i watched this show for the first time today and I have to say it was one of the best do good shows I've seen. ABC and other stations have ones as well, but this one - speechless. This show has made me rethink my life and what I can do to make a difference if just for one person.

loved it - very entertaining -

This is a good Reality show, especially for the Holidays! I would give the show a 10 if John would stop yelling at Andre!

These guy's do better than 3 wishes or home make over edition. They really pin point a person's happiness.

I really liked this show...nothing manufactured...truly random....and they have been doing this long before the other kindness shows. I am not putting down the other shows mind you because any acts of kindness are wonderful. This just felt good and low key and real.

Hmm...two guys video-ing themselves running around doing good deeds. Like, "Hey, look at us! We're doing good deeds! On TV!" More than a bit disingenuous, quite a bit egotistical. Somebody here has a skeleton in a closet, looking to get back some good kharma...either that or a guest spot on Oprah. I wonder which one will get the movie deal and which one gets the book deal? I wonder when the scandal will break? I like "My Name is Earl" better. At least it's honest about the fact that it's fiction. Those guys can come do me a favor...give me my hour back.… Expand

this show fills my heart with joy,every once and while you need a leg up.

This is the best show on television, period. Anyone who thinks otherwise is missing the point. Assuming it's real (which it looks like it is), I'd much rather see normal, abnormal, white, black, poor, not-so-poor, common everyday folks get the benefit of help in their lives without having to be a "contestant" or have their story approved by some corporate interest i.e. Sears, ABC et al. T.V. is for US! We watch it, buy the stuff it sells us, and (unfortunately) follow it blindly when it tells us what's going on in the world (weapons of mass destruction, anyone???). When I watch this show, in some small but significant way, I feel like the viewer does matter. We are all people, after all.… Expand

Full of heart without being cloying. The interplay between John and Andre is consistently entertaining and endearing. Well-edited and scored. Worth tuning in !

A bit contrived but so much better than the "reality stuff" elsewhere. I wish it appeared more spontaneous

Two chosen angels who give help to the over looked people of America. I love the show. It will have you reaching for the tissues every time. Keep up the good work boys. WE love you!

I Am so proud i found this show. It is about time somebody put something on tv worth watching. Iwish i could do what random 1 does. thanks.

makes you think!

At last a show about real people trying to help other real people.

At first i was skeptical... but man there is a series wisdom behind what ever this thing is. It feels so real it's hard to believe they didn't set it up. I Tivo'd and we keep watching the bruce guy over and over. I'M a sucker for Coen brother style character stories. I'm giving random a chance!

I watched the first episode tonight and loved it! Very heartwarming, it brought me to tears.

Unique, creative, unpredictable: what reality tv should have been years ago

I peronally in my opinion this show was over exaggerated and i did not like it at all. This show will not be successful in the future in my opinion.

A truly good show. See it!

A wonderful show full of heart and spirit, as well as nuance, challenges and reality that accompany all tasks in life. This is a superb program, the best I have seen in ages. Three cheers to A&E. I hope it continues to grace the airwaves for years to come.

This show is what reality TV is supposed to be. It's real, not manufactured, not prize patrol or makeovers. This is TRUE documentary - unplanned and raw. The American public is used to high production value faux reality with actors and professional "hosts". People like Mr. Pringle Fringle are the reason why a show like this is needed - To change the expectations (and hopefully attitudes) of the viewing public. I would suggest one of those shows where people eat bugs or have to loose weight to win prizes for people who think this show isn't genuine.… Expand

A real show with real people helping real people,what a concept.A breath of fresh air with all the crap on air.I look foreward to a new season.

Best "REAL" Show Ever!!!!! Why did A&E cancel this and leave stupid shows like "Dog the bounty hunter" instead???? Random 1 was and is the best show I've seen in a long time....I was an A&E fan until you pulled Random 1.

finally a real realtiy show and great documentary

The premise for the show is brilliant. Altruism plays a very vital role in our society, but unfortunately there is not enough of it. Hopefully this show will inspire others.

I found this to be blase', boring and not very compelling television. I can say this because I am a seasoned television producer who knows the difference between documentary/reality and contrived TV. While the whole premise of the show is a good one, the execution is poor and confusing. The open is not cohesive and is unclear, there is no real backstory about John and Andre and the viewer is not drawn into these characters at all even by the end of a very long hour. The pacing is way off and the feigned movement of the truck and RV is non-existent. The intercutting of the stories doesn't work well either. And what's with the two trucks that are in the show, one old, one newer? Who cares if John and Andre squabble? Who are the people in the RV? Why not show failed attempts at helping people? Why is John crying before Bruce does? Why does Kim deserve to be helped when there are surely others more in need... like those who survived Katrina. Random 1 is a cross between the Pay It Forward concept in the movie and The Real World done with low production values by an obviously passionate, but inexperienced group of storytellers with good intentions. Good thing I'm not a cable executive because I'll tell you one thing, for almost $400,000 per episode, I would have expected much more on the screen.… Expand

I have never been so touched by a television show. I truely felt the joy come into the lives of the people they are helping. Thank you.

Television shows have been trying to outdo each other for years. More “reality”, more fights, more nudity, more money, more extreme, more, more, more… I think “Extreme Makeover Home Edition” was a nice change, a show that tried to help people by improving their living conditions. But, do you remember when that show would help by just adding a room or renovating a kitchen? Now, if they don’t tear down the whole house, build a mini-mansion in its place, pay for the kids college, give the family a car, build a pool, gym or basketball court and then pay the whole mortgage off…well…that’s all they do anymore. For all the good that Extreme Makeover does do (and I think it does good for people) it too has now gone to the “more…more…more” mentality. Random 1 is the first true reality show that I’ve seen in a long time. It’s gritty, raw reality TV without the “more” factor that Hollywood thinks all shows must now have in order to compete. I hope the show succeeds and I hope it never adapts the “more” factor. Simple deeds done with simple kindness.… Expand

This is the best show that I have seen in years. Three cheers for A&E!

Wonderful! Tv is all sex and money now....This is a great change and is an inspiration.....made me tear up lol must say I looked at my hubbie and said we should do that! But I will try in my life when I see a need......God is moving....One thing I found intresting was during the shows when they had problems not problems with people saying no to helping but simple stuff traffic, doubt...other people trying to stop the proggression it made me giggle because as many may see its the devils way of trying to stop what is good! God speed to this and the team!… Expand

I thought the show was powerful and inspiring - I will be tuning in every Tuesday!

Weak show that tries to fool us into believing that these two bozos and the RV team, which sucks even worse, care about humanity. They are usually disgusted with the lower class unless they can be used to make these so-called philanthropists look good. John is an asshat. Capella is a biatch.

A&E should run Random 1 all day Christmas Day. We need a dose of hope this Christmas. This is an excellent show. I was planning to cancel my cable subscription, but when I saw Random 1, I changed my mind.

This is a good use of television. There is much that needs to be done for those who need help. It's rteal.

finally a reality show worth viewing

well for much poeple this show is good but it was the most boring thing in the world like why is this show being so helpful. where are they getting all this money from like the leg for 20 000 dollars and find a good job just like that.i didnt see a point in this show and i think its not very interesting.

I believe this show is truly something wonderful. Even though it's not showing someone getting a new boob job w/ a new nose & teeth, or homes being torn down, it does however, show the human spirit, in the end, is always loving & compassionate. We all should try to mirror our own lives in just 1 Random Act of Kindess a Day.

I had never seen this show before but it happened to come on after another show I was watching so I watched it. I loved the show and found it very heartwarming. I would love to see more shows like this!

Are you kidding me? I missed at least one episode due to a change of nights but, luckily, caught it and taped it at midnight! This is, finally, a show that "pays it forward" and I, for one, applaude it 100% Puleeeease don't pull it! It's not always positive but it's not for the lack of the team's efforts! And, let's face it, life isn't always positive but it only takes a couple of great outcomes to keep me coming back for more!… Expand

This is a wonderful show that touches my heart and softens me to others in a world that doesn't value kindness or helping others. It is a miracle it ever got on TV.I heard about it from word of mouth and will help to spread the word. What a breath of fresh air!

I have seen the first episode twice now and have cried both times - even before Bruce does! I was moved by the stories, and the power of being able to make a difference in someone's life. I think the approach to the show is honest - things don't always work out the way you plan, and everyone doesn't always get along. To edit that out would be a mistake, and would make the show too contrived.… Expand

Andre is adorable, I'd love to do a random act of kindness for him! When are you guys coming to Canada?