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. timb
    Mar 6, 2006
    0
    i use this show as a punch line sometimes.
  2. 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.
  3. AlletsP
    Mar 3, 2006
    9
    Great show! It would be great to publish the text message phone number on your website. Good job!
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. JasonK
    Mar 2, 2006
    0
    Mildly entertaining for one brief watch in order to figure out the point of the show but overall, dull with ridiculous attempts at suspense. The editing is amatuerish, the lighting boring even with the motion fixtures, the set is just stupid and the banker hidden in shadows? I bet he's actually playing solitaire up there as the show's computer decides what to offer. I predict it Mildly entertaining for one brief watch in order to figure out the point of the show but overall, dull with ridiculous attempts at suspense. The editing is amatuerish, the lighting boring even with the motion fixtures, the set is just stupid and the banker hidden in shadows? I bet he's actually playing solitaire up there as the show's computer decides what to offer. I predict it will be off the air within a month. J… Expand
  7. MaxC
    Mar 2, 2006
    10
    This is the best family show. Finally, something on TV that my entire family can and enjoys watching together
  8. SueP
    Mar 2, 2006
    10
    My family loves it. We would watch it everynight
  9. 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.
  10. 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!
  11. DonnaC
    Feb 28, 2006
    10
    We love the show!!! Glad it's back...
  12. helenet
    Feb 27, 2006
    10
    it is a dream that could happen. better than the lottery!!!!!!!!
  13. BradK
    Feb 22, 2006
    0
    This is an insanely stupid game show. Every aspect of the show is lame: Howie, the contestants, the "banker", the family members. They could use chimps as contestants instead of humans and the results would be the same. Of course then I might watch.
  14. ChrisL
    Feb 21, 2006
    0
    This show is disgusting, it just shows how mindless the mass of the population are. Do the contestants really believe that any skill is involved in the game? This show rewards no skills or attributes the contestant may possess but harbours an air of idiocy. In the UK version, Noel Edmunds plays an unconvincing role which does nothing to dispell the myth the contestants create. This show This show is disgusting, it just shows how mindless the mass of the population are. Do the contestants really believe that any skill is involved in the game? This show rewards no skills or attributes the contestant may possess but harbours an air of idiocy. In the UK version, Noel Edmunds plays an unconvincing role which does nothing to dispell the myth the contestants create. This show is an insult all members of the population who have brain cells. Chris Lynch… Expand
  15. KristenD
    Feb 20, 2006
    2
    I hate this show it sucks
  16. FriedaE
    Feb 16, 2006
    10
    I can't wait until it is back on. I loved it. It was exciting.
  17. VijayP
    Feb 13, 2006
    1
    This is the worst game show I have ever seen in my life. It is just so stupid, i dont see how it is a hit around the world, kind of like soccer.
  18. dots
    Feb 11, 2006
    10
    i really injoy watching this show and would like to become a contestant
  19. 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
  20. ALS
    Feb 9, 2006
    10
    good way to forget the days stresses
  21. 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
  22. FANJenkins
    Jan 25, 2006
    5
    ALL GUESS WORK. A 5 year old boy would have the same chance of winning big as a 50 year old man. If you're dumb then this is the game show for you. But i have to admit i do find it exciting when watching it cause the host makes it soo gripping.
  23. JanieW
    Jan 23, 2006
    9
    Fun to watch.
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. ShannaG
    Jan 17, 2006
    10
    Loved it and am applying to be a contestant.
  27. joycea
    Jan 16, 2006
    8
    Just accidently found it-was not even listed as this show in the TV click we use, We enjoy it a lot,
  28. JohnB
    Jan 13, 2006
    10
    Best new show on TV is it coming back and when. it is a 10 all the way.
  29. RobertB
    Jan 13, 2006
    10
    When will it be back on its a great show my family and friends love it.
  30. Jerry
    Jan 13, 2006
    9
    It's a game folks. Why get so up-tight? I personally enjoyed the program because I tried to guess along with the contestant. Did I personally gain any money? No, but I had a pleasant respite from lying politicians and liberal show-biz types telling me what a TERRIBLE COUNTRY I LIVE IN.
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Metascore
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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