Wheel of Fortune celebrated its 50th anniversary with a thrilling episode packed with high scores and suspense. Contestants Jason Blackwell, Jennifer Hawkins, and Amber Holland kept fans on edge as all three racked up impressive five-figure totals.

Hawkins dominated early, securing nearly $20,000 plus a Hawaii trip, while Holland stormed back in the Express Round with $17,050, a Puerto Rico getaway, and the coveted Wild Card. Just when it looked over for Blackwell, a clutch Speed Up round catapulted him to $27,000, topping Hawkins’ $23,894 and Holland’s $19,050.

But the Bonus Round proved brutal once again. Blackwell, facing the puzzle “G _ _ _ _ N G / _ _ _,” guessed wrong. The correct answer — “Goofing Off” — slipped away, along with a staggering $70,000 prize.

Fans lit up social media, calling the puzzle “nearly impossible under pressure.” Still, the milestone episode delivered everything: competition, drama, and celebration worthy of 50 years of Wheel of Fortune.