Deal or No Deal

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 19, 2005
Season #: 5, 4, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 379 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 289 out of 379
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 379
  3. Negative: 62 out of 379
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  1. Annoymous1
    Jan 23, 2013
    8
    An excellent Game show that is so entertaining you will want to super glue yourself onto the seat. So many dramatic moments and that joy dance when you get $200,000 is really cool. If this is not the best game show i am not sure what else is better.
  2. Zilcell
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    This is one of the most memorable game shows ever created. You'll like the suspense of seeing which case holds the big bucks and which does not. This is my kind of game show.
  3. ShirleyA
    Mar 6, 2007
    8
    Contestants are too silly. Deal or No Deal is going to lose these viewers. We like Howie and the girls very much.
  4. leonardp
    Feb 9, 2007
    10
    it to hard to vote on your 5 cases on the internet
  5. VictoriaA
    Feb 4, 2007
    8
    I love the show, especially Howie Mandel being the host. The only draw back to me is when some of these individuals, act out of character, screaming, yelling, acting crazy, going over board, it turns me off, example, one woman who kept slapping Howie back side, I did not find it was approriate, if a man did this to this female, boy, it would have being another story. VICTORIA
  6. heesoonc
    Feb 4, 2007
    10
    i love howie and learn a language from his gorgeously warm voice.
  7. jeanK
    Jan 25, 2007
    10
    My whole family watches "Deal or No Deal" and we all think it is a great show. It's funny, it's breath taking at time, the themes they come up with are great, and just plain excisiting to watch. We think your great "Howie".
  8. AdamJ
    Jan 24, 2007
    10
    The best programme ive watched
  9. RogerK
    Jan 11, 2007
    10
    Great Show. I think it is a cool of winning money and cash.
  10. Tish
    Jan 9, 2007
    10
    I love the show! It is so exciting and I love the way they make it personal for each contestant. We can't wait each week to watch it!
  11. MerleD
    Jan 3, 2007
    10
    Deal or No Deal is an awesome show!! I think it is a cool way of winning a lot of cash. I would love to have a chance to win 1 million dollars. Howie you look great!
  12. angelaS
    Dec 31, 2006
    10
    I am so stuck on this show..I love it..I watch it on chanel 4 and 44..One day I would love to be on this show..
  13. DZ
    Dec 11, 2006
    10
    This show is so great and Howie Mandel is a great entertainer, furthermore the show sets the beautiful and ugly women apart when holding suitcases. If they want to really do a worse show have people like ugly fat reviewer Liz hold suitcases and display their FUPAs holding the suitcases as well. I will continue to watch and masturbate
  14. MaryF.
    Dec 6, 2006
    10
    Deal or No Deal is my best favorite game show on Tv. I wish Deal or No Deal be on tv 3 times a week like Monday ,Wednesday , Friday. I hope that Deal or No Deal be like Bob Parker of Prices is Right. Howie Mandell is best host of this gameof Deal or No Deal.Keep top rating show of Deal or No Deal and keeping on the air!!!
  15. jeannineb
    Nov 22, 2006
    10
    Really great entertaining show
  16. ek
    Nov 16, 2006
    10
    I've been wathing this show for a while and I still think it is great. Maybe those who think other wise better get more of an excitable life. What's wrong with a non intelligent show? There are people who would like to participate in a show and just can't. Call me stupid but I love Howie and he is a great host. I hope I will get on the show at on time too. I never miss a I've been wathing this show for a while and I still think it is great. Maybe those who think other wise better get more of an excitable life. What's wrong with a non intelligent show? There are people who would like to participate in a show and just can't. Call me stupid but I love Howie and he is a great host. I hope I will get on the show at on time too. I never miss a show and even my 3 year old will sit and watch it with me so I can even get a quiet time. Your a loser if you don't like it. GO HOWIE!!!… Expand
  17. LisaC
    Nov 4, 2006
    10
    I love this show, I think Howie is soooo cool and makes the show and the girls are darling. Make sure it stays on cuz there's more viewers than not,
  18. LorettaL
    Oct 30, 2006
    10
    I never miss a show,its a must to see,best show on tv,Howie is a brilliant host,i find myself talking to my tv,(as if the contestant is going to hear me)gigglinnnnnnnn,to put on a show that makes peoples hopes and dreams come true,is a miracle,its funny,loving and I believe the LORD will Bless this show and keep it going forever...its every day people pulling together hoping for the very I never miss a show,its a must to see,best show on tv,Howie is a brilliant host,i find myself talking to my tv,(as if the contestant is going to hear me)gigglinnnnnnnn,to put on a show that makes peoples hopes and dreams come true,is a miracle,its funny,loving and I believe the LORD will Bless this show and keep it going forever...its every day people pulling together hoping for the very best for the contest, Howie your the Best.... God Bless.....a devoted fan of the show.....a canadian gal.(smiling)… Expand
  19. HelgaS
    Oct 16, 2006
    10
    The best show ever. Howie is the greatest host
  20. matthewd
    Oct 12, 2006
    10
    its a mint show nothing is as good as deal or no deal
  21. mandys
    Oct 10, 2006
    10
    i love this show so much i'm always yelling at the t.v. saying take the deal!
  22. CodiH
    Oct 3, 2006
    9
    The only thing that would make this show better is if I could get on the show and win big. I am a special education teacher in a small town in Montana and winning big would be amazing.
  23. danb
    Sep 22, 2006
    10
    very good show
  24. JasonMalaprop
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    There are many great shows out there, and Deal or No Deal is an exception. It's awesome. If you haven't seen it yet, it's a must-watch. The electronic and DVD games are good buys as well.
  25. marlenen
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    How I wish you would choose my application, I recently sent in. To be a contestant on your exciting, great show would be my dream come true!
  26. britneyt
    Sep 4, 2006
    10
    i love it!!
  27. stevep
    Jun 17, 2006
    10
    Best game show ever,would like to buy the first season on dvd.
  28. DathanJ
    Jun 1, 2006
    10
    Love your show, I would love to be a contestant.
  29. MenghG
    May 26, 2006
    10
    its good that we see now here in philippines (RP Version)
  30. CJMasantonio
    May 24, 2006
    9
    Deal or No deal just could be one of the longest running game shows in the history of television. Finally, a game show that sparks total mesmorization. The risk-reward scenerios of this game mimic the 9-to-5 grind of the everyday work world. Howie Mendel is the perfect host for this excellent show. His quirky bald head, and inability (or phobia) to shake contestant's hands adds to Deal or No deal just could be one of the longest running game shows in the history of television. Finally, a game show that sparks total mesmorization. The risk-reward scenerios of this game mimic the 9-to-5 grind of the everyday work world. Howie Mendel is the perfect host for this excellent show. His quirky bald head, and inability (or phobia) to shake contestant's hands adds to the wackiness of this original, yet simple game concept. Each contestant has their own story to tell, as they introduce us to loved ones, and thoughts & desires if they just win "the big one." I am sorry, but I am changing my rating to a 9.9. PS: The models ain't 1/2 bad either, especially #3! You can't lose with this one. Conshy, PA USA… Expand
  31. DonnaR
    May 17, 2006
    10
    I am still trying to figure out how to register online and beable to vote instead of text messaging.
  32. alyssas
    May 17, 2006
    10
    hi i love your show it is so cool
  33. ColleenW
    May 17, 2006
    10
    Addictive...that's what this show is! Would love the tension that these people go through...fantastic!
  34. ANNF
    May 16, 2006
    10
    i really Like the show i can't wait to see DEAL OR NO DEAL time and i've got other people watching i Tell every body i meet it is more then just a game show it is wonderful i would love to be on the show the host Howie Mandel is excllent i'm not sure that i know how to text messages the show can you tell me how thanks
  35. KarlaR
    May 16, 2006
    10
    As a family, we watch the show every time it airs. Now, we are trying to put it to the test and can not wait until our turn is up!!!
  36. KarenM
    May 12, 2006
    8
    It keeps me on the edge of my seat every time i watch this show..
  37. Aliciad
    May 10, 2006
    10
    its fun and it realist your stress
  38. britneyt
    May 9, 2006
    10
    i love it!!
  39. jaymeeg
    May 2, 2006
    10
    I love Deal or No Deal...it IS for the ultimate gamer. Finally a game show that keeps me on the edge of my seat.
  40. WilsonH
    May 2, 2006
    8
    Critics and users have said that Deal or No Deal is uneducated and just randomly pick numbers and because of that people gave this show bad marks. America do not care, they just want the contestants to win BIG ($646,000) and the show's rating is always consistent in contrast to 'Millionaire'--people doesn't get the big bucks only ($32,000 or even $1000 or at worst Critics and users have said that Deal or No Deal is uneducated and just randomly pick numbers and because of that people gave this show bad marks. America do not care, they just want the contestants to win BIG ($646,000) and the show's rating is always consistent in contrast to 'Millionaire'--people doesn't get the big bucks only ($32,000 or even $1000 or at worst $0)--Americans hate that and Millionaire (Regis) went down the drain. Overall: The Good--the beautiful ladies, and the host Howie Mandel is excellent The Bad--i felt that the contestant are staged somehow and sometimes way over the top… Expand
  41. KarenP
    Apr 29, 2006
    10
    My kids can't wait to watch this show. We are putting in to try and be on the show and we can't wait. It's an awesome show to see if you have never watched it.
  42. BernaM
    Apr 28, 2006
    10
    Love the show
  43. SamanthaG
    Apr 24, 2006
    10
    i like the tv show
  44. CubbieA
    Apr 19, 2006
    10
    This show is very entertaining. I especially love the little "wrinkles" they throw in ... like the on-air proposal, the pony, the hummer, the woman's kids opening the cases.
  45. MikeD
    Apr 19, 2006
    10
    Great show, how can I try to be a contestnant????
  46. DennisA
    Apr 16, 2006
    10
    Outstanding show Best on TV right now
  47. soniah
    Apr 11, 2006
    10
    this is the great and wonderful show i ever watch,and the poor people has a chance to win the price and change thier life....more power. i love Howie...
  48. abcefg
    Apr 11, 2006
    10
    its a very good show but u should double or even put more money on the table come on its not liker some one is going to relly win yet and when u do keep 100,000,000 on the board.
  49. RhondaI
    Apr 6, 2006
    10
    I give the show a 10. I
  50. MaryAnnN
    Apr 5, 2006
    10
    Great Show. Relaxing and wonderful show. How do we bid for the $10,000.00. What does Text Number Mean. Thank you. I love Howie
  51. katiee
    Apr 4, 2006
    10
    Great show, never miss one! I want to win the 10,000 someday!
  52. erint
    Apr 3, 2006
    10
    Just a good idea for a show!
  53. patriciah
    Apr 3, 2006
    10
    we love the show especially howie mandel and the money. please keep the show on,
  54. AmandaM
    Apr 1, 2006
    10
    I love this show. Great family entertainment!!!!
  55. BelliahT
    Mar 31, 2006
    10
    I am not a TV person, but I can admit, this show took my attention, and I find myself glued on the couch with a lot of excitement to see what some one will take home. I even participated in the picking of boxes using a text message. I picked box 6 which turned out to be the box with $10 000. The question is will I be paid the money or not? All I can say this show is a lot of fun.
  56. joycem
    Mar 29, 2006
    10
    my husband watches with so much excitement you would think he was going to pick up the check at the end. He even perdicts the bankers amount, and most of the time can choose the correct case.However here we sit..watching the trills from our sofa. He truely enjoys this show.
  57. laszlok
    Mar 27, 2006
    10
    we can;t wait for every showtime to start!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  58. babemm
    Mar 26, 2006
    10
    Will you do a show in S. Calif? Will you tell me if I can get tickets then. Or I will come to NY to be on.
  59. JimH
    Mar 25, 2006
    10
    love this show-Howie Mandel is terrific-haven't missed a show yet-
  60. ConnieG
    Mar 24, 2006
    10
    This show is the bomb! I would not move from my seat, even during commercials for fear of not making it back on time. I love to see people win and get what they have long deserved...like homes, vacations, pay off debts, college money for kids, etc. Don't stop showing this game...my life will never be the same again!!!
  61. LennardW
    Mar 24, 2006
    10
    enjoy your show
  62. SaraD
    Mar 24, 2006
    9
    I love this kind of game show where everyone in the family can get involved and play. Keep it up Howie..
  63. melf
    Mar 22, 2006
    10
    its a great show.mywife and i both wish we could get on the show.
  64. FelecciaW
    Mar 22, 2006
    10
    This show is awsome! I wish it was on more, like 2 hours instead of one.
  65. BarbaraS
    Mar 22, 2006
    8
    fun....... people love to see other win
  66. JoyceB
    Mar 22, 2006
    10
    I think this game is great. I watch everytime it is on t.v. My whole family watches it when it is on too.
  67. DonnieW
    Mar 21, 2006
    10
    I think this is the best game show ever
  68. carolp
    Mar 21, 2006
    8
    how do i get on the show?
  69. BrendaWiseman
    Mar 20, 2006
    10
    Love the show!!! I have became a big Howie fan.
  70. KIMM
    Mar 17, 2006
    10
    Good family entertainment,very interesting, keeps you in suspense & Howie Mandel is great!!!!! I love every minute of this game show. The best I've seen in a long while. Keep up the good work!!!! I'm very much interested in being on this show. How can I become a contestant on Deal Or No Deal? Thank you Kim
  71. vickiel
    Mar 17, 2006
    10
    I love this game it is fun and it also makes u feel like if our whole family is there. Our family sees the show all the time when the show is on this is ower family night to see the show and enjoy it. Its a fun game to watch.
  72. RichardC
    Mar 15, 2006
    9
    I think the show is great and only wish i could get on it for a chance
  73. LaShondaH
    Mar 14, 2006
    10
    I love the show and me and my husband watches it everytime it comes on just dying to be a contestent. We love it and if it go of the air we won't know what to do.
  74. laytonb
    Mar 14, 2006
    10
    I Love this show.Rock on howie!
  75. chrish
    Mar 13, 2006
    10
    Me, my mom, and my dad love this game show we watch it every day it comes on. we would love to be on this show. GREAT GAME SHOW!
  76. jamesg
    Mar 12, 2006
    10
    its a great show me and my wife dont miss it and it so fun we play it on the internet all the time and how do i get on the show and good luck and i hope the show last a long time
  77. SONDRAL
    Mar 9, 2006
    10
    i love the show and am aching to be on it
  78. LindaS
    Mar 9, 2006
    10
    One of the best entertaining shows I have seen in a long time. Our family and friends love it as well.
  79. KevinD
    Mar 7, 2006
    10
    This is the best show ive ever seen its tied with american idol Howie is fun to watch with the players and we have tivo so when there are commercials we can fast forward them and just get back to the show!!!
  80. KaylaM
    Mar 7, 2006
    10
    this is the greatest show ever its just so fun to see people happy! i almost cant stand the intenceness! ha but i LOVE THIS SHOW IT ROX!!!! WHEW HOWIE IS AWESOME
  81. peggyc
    Mar 6, 2006
    10
    great stress show even at home
  82. jamesa
    Mar 6, 2006
    10
    great
  83. PaulaG
    Mar 3, 2006
    10
    This show is my new favorite. It is so exciting to see just how truly greedy people are. I guess when you go on the show broke, might as well go for broke. Any way I actually ca;t wait for the show to come on again and again and again.
  84. AlletsP
    Mar 3, 2006
    9
    Great show! It would be great to publish the text message phone number on your website. Good job!
  85. FranklinS
    Mar 3, 2006
    10
    There is no stupid challenges, no eating awful intrails from strange animals, nor answering questions or solving puzzles. Just simply Deal or no Deal; and I like that.
  86. joshc
    Mar 3, 2006
    10
    I LOVE this show!!! I've never been so hooked on a television show after only seeing 2 episodes (so granted... its possible it could get old... although that would be more to how they drag the game out... I wish it were faster paced and would have knocked my rating down to 9 for that reason, but I pushed it back up a point because the case girls are hot) Now I like this show so much I LOVE this show!!! I've never been so hooked on a television show after only seeing 2 episodes (so granted... its possible it could get old... although that would be more to how they drag the game out... I wish it were faster paced and would have knocked my rating down to 9 for that reason, but I pushed it back up a point because the case girls are hot) Now I like this show so much I've actually gotten kinda of mad reading all of the negative views attacking it as being dumb and all luck based with people complaining it shows just how dumb people have become. Well I think all these attacks are proving how dumb people are because they DON'T like it. I absolutely love mathematical games and game theory and this show is jsut such a wonderful example of decision making theory... it is not just some lame game for 3 year olds. The amount of the deal offered by the banker is never the expected value of whats in the case (which would be the sum of all remaining cases divided by the number of cases) but is always less (well... ALMOST always). So if you were to play the game over and over again you should never take the deal, as in the long run you will lose out. Thats not the case, you only play once, so you need to weight the risk of losing the money from the deal against the chance at a huge payout. The way people act and the decision they make are VERY interesting in my opinion. I was jumping up and down yelling at the TV at the one contestant who was offered 167,000 when the expected value in his case was 166,900. He had better odds taking the deal AND there was ZERO risk. How could you not take that!? He didn't and got lucky... I almost wanted him to lose just to spite him for making such a bad decision! Also, look at how people act once the big dollar values are gone. Do they seem to throw caution in the wind the rest of the way and take risks (probably even passing on deals with much greater values than the expected value of their case... I wish NBC would make an offer like that) or do they just try to consolidate their losses and become more risk averse. Or look at how men and women seem to have different factors of risk aversion. This show can be so entertaining when viewed in this way.… Expand
  87. MaxC
    Mar 2, 2006
    10
    This is the best family show. Finally, something on TV that my entire family can and enjoys watching together
  88. SueP
    Mar 2, 2006
    10
    My family loves it. We would watch it everynight
  89. MandeepK
    Mar 1, 2006
    10
    I love this show me and family never miss it. The whole family come to the living room to watch the show. I hope I can also play this game too. Please can anyone tell me how can I get in the show.
  90. LarryP
    Mar 1, 2006
    10
    I feel that the choice of contestants and the suspense of the show is extraordinary! Also, there could not be a better host than Howie! He is good at interacting with his contestants!
  91. DonnaC
    Feb 28, 2006
    10
    We love the show!!! Glad it's back...
  92. helenet
    Feb 27, 2006
    10
    it is a dream that could happen. better than the lottery!!!!!!!!
  93. FriedaE
    Feb 16, 2006
    10
    I can't wait until it is back on. I loved it. It was exciting.
  94. dots
    Feb 11, 2006
    10
    i really injoy watching this show and would like to become a contestant
  95. chelseah
    Feb 11, 2006
    10
    this show has the same attraction as who wants to be a millionare , starts of great and then goes down , i think to keep the viewing ratings of the show , the show to create a new twist to keep viewers intrested in the show !!! but otherwise it's great , love the show , fantastic programme
  96. ALS
    Feb 9, 2006
    10
    good way to forget the days stresses
  97. molly
    Feb 8, 2006
    8
    hiya to all the ppl ondeal or no deal i hope boxnumber 8 goes to gill or somebody think is a good payer
  98. JanieW
    Jan 23, 2006
    9
    Fun to watch.
  99. VickieS
    Jan 18, 2006
    8
    It's a GAME show people. Just a game. The paople who didn't like it much is because they weren't on it. It sure wasn't because they are too intelligent to grasp the show's ideas. After reading what the nay-sayers are saying, read below a few,,, what really is a"eadache?- what's "eatchn the fans shake riot"? - and it's " waving their" NOT waving there It's a GAME show people. Just a game. The paople who didn't like it much is because they weren't on it. It sure wasn't because they are too intelligent to grasp the show's ideas. After reading what the nay-sayers are saying, read below a few,,, what really is a"eadache?- what's "eatchn the fans shake riot"? - and it's " waving their" NOT waving there hands. evan h gave it a0: This show is obnoxious, it gave me a eadache. eatchn the fans shake riot what to pick and waving there hands is retarted! Oh and the host is another stupid Ryan Seacrest to top it of! the on only difference is that the host is bald! Oh yes, and this one: Newton G gave it a2: Amazing! They can waste almost fifty minutes of prime time on one contestant. Based on the format and probabilities, no one will win more than about $150,000 and it is virtually impossible to win the million. Only $150,000 , is that all? Like it's not enough for you. With Wheel and the likes, they might win $50,000. Get real people. It's only a show. Way too much TV watching has gotten into you all.… Expand
  100. josel
    Jan 17, 2006
    9
    deal or no deal is a great game show.good looking women.lots of money tense excitmentand of course good humor from mr.mandell.i don't like the many phone calls ,but that's what makes the deals.keep it in the air.
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48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    20
    It's only a few shades more adult than, say, playing with blocks.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    20
    That it has been a hit in 35 nations... reveals that there are more international threats than terrorism and global warming.
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  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    100
    Maddening and exciting.
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