In an exciting episode of “Wheel of Fortune” on October 22, 2024, Shannon Hunt emerged as the winner, outsmarting her competitors, Coretha Myrick and Milton Dampier. The episode showcased a variety of puzzles spanning movies, events, and song lyrics, making for an entertaining and challenging game for the contestants.
Game Highlights
The episode kicked off with the $1,000 Toss Up, where Coretha Myrick quickly solved “A QUIET PLACE,” hinting at her sharp reflexes early in the game. She continued her streak by solving the $2,000 Toss Up “HOT COMMODITY.” The first round saw Shannon Hunt solve “TRANSFORMING INTO A WEREWOLF,” gaining a slight edge. However, the significant moment came in Round 2, “LOCH NESS MONSTER MASH,” where Shannon secured a substantial lead with $17,000, adding intrigue to the game dynamics.
The Prize Puzzle brought more excitement, featuring the answer “FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL,” which Coretha Myrick solved, adding a trip to Washington D.C to her winnings. The Triple Toss Up rounds were quick and competitive, with answers like “BOBSLEDDING,” “BOBBLEHEAD DOLL,” and “BOBBING FOR APPLES” contributing to the spirited atmosphere.
Bonus Round Disappointment
The climax of the episode was Shannon Hunt’s attempt at the Bonus Round. Despite her success throughout the episode, she stumbled on the phrase “YOU WEAR IT WELL.” The letters revealed from RSTLNE and her choices of BHCA provided some help, but the complete solution eluded her, resulting in no additional winnings from the Bonus Round.
Puzzle Table
Below is a summary of all the puzzles and their solutions from this episode:
| Puzzle Type | Solution |
|---|---|
| $1,000 Toss Up | A QUIET PLACE |
| $2,000 Toss Up | HOT COMMODITY |
| Round 1 | TRANSFORMING INTO A WEREWOLF |
| Round 2 | LOCH NESS MONSTER MASH |
| Prize Puzzle (Round 3) | FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL |
| Triple Toss Up 1 | BOBSLEDDING |
| Triple Toss Up 2 | BOBBLEHEAD DOLL |
| Triple Toss Up 3 | BOBBING FOR APPLES |
| Round 4 | PURPLE RAIN, PURPLE RAIN |