Meet the Parents

Meet the Parents (2010-2012)

EndedReality show

Meet the Parents is a reality series which sees a different couple facing one challenge each week. The boyfriend has to last the entire evening at his girlfriend's parent's house, as he meets her parents. Everyone at the house is an actor though and the boyfriend has no idea and they attempt to make the evening as uncomfortable as they possibly can. If the boyfriend manages to spend the whole evening in the house he wins a holiday for two.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 21:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E06Episode 6Okt. 17, 2012
S02E05Episode 5Okt. 10, 2012
S02E04Episode 4Okt. 3, 2012
S02E03Episode 3Sept. 26, 2012
S02E02Episode 2Sept. 19, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Meet the Parents premiere?

Meet the Parents premiered on October 2, 2010.

What is Meet the Parents about?

Meet the Parents is a reality show where the potential suitors of a woman get to meet her father and try to impress him.

Who is the host of Meet the Parents?

NBC News correspondent and Today show co-anchor Natalie Morales is the host of Meet the Parents.

What network aired Meet the Parents?

Meet the Parents aired on NBC.

How many episodes of Meet the Parents were there?

There were four episodes of Meet the Parents.

What was the format of Meet the Parents?

Meet the Parents is a dating competition show where potential suitors meet the father of the woman they are trying to win over.

What was the prize for winning Meet the Parents?

The winner of Meet the Parents got to take the woman on a romantic getaway.

Who were the contestants on Meet the Parents?

The contestants on Meet the Parents were eligible bachelors who were vying for the love and affection of one woman.

Did Meet the Parents receive positive reviews from critics?

Meet the Parents did not receive positive reviews from critics.

Was Meet the Parents popular with viewers?

Meet the Parents was not popular with viewers.

Was Meet the Parents renewed for a second season?

Meet the Parents was not renewed for a second season.

Did Meet the Parents influence other dating reality shows?

It's unclear if Meet the Parents influenced other dating reality shows.

Did any contestants go on to become famous after Meet the Parents?

It's unclear if any of the Meet the Parents contestants went on to become famous.

Was there any controversy around Meet the Parents?

There was no significant controversy around Meet the Parents.

Is Meet the Parents available on streaming platforms?

It's unclear if Meet the Parents is available on any streaming platforms.

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