a jackpot that began at $5,000 and increased by that amount for every game in which it went unclaimed. The jackpot reset to $5,000 when collected or whenever a defending champion team was defeated in the main game. The highest jackpot ever won in the series was $20,000. Teams continued to appear on the show until they either lost the main game or had played the bonus round five times. On Celebrity Hot Potato, the jackpot was a flat $5,000 and did not increase. All-celebrity teams that lost in this round received $1,000 for their charity. Episode Status The series has been rerun on USA Network and Game Show Network in the past. A studio master of the first episode is available for viewing on YouTube. References External links 1980s American game shows 1984 American television series debuts 1984 American television series endings English-language television shows NBC original programming Television series by Barry & Enright Productions Television series by Sony Pictures Television