The vulnerable $1 Million wedge also had its moment. Hos Ryan Seacrest reminded viewers that if no one hit Bankrupt during the round, the coveted prize would remain in play for the Bonus Round. The possibility added a layer of tension that had fans leaning forward in their seats
A Competitive Game From Start to Finish
Right from the opening toss-ups, the firefighters brought their A-game.
Gallagher and Porter dominated the early rounds, each solving quick puzzles with confidence. Stebenne hit his stride soon after, correctly guessing “Love-Hate Relationship” and securing a trip to Iceland. He kept the momentum going by solving another puzzle shortly after.
Gallagher wasn’t ready to be outdone. He cracked “Lush Rainforest of Panama,” picking up a second vacation and earning cheers from both the audience and his fellow firefighters.
By the time the Triple Toss-Up came around, Gallagher pulled decisively ahead by sweeping all three puzzles, earning a clean $10,000 in the process.
Still, Porter closed out the main game with style, solving “Running Neck and Neck” for $6,000. She left the night with a respectable $7,000. Stebenne finished with $12,700 and the Iceland getaway. But it was Gallagher who walked away the big winner—$20,150 in cash plus his trip to Panama.
After years of friendly competition at the fire station, Gallagher finally earned bragging rights in national fashion.
Then Came the Bonus Round—and a Puzzle That Stumped Everyone
With the main game wrapped, Gallagher faced the Bonus Round and the chance to earn thousands more.
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