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Deal or No Deal

2005 – 2019Show6 seasons234 episodesTV-PG

ComedyFamily
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Metacritic485.7

A tense, nostalgic comedy series about everyday modern life and games.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for brutality, scares or romance.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 234 episodes · best: S5E23 "Monopoly Money" 9.4

Episodes

7.7
7.8
8.2
5.0
7.8

Story

A contestant must choose from 26 sealed briefcases containing a marker for various amounts of cash from one penny to $1 million. The player then eliminates the remaining 25 cases one by one. The chosen ones are opened and the amount of money inside revealed. After several cases are opened, the player is tempted by the Banker to accept an offer of cash in exchange for not continuing the game and possibly winning a larger sum of money.

Feels like

  • High-Stakes Game Show
  • Psychological Gambling
  • Iconic Pop Culture Phenomenon
  • Tense Decision Making
  • Accessible Family Entertainment
  • Nostalgic 2000s TV
  • Simple but Addictive Format
  • Banker Antagonist Dynamic

Cast

24 of 29 · most episodes first

Facts

December 19, 2005 · August 7, 2019 · Ended

First aired
December 19, 2005
Last aired
August 7, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 234 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy, Family, Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
28 countries

Tropes

Artistic License – Economics, Filler, Sound Off +9

  • Artistic License – Economics
  • Filler
  • Sound Off
  • Commercial Break Cliffhanger
  • Red and Black and Evil All Over
  • Confetti Drop
  • He Who Must Not Be Seen
  • Game Show Host
  • Character Catchphrase
  • Jerkass
  • Studio Audience
  • Mundane Made Awesome

12 of 62 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Deal or No Deal?"

Questions about Deal or No Deal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Deal or No Deal worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.1 and Metacritic 48). Season 4 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.0 against 8.2 for the best season.

Which season of Deal or No Deal is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 8.2. Season 4 is the weakest at 5.0. The highest-rated episode is Monopoly Money (season 5, episode 23) at 9.4, and the lowest is Episode #4.4 (season 4, episode 4) at 4.2.

Is Deal or No Deal okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Deal or No Deal?

172 h

About 172 hours: 234 episodes in 6 seasons of about 44 minutes each, aired from 2005 to 2019.

Will Deal or No Deal make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching Deal or No Deal?

BleakHopeful

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