Christopher Ruth vs. Kathy Currid vs. Jeff Chrzanowski, show # 3064.

Contestants: Janet vanGrasstek, an international trade reporter from Washington, D.C. Atish Choudhury, an undergraduate student from Silver Spring, Maryland Dan Melia, a professor from San Francisco, California (whose 1-day cash winnings total $12,800) Dan Melia game 2. First game of Season 14 (1997-1998). First season to offer a car as a bonus prize to all 5-time undefeated champs. New theme and "Think!" music. Microphones on contestants' podiums removed.