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The Steve Wilkos Show

2007 – nowShow19 seasons1483 episodesTV-14

DramaReality
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Metacritic–6.8

A tense, intriguing drama series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · background watch · binge-friendly

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Not for warmth, awe or comfort.

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Episodes

19 seasons · 1483 episodes · best: S1E5 "Devil Mom" 7.9

Episodes

6.9
7.2

Story

Former Chicago cop and security guard of The Jerry Springer Show gets his own series adapted from the popular 'Steve to the Rescue' segments he did while filling in for Springer. Steve says he hopes his show will provide him with a platform to stand up for everyday people and help viewers in need. Common topics include trying to confirm — often using results of lie-detector tests — whether guests abused or molested children. Steve also helps guests determine paternity and if guests are cheating on their partners.

Feels like

  • Talk Show Drama
  • Cringe Entertainment
  • Family Conflict Resolution
  • Paternity Testing
  • Sensationalist Reality TV
  • High Tension Confrontation
  • Taboo Topics
  • Voyeuristic
  • Emotional Volatility

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Rachelle Wilkos

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 10, 2007 · September 25, 2026 · Still running

First aired
September 10, 2007
Latest episode
September 25, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
19 seasons · 1483 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Reality, Talk
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Darker and Edgier, Villainous Breakdown, Kissing Cousins +9

  • Darker and Edgier
  • Villainous Breakdown
  • Kissing Cousins
  • Mama Bear
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Dirty Coward
  • Soft-Spoken Sadist
  • The Reveal
  • Berserk Button
  • Daddy DNA Test
  • All Abusers Are Male
  • This Is My Chair

12 of 109 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Steve Wilkos Show?"

Questions about The Steve Wilkos Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Steve Wilkos Show worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5).

Is The Steve Wilkos Show okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagerySexual content

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, disturbing imagery, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch The Steve Wilkos Show?

1088 h

About 1088 hours: 1483 episodes in 19 seasons of about 44 minutes each since 2007, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch The Steve Wilkos Show?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Steve Wilkos Show?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Steve Wilkos Show use?

Darker and EdgierVillainous BreakdownKissing CousinsMama BearPrecision F-StrikeDirty CowardSoft-Spoken SadistThe RevealBerserk ButtonDaddy DNA TestAll Abusers Are MaleThis Is My Chairand 97 more

TV Tropes lists 109 tropes for it, including Darker and Edgier, Villainous Breakdown, and Kissing Cousins.