Oprah's Big Give: Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 2, 2008
  • Season #: 1
User Score
2.9 out of 10

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 17 out of 23

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  1. Ga.
    Apr 22, 2008
    10
    Absolutely love the concept. It made me indulge into charity work as well. And I feel Blessed.
  2. AnneT.
    Mar 25, 2008
    10
    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.

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Metascore
48 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 19
  3. Negative: 5 out of 19
  1. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: David Zurawik
    80
    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.
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  2. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    60
    Is it strange to make good will and charity into a win-lose proposition? Is it peculiar to judge the givers on their manner of giving, to quantify their largesse? To me, yes, it is, and the show makes for awkward viewing as a result.
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  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Misha Davenport
    50
    There also is something disturbing about making a game out of charitable acts.
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