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. CarlaM
    Dec 30, 2005
    10
    I enjoyed the show even when I had to listen to it on the radio because of Christmas shopping.
  2. MaeB
    Jan 11, 2006
    10
    This show was exciting and I enjoyed each night it was on. I found it to keep me on the end of my seat. I was dissapointed when it did not come on again the next week. I am looking forward to the show airing again and hope to get a chance to participate.
  3. 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
  4. HelgaS
    Oct 16, 2006
    10
    The best show ever. Howie is the greatest host
  5. JaneW
    Oct 16, 2006
    4
    Drags on way too long. Too much talking from Howie, only get to see 1 person win per episode.Losing interest in this show
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. JanieW
    Jan 23, 2006
    9
    Fun to watch.
  9. 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..
  10. dots
    Feb 11, 2006
    10
    i really injoy watching this show and would like to become a contestant
  11. 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.
  12. DonnaC
    Feb 28, 2006
    10
    We love the show!!! Glad it's back...
  13. 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
  14. laytonb
    Mar 14, 2006
    10
    I Love this show.Rock on howie!
  15. RichardC
    Mar 15, 2006
    9
    I think the show is great and only wish i could get on it for a chance
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. carolp
    Mar 21, 2006
    8
    how do i get on the show?
  19. DonnieW
    Mar 21, 2006
    10
    I think this is the best game show ever
  20. FelecciaW
    Mar 22, 2006
    10
    This show is awsome! I wish it was on more, like 2 hours instead of one.
  21. LennardW
    Mar 24, 2006
    10
    enjoy your show
  22. 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.
  23. laszlok
    Mar 27, 2006
    10
    we can;t wait for every showtime to start!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. DennisA
    Apr 16, 2006
    10
    Outstanding show Best on TV right now
  27. MikeD
    Apr 19, 2006
    10
    Great show, how can I try to be a contestnant????
  28. 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.
  29. BernaM
    Apr 28, 2006
    10
    Love the show
  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. MenghG
    May 26, 2006
    10
    its good that we see now here in philippines (RP Version)
  32. stevep
    Jun 17, 2006
    10
    Best game show ever,would like to buy the first season on dvd.
  33. coopermalicious
    Sep 16, 2006
    0
    Moronic nonsense.In England the show is presented by Noel Edmonds,a pint sized gnome,who believes in 'cosmic energy',terrible jokes and jumpers.I have tried not to hate him,I really have. The show becomes particularly annoying when the contestants are 1.Inbred fools 2.have devout faith in a 'system' relying on 'gut feeling', 'fate' and Moronic nonsense.In England the show is presented by Noel Edmonds,a pint sized gnome,who believes in 'cosmic energy',terrible jokes and jumpers.I have tried not to hate him,I really have. The show becomes particularly annoying when the contestants are 1.Inbred fools 2.have devout faith in a 'system' relying on 'gut feeling', 'fate' and 'faith'. 3.seize their moment in the public spotlight with cringeworthy over zealous exuberance.… Expand
  34. RogerK
    Jan 11, 2007
    10
    Great Show. I think it is a cool of winning money and cash.
  35. 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".
  36. als
    Dec 21, 2005
    1
    Those who watch must get their jollies watching water run from a faucet.
  37. 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!
  38. barbarab
    Dec 21, 2005
    10
    love it
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. billj
    Dec 21, 2005
    10
    I love it and if you dont you got serious problems
  42. LauraD
    Dec 21, 2005
    10
    exciting and suspenseful!
  43. 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.
  44. TReyes
    Dec 21, 2005
    10
    very suspenseful-greedy contestants-i love howy mandelle
  45. RobertM
    Dec 21, 2005
    8
    Very good show. It has already shown that it is best not to get too greedy!
  46. 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!
  47. 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!
  48. Johnm
    Dec 22, 2005
    1
    Lamest excuse for a game show ever. And I like Howie.
  49. 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.
  50. 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
  51. 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.
  52. RonaldG
    Dec 22, 2005
    10
    Exciding Show
  53. SilL
    Dec 22, 2005
    10
    Great show! Everyone is so involved with what could be won. Up-lifting. Howie is perfect as the host.
  54. 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.
  55. SherriS
    Dec 22, 2005
    10
    I love Howie Mandel, anything he does is wonderful. He is so funny and a great Host.
  56. 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.
  57. chrisw
    Dec 22, 2005
    2
    the lottery in game show clothing. shame shame.
  58. 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
  59. 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.
  60. troyd
    Dec 23, 2005
    10
    great show! love it!!!!
  61. SHEILAG
    Dec 23, 2005
    1
    Will NOT Last...Boring Half Way Thru First Night !!!
  62. 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
  63. EricR
    Dec 23, 2005
    10
    So simple its fun
  64. WandaC
    Dec 24, 2005
    10
    please have more of these
  65. 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.
  66. 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
  67. SundayN
    Dec 24, 2005
    10
    I loved the show!
  68. lindap
    Dec 26, 2005
    10
    i like this game show very much
  69. SueD
    Dec 26, 2005
    9
    I liked it alot and want to to be a series.
  70. 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!
  71. 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.
  72. 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.
  73. ElaineS
    Dec 26, 2005
    10
    It really kept me at the edge of my seat. I really liked it!
  74. 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.
  75. stevea
    Dec 27, 2005
    10
    greatest tv show.
  76. SherrieJ
    Dec 27, 2005
    10
    I loved the show...Howie is wonderful....I was on the edge of my seat all night...I would tell my hubby if he didn't stop at a certain amount I would choke him...lol...I hope it becomes a weekly show....
  77. NancyL
    Dec 27, 2005
    10
    Found the show by surfing channels. Called my family and told them to tune in. We loved the game and watched it every night for the whole week. What happened? It's no longer on TV?
  78. anitag
    Dec 27, 2005
    10
    deal or no deal kept me on the edge of my seat. I discovered I'm not a gambler. great show
  79. warrens
    Dec 27, 2005
    10
    fantastic
  80. NewtonG
    Dec 28, 2005
    2
    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. Is there no end to the mindless and pointless junk that passes as entertainment today?
  81. ANTHONYD
    Dec 28, 2005
    10
    My family loves it. My son (25) and daughter (23) come over to watch it with us. It is simple and fun.
  82. DebraT
    Dec 28, 2005
    10
    Great show! I look forward to the next time it is on.
  83. kevinr
    Dec 28, 2005
    2
    this show is hella crappy. just another way that tv tries to make money by showing mindless shows. whats so upsetting is that people like. i got bored in 2 mins. i agree that all he contestnts seem fake, and the audience and family members are retarded
  84. NicolaS
    Dec 28, 2005
    10
    Loved it! Howie Mandel was amazing. The show was suspenseful and fun. But when is it coming back to TV?! :(
  85. ConnieSM
    Dec 28, 2005
    10
    Had me at the edge of my seat.I love!!!
  86. rickyr
    Dec 28, 2005
    10
    we loved the show wish it was on longer than a week.. we are in columbia sc
  87. DanaF
    Dec 29, 2005
    10
    I loved it! it's full of suspense and it's so exciting to watch! I hope it stays on the air!!
  88. ColeenR
    Dec 29, 2005
    10
    Love Howie...most exciting game show on t.v. in a long time. Greed is great to watch!
  89. MatthewJ
    Dec 29, 2005
    10
    This is a great show! It held my interest and I want to see more. I'm tired of crime shows, court shows, people talking to the dead, and programs telling us about the lives of famous people. Its a nice change.
  90. DomD
    Dec 29, 2005
    10
    My family and I love this show.
  91. SallyH
    Nov 19, 2006
    6
    I love the show, but, please, please , please tell Howie that " the offer would have wen t" is terrible grammer !!!!! "would have gone " is correct !!!! Twice he's said that...and I cringe...
  92. Liz
    Nov 23, 2006
    0
    This show is so stupid and Howie Mandel is a bore ,furthermore the show sets women back 50+ years in the way they just have all these bimbo type women holding suitcases. If they want to really do a better show and insist on the bimbos they should at least make it fare to both sexes and display MALE bimbos holding the suitcases as well. I will not watch this show until they do this for the This show is so stupid and Howie Mandel is a bore ,furthermore the show sets women back 50+ years in the way they just have all these bimbo type women holding suitcases. If they want to really do a better show and insist on the bimbos they should at least make it fare to both sexes and display MALE bimbos holding the suitcases as well. I will not watch this show until they do this for the women viewers in America.… Expand
  93. 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
  94. moviemonger
    Feb 1, 2011
    1
    Deal or No Deal has become this annoying itch that, no matter how much you scratch, you cannot satisfy. The problem with this show is that the show "awards" too much money on the way to $1 million. Nobody wants to try for the million because they want to pocket the oodles and oodles of money offered by "The Banker". The excitement of this show is totally gone and the novelty of HowieDeal or No Deal has become this annoying itch that, no matter how much you scratch, you cannot satisfy. The problem with this show is that the show "awards" too much money on the way to $1 million. Nobody wants to try for the million because they want to pocket the oodles and oodles of money offered by "The Banker". The excitement of this show is totally gone and the novelty of Howie has taken that bus to "who cares land". Deal or No Deal - close that case!… Expand
  95. 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.
  96. 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.
  97. csxcop62
    Dec 1, 2017
    0
    Too much BS, not enough game. ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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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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