Friday’s episode of The Price Is Right turned into one of the most unforgettable moments in the show’s long history. During the Showcase Showdown, host Drew Carey was left completely speechless when a contestant’s bid came astonishingly close to the actual value — so close that Carey called it “the best Showcase bid in the history of the show.”

The lucky contestant was Patrice Masse from Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, who had advanced all the way to the final showcase round. His prize package included a brand-new car and an all-expenses-paid trip to Miami. After a moment of thought, Masse locked in his bid: $39,500.

The studio audience held their breath as Carey prepared to reveal the actual retail price. The energy in the room was electric — and what happened next stunned everyone.

As Drew Carey revealed the total, his voice wavered with disbelief. “Let me tell ya…” he began, pausing for dramatic effect before reading the number: $39,501. That meant Patrice Masse had missed the correct total by only one dollar — without going over. According to the show’s rules, a contestant who comes within $250 of the actual price automatically wins both showcases, making Masse one of the rare Double Showcase Winners in the program’s history. The crowd erupted, Carey threw up his hands in amazement, and Masse stood frozen in joyful disbelief. Fans online have since dubbed the moment one…