December 9, 2016 recap

NOTE: The prize wedge was placed over the $800.

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$1,000 Toss-Up: PEOPLE

F R I E _ _ L Y

C A R _ L E R S


Nate rings in and just says FRIENDLY.


F R I E _ _ L Y

C A R O L E R S



Deb solves FRIENDLY CAROLERS.

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CONTESTANTS:

Deb Schartz: She's from Wichita, KS. Court reporter. 1 daughter/1 grandson


Jada Obaob: She's from San Francisco, CA. Courtroom clerk. Married with 2 children.


Nate Osburn: He's from Philadelphia, PA. Works for a non-profit that creates standards for toy safety.


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$2,000 Toss-Up: PHRASE

R E P E A _

_ _ T E R / M E



Jada solves REPEAT AFTER ME.


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Prize on the wheel: Wedge is labeled "SEARS". Worth $7,500.

Gift Tag on the wheel: $1,000 Sears gift certificate.

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Round 1: WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

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Jada: 2 T's on $500-GIFT TAG, Buys 5 A's, 1 R on $500 next to $550, LOSE A TURN.


Nate: 3 N's on $500 next to $800-SEARS, Buys 3 I's, Buys 2 E's, 2 G's on $500 next to $800-SEARS, 1 D on $900, 2 C's on $500-WILD CARD, Buys 1 U.



G E T T I N G / A

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A N D / _ A C I A _



Nate solves GETTING A MANICURE AND FACIAL for $3,650.



Deb: $1,000

Jada: $2,000

Nate: $3,650 + WILD CARD


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Round 2: SAME NAME (Mystery Round)

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Nate: 1 N on $700, Buys 1 A, Buys 3 E's, 1 D on $600, 1 S on $650, Buys 1 I, 1 R on $650, 1 T on $600, Buys 1 O, 1 L on $550, 3 C's on $550, 2 K's on $500-1/2 CAR next to $550.



_ O C K E _ / A N D

C E L E R _

S T I C K



Nate solves HOCKEY AND CELERY STICK for $5,400 + 1/2 CAR.



Deb: $1,000

Jada: $2,000

Nate: $9,050 + WILD CARD & 1/2 CAR


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Round 3: EVENT (Prize Puzzle/Express Round)


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Deb: 1 T on $500 next to $650, 4 A's on FREE PLAY, 1 R on $3,500, 1 C on $600, Buys 1 E, Buys 2 O's, 1 B on $500 next to $800, Buys 2 I's, Buys 3 U's, 3 S's on $650.



A / _ A B U _ O U S

S A I _ B O A T

C R U I S E



Deb solves A FABULOUS SAILBOAT CRUISE for $6,550 and a trip to Aruba valued at $6,090.



Deb: $13,640

Jada: $2,000

Nate: $9,050 + WILD CARD & 1/2 CAR (retired)


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$3,000 Toss-Up: AROUND THE HOUSE

M _ C H A _ _ C _ L

P E _ C I _



Nate solves MECHANICAL PENCIL.

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Round 4: THINGS

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FINAL SPIN: $5,000


Nate: 1 S


Deb: 2 T's


Jada: 2 R's


Nate: 1 L


Deb: No M


Jada: 3 N's...guesses NATURAL ENVIROMENTS


Nate: 2 A's


Deb: No C


Jada: 1 D


Nate: 1 G



N A T _ R A L

_ N G R _ D _ _ N T S



Nate solves NATURAL INGREDIENTS for $18,000.



FINAL SCORES:
Deb: $13,640
Secret Santa Spin ID: MF2481179

Jada: $2,000
Secret Santa Spin ID: KD7515791

Nate: $30,050 + WILD CARD



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It's time for the $100,000 BONUS ROUND!

Nate's partner Stephan, cousin Louis, and friend Chris are in the audience.

Nate spins the bonus wheel and lands on the M in AMERICA'S.


The category is THING.


RSTLNE gives us this:


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Picks: P D H I
WILD CARD Pick: M


I M P _ L S E

P _ R _ H _ S E





Nate quickly solves IMPULSE PURCHASE and wins the VW Golf GTI valued at $33,210.

Secret Santa Spin ID: DB22599



TOTAL WINNINGS: $63,260!