$25 Million Dollar Hoax

$25 Million Dollar Hoax (2004)

EndedReality showDrama

$25 Million Dollar Hoax is a one-hour unscripted series about a daughter who plays a "practical hoax" on her family by convincing them she has won the lottery and changed from a level-headed, sweet girl to a selfish spend-a-holic. Veteran prize-presenter Ed McMahon and George Gray help set up the ruse.

Network
Scheduleevery Monday at 22:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03Episode 3Nov 22, 2004
S01E02Episode 2Nov 15, 2004
S01E01Episode 1Nov 8, 2004
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' premiere?

'$25 Million Dollar Hoax' premiered on November 8, 2004.

What genre does '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' fall under?

'$25 Million Dollar Hoax' falls under the genre of reality television.

Who was the host of '$25 Million Dollar Hoax'?

The host of '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' was Hal Sparks.

How many contestants were featured in each episode of '$25 Million Dollar Hoax'?

Each episode of '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' featured one contestant.

Was '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' a competition show?

No, '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' was not a competition show, but rather a reality prank show.

What was the premise of '$25 Million Dollar Hoax'?

The premise of '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' involved tricking a participant into believing they had won a large sum of money, only to reveal it was all a hoax.

How long did each episode of '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' typically last?

Each episode of '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' typically lasted around 60 minutes.

Did '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' receive positive reviews from critics?

'$25 Million Dollar Hoax' received mixed reviews from critics.

Did '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' have a significant impact on reality television?

While not a groundbreaking show, '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' contributed to the unique concept of prank-based reality television.

Were the contestants aware that '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' was a prank?

No, the contestants on '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' were not initially aware that the show was a hoax.

How many episodes were produced for '$25 Million Dollar Hoax'?

'$25 Million Dollar Hoax' had a total of six episodes produced.

Did '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' have any celebrity guest appearances?

No, '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' did not feature any celebrity guest appearances.

Was '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' a popular show during its airing?

'$25 Million Dollar Hoax' did not achieve significant popularity during its airing.

Did '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' receive any awards or nominations?

No, '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' did not receive any notable awards or nominations.

What was the overall concept of '$25 Million Dollar Hoax'?

The overall concept of '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' was to create an elaborate prank on the contestant, making them believe they had won a large sum of money.

Did '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' have any spin-offs or related shows?

No, '$25 Million Dollar Hoax' did not have any spin-offs or related shows.

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