Parents' Guide to

The Big Shot with Bethenny

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Insensitive reality job interview has heckling, cursing.

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What's the Story?

THE BIG SHOT WITH BETHENNY centers on former Real Housewives of New York City star/entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel as she searches for a vice president of operations to help run her business empire. The unscripted competition features 10 job candidates who must put their best foot forward from their first gathering with Frankel and her staff, including her business consultant Korey and her assistant Sarah. Contestants must then participate in a series of projects designed to test their business acumen, their ability to interact with clients, and other skills required for the job. Those who fail to impress are eliminated. The person who gets through all the rounds of the reality job interview gets hired.

Is It Any Good?

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The drama of this predictable reality series is usually centered on Frankel herself, who seems intent on revealing what working for a really difficult, unpleasant boss can be like. An as the contestants vie for what's made out to be a prestigious position, they argue, make mistakes, and get spectacularly rejected.

Frankel isn't interested in mentoring the contestants and often heckles them for their mistakes or lack of experience. While much of this appears to be for viewers' benefit, some of Frankel's antics cross the line, like insulting a Latinx candidate for her accent and grammar. The Big Shot with Bethenny might satisfy folks who enjoy this genre, but others may just find the whole thing offensive.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the way Frankel treats the job candidates. Why do you think she behaves this way?

  • What messages does The Big Shot with Bethenny offer about what it means to run a company? What about being a good boss?

  • How "real" do you think reality shows are? What do you think they encourage and focus on? What do you think they downplay or ignore?

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