This was also the first season to have the $10K wedge on the orange $800 and be exclusive to R1.This was the first season to have the gift tag placed on the green $700 (Although the gift tag was placed on the red $800 this episode.).That would change to $1K for S23 onwards. Beginning this season, a contestant who failed to solve any puzzle during the game was given $500 in consolation money to help w/ the cost of travel instead of parting gifts.18, 2002 in the previous season became permanent. The higher cash amounts ($30K-$50K in $5K increments) added during Big Money Week that aired the week of Feb.
There are animated graphics of BANKRUPT/Lose a Turn that would appear if those were hit.
They started using computer-generated panel displays to replace the old eggcrate displays.
Here’s some notes according to the timeline: I’m ready to start my next side project - recapping some episodes from their 20th anniversary season (fitting I would start on Labor day weekend since this episode aired Labor Day back then :P).
