With host, JIM PERRY
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Victor vs. Chris, pt. 1 - Champion Victor returns with $3,100 in his wallet, playing off against challenger Chris. As the show opens, Victor leads 1-0 over Chris, leaving off at question 3 in game #2. Money Cards is played here
Victor vs. Chris, pt. 2 - Now, we meet Gwen and play a brand-new game in the rest of this episode
Boston vs. Diana, pt. 1 - Willie Boston (who tends to be called Boston) returns as champ and the best teacher that he knows, playing against 3rd grade teacher, Diana Jared. Diana leads 1-0 over Boston, so it's a must-win situation for Boston. The Money Cards are included
Boston vs. Diana, pt. 2 - New challenger is professional junker from Japan via-North Carolina, Norma Brown. She makes a surprising move in the first part of the match, and round 2 has a surprising survey. The Money Cards is also included...probably the most memorable of all-time!
Jim's microphone dies! - In an episode of Card Sharks, Jim's mic cord gets stuck and he makes it die! Therefore, he must use an alternate
Michelle vs. Denise (FINALE!), pt. 1 - It's October 23rd, 1981, and after 864 shows, Jim Perry walks onto the set of Card Sharks on air, for the very last time. Current champion Michelle ($3,550) continues the begun match against challenger Denise. Before first commercial break, Jim introduces his wife, June. Complete match here. Who goes to the Money Cards?
Michelle vs. Denise (FINALE!), pt. 2 - The Money Cards is played, and in walks final contestant Victoria. Jim announces there's not enough time left for the Money Cards, so whoever wins the match wins $5,000. Jim then closes the show for the 864th and final times, and Gene Wood is on camera saying so-long for Card Sharks


With host, BOB EUBANKS
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Janet vs. John, pt. 1 - Champion Janet has more than $30,000 to her credit, car included. However, her challenger John is one game up on her and is one card off from winning the match. In the audience are 10 moms who work outside the home. Filling for Lacey Pemberton as card dealer is Bob Eubanks' own daughter, Teresa Eubanks. The game left off in question 3 of game #2
Janet vs. John, pt. 2 - The Money Cards endgame is played, and then the car game for a new Jeep is played for. Then, a new game begins. Remainder of the show is played
Tom vs. Money Cards, pt. 1 - Champion Tom Fudge returns with $8,400. He won the match at the close of the last show, so this show starts off with the Money Cards endgame and the car game. Then, challenger Sue walks in to start the new match. Charlie O' Donnell makes the open. Let me warn you, this is a weird card day
Tom vs. Money Cards, pt. 2 - The game continues with a wonderful Educated Guess question that makes Bob wonder what happened with our educational system. He almost goes Newlywed Game on someone in the audience!


With host, BILL RAFFERTY

Sarah retires as a 5-time champ - In an early ep. of this syndicated version of Card Sharks with Bill Rafferty, Sarah of Monroe, GA plays the Money Cards and plays for the Cadillac Sedan for the 5th and final time
Marta vs. Money Cards, pt. 1 - In this episode of Card Sharks with Bill Rafferty, champion Marta returns to play the Money Cards. She only has $200 from the match, because she was crowned the new champion as time ran out, so the show gives her the fair opportunity of doing so, as well as a chance to win a brand-new Chevrolet Corvette. When the new match begins, we are introduced to Charles, a card dealer from Las Vegas, NV. In the audience are 10 married women
Marta vs. Money Cards, pt. 2 - The match between Marta and Charles continues, and it kinda does get heated up. The Money Cards follows, and new challenger Richard is introduced just in time to get a new match going before time runs short
Faye vs. CAR, pt. 1 - Bob Hilton announces, as Faye returns to play for the car after finishing the Money Cards on the last show. Afterwards, Bill mentions an unmentioned fact about Faye's last car.
Faye vs. CAR, pt. 2 - The game continues, and the winner who plays the Money Cards gives a bit of a SHOCK!
Faye vs. CAR, pt. 3 - The car is played for, and a new match gets underway for the final segment of the show
Mike vs. Nellie, pt. 1 - Champion Mike returns with $3,995 in cash and prizes, against Nellie, both of whom have a 5 as their base card. Wait until you see who's in the audience for the Audience Poll questions
Mike vs. Nellie, pt. 2 - Bill begins turning over some prize cards, and that adds tension. Funny question pops up here, causing Bill and the contestants to have a little fun in it
Mike vs. Nellie, pt. 3 - The Money Cards and car game is played for. New challenger, Johnny comes on and begins the new match. I do apologize for this. I usually stop recording during commercials, and at the time I was recording this, I stepped out and the game continued while I was out, though I got back in as quick as I could. What I can tell you, since it starts out on the second row while the card is being changed, the champion busted on level 1 (K-A).
Brian vs. Jeanne, pt. 1 - Champion Brian returns after winning the car, having more than $37,720 in cash and prizes in just ONE day! His new challenger, Jeanne Snyder is a sales rep. who just came back from a year in Kuwait with her husband. New match begins
Brian vs. Jeanne, pt. 2 - The match continues, and Jeanne is fighting for it
Brian vs. Jeanne, pt. 3 - The Money Cards and car game segment, a big one! New competitor, Gail is introduced

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