On this episode of “Wheel of Fortune” aired on Thursday, October 17, 2024, viewers were treated to an engaging competition among three contestants: Corrina Dain from Ft. Lauderdale, Heather Leinch from Waldo, WI, and Zack Tedder from Austin. Each brought unique backgrounds to the stage, from Corrina’s experience as a flight attendant who loves dressing up for brunch, to Heather’s intriguing job as a cheese chemist, and Zack’s expertise as a clinical forensic psychologist.
Game Play and Puzzles Solved
The game kicked off with Corrina swiftly solving the $1,000 Toss Up puzzle, SHOOTING STARS. Heather followed suit by claiming the $2,000 Toss Up with the answer PEP RALLY. The contestants navigated through a series of puzzles with varying levels of success. Corrina displayed remarkable skill in Round 1, solving KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES for a substantial win of $14,050. As the rounds progressed, Corrina and Heather continued to build their winnings while Zack faced challenges, including multiple bankruptcies which hindered his progress.
In the later stages, Heather found her stride, winning the prize puzzle RIDING SOME AWESOME WAVES and securing a trip to the Hilton Waikoloa Village. The Triple Toss Up rounds were competitive, with each contestant securing one win: Zack with TRAIL-RUNNING SHOES, Heather with DIVING FINS, and Corrina with BATHROOM SLIPPERS.
Final Spin and Bonus Round
Corrina led the charge into the final round with the highest winnings of $19,800, but Heather was not far behind. The final spin puzzle, READING A BEDTIME STORY, was solved by Zack, bringing his total to $6,500. Corrina, having the highest total, proceeded to the bonus round with the category PHRASE but was unable to solve the puzzle BACK IN THE DAY, missing out on an additional $40,000.
Puzzle Summary
Here is a comprehensive look at all the puzzles and their solutions from the episode:
Round | Puzzle Solution |
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$1,000 Toss Up | SHOOTING STARS |
$2,000 Toss Up | PEP RALLY |
Round 1 | KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES |
Round 2 | GRANOLA & SWIM-UP BAR |
Prize Puzzle (Round 3) | RIDING SOME AWESOME WAVES |
Triple Toss Up 1 | TRAIL-RUNNING SHOES |
Triple Toss Up 2 | DIVING FINS |
Triple Toss Up 3 | BATHROOM SLIPPERS |
Round 4 | READING A BEDTIME STORY |
Bonus Round | BACK IN THE DAY (Phrase) |