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The Moment of Truth

(Rated TV-14, Game shows, Starring Mark L. Walberg, Where to watch: Fox)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    Exploitative game distorts the value of truth.

Why We Rated This off for Ages 14 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The show flat-out exploits contestants' deeply personal (and often embarrassing) details about their lives for entertainment. Many of the questions deal with questionable behavior like excessive gambling, cheating on a partner, etc. Some of the questions also put friends and family in uncomfortable or compromising positions. While the show is the main party at fault, you have to wonder why people would choose to put themselves in this position in the first place -- presumably for the money, which means greed is also an issue here.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Nothing sensitive is shown, but many of the questions deal with past relationships, adultery, sexual orientation, and questionable sexual behavior.
  • Language:

    Occasional use of words like "hell."
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    No consumption is shown, but some questions allude to excessive drinking and illegal drug use/smuggling.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Moment of Truth

Parents need to know that this exploitative game show focuses more on scandal than winning, putting contestants in the hot seat by having them answer very personal, awkward questions while they're hooked up to a lie detector. The show sends a distorted message about the value of telling the truth, suggesting that honesty isn't always the best policy. Plus, it's clear that questions are intended to humiliate or otherwise upset the contestants, and some deal with mature themes like sexual orientation, stealing, and adultery.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how television can blur the line between entertainment and exploitation. Is sensationalism ever a good way to entertain audiences? Why do you think people are willing to go on national television and get put in humiliating situations? Does anyone really get hurt by it? Families can also discuss the importance of telling the truth. Is honesty always the best policy? Why or why not?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Hmmm i used to watch this, umm... this show is pretty bad for life, than more for innapropriaccy. Showing your secrets and sexual desires just for money is bad, this is total greed. Not very innapropriatte, but Its bad for your realistic life. A few teengaers and adults like this kind of show, because of the darish moment and stuff. Light spirited souls can watch this, but some people that learn from TV shows and have caused bad real life problems a lot can learm a lot from this show. It's either watch it when youre a VERY young child, or watch it when youre a purified adult soul. like going to church every sunday and singing there too. so however, young kids cant really see the bad side of the show. Its eithere kid or purified adult, if shown to teenagers, they will learn some mental sexual stuff, which is very bad. ages 5 to 7 or adult 28+ with purified soul.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 2.0

    this is cruel

    from the first time i saw a preview for this show i knew i had to watch it,so i did and it was terible tje plot is of someone ruining there own life 4 money,answering personal questions like 'have you ever had sex with one of your neighbors wives' while the mans wife was in the audience,parents no offense but if you let your kid see this show you are bumbling idiots

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    I think it brings the truth out instead of covering up lies!

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

    It's like a car wreck...

    I've heard this said, and it's really true: This show is like a car wreck: it's horrible to watch, but you can't look away. I, personally, love it. It's probably a "guilty pleasure", but I haven't missed an episode yet. No one makes these people come on the show. They try out, they take the polygraph, and they come out and sit down, knowing the questions they were asked, and knowing that 21 of those questions are going to be asked on national television. I'm not saying it's a good or smart thing to do, but it's their choice. I think most people like this show for the same reason they like to gossip: it's fun to know these little, embarrassing details of a person's life. Watching the show, in my opinion, is harmless. Watching it is not going to want to make kids lie. However, due to the sexual nature of a good part of the questions, I wouldn't say this show is for kids.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Hawaii
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Amazing how greedy some people are...

    Wow, I just can't believe how selfish people are.

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