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December 1, 1988
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First Four: Sue, Maddalena, Jenny, Bradley

IUFB1: Olhausen Oak Pool Table
Sue: $950
Maddalena: $1800
Jenny: $1150*
Bradley: $1
ARP: $1695

PG1: Most Expensive--Played for a Solid Oak Bar Set, Marantz Stereo System and Maytag Washer & Dryer

Jenny's pick: #2

ARP of #1: $1,625
ARP of #3: $928
ARP of #2: $1,995

WIN!

Afterwards, a Barker's Beauties chat takes place.

Second Calldown: Joseph

IUFB2: Merillat Industries Oak Wall Unit
Joseph: $985*
Bradley: $650
Sue: $800
Maddalena: $675
ARP: $1332

PG2: Spelling Bee--Played for a Nissan Sentra E 2-Door Sedan ($7,449)

Free picks: 12, 8

SP1: Eureka Cordless Sweeper--guesses $48, ARP: $50
SP2: West Bend Toaster Oven--guesses $65, ARP: $100
SP3: Fisher-Price Little People School--guesses $35, ARP: $35

Additional picks: 10, 20, 26

Joseph decides to quit

First card: C
Second card: A
Third card: C
Fourth card: C
Fifth card: A

BAILOUT

Slot #4 is accidentally showing a letter in the whole playing, which is presumed to be either a C or an R.

Third Calldown: Phyllis

IUFB3: 2 Wall Hangings (even though Rod was expecting something else, like a new car!)
Phyllis: $842
Bradley: $900
Sue: $950
Maddalena: $750
OVERBID

Phyllis: $542
Bradley: $625*
Sue: $600
Maddalena: $425
ARP: $660

PG3: Race Game--Played for a Baker's Rack, Bayley Luggage, Pearl Schoolhouse Clock and O.W. Lee Furniture Dinette Set

Price tags: $440, $520, $842, $1,170

First try: Baker's Rack--$1,170, Clock--$520, Dinette--$842, Luggage--$440 (2 right, 35 seconds left)
Second try: Baker's Rack--$1,170, Clock--$440, Dinette--$842, Luggage--$520 (4 right, 25 seconds left)

WIN!

SCSD1
Bradley: .80
Joseph: .35+.20=.55
Jenny: .80

SPIN-OFF
Bradley: .55
Jenny: .55

SPIN-OFF 2
Bradley: .95
Jenny: .40

After an extremely rare double Spin-Off, Bradley is going to the Showcase!

Fourth Calldown: Waaneita (whose name is pronounced like Juanita)

IUFB4: Nannell Handknit Sweaters (winner also receives Brut Gift Pack)
Waaneita: $400
Sue: $400 $600
Maddalena: $601
Phyllis: $700*
ARP: $720

PG4: Bump--Played for a Bell Furniture Canopy Waterbed and Whirlpool Microwave Range

WRONG PRICES
Waterbed: $2,150
Microwave Range: $1,210

End buses: $1,481

Phyllis decides to bump to left

ARP of Waterbed: $1,210
ARP of Microwave Range: $1,481

WIN!

Dian, that was the worst bump I've ever seen!

Fifth Calldown: Guy

IUFB5: Orrefors, Inc. Stemware
Guy: $675
Waaneita: $500
Sue: $850
Maddalena: $950*
ARP: $1096

As of this episode, the calldown window hasn't been introduced yet, so the shot of Rod still fades to the audience.

PG5: Grand Game

Target price: $1.80

GP1: Blue Diamond Roasted Salted Almonds
GP2: Little Debbie Swiss Cake Rolls
GP3: Spangler Candy Wreaths
GP4: Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
GP5: Bertolli 100% Pure Olive Oil
GP6: Gas-X

First pick: Snack Cakes--99¢, wins $10
Second pick: Baking Soda--39¢, wins $100
Third pick: Candy--$1.19, wins $1,000

Maddalena decides to continue

Fourth pick: Antacid--$1.86, game over

Other ARPs: Almonds--$1.69, Olive Oil--$3.69

LOSS

As of this playing, Rod still does not say "Use as directed" while describing the antacid.

Now Sue is in the most unfavorable position of trying to avoid the FFBC. Will she do it on her last chance?


Final Calldown: Maria

IUFB6: Thermador Waste King Dishwasher (winner also receives Hershey's Chocolate Milk Mix)
Maria: $550*
Guy: $675
Waaneita: $1000
Sue: $700
ARP: $599

Looks like Holly's not the only one having appliance malfunctions, as Dian can't even open the dishwasher.

Also, Sue is now in the FFBC.


PG6: Dice Game--Played for a Buick Skylark Custom Sedan

First number: 1

Second number: Rolls 5, is wrong (guesses lower)
Third number: Rolls 2, is wrong (guesses higher)
Fourth number: Rolls 3, is wrong (guesses higher)
Fifth number: Rolls 1, is wrong (guesses higher)

ARP: $11,425

LOSS

Since Dice Game now offers five-digit cars only, the word Deluxe is no longer shown above its name. Also, BUZZ! has now been established as the permanent losing sound, and will be for the next 25 years.

SCSD2
Maria: .85
Maddalena: .70+.25=.95
Phyllis: .55+.35=.90

Maddalena is going to the Showcase!

SHOWCASES
Top Winner: Bradley
Runner-Up: Maddalena

SHOWCASE 1
Baldwin MCX2000 Organ, Gay 90s Popcorn Cart, Orient Cruise
Bradley passes to Maddalena, who bids $11,500

SHOWCASE 2
Living Room with S&S Mills Carpeting, Columbia His & Hers Bicycles, Starcraft Deluxe Trailer
Bradley bids $12,000

ARP of Maddalena's Showcase: $16,385 (Difference: $4,885)
ARP of Bradley's Showcase: $12,387 (Difference: $387)

Bradley wins his Showcase, and takes home $16,019 in cash and prizes!