What Would You Do? (season 10)

The tenth season of the American situational hidden camera television series What Would You Do? premiered on May 29, 2015, and concluded on August 28, 2015. The twelve-episode season (including the special), presented by news correspondent John Quiñones, was broadcast on Friday nights in the United States on ABC. On January 22, 2016, ABC renewed the show for an eleventh season.[1][2]

What Would You Do?
Season 10
Presented byJohn Quiñones
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes11 (+1 special)
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseMay 29 (2015-05-29) –
August 28, 2015 (2015-08-28)
Season chronology

In 2020, as part of the season finale of the sixteenth season, ABC aired a special, titled "Would You Lie For Me?" featuring scenarios about lying. ABC reported that the special was based on the "Fill-In Boyfriend" scenario from the sixth episode of this season.[3][4][5]

Production

Development

On May 26, 2015, ABC renewed the show for a tenth season.[6] In a 60-second interview with Politico, John Quiñones stated that the show had made it to a tenth season since it remained relevant as "[a] kind of journalism [...] that educates and illuminates." John stated that the show was, "the ultimate reality show, because the people who are captured on hidden camera, really have no idea they are on camera." In his final moments in the interview, John revealed his new book based on the series, titled What Would You Do?: Words of Wisdom About Doing the Right Thing.[7]

Filming

Most of the scenarios presented in the season were filmed in New Jersey and New York.[8][9] The "Race Appropriate Toys" scenario from the premiere episode and the "Canned Goods" scenario from episode 11 were both filmed in Stamford, Connecticut, the "Elderly Shopper" scenario was filmed in Norwalk, Connecticut, and the "Middle Eastern Boyfriend" scenario from the season finale was filmed in Philadelphia.[10] Additionally, filming for the episode "Deep In The Heart of Texas" took place in the Texas cities of Austin, Blanco, and San Antonio.[11][12] The latter being John Quiñones's home town.[11]

Furthermore, a young Caleb McLaughlin made a guest appearance on the show, appearing as the foster child in the "Foster Abuse" scenario from episode 2.[13] Winnie Harlow also made a guest appearance on the show, appearing in the "Vitiligo Discrimination" scenario from episode 3.

Episodes
See also: List of What Would You Do? episodes
No.
overall		TitleOriginal air dateGuest(s)U.S. viewers
(millions)
86"Episode 1"May 29, 2015 (2015-05-29)N/A4.56[14]
A teenage girl meets a boy she met online, only to realize he's in his mid-40s. A black nanny tells a white child to buy a black doll. A teenage girl is embarrassed when her mother attempts to dress like her. A barista goes through a person's phone. People at a bowling alley are given dirty shoes.
87"Episode 2"June 5, 2015 (2015-06-05)Caleb McLaughlin4.66[15]
A foster mom is mean to her foster son. A white woman is advised to not wear urban clothing. A father forces their son to skateboard down a big ramp. A mother can't afford to buy her son a toy she promised to buy him. An unhygienic ice-cream store employee touches (and even tastes) a customer's ice-cream.
88"Episode 3"June 12, 2015 (2015-06-12)Winnie Harlow4.64[16]
A worker is rude to a customer with a condition that causes her skin to lose pigment. A teenage boy is peer pressured into drinking a bottle of cough syrup. A couple tells their child they're getting a divorce. A guy breaks up with a girl, making her cry. Instead of making placed orders, a baker presents their own bizarre cakes.
89"Episode 4"June 19, 2015 (2015-06-19)N/A4.36[17]
A man is discriminated against for being Latino. A couple bring a crying baby inside a restaurant. A man performs a fake slip and fall. A woman at a coffee shop uses a table as a personal desk. A mother allows her kids to behave out of control at a clothing boutique.
90"Episode 5"June 26, 2015 (2015-06-26)N/A4.01[18]
At a hair salon, a young girl wants to cut her hair short because she "feels like a boy inside." A mom forces a child to play the guitar. A waitress flirts with a woman's boyfriend. Two teenage girls at an ice-cream store bully their friend who is a little less skinny.
91"Episode 6"July 10, 2015 (2015-07-10)N/A4.04[19]
A young woman asks strangers to pretend to be her boyfriend in front of her mom. A kid bullies their adopted sister. An elderly woman asks strangers for help at a grocery store. A customer pays with money stolen out of the tip jar.
92"Deep In The Heart of Texas"July 17, 2015 (2015-07-17)N/A4.20[20]
An atheist criticizes a family praying in public. A female customer expresses her disgust for a gay couple kissing at a restaurant. A father attempts to buy his 7-year-old son a gun for his birthday. A military veteran can't afford his groceries. A street musician sings songs describing people passing by in a rude way.
93"Episode 8"July 24, 2015 (2015-07-24)N/A4.00[21]
An underage person attempts to buy an e-cigarette. Customers are introduced to a clumsy Hibachi chef. A little girl is rude to multiple store workers.
94"Episode 9"July 31, 2015 (2015-07-31)N/A3.26[22]
At a cafe, a young child plays with their imaginary friend. Customers are introduced to an absent-minded waiter. A pregnant woman decides to give her baby to a gay couple.
95"Episode 10"August 7, 2015 (2015-08-07)N/A4.06[23]
A woman drinks alcohol while breastfeeding a baby. A wine expert tells customers to drink wine in strange ways.
96"Episode 11"August 14, 2015 (2015-08-14)N/A3.75[24]
A woman introduces her Middle Eastern boyfriend to her parents. A sales clerk berates a lesbian couple. A shopper damages canned goods for discounts.
97"Episode 12"August 28, 2015 (2015-08-28)N/A3.98[25]
At a cafe, a customer steals money from a blind patron. A group of teens humiliate a homeless man.

Reception

Ratings
Viewership and ratings per episode of What Would You Do?
No. Title Air dateRating/share
(18–49)		Viewers
(millions)
1 "Episode 1" May 29, 20151.3/54.56[14]
2 "Episode 2" June 5, 20151.1/44.66[15]
3 "Episode 3" June 12, 20151.1/44.64[16]
4 "Episode 4" June 19, 20151.0/44.36[17]
5 "Episode 5" June 26, 20151.1/44.01[18]
6 "Episode 6" July 10, 20151.0/44.04[19]
7 "Deep In The Heart of Texas" July 17, 20150.9/44.20[20]
8 "Episode 8" July 24, 20151.0/44.00[21]
9 "Episode 9" July 31, 20150.8/43.26[22]
10 "Episode 10" August 7, 20151.0/44.06[23]
11 "Episode 11" August 14, 20150.9/43.75[24]
12 "Episode 12" August 28, 20150.8/33.98[25]

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