Teacher's Week Part 4 (S38)

Wheel of Fortune Episode 7234 (Season 38 Episode 4) premiered on Thursday, September 17, 2020 as part of Big Money Week.

Contestants
Nick Sainato (Foothill Ranch, CA.): P.E. teacher and boys varsity head basketball coach at El Toro High School who moved from Moreno Valley; married to Stephanie (pregnant)

Sandra Rocha (Santa Fe Springs, CA.): 8th grade language arts and social studies teacher at Rosewood Park School going into her 16th year; has 2 nephews and runs 5Ks w/ her dad

Lorraine Bolden (Harbor City, CA.): elementary substitute teacher for the Los Angeles Unified School District; has a daughter, 4 sisters and 4 brothers

$1000 Toss-Up
Category: What Are You Doing?

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11 letters pop up.

INS_IR_N_

_ _   _T_DEN_S

Sandra buzzes in and solves. The answer is:

INSPIRING

MY STUDENTS

Totals:

Nick-$0

Sandra-$1,000

Lorraine-$0

$2000 Toss-Up
Category: What Are You Wearing?

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5 letters pop up.

S_ _ _ _L

_NI_ _ _M

Lorraine buzzes in and solves. The answer is:

SCHOOL

UNIFORM

Totals:

Nick-$0

Sandra-$1,000

Lorraine-$2,000

Round 1
Category: Things

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Lorraine spins. She lands on $650 and guesses "S." There's 1:

_ _ _ _S   _ _

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Lorraine has $650 and buys an "A." There's 1:

_ _ _ _S   _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _A_ _ _ _ _ _

Lorraine has $400 and spins. She lands on Bankrupt.

Nick spins. He lands on Lose A Turn.

Sandra spins. She lands on $550 and guesses "R." There's 2:

_ _R_S   _ _

_ _ _ _ _RA_ _ _ _ _ _

Sandra has $1100 and buys an "O." There's 3:

_OR_S   O_

_ _ _O_RA_ _ _ _ _ _

Sandra has $850 and spins. She lands on $500 and guesses "F." There's 1:

_OR_S   OF

_ _ _O_RA_ _ _ _ _ _

Sandra has $1350 and buys an "E." There's 3:

_OR_S   OF

E_ _O_RA_E_E_ _

Sandra has $1100 and spins. She lands on $700 and guesses "D." There's 1:

_ORDS   OF

E_ _O_RA_E_E_ _

Sandra has $1800 and spins. She lands on Lose A Turn.

Lorraine spins. She lands on a Mrs. Prindables gift card and guesses "M." There's 1, so she picks it up.

_ORDS   OF

E_ _O_RA_EME_ _

Lorraine has $500 and spins. She lands on Lose A Turn.

Nick spins. He lands on $500 and guesses "N." There's 2:

_ORDS   OF

EN_O_RA_EME_ _

Nick has $1000 and solves. The answer is:

WORDS OF

ENCOURAGEMENT

Totals:

Nick-$1,000

Sandra-$1,000

Lorraine-$2,000

Round 2 (Mystery Round)
Category: Crossword (Clue: __ Cap)

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Nick spins. He lands on $650 and guesses "T." There's 1:

T_ _ _ _ _ _ _

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Nick has $650 and spins. He lands on Boston and guesses "T." There's 1, so he picks it up.

T_ _ _ _ _ _ _

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/////_/////////////S_ _ _ _ _

Nick has $1150 and buys an "E." There's 2:

T_ _ _ _ _ _ _

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/////E/////////////S_ _ _E_

Nick has $900 and buys an "A." There's 1:

T_ _ _ _ _ _ _

/////_/////////////A

/////E/////////////S_ _ _E_

Nick has $650 and spins. He lands on Lose A Turn.

Sandra spins. She lands on Bankrupt.

Lorraine spins. She lands on $650 and guesses "G." There's 1:

T_ _ _ _ _ _G

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/////E////////////S_ _ _E_

Lorraine has $650 and spins. She lands on $650 and guesses "N." There's 2:

T_ _N_ _NG

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/////E//////////S_ _ _E_

Lorraine has $1950 and buys an "O." There's 1:

T_ _N_ _NG

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/////E//////////S_O_E_

Lorraine has $1700 and buys an "I." There's 2:

T_IN_ING

////_///////A

////E///////S_O_E_

Lorraine has $1450 and spins. She lands on Bankrupt.

Nick has $650 and spins. He lands on $700 and guesses "C." There's 1:

T_IN_ING

////C///////A

////E///////S_O_E_

Nick has $1350 and spins. He lands on $700 and guesses "R." There's 1:

T_IN_ING

////C///////A

////E///////S_O_ER

Nick has $2050 and spins. He lands on $500 and guesses "P." There's none.

Sandra spins. She lands on $650 and guesses "H." There's 2:

THIN_ING

////C///////A

////E///////SHO_ER

Sandra has $1300 and solves. The answer is:

THINKING

////C////////A

////E////////SHOWER

Totals:

Nick-$1,000

Sandra-$2,300

Lorraine-$2,000

Round 3 (Prize Puzzle)
Category: Place

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Sandra spins. She lands on $500 and guesses "S." There's 1:

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Sandra has $500 and spins. She lands on $500 and guesses "T." There's 2:

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_ _ST_ _ _T _ _ _

Sandra has $1500 and buys an "E." There's 2:

_ _E_ _

_EST_ _ _T _ _ _

Sandra has $1250 and spins. She lands on $500 and guesses "R." There's 1:

_RE_ _

_EST_ _ _T _ _ _

Sandra has $1750 and buys an "I." There's 2:

_RE_ _

_ESTI_ _TI_ _

Sandra has $1500 and spins. She lands on $700 and guesses "N." There's 2:

_RE_ _

_ESTIN_TI_N

Sandra has $2900 and buys an "O." There's 2:

_RE_ _

_ESTIN_TION

Sandra has $2650 and spins. She lands on $900 and guesses "D." There's 2:

DRE_ _

DESTIN_TION

Sandra has $4450 and solves. The answer is:

DREAM

DESTINATION

Round 3 Prize
"Sandra, here's an island where good times roll. Experience the Caribbean's natural peak at Jade Mountain, St. Lucia. Enjoy breathtaking views from your sanctuary with a private infinity edge pool. Air travel courtesy of FligtGuru.com, the online answer for discount prices and superior service. Shop, click, and book your next trip with FlightGuru.com. $10,700!"

Totals:

Nick-$1,000

Sandra-$17,450

Lorraine-$2,000

Triple Toss-Up
Category: The 80's

Toss-Up #1
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6 letters pop up.

_I_TEEN

_ _ _ _ _ _S

Sandra buzzes in and solves. The answer is:

SIXTEEN

CANDLES

Toss-Up #2
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5 letters pop up.

_ _ _T_Y   I_    P_ _K

Lorraine buzzes in and solves. The answer is:

PRETTY IN PINK

Toss-Up #3
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8 letters pop up.

W_IR_

SC_EN_E

Nick buzzes in and solves. The answer is:

WEIRD

SCIENCE

Totals:

Nick-$3,000

Sandra-$19,450

Lorraine-$4,000

Round 4
Category: Person

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Final Spin
Pat spins the wheel. Each consonant will be worth $1700.

Nick guesses "T." There's 2:

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_ _ _ _ _T

Sandra guesses "N." There's none.

Lorraine guesses "R." There's 2:

_ _ _ _ _T_R

_ _ _ _RT

Nick has $3400 and guesses "S." There's none.

Sandra guesses "L." There's none.

Lorraine has $3400 and guesses "M." There's 1:

_ _M_ _T_R

_ _ _ _RT

Nick has $3400 and guesses "C." There's 1:

C_M_ _T_R

_ _ _ _RT

Nick has $5100 and incorrectly guesses "COMPUTER CIRCUIT."

Sandra guesses "P." There's 2:

C_MP_T_R

_ _P_RT

Lorraine has $5100 and guesses "X." There's 1:

C_MP_T_R

_XP_RT

Lorraine has $6800 and solves. The answer is:

COMPUTER

EXPORT

Totals:

Nick-$3,000

Sandra-$19,450

Lorraine-$10,800

Bonus Round
Sandra spins the bonus wheel and lands on the "N" in Spin.

Category: Living Things

_ _L_ _ _NS

_T   _L_ _

Sandra chooses "P," "C," "Y," and "A."

_ _LP_ _NS

AT   PLAY

Sandra solves the puzzle. The answer is:

DOLPHINS

AT PLAY

Bonus Prize
"Sandra, recharge your battery in your all-new fully inspiring electric BMW I3. Perfect for your commute for a road trip, from Nick Alexander Imports. $47,745!"

Total Won-$67,195