Friday night’s episode of *Wheel of Fortune* left viewers confused by an unusual puzzle and shocked by a costly Bonus Round mistake. The contestants were Stephen Sporer from Minnesota, Christina White from California, and Megan Russell from West Virginia. After all three landed on Bankrupt during the early rounds, Russell managed to solve the first puzzle and win $3,500.

The biggest confusion came during the second puzzle, which had the category “Event.” The answer, “Seeing the green flash,” left many viewers wondering what the phrase meant. Social media quickly filled with questions until hosts Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White explained that the green flash is a rare optical phenomenon that can appear briefly above the horizon as the sun sets.

As the game continued, Christina White won $9,000 and a trip to Aruba. However, Sporer became the standout contestant in the later rounds, sweeping the Triple Toss-Ups and correctly solving the final puzzle, “In the home stretch.” His strong performance earned him a place in the Bonus Round, where he already had $35,000 in winnings.

The final challenge proved frustrating for Sporer. Facing the puzzle “O N O _ R _ _ _,” he struggled to identify the correct answer, which was “On Our Way.” Despite several attempts, he couldn’t solve it and missed the opportunity to win an additional $40,000. Viewers were stunned by the mistake, with many taking to social media to say they had figured out the answer immediately. Although he missed the bonus prize, Sporer still left the show with an impressive $35,000.