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
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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. Mike
    Dec 26, 2005
    9
    Great show great host. The only down side is those lame cell phone calls. But besides that Great show.
  2. Travis
    Dec 26, 2005
    8
    I wish one of the contestants would be smart enough to blurt out the offer before Howie tells the contestant what the offer is, Its pretty simple to figure out with basic math skills the bank just offers the average sum remaining.
  3. ElaineS
    Dec 26, 2005
    10
    It really kept me at the edge of my seat. I really liked it!
  4. SherlL
    Dec 26, 2005
    10
    I find the show to be very exciting. Especially when the contestants keep you guessing about what they are going to do. I think having family/friends involved really makes the show more intriguing.
  5. BobH
    Dec 26, 2005
    6
    I did the dishes during the commercials. The show desperately needs more speed. One contestant per hour doesn't cut it. Five rounds to eliminate 20 cases then up to five more 1-by-1 won't hold my attention very long. Definitely a show for the VCR so I can see the full hour in about 20 minutes. Go 6-5-4-3-2-2-2-1 or even 6-5-4-3-3-2-2, and cut out the circle of friends.
  6. BonnieH
    Dec 26, 2005
    10
    I love the show and would love to know how I could get an audition to be a possible contestant. Thanks.
  7. AmberR
    Dec 26, 2005
    10
    This was an awesome show my grandmother and i watched it every night Please Please Please make it a regular i would even schedual my job around this show!
  8. SueD
    Dec 26, 2005
    9
    I liked it alot and want to to be a series.
  9. JenniferD
    Dec 26, 2005
    10
    Great program. Keep it on for a long time please!!!
  10. mirandad
    Dec 26, 2005
    10
    this show is so addicting to watch!
  11. TONIEW
    Dec 26, 2005
    10
    my family watched this together and enjoyed it very much
  12. TainaB
    Dec 26, 2005
    10
    Love to watch the contenstant sweat over the decisions...Howie is entertaining too. They have to pick quirky contestants or it would be boring.
  13. lindap
    Dec 26, 2005
    10
    i like this game show very much
  14. JeffD
    Dec 26, 2005
    10
    Loved the show we called all the family to watch
  15. annamariac
    Dec 26, 2005
    0
    Where are the hot men in tuxes, its always about the women not fair at all very upset and shovanistic.
  16. CherylS
    Dec 26, 2005
    10
    It left everyone in the room picking out cases too. We had fun the whole family was havinfg fun!
  17. ToniR
    Dec 26, 2005
    10
    I'm loving it!
  18. RadicalB
    Dec 25, 2005
    3
    Nothing more than gambling with statistics. Kinda like poker except uncomplicated and impossible odds. Will anyone ever win the $1 million before the show gets cancelled? Probably not.
  19. peteg
    Dec 25, 2005
    10
    a nice break from reality
  20. josepho
    Dec 25, 2005
    8
    the show is simple but what makes it so intense and fun to watch is how far people will go for broke or riches i think the show is great and howie mandell is great as the host he is the perfect host
  21. SundayN
    Dec 24, 2005
    10
    I loved the show!
  22. DeloresE
    Dec 24, 2005
    10
    I love this show and I would loved to go on tv and play to win the money.I really enjoy watching this every night when its on
  23. JimO
    Dec 24, 2005
    3
    I watched it---like a train wreck that you can't resist ! It will draw viewers for a while but will quickly become a future trivia question.
  24. WandaC
    Dec 24, 2005
    10
    please have more of these
  25. RH
    Dec 24, 2005
    1
    This show is damn hilarious. It showcases the fact that the world now hates intelligence, so we get a gameshow that revolves mostly around luck. And money! And girls! Are you part of the lowest common denominator? Well, we have a show for you.....
  26. DavidS.
    Dec 24, 2005
    5
    I like the statistical and probability premise, but it's hard to look past the over dramatized act of picking a suitcase.
  27. AnnE
    Dec 24, 2005
    10
    I think Howie is great! I really enjoyed watching this program. I hope it works out. Ann Winter Garden Florida
  28. VincentA
    Dec 24, 2005
    10
    it's a very good tv show.I like it alot !
  29. HermanB
    Dec 24, 2005
    10
    very exciting and it show how people enjoy taking chances when the money is not theirs. everybody is talking about this show.
  30. haihaib
    Dec 24, 2005
    9
    you are good
  31. EricR
    Dec 23, 2005
    10
    So simple its fun
  32. Pete
    Dec 23, 2005
    3
    This show is a great show to watch if you like to make fun of things. The production is absolutely ridiculous. Many things such as crowd noise, or even Howie talking have been added after filming. The contestants and family along with the audience overact, obviously acting a role that has been given by the producers. Howie does ok. What makes me laugh every time is when, just before a This show is a great show to watch if you like to make fun of things. The production is absolutely ridiculous. Many things such as crowd noise, or even Howie talking have been added after filming. The contestants and family along with the audience overact, obviously acting a role that has been given by the producers. Howie does ok. What makes me laugh every time is when, just before a commercial, he acts as though he is about to reveal a case......but instead says "right after this break" as though the suspense is going to kill us. The players and audience groan as though they too can not take it; another fake aspect of the show. The problem with the show isn't with Howie, but rather the fact that it lacks any type of staying power. It is not exciting for more than 20 minutes. I can't see it being successful for more than a week.… Expand
  33. sherryr
    Dec 23, 2005
    10
    i would love to participate on this show
  34. DominickT.
    Dec 23, 2005
    10
    It only took fifteen minutes into the show before I found myself hooked. I always liked Howie, ever since Walk Like A Man....he also does a great job on Jay Leno (will he be on there anymore ?) . Good luck Howie, hope it runs for a great ride. Thanks for the entertainment.
  35. SHEILAG
    Dec 23, 2005
    1
    Will NOT Last...Boring Half Way Thru First Night !!!
  36. CHARLIE
    Dec 23, 2005
    10
    Ilove this show!!!!
  37. troyd
    Dec 23, 2005
    10
    great show! love it!!!!
  38. phillish
    Dec 23, 2005
    10
    i have been watching the show from the first night it came on and I really have encjoyed it. it is one of the best show that i have took the time to watch, i really hope that you keep this show on.
  39. RoxanneB
    Dec 23, 2005
    5
    Like some others have said here, I want to like this show. I do like it! However, someone earlier had a point when he asked if all of the contestants are "wanna-be actors". I went to the show's website on NBC.com and looked at an application. OMG--Deal of No Deal wants SAINTS ONLY. They not only do the standard background check on you but you are also ask if you've EVER have ANY Like some others have said here, I want to like this show. I do like it! However, someone earlier had a point when he asked if all of the contestants are "wanna-be actors". I went to the show's website on NBC.com and looked at an application. OMG--Deal of No Deal wants SAINTS ONLY. They not only do the standard background check on you but you are also ask if you've EVER have ANY arrests in your ENTIRE LIFE. Deal of NO Deal also runs a CREDIT CHECK on you and ANYONE that you want to bring to the show! Evidently one has to be a girl scout/boy scout these days to win money on a game show.… Expand
  40. JayD
    Dec 23, 2005
    9
    Are you kidding me, "critics"? Every opinion is inherent with its right, but that doesn't make it right. It is not logical to judge something by what it ought to be. It is only intelligible and honest to accept it for what it actually is before expounding on personal preference. You cannot say, "I dislike bacon because it is not pizza." That is a laughable statement. You people Are you kidding me, "critics"? Every opinion is inherent with its right, but that doesn't make it right. It is not logical to judge something by what it ought to be. It is only intelligible and honest to accept it for what it actually is before expounding on personal preference. You cannot say, "I dislike bacon because it is not pizza." That is a laughable statement. You people baffle me, as your confidence outweighs your ability to reason properly. It would be sufficient to say that you do not like DEAL OR NO DEAL because suspense, chance, and watching people win money is not enough to keep you interested. Instead, you declare, "This game show is not Jeopardy." I suppose I will be equally as insolent and say, "I like DEAL OR NO DEAL because it is not a terminal illness."… Expand
  41. PamB
    Dec 23, 2005
    10
    Please tell me you'll be making more of this program. We love it!
  42. KittyS
    Dec 23, 2005
    8
    This show is addictive. But the biggest problem is trying to explain the rules to people. I work in a bar and I put this on every night. Most people don"t understand why no one takes the cases when they hit a big number. Even if you explain that the cases that are opened are not available in the end. I think it's a refreshing idea. We need more game shows instead of reality tv. Those This show is addictive. But the biggest problem is trying to explain the rules to people. I work in a bar and I put this on every night. Most people don"t understand why no one takes the cases when they hit a big number. Even if you explain that the cases that are opened are not available in the end. I think it's a refreshing idea. We need more game shows instead of reality tv. Those were the original reality shows and people just love to see other people win big. Plus Howie Mandel is terrific!.… Expand
  43. joej
    Dec 23, 2005
    3
    dumb. no staying power. was interested the firs night (new) but all down hill after that.
  44. JudyS
    Dec 23, 2005
    10
    Love the show, fun and exciting. The host, Howie Mandell, does an excellent and is very professional.
  45. earlec
    Dec 23, 2005
    10
    Very good and entertaining. Excellent host.
  46. BobW
    Dec 23, 2005
    10
    Best game show I've seen in a long time. Can't get enough.
  47. YoiT
    Dec 23, 2005
    10
    Hi! I'm model #20, Yoi from the show. I just wanted to drop you a line to say "Thank you" to those of you who wrote such a nice review for the show. I'm happy to tell you that they (Endemol) treat us so well - and TRUST ME, that doesn't happen, ever, in this industry. My closest model pals, Amie, Tameka, Claudia, and Megan - we all like working for the show (and with each Hi! I'm model #20, Yoi from the show. I just wanted to drop you a line to say "Thank you" to those of you who wrote such a nice review for the show. I'm happy to tell you that they (Endemol) treat us so well - and TRUST ME, that doesn't happen, ever, in this industry. My closest model pals, Amie, Tameka, Claudia, and Megan - we all like working for the show (and with each other), so we are really hoping that this will be syndicated. Anyway, thanks for watching the show and I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season! Yoi www.yoitanabe.com… Expand
  48. LindaB
    Dec 23, 2005
    10
    I'm SO Hooked!!! I'd love to get on this show!! Easy money with Great Suspence! Just hope it remains on the air, and not just a filler for the holidays...Also, love the early time it's aired! Excellent! Excellent!!
  49. JaneS
    Dec 23, 2005
    10
    I love this show. It gets you into it by yelling at the tv saying "NO DEAL" it's brilliant and suspenseful!
  50. VinceO
    Dec 22, 2005
    5
    I wholeheartedly agree with Joe P...there's something strange about the contestants and their families that I just can't put my finger on. I feel like I'm watching a bunch of paid actors instead of real people. The reactions are SO over the top that it just seems fake, somehow...
  51. robt
    Dec 22, 2005
    10
    riding on the tails of the popular poker texas hold em...either go all in or dont...very bright the timing
  52. DanielM
    Dec 22, 2005
    10
    In this game show you have tought me that being rich does not mean having to be smart or strong. But lucky!
  53. PaulL
    Dec 22, 2005
    5
    The show drags on way to slow. After watching it four nights, we will more than likely not watch it for the fifth night. The show is fun but way to slow.
  54. chrisw
    Dec 22, 2005
    2
    the lottery in game show clothing. shame shame.
  55. PatrickK
    Dec 22, 2005
    2
    I watched one show and saw everything there was to see. There's isn't one compelling reason to spend any more time with this greed fest. Considering how little the contestants do to "earn" their prizes, the top money payout should be capped at the $100 level. A $100 for an hours work is more than enough.
  56. SherriS
    Dec 22, 2005
    10
    I love Howie Mandel, anything he does is wonderful. He is so funny and a great Host.
  57. LouisT
    Dec 22, 2005
    10
    After seeing the previews, I just couldn't wait to see the program. Now that I've seen the first 4, I'd like to give it a swirl. I rate it a 10. Howie, your great.
  58. BennieL
    Dec 22, 2005
    10
    This is a cool show
  59. SilL
    Dec 22, 2005
    10
    Great show! Everyone is so involved with what could be won. Up-lifting. Howie is perfect as the host.
  60. RonaldG
    Dec 22, 2005
    10
    Exciding Show
  61. DeniseM
    Dec 22, 2005
    10
    the show is awesome!!!!!
  62. MonaP
    Dec 22, 2005
    10
    We watch it at work and have gotten completely addicted to it. We have a reminder set for it. We love Howie and the mysterious banker behind the glass. Lots of suspense.
  63. mikeb
    Dec 22, 2005
    1
    what a dud!!!!!!!!!!! . . . i cant belive i wasted my time on this crap------and for gods sake . . .lose mandell . . . or give him a wig , and a personality
  64. GaryT
    Dec 22, 2005
    10
    this has aired in the uk for 10 weeks straight now. Please give it time as it really develops. The host is very important, I dont know what yhours is like
  65. dickd
    Dec 22, 2005
    10
    Supurb show. New qualities required: instinct and weighing chances. Wonderful to see how people can be too conservative or too greedy. Both will cost you!
  66. WendyT
    Dec 22, 2005
    0
    Absolutely, positively the most boring, uninteresting and stupid TV show that I can remember.
  67. ChrisT
    Dec 22, 2005
    2
    To say this show is moronic is an understatement. Just like lotteries are a tax on the mathematicaly challenged, this show is a brain tax on the entertainment challenged. It's good to see Howie working again, but I suspect he will be unemployed again very soon with such a dog of a show.
  68. Johnm
    Dec 22, 2005
    1
    Lamest excuse for a game show ever. And I like Howie.
  69. LauraA
    Dec 22, 2005
    10
    I love this show! It's exciting to see what the contestants actually walk away with. Howie looks hot bald. Hope the show lasts, would love to be a contestant!
  70. BenL
    Dec 22, 2005
    10
    If you're looking for knowledge, don't look here. Not every great game show HAS to involve knowing something. This show reminds me of Millionaire when it first came out: Shouting advice at the screen, wondering how stupid/brave these people realy are, and to see someone walk away with $25000 when they could have won 5 times that much. This show DEMANDS I watch it more than once. If you're looking for knowledge, don't look here. Not every great game show HAS to involve knowing something. This show reminds me of Millionaire when it first came out: Shouting advice at the screen, wondering how stupid/brave these people realy are, and to see someone walk away with $25000 when they could have won 5 times that much. This show DEMANDS I watch it more than once. Granted, it gets old. Which is why being on one week is brilliant. Amazing show.… Expand
  71. PhillipL
    Dec 22, 2005
    10
    I like the tv show I wood do something!
  72. xx
    Dec 22, 2005
    6
    First 2 shows were 9s. But third night started to get a little boring. I thought I also detected more commercials on night 3.
  73. jocelynb
    Dec 22, 2005
    9
    this is the best show ever in its category, it keeps me on the edge of my seat everynight
  74. chantelw
    Dec 22, 2005
    10
    i would like to know how to sign up for this show i love it
  75. ScottJ
    Dec 21, 2005
    10
    I really love this show. Yes, it is "mindless," but it is also incredibly exciting. I haven't had this much fun watching a game show in a long while. Note to NBC: don't fall into the Millionaire trap. Keep this one an occasional week long special!
  76. SidC
    Dec 21, 2005
    2
    Stupid show. Just pure luck. It s nott even a game. Why don't they just roll balls in a big glass bowl?
  77. annes
    Dec 21, 2005
    10
    howie mandell is SEXY! the show is too, cause of the money and cute girls.
  78. RobertM
    Dec 21, 2005
    8
    Very good show. It has already shown that it is best not to get too greedy!
  79. TReyes
    Dec 21, 2005
    10
    very suspenseful-greedy contestants-i love howy mandelle
  80. JoeP
    Dec 21, 2005
    5
    I want to like the show, but it is so annoying and contrived. Are all the contestants wannabe actors? They and their friends/family are so unbelievably ridiculous. I don't know any real people like them. Get real people, without the contrived acting and bullshit, and I could watch this show over the long run.
  81. LauraD
    Dec 21, 2005
    10
    exciting and suspenseful!
  82. billj
    Dec 21, 2005
    10
    I love it and if you dont you got serious problems
  83. DougS
    Dec 21, 2005
    5
    I watched this show the second day it came on, and I quickly found out that you can miss a day or five. It lacks some density and is not very deep. Deal or no deal held my intrest for the hour I watched it but there is no reason to set my T-Vo to it. Howie is Okay at putting on the "suspence, but most of the eertainment comes form the exitided contestants that pump their arms and shout I watched this show the second day it came on, and I quickly found out that you can miss a day or five. It lacks some density and is not very deep. Deal or no deal held my intrest for the hour I watched it but there is no reason to set my T-Vo to it. Howie is Okay at putting on the "suspence, but most of the eertainment comes form the exitided contestants that pump their arms and shout "No deal". The audiance and family is usually the ones telling the contestants what to do, and the contestant could be Donald Trump or Joe Smith and the chances of them winning are just the same. So if you need a good break from news or drama t.v., just kill some time with an occasional luagh. You know, kinda like a B-grade movie that you can do a "Mystery Science Theater 3000" type deal with yourself.… Expand
  84. CarnenA
    Dec 21, 2005
    8
    Good entertainment and great to see regular people like myself for a change, getting a chance to win big. It's always the rich getting richer BORING. This new show keeps me at the edge of my seat. Exciting... Good luck Guys....Hope I can get on myself sometime.
  85. MattR
    Dec 21, 2005
    5
    Game needs to move faster and quit fabricating drama by delaying every action. It's a basic guessing game and nothing more. Howie says several different times "That's how you play the game" after someone luckily picks a low amount. It's like they had a skilled choice or something and they skillfully played the game correctly. There is no skill here, just chance. Let's Game needs to move faster and quit fabricating drama by delaying every action. It's a basic guessing game and nothing more. Howie says several different times "That's how you play the game" after someone luckily picks a low amount. It's like they had a skilled choice or something and they skillfully played the game correctly. There is no skill here, just chance. Let's keep it real huh!… Expand
  86. PaigeA
    Dec 21, 2005
    10
    I love this show. I keep finding myself playing along and wishing them the best.
  87. barbarab
    Dec 21, 2005
    10
    love it
  88. LazarusO
    Dec 21, 2005
    10
    This program transforms peoples lives. I watched a carpenter win almost one-quarter of a million and I know that his life will never be the same. Keep it up!
  89. als
    Dec 21, 2005
    1
    Those who watch must get their jollies watching water run from a faucet.
  90. NancyS
    Dec 21, 2005
    10
    I would like to be on and try to win the big money let me know how ok. love the show.
  91. unknownuser
    Dec 21, 2005
    1
    Dumbest waste of electrons ever
  92. evanh
    Dec 21, 2005
    0
    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!
  93. AndrewS
    Dec 20, 2005
    10
    best game show i've ever seen, the excitement never stops.
  94. barryb
    Dec 20, 2005
    9
    Thought Howie Mandel was great as host
  95. sharifQ
    Dec 20, 2005
    7
    At first when i watched the show i thought it was really stupid and boring, it just takes a while to get into, you are not gonna love it but you wont mind watching it either. That phone call Hawi gets from the banker is pretty annoying though.
  96. BenG
    Dec 20, 2005
    10
    Is this the US version. I'm from England and its brilliant. I don't know what the US one is like.
  97. DerickS
    Dec 19, 2005
    8
    What a suspenseful first episode! The premise is a battle of chance and greed. It's fantastic to watch these people struggle with chance. I can see it becoming boring after a while....... but not yet. :O)
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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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