Sign up

Let's Make a Deal

2009 – nowShow18 seasons2211 episodes

Reality
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

A nostalgic, hopeful reality series.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for tears, big ideas or brutality.

Shows with

Story

Audience members dress up in outlandish costumes to get host Wayne Brady's attention in an attempt to make deals for trips, prizes, cars or cash, while trying to avoid the dreaded Zonks.

Feels like

  • Classic Game Show Format
  • High-Energy Hosting
  • Absurdist Prize Humor
  • Family-Friendly Entertainment
  • Interactive Audience Participation
  • Nostalgic Variety Show
  • Lighthearted Competition
  • Improvisational Comedy
  • Wholesome Fun

Cast

3 of 3 · most episodes first

Facts

October 5, 2009 · September 25, 2026 · Still running

First aired
October 5, 2009
Latest episode
September 25, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
18 seasons · 2211 episodes
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Schmuck Bait, Ascended Extra, Rule of Three +9

  • Schmuck Bait
  • Ascended Extra
  • Rule of Three
  • Exact Words
  • Who Wants to Be "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"
  • Timed Mission
  • Audience Participation
  • Minigame Game
  • Monty Hall Problem
  • Eat That
  • His and Hers
  • Carried by the Host

12 of 73 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Let's Make a Deal?"

Questions about Let's Make a Deal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Let's Make a Deal worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Let's Make a Deal okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Let's Make a Deal?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 1 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Let's Make a Deal?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

What tropes does Let's Make a Deal use?

Schmuck BaitAscended ExtraRule of ThreeExact WordsWho Wants to Be "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"Timed MissionAudience ParticipationMinigame GameMonty Hall ProblemEat ThatHis and HersCarried by the Hostand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 tropes for it, including Schmuck Bait, Ascended Extra, and Rule of Three.