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Oprah's Big Give: Season 1

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Mixed or average reviews based on 19 Critic Reviews

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 23 Ratings

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Oprah's Big Give

Season Details & Credits

ABC | Season Premiere Date: March 2, 2008

Starring: Jamie Oliver, Tony Gonzalez, Angelo Adams

Summary: Contestants are given 1 million dollars and are challenged to use it to help as many people as they can.

Creator: Oprah Winfrey

Genre(s): Drama, Reality, Game Show

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E8. Episode 108
Air Date: April 20, 2008
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S1:E7. Episode 107
Air Date: April 13, 2008
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S1:E6. Episode 106
Air Date: April 6, 2008

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Metascore

48

Critic Reviews

80

Baltimore Sun

David Zurawik

Winfrey and ABC have taken the much-maligned reality TV format and used it to create a show that both entertains and encourages viewers to think about such matters as how best to help others. Read full review

80

Salon

Heather Havrilesky

A heartfelt, inspiring, uplifting TV show that brings out the best in people? Who could possibly resist that? Read full review

70

Slate

Troy Patterson

In all, Oprah's Big Give is a triumph of virtue, which leaves only the question of who would want to watch it. Read full review

50

Philadelphia Daily News

Ellen Gray

I'm ashamed that a wounded Marine, about to be discharged after 15 years in the service, needs help from an entertainment show to find and afford civilian housing for himself and his family. Read full review

50

New York Daily News

David Hinckley

People victimized by terrible events and circumstances often feel pride and dignity are two of the few things they have left. There are times in Oprah's Big Give when it feels like those things may be slipping away, in the service of creating a splashier television show. Read full review

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The New Yorker

Nancy Franklin

Oprah’s Big Give stands out as a weird, misbegotten creature that perhaps shouldn’t have been taken out in public. Read full review

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Miami Herald

Glenn Garvin

Oprah's Big Give is no mere appallingly bad television show but a refutation of human decency itself. Read full review

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User Reviews

10

Ga.

Apr 22, 2008

Absolutely love the concept. It made me indulge into charity work as well. And I feel Blessed.

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AnneT.

Mar 25, 2008

My husband and I were so impressed and inspired by The Big Give. It was so awesome to see how the Lord used Oprah to bless people who were really struggling and needed a financial miracle. We pray this show will open peoples hearts to give more. There are alot of hurting people out there My husband and I were so impressed and inspired by The Big Give. It was so awesome to see how the Lord used Oprah to bless people who were really struggling and needed a financial miracle. We pray this show will open peoples hearts to give more. There are alot of hurting people out there who really need encouragement and prayer.… Expand

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ChrisC.

Mar 8, 2008

Of course the show is dumb. But honestly I'm a lot less offended by this than that lie detector show. Or whatever new Big Brother gimmick I always spend the season wincing at when I see the commercials come on. Oprah has her audience and is feeding them the crap the like. Is it a bit Of course the show is dumb. But honestly I'm a lot less offended by this than that lie detector show. Or whatever new Big Brother gimmick I always spend the season wincing at when I see the commercials come on. Oprah has her audience and is feeding them the crap the like. Is it a bit weird to judge charitable giving? Sure. They probably should have just made it a charity show without being a contest. But it's really not that bad.… Expand

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GeneH.

Mar 24, 2008

Another example of someone with success simply not knowing when to pull back, brutal in awkward boring moments cap this why bother show. Perhaps she needs better advisors, those able to say when a show is half-baked. Swing and a miss for the divine Ms. O.

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RickP.

Mar 26, 2008

A hew high in crass; maybe Oprah can start a church where the faithful compete for salvation...while the rich get richer.

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SherryF.

Mar 24, 2008

This show gives giving a bad name.

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EthanP.

Mar 6, 2008

The first episode: I learned that when I donated one of my kidneys to a stranger a couple years ago I should still be scrutinized for not giving my other kidney. So...I give this show 10 out of 10 for helping people who need help, and I subtract a bajillion points for the show's The first episode: I learned that when I donated one of my kidneys to a stranger a couple years ago I should still be scrutinized for not giving my other kidney. So...I give this show 10 out of 10 for helping people who need help, and I subtract a bajillion points for the show's caricatures of humanity and the American-Idol format of exploiting mistakes which were made in the name of goodness. The second episode: I hope to learn online that this was the second of a short-lived season of a show more disgusting than the violence of 'Hostel' and the sex of hardcore porn. If you continue to watch it, don't worry--there's bound to be an episode later in the season under the title of "How to Cut Yourself Effectively." (Want to do something good for someone? You'll figure it out a way which is important...and do not ever watch this show.)… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 2, 2008
- tbd
  S1:E8. Episode 108
  Air Date: April 20, 2008
- tbd
  S1:E7. Episode 107
  Air Date: April 13, 2008
- tbd
  S1:E6. Episode 106
  Air Date: April 6, 2008
- tbd
  S1:E5. Episode 105
  Air Date: March 30, 2008
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  S1:E4. Episode 104
  Air Date: March 23, 2008
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  S1:E3. Episode 103
  Air Date: March 16, 2008
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  S1:E2. Episode 102
  Air Date: March 9, 2008
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  S1:E1. Episode 101
  Air Date: March 2, 2008