from Lake Oswego, Oregon; Christopher Hall, a legal writer & lawyer from San Francisco, California; Catherine Laatz, an office manager originally from Hoquiam, Washington (whose 1-day cash winnings total $8,500).
#8 - Catherine Laatz, Sue Kayton, Larry Kissner
Season 1989 - Episode 132 - Aired 7/4/1989
Larry Kissner, a database manager originally from Jerseyville, Illinois; Sue Kayton, an engineer from Los Angeles, California; Catherine Laatz, an office manager originally from Hoquiam, Washington (whose 2-day cash winnings total $12,100).
#9 - Catherine Laatz, Carol Davidson, Delene Moyle
Season 1989 - Episode 133 - Aired 7/5/1989
Delene Moyle, a student from Walnut Creek, California; Carol Davidson, a commercial insurance writer from Simi Valley, California; Catherine Laatz, an office manager originally from Hoquiam, Washington (whose 3-day cash winnings total $20,100).
#10 - Carol Davidson, Paul Samuels, Jack Turner
Season 1989 - Episode 134 - Aired 7/6/1989
Jack Turner, a college professor from Arcata, California; Paul Samuels, an attorney originally from Chicago, Illinois; Carol Davidson, a commercial insurance writer from Simi Valley, California (whose 1-day cash winnings total $300).
#11 - Carol Davidson, Hugh Stocks, Kevin Glynn
Season 1989 - Episode 135 - Aired 7/7/1989
Kevin Glynn, a writer & teacher from Glendale, California; Hugh Stocks, an editor from Woodland Hills, California; Carol Davidson, a commercial insurance writer from Simi Valley, California (whose 2-day cash winnings total $10,300).
#12 - 1989 Seniors Tournament Quarterfinal Game 1
Season 1989 - Episode 136 - Aired 7/10/1989
Steve Haworth, a lawyer from Los Angeles, California; Markee Bourget, a housewife from West Saint Paul, Minnesota; Ouida Rellstab, a teacher from New Orleans, Louisiana.
#13 - 1989 Seniors Tournament Quarterfinal Game 2
Season 1989 - Episode 137 - Aired 7/11/1989
Bill Casey, a motion picture & TV writer from San Juan Capistrano, California; Max Hall, an advertising writer from Orlando, Florida; Freda Mammina, a teacher from Yonkers, New York.
#14 - 1989 Seniors Tournament Quarterfinal Game 3
Season 1989 - Episode 138 - Aired 7/12/1989
Tom Welter, a quality controller from Anaheim, California; Gil Hennegar, an accountant from Baltimore, Maryland; Maureen Harte, an information systems advisor from Orange, California.
#15 - 1989 Seniors Tournament Quarterfinal Game 4
Season 1989 - Episode 139 - Aired 7/13/1989
Bob Drez, a teacher from Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Elsie Taulman, a registered nurse from Stockton, California; Ruth Boyd, a librarian originally from New York City.
#16 - Cathy Boggs, Karen Kluge, Denise Weber
Season 1989 - Episode 124 - Aired 6/22/1989
Denise Weber, a teacher originally from Vintondale, Pennsylvania; Karen Kluge, a research associate from Los Angeles, California; Cathy Boggs, a telecommunications policy analyst originally from Appleton, Wisconsin (whose 4-day cash winnings total $35,200).
#17 - 1989 Seniors Tournament Semifinal Game 1
Season 1989 - Episode 141 - Aired 7/17/1989
Markee Bourget, a housewife from West Saint Paul, Minnesota; Gil Hennegar, an accountant from Baltimore, Maryland; Bob Drez, a teacher from Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
#18 - 1989 Seniors Tournament Semifinal Game 2
Season 1989 - Episode 142 - Aired 7/18/1989
Freda Mammina, a teacher from Yonkers, New York; Ouida Rellstab, a teacher from New Orleans, Louisiana; Tom Welter, a quality controller from Anaheim, California.
#19 - 1989 Seniors Tournament Semifinal Game 3
Season 1989 - Episode 143 - Aired 7/19/1989
Elsie Taulman, a registered nurse from Stockton, California; Jim Friguglietti, a college professor from Billings, Montana; Max Hall, an advertising writer from Orlando, Florida.
#20 - 1989 Seniors Tournament Final Game 1
Season 1989 - Episode 144 - Aired 7/20/1989
Bob Drez, a teacher from Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Ouida Rellstab, a teacher from New Orleans, Louisiana; Jim Friguglietti, a college professor from Billings, Montana.
#21 - 1989 Seniors Tournament Final Game 2
Season 1989 - Episode 145 - Aired 7/21/1989
Bob Drez, a teacher from Hattiesburg, Mississippi (subtotal of $3,500); Ouida Rellstab, a teacher from New Orleans, Louisiana (subtotal of $6,799); Jim Friguglietti, a college professor from Billings, Montana (subtotal of $6,400).
#22 - Kevin Glynn, Gordon Taylor, Ed Landler
Season 1989 - Episode 146 - Aired 9/4/1989
Ed Landler, a filmmaker & production consultant from Los Angeles, California; Gordon Taylor, a bus driver from Seattle, Washington; Kevin Glynn, a writer & teacher from Glendale, California (whose 1-day cash winnings total $12,000).
#23 - Alan Fletcher, Bob Blake, Charlie
Season 1989 - Episode 148 - Aired 9/6/1989
Charlie, from TBD; Bob Blake, an actuary from Vancouver, British Columbia; Alan Fletcher, a musician from Newton, Massachusetts (whose 1-day cash winnings total $16,500).