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  • 2008
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  • 2008
  • ABC

Summary From the creators of Beauty and the Geek comes a new kind of game show that shows up right on your doorstep. Contestants on this ABC show are quizzed about their knowledge of their family members for cash prizes. Ashton Kutcher's production company is the force behind this alternative project. The series has 13 episodes ordered so far.

  • 2008
  • ABC
  • 2008
  • ABC

Opportunity Knocks

Season 1 Premiere: Sep 23, 2008
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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Summary From the creators of Beauty and the Geek comes a new kind of game show that shows up right on your doorstep. Contestants on this ABC show are quizzed about their knowledge of their family members for cash prizes. Ashton Kutcher's production company is the force behind this alternative project. The series has 13 episodes ordered so far.

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Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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83% Mixed
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Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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The contest consists of family members answering questions about one another to win money and prizes, which is straightforward enough and entertaining on its own. But what makes it work so well, I am surprised to say, is the Big Gimmick: the fact that the show is staged on the contestants' front lawn.
By Robert Lloyd FULL REVIEW
60
Whether it will sustain as a weekly TV show or whether it would work better as an occasional random 10 minutes of dinner conversation remains to be seen.
By David Hinckley FULL REVIEW
50
It's a cute, generally uplifting concept but I'm not sure it will work.
By Rob Owen FULL REVIEW
50
Ultimately, it's harmless but pretty stupid, which generally describes most of actor-producer Ashton Kutcher's forays into primetime.
By Brian Lowry FULL REVIEW
50
Truth is, there's not terribly much to dislike about Opportunity Knocks, a kinder, gentler version of Fox's "Moment of Truth" in which families win by having their members answer not unreasonable questions about one another. There's not much to get excited about, either.
By Ellen Gray FULL REVIEW
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As it is, Opportunity looks to be just another blown opportunity--unless producers Ashton Kutcher, JD Roth and company listen to me, that is.
By Ray Richmond FULL REVIEW

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Production Company:
  • 3 Ball Productions
  • Katalyst Films
Initial Release Date: Sep 23, 2008
Number of seasons: 1 Season
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