Episode Guide/1989-12-18

## Chronology

"*Did you remember this television show? People were running wild through the aisles of a supermarket grabbing everything that they could get their hands on! And what's more, everything that they could carry out was theirs to keep! Well, IT'S BACK! The television show that says, "Go ahead, do what you've always wanted to do! Get it all! Everything in this Supermarket is yours, and it's all free!" So, let's give a big welcome to the return of the all new SUPERMARKET SWEEP! And now, let's meet the host of our show, DAVID RUPRECHT!*"
―Introduction
The **Pilot** episode dated December 18, 1989, is the premiere episode of the third season of *Supermarket Sweep*, and a transitional episode which bridges the gap between the final episode of Season 2 on July 14, 1967 and the second episode of Season 3 on February 5, 1990.

## Premise

Originally released in 1965, the original *Supermarket Sweep* was such a success that it was revived in 1989. Combining older elements with modern appeal, the show was remade for a modern audience. The Pilot episode refers to the first episode of *Supermarket Sweep* created for the relaunch.

## Similarities and Differences

### Similarities

* Pricing games still played
* Pennants still used on bonus items
* Big sweep still run

### Differences

* More games are played
* Players are *penalized* 10 seconds for a wrong guess
* Bonuses are cash awards, not merchandise

## Contestants

**Kim & Lisa** (Oreo Cookies) - Neighbors and best friends. both have two kids and both shop for their families. Coordinated their outfits for the show.

**Lorrie & Bill** (Scope Mouthwash) - Married for 10 years. Lorrie does most the shopping, and Bill only does some because "he doesn't like to".

**Julie & Kevin** (Taster's Choice Coffee) - Dating. Students at USC. Shes a Psych student and he's studying law.
Kevin does the shopping.

### Pricing Games: Exact Retail Price - Under $3.00

**ANSWER:** $2.15

**WINNER:** Kim

**ANSWER:** $1.69

**WINNER:** Julie

### Name the Product

**ITEMS:**

**CLUE:** "This drink mix sounds like *Dynasty*'s Mrs. Carrington on a diet."

**ANSWER:** Crystal Lite

**ANSWERED BY:** Kim

**CLUE:** "It's a sad story that this guy had to divorce his first wife, Mrs. Mess."

**ANSWER:** Mr. Clean

**ANSWERED BY:** Bill

**CLUE:** "After the Thanksgiving turkey, the kids may fight over who gets this brand of salad dressing."

**ANSWER:** Wishbone

**ANSWERED BY:** Kim

### Pricing Games: Exact Retail Price - Over $3.00

**ANSWER:** $4.19

**WINNER:** Lorrie

**ANSWER:** $3.79

**WINNER:** Lorrie

### Mystery Product

**ITEMS:**

**CLUE #1:** "This product says 'Good Morning'."

**CLUE #2:** ?

**CLUE #3:** ?

**CLUE #4:** ?

**CLUE #5:** ?

**ANSWER:** Total

**ANSWERED BY:** Lisa

**CLUE #1:** "It pals around with milk."

**CLUE #2:** "Some like it hot."

**CLUE #3:** "It goes stir crazy."

**CLUE #4:** "Use their name in a crunch."

**CLUE #5:** "Mix this to make hot cocoa fast."

**ANSWER:** Nestlé Quik

**ANSWERED BY:** Lisa

**INCORRECT ANSWER(S):** Swiss Miss (Lorrie), Nestlé Hot Chocolate (Kevin)

**CLUE #1:** "Think of beautiful hair."

**CLUE #2:** "This shampoo sounds like it cleans your hair subtly and delicately."

**CLUE #3:** ?

**CLUE #4:** ?

**CLUE #5:** ?

**ANSWER:** Finesse

**ANSWERED BY:** Lorrie

**INCORRECT ANSWER(S):** Silkens (Kevin)

### Pricing Games: Exact Retail Price - Special Gourmet Foods

*Partners played together. The winning team receives 15 seconds for coming within 15¢ of the exact retail price (either higher or lower) and 30 seconds for coming within 10¢ of the price.*

**ANSWER:** $4.52

**WINNER:** Lorrie & Bill and Julie & Kevin (both teams received 15 seconds)

## Big Sweep

**TIME TO RUN:**

**BONUS ITEMS**

* $50 - Natural Style Potato Chips
* $100 - Purina Dog Chow
* $200 - French Bread (+ Baker)
* $200 - Doritos Bandito

**TOTALS:**

## Bonus Sweep

**WINNERS:** Lorrie & Bill

**BONUS GAME CHOSEN:** #1

**CLUE #1:** This year's Emmy went to the gang at the Boston bar called \_\_\_\_\_\_?

**ANSWER:** Cheers

**FOUND?:** Yes

**CLUE #2:** On "Cheers", roving bachelor Sam Malone is still up to his old \_\_\_\_\_\_?.

**ANSWER:** Trix

**FOUND?:** Yes

**CLUE #3:** If Sam's old "Trix" work, and he does have an affair with Rebecca, you know he wont be able to keep a \_\_\_\_\_\_.

**ANSWER:** Secret

**FOUND?:** Yes

**$5,000 WON?:** Yes

**GRAND TOTAL:** $5,683.89