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.

Last Updated: 8/20/2025Network: SyndicationStatus: Continuing
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#1 - 1989 Seniors Tournament Quarterfinal Game 5

Season 1989 - Episode 140 - Aired 7/14/1989

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#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.

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#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).

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#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).

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#5 - Thu, Jun 29, 1989

Season 1989 - Episode 129 - Aired 6/29/1989

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#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).

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#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).

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#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).

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#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).

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#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).

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#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).

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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).

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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).

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#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).

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#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).

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#24 - Thu, Sep 7, 1989

Season 1989 - Episode 149 - Aired 9/7/1989

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#25 - Mon, Sep 11, 1989

Season 1989 - Episode 151 - Aired 9/11/1989