TPiR Recap - 3/13/2024

[Roadgeek Adam]

Episode #0543L
Aired – 3/13/2024; Taped – 1/11/2024
Models: Manuela Arbelaez, Rachel Reynolds
Microphone Handoff: Rachel
First Four Contestant Seating: Left to Right

First IUFB: Air Purifying Package (Allen: Pair of wifi enabled air purifiers, monitor); ARP: $1,307 (Manuela)

JOSEPH	GRECIA	YVETTE	AUSTIN
750	550	495	751

The winner is...
AUSTIN

Austin, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, is playing Hi-Lo for a trip to Belgium (RT Coach to Brussels, BE then to Lanaken for a 6n stay in a La Foret room a La Butte Aux Bois + daily breakfast; ARP: $16,091) (Rachel).

Grocery items:

• Plantstrong Indian Lentil Stew (16.9oz)
• Combos Baked Cheddar Cheese Snacks (6.3oz)
• Band-Aid (of Highland Park, New Jersey) Antiseptic Spray (8oz)
• C4 High Performance Energy Drink (16oz)
• Tina"s Bean and Cheese Burrito (4oz)
• Mars Inc. Skittles Sharing Size Candy (15.6oz)

$5.49	$9.99	$7.99
CANDY	ANTISEPTIC	LENTIL STEW
69¢	$3.29	$2.99
BURRITO	SNACKS	ENERGY DRINK

WIN

Second IUFB: Foosball Table (Indoor foosball table with leg levelers; digital scoreboard and extra game balls); ARP: $513 (Manuela and Rachel)

JOSEPH	GRECIA	YVETTE	THOMAS
450	349	350	499

The winner is...
THOMAS

Thomas, from Ohio, is playing Coming or Going for a new home bar (Ballard Designs: 4 door bar cabinet; Danby: kegerator, 38 bottle wine cooler, ice maker; 75in 4K HDR LED smart television; streaming media player) (Rachel).

7	3	4	9	4	3	7
COMING			-or-	GOING

Thomas sets the price to:

7	3	4	9
COMING			-or-	GOING

ARP: $7,349. WIN

Third IUFB: Knife Set (5 Damascus Steel kitchen knives; scissors, storage block, kitchen island cart, bamboo cutting board with accessory boards); ARP: $726 (Rachel)

JOSEPH	GRECIA	YVETTE	MARY
400	351	401	350

The winner is...
YVETTE

Yvette, from Rochester, New York, is playing Switcheroo for a 2024 Toyota Corolla LE (2L engine, CVT, FWD, cargo tray, first aid kit) (Manuela).

Guess 1:

1

2	3	1	1	0		CAR
			4	0		STEAMER
			3	8		OIL & VINEGAR SET
			2	2		ART SET
			5	6		JEWELRY CLEANER

Guess 2:

5

2	3	1	3	0	✓	CAR
			5	0	✓	STEAMER
			1	8	✓	OIL & VINEGAR SET
			2	2	✓	ART SET
			4	6	✓	JEWELRY CLEANER

ARPs:

5

2	3	1	3	0	✓	$23,130
			5	0	✓	$50
			1	8	✓	$18
			2	2	✓	$22
			4	6	✓	$46

HOLY SMOLTZ (Total Winnings: $23,266; This is the first win on the second try of 5 correct since April 18, 2007.)

SCSD #1

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	Spin 2	TOTAL	RESULT
Thomas	$7,862	30	20	.50
Austin	$17,398	60	5	.65	*SHOWCASE*
Yvette	$23,992	45	5	.50

Fourth IUFB: Yoga Bundle (2 mats, 2 blocks, 2 adjustable meditation seats with back support); ARP: $924 (Rachel)

JOSEPH	GRECIA	CONNIE	MARY
325	505	350	500

The winner is...
GRECIA

Grecia is playing One Right Price for:

1. Home Office (Tiered desk and bookshelf; 16in laptop with 16GB memory, 1TB storage, 3K AMOLED display; Glowforge: craft laser printer with personal air filter) (Rachel)
2. Steam Shower (Quick heating steamshower with rainfall showerhead, LED lights, bluetooth audio) (Manuela)

The right price is $3,670. She picks the shower...

HOME OFFICE		STEAM SHOWER
		$3670
$4894		$3670
		WIN

Fifth IUFB: Smartphones (Apple: 6.1in iPhone 15 with 128GB storage); ARP: $1,658 (Overhead)

JOSEPH	KAINOA	CONNIE	MARY
2001	2000	1500	1600

The winner is...
MARY

Mary is playing GAS MONEY for a 2024 Kia Forte GT-Line (2L engine, IVT, FWD) (Rachel).

$

0

0

0

0

$22,139

$26,980

$24,625

$25,749

$23,415

Mary picks $26,980.

$

2

0

0

0

$22,139

$2,000

$24,625

$25,749

$23,415

Mary picks $25,749.

$

6

0

0

0

$22,139

$2,000

$24,625

$4,000

$23,415

Mary picks $24,625.

$

9

0

0

0

$22,139

$2,000

$3,000

$4,000

$23,415

She bails with $9,000.

$

9

0

0

0

$1,000

$2,000

$3,000

$4,000

CAR

All the low bids. All the time. Every time. Joseph could"ve gotten out of Contestant"s Row during any of that point, but nope. Here he is. Now, the limo is warming up with a trip to Zigler, West Virginia. Can he escape? Bids 2nd.

Sixth IUFB: Designer Bags (Furla: backpack, 3 tote bags, crossbody bag, mini bag); ARP: $2,788 (Manuela and Rachel on CHUGGS)

JOSEPH	KAINOA	CONNIE	LINDA
2000	1400	2001	1200

The winner is...
CONNIE

Joseph gets 1-upped and departs while Connie, from Indiana, is playing Make Your Move for:

Automatic Coffee Grinder (Cuisinart: coffee grinder) (Rachel).
Silent Disco Package (5 headphones, 1 transmitter, keypad, cable) (Rachel).
Trip to St. Kitts & Nevis (RT Coach to Rawlins, Nevis for a 6n stay in a superior suite at the Mount Nevis Hotel + daily breakfast) (Manuela).

Connie makes her move...

6	0	5	9	7	8	1	8	8
COFFEE		DISCO			ST. KITTS

The correct prices are...

6	0	5	9	7	8	1	8	8
COFFEE		DISCO			ST. KITTS

SCSD #2

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	Spin 2	TOTAL	RESULT
Grecia	$9,488	55	70	1.25	OVER
Mary	$10,658	5	5	.10
Connie	$11,633	100	–	1.00	*$1,000!*

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	TOTAL	RESULT
Connie	$12,633	15	.15	*$10,000!*

THE FABULOUS SHOWCASES

Connie has the honors...

SC1 - Austin

SATISFY THE NEED FOR SPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED

• Pair of Go-Karts (Ninebot: electric scooters that convert into go-karts; 2 helmets) (Rachel)
• Trip to Indianapolis 500 (RT Coach to Indianapolis, IN for a 5n stay in a 1br unit at Frontdesk + 108th Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge Package with VIP tickets, 2 concerts, private lounge access, pre-race credentials, 2 seater experience) (Rachel)
• 2024 Ford Mustang Eco-Boost Coupe (2.3L engine, 10-speed AT, RWD) (Manuela)

Bid: $43,500

SC2 - Connie

TAKE TO THE WATER

• Trip to Wisconsin Dells (RT Coach to Madison, WI then to Wisconsin Dells for a 5n stay in a suite at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions + daily waterpark admission) (Rachel)
• Hot Tub (Softub: Portico hot tub with wood wraparound deck, 8 jets) (Manuela)
• 2024 Bayliner Element M15 (50HP engine, MX package, trailer) (Rachel)

Bid: $32,000

Austin

$43,500

INDY 500/CAR

$49,585

$6,085

INDY 500/CAR

*WIN*
$66,983

Connie

$32,000

WISCONSIN/BOAT

$39,678

$7,678

WISCONSIN/BOAT

Results: 5 out of 6 (with 1 bailout)
Winnings: $141,616
Biggest Winner: Austin

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Show of the year candidate. Thrilled to finally get to  do a Switcheroo 5.

[Gameshowgenius26]

Safe to say that today's show has made the last 2 days look like crud! And if only Mary had listened to her sisters and not chickened out, it not only would've been a perfect show, but it also would've been the first win in Gas Money this season! Either way, it was a damn good show either way you slice it, especially with that amazing win by Yvette in Switcheroo! 

[namnhu12]

I don't think Mary "chickened" out.  $9000 is a lot of money to risk for a 50-50 coin toss.  I would have done the same thing.  I totally agree with Adam here.  This is definitely a top 5 show for Season 52.  You had great wins, great contestants.  And to see a 5 in Switcheroo was awesome.

[ooboh]

This is indeed the first five-prize win on Switcheroo in the Carey era. As Adam mentioned, the last such win happened on April 18, 2007, two months out from the end of Barker’s run. This is a highlight, not just for this season, but for Drew’s entire hosting tenure.

Also, an $11,000 winner on the Big Wheel and a big winner overall. I’d say that this episode is a dark horse candidate for episode of the year.

[SeaBreeze341]

I've been waiting for a 5 for 5 Switcheroo outcome for a very long time.  So sweet for it to finally happen!


As mentioned, $9,000 is a smart bailout regardless of what could've been.  Had it been $6,000, I think for me it would depend on the car being offered (or whatever I won to get on stage).

[DebonairDylan]

I've been waiting for a 5 for 5 Switcheroo outcome for a very long time.  So sweet for it to finally happen!


As mentioned, $9,000 is a smart bailout regardless of what could've been.  Had it been $6,000, I think for me it would depend on the car being offered (or whatever I won to get on stage).

This was a great show indeed. I knew the Kia Forte was $23,xxx, but would have considered bailing anyway because then I have to pay a lot of taxes on something I may not need at the moment. This may not technically have been a perfect show, but in my book, it was in that everybody who got up on stage won something big.

[Gameshowgenius26]

As mentioned, $9,000 is a smart bailout regardless of what could've been.  Had it been $6,000, I think for me it would depend on the car being offered (or whatever I won to get on stage).

Not me. I believe in no guts, no glory. Right when I saw the car, I knew right away that I would've gone all the way without hesitation or abandon

[TinoStar11]

Bob was looking down at this show with this Roo win. Drew was also channeling him during the price reveal of the Combos during Hi-Lo.

[TPIRfan#9821]

I knew the Kia Forte was $23,xxx, but would have considered bailing anyway because then I have to pay a lot of taxes on something I may not need at the moment.

You're allowed to just forfeit the car and take the $10,000.

I don't know what else to say that can't be read in the recap or hasn't been mentioned here. Just an amazing show from start to finish.

[Wayoshi]

Forget Drew, it's also a HD historic first.

Also - the SC passing has gotten out of control. Connie said that was the car she always wanted then still passes it?!

[Jfrankzac]

Has there ever been an Episode that had a perfect show, Double Showcase Winner and also a $25,000 spin on the Wheel all in one Episode. That would of been a Trifecta show.

[EvilChameleon]

I quite enjoyed Drew's reaction to the perfect win in Switcheroo. Moments like that are what continue to make this show great.

[SeaBreeze341]

Has there ever been an Episode that had a perfect show, Double Showcase Winner and also a $25,000 spin on the Wheel all in one Episode. That would of been a Trifecta show.

No.  Fortunately it doesn't take close to all of that to produce an A+ show (or just an A).  Depends on what people enjoy, and for me, it's not always about winning.

We actually came close on Christmas Eve in 2021, but no outcomes of that nature to date

[ThatDonGuy]

This is indeed the first five-prize win on Switcheroo in the Carey era. As Adam mentioned, the last such win happened on April 18, 2007, two months out from the end of Barker’s run. This is a highlight, not just for this season, but for Drew’s entire hosting tenure.

How many fives have there been? I want to say that this is the third one, but the second one was the first (and only?) time somebody got all five in the first 30 seconds, and Adam mentioned this didn't happen on the 2007 episode.

[TinoStar11]

Since at least Season 29 ( the farthest I can see ) , there's been 9 5-prize Switcheroo wins , 5 were achieved on the contestant's 1st try , 4 on their 2nd try.
Also , it's Roo's 3rd win of the season , which ties it for the most in one season in the Drew Era.