Wheel of Fortune Season 39...

[PriceFanArmadillo]

Just out of curiosity, did you track which of those $6,000 final spins came from which position?  I thought for sure we'd never see one from the blue position, since they have to spin the wheel a full revolution *plus* three spaces to get there if Round Four starts as a speed-up, so I was absolutely stunned when someone pulled that feat off a couple week sago.

[Richie]

Just out of curiosity, did you track which of those $6,000 final spins came from which position?  I thought for sure we'd never see one from the blue position, since they have to spin the wheel a full revolution *plus* three spaces to get there if Round Four starts as a speed-up, so I was absolutely stunned when someone pulled that feat off a couple week sago.

Apparently I didn't count from which position.   But I'll do that count in Season 40 though.

[Richie]

Last night's Wheel of Fortune, a historical moment happened.   I won't spoil it because I know there are some who didn't watch it.

[SeaBreeze341]

Last night's Wheel of Fortune, a historical moment happened.   I won't spoil it because I know there are some who didn't watch it.

It was unprecedented.  However, I think it would be fair game by 11:00 Eastern & 8:00 Pacific (unless it's an advanced viewing).  I'll stay mum as I'm not certain everyone got to see it due to preemptions.

I read elsewhere that the live show is coming back to Western PA.  I think I might be able to stop down for it (or could be forced into going which might be a win-win anyway)

[Richie]

It was unprecedented.  However, I think it would be fair game by 11:00 Eastern & 8:00 Pacific (unless it's an advanced viewing).  I'll stay mum as I'm not certain everyone got to see it due to preemptions.

I read elsewhere that the live show is coming back to Western PA.  I think I might be able to stop down for it (or could be forced into going which might be a win-win anyway)

Hey give us an update if you do eventually go.

Anyways, 11 shows left for Season 39.   I can't believe we are saying goodbye to this season.   I have to admit I was a bit scared that this thread was going to be locked a couple of months ago due to an unfortunate circumstance which happened on this thread which I'd rather not say on here.   At least everybody kept their cool and that's good.   

Let's enjoy the final 11 episodes of this season, and we will discuss the overall season once we get there.

[Game Girl]

Hi folks, I want to know if anyone remembers what Vanna and pat talking on tonight's episode June 3 2022. I only caught the end of the segment. I know it was about being Vanna fishing and used words hunting and I mostly throwback, a weird combination of word. I cannot I find a video that include them talking, so tell me if anyone remembers and can recap. thanks. some more info, wheel of fortune s39 ep190 Gone Fishin week Friday. June 3 2022

[Richie]

Only one more week to go peeps for Wheel of Fortune Season 39.   We did improve the Bonus Round record slightly: 70 wins out of 190 episodes so far.   

[Richie]

Season 39 of Wheel of Fortune is already in the books!!!!   I'll post some stats here later.

[Richie]

Here are the FINAL Season 39 stats:

Season 39 Bonus Land: 73/195    22 Wild Cards used in Bonus Land.    6 Million Dollar Bonus Rounds out of 195.
Wild Cards forfeited to the Bankrupt: 42.    Million Dollar Wedges forfeited to the Bankrupt: 18.    $10,000 Mystery Wedges won: 7.    36 $1,000 house main game minumums.
27 Triple Tossup Sweeps

7 $100,000 WINS.   Bed and Breakfast week had the 3 consecutive $100,000 wins in a row.

The categories used in Bonus Land Win/Loss ratio:

WHAT ARE YOU DOING: 7 wins/ 28 losses
PHRASE: 19 wins/25 losses
LIVING THING(S): 9 wins/ 12 losses
THING(S): 4 wins/ 11 losses
PLACE(S): 3 wins/ 11 losses
FOOD and DRINK: 7 wins/ 10 losses
EVENT and AROUND THE HOUSE: 4 wins/ 6 losses each
PERSON/PEOPLE: 5 wins/ 6 losses
WHAT ARE YOU WEARING: 3 wins/ 5 losses
SHOW BIZ: 1 win/1 loss
FUN AND GAMES: 5 wins/ 1 loss
IN THE KITCHEN and OCCUPATION: 1 win each.

I'm really surprised THING(S) was picked 15 times.   That has to be the most times it was picked in a season since the category selection started in season 35.   That category and PLACE(S) tied for the losses which is surprising.

I'm NOT surprised WHAT ARE YOU DOING has the most Bonus Round losses.   This is the second consecutive season under the category selection format that this category has been inundated with a lot of losses.   Like I stated before picking THING(S) OR WHAT ARE YOU DOING for Bonus Land is often a bad move.

PHRASE has the most wins.   I'm surprised my favorite category LIVING THING(S) was second in wins this season.

$40,000 for the minimum next season.   We had 13 $6,000 final spins, which was an improvement from last season.

Allright peeps, this thread will remain open for the rest of the summer.   One week before season 40 Wheel of Fortune, I will start a new thread, and moderators who read this current thread, feel free to close this thread one week before season 40 begins.   Season 39 Wheel of Fortune is wrapped up for good.

[blozier2006]

How many $0 Prize Puzzle wins? (A late friend of mine used to track those, and would give the contestant hell when they'd do it)

[TPIRfan#9821]

9821 — Today at 1:13 PM
33 solves with no money
of those 21 went onto the bonus round
and of those 21, the BR record is 11-10

[blozier2006]

9821 — Today at 1:13 PM
33 solves with no money
of those 21 went onto the bonus round
and of those 21, the BR record is 11-10

David would be rolling in his grave at those numbers... thank you

[howierules86]

^Personally, I think if you're going to have the Prize Puzzle, don't add the value of the trip/prize to that contestant's total (just simply give them the prize as a bonus, and that's it). For example, on the '80s $25K/$100K Pyramid, whenever a contestant won the 7-11 $1,100 bonus, that was not factored into their winning total to determine the winner that day (only money won in the Winner's Circle counted).

[CaptainPrice]

Questions for people on here: What have been your takeaways from Season 39, now that it's been over since Friday? What did you like and didn't like about this season?

[JayC]

I liked that they brought back Changing Keys and changed up the set getting rid of the video backdrop behind the contestants. More airtime for Jim was also nice. Overall it was a good season and an improvement over the last few seasons.