The Price is Right Season 2007 Episode 229 Mark Wales Vs. James Therry Vs. Kathy Krieger, show # 5449.
- July 24, 2008
The Price is Right is a beloved game show that has been on air for over 50 years, delighting audiences with its high-energy entertainment and exciting gameplay. Season 2007 episode 229, titled "Mark Wales Vs. James Therry Vs. Kathy Krieger, show # 5449," is a classic episode that showcases the signature fun and excitement of the show.
The show begins with host Drew Carey welcoming the three contestants, who are all decked out in colorful shirts and holding up homemade signs to cheer themselves on. After introducing the contestants and the prizes up for grabs, Drew launches into the first game: "It's in the Bag."
In this classic game, the contestants have to correctly guess the prices of a series of grocery items, which are displayed on a miniature conveyor belt. If they get all the prices right, they win up to $16,000 in cash. Mark Wales goes first and quickly racks up several correct guesses, winning $4,000. James Therry follows suit with some impressive guesses of his own, ultimately winning $8,000. Finally, Kathy Krieger takes her turn and ends up guessing incorrectly, missing out on the cash prize. But she's not discouraged - there are plenty more games to come!
Next up is "Check-Out," where the contestants have to guess the prices of four grocery items and then add up the total price. If they get within $1 of the total, they win a bonus prize in addition to the groceries themselves. Kathy Krieger goes first this time, and she manages to win a bonus prize of a trip to Bali by guessing just $0.05 over the actual total price. Mark Wales and James Therry are less successful, but they still win some much-needed groceries.
In the next game, "Cover Up," the contestants have to guess the price of a brand new car by filling in the blanks on a number grid. Each incorrect guess gives them another chance to try again, but they only get a limited number of guesses before they lose the game. Mark Wales starts things off and makes some good guesses, but ultimately runs out of tries. James Therry manages to cover up the right numbers and win a new car, to his great delight.
The fourth game, "Most Expensive," is a simple but suspenseful game that involves guessing which of three prizes is the most expensive. Mark, James, and Kathy all get a prize each, and then try to figure out which one is worth the most. In the end, James comes out on top again, clinching a prize worth over $7,000.
Finally, it's time for the famous Showcase Showdown, where the contestants spin a giant wheel and try to get as close to $1 as possible without going over. Whoever gets the highest result then moves on to the final Showcase, where they get to bid on an extravagant array of prizes such as a new car, a trip to Paris, and a luxurious spa package.
All three contestants spin the wheel with gusto, and the audience cheers them on as it spins round and round. James manages to get the highest score, and moves on to the final Showcase. But even Kathy and Mark aren't done yet - they get to spin again in a second Showcase Showdown, competing for a chance to win a new car.
In the end, James wins the grand prize of the final Showcase, which includes a new car, a trip to Hawaii, and a hot tub. But all three contestants go home happy, having made it onto the show and had a chance to compete for some amazing prizes.
Overall, Season 2007 episode 229 of The Price is Right is a fun, fast-paced episode that showcases the best of this classic game show. With exciting games, wild prizes, and Drew Carey's affable hosting, it's easy to see why this show has been a fan favorite for over five decades.