Network: CBS
Episodes: Six (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: May 27, 2015 — June 26, 2015
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: (none)
TV show description:
On each episode of this reality series, two families are faced with a decision that could potentially alter their lives forever.
Hard-working American families who’ve been experiencing financial hard times are presented with a briefcase that contains a very large sum of money — $101,000. They must then make a difficult decision — do they keep all of the money for themselves, or do they give all or part of it to another family in need?
They have 72 hours to learn about the other family’s challenging circumstances and make their choice. What they don’t know is that the other family has received an identical briefcase with the same instructions. Each episode culminates with the reveal of each family’s decisions and viewers are then given an update on how the experience and/or the money has changed their lives.
Series Finale:
Episode #6 — Moyas/Vendely-Salgados
The Moya Family: Gabe is and insurance agent and wife Krystal is a stay at home mom. They have six children under the age of 10 and are high school sweethearts whose lives revolve around faith and family. The Moya’s finances hit rock bottom in 2009, but through all the hard times, they remain positive, feel blessed, and are determined to raise their children with strong faith.
The Vendely-Salgado Family: Amari is unemployed and Natalie is a medical assistant. They have three children, all seven and under. Amari and Natalie’s financial situation hit a rough patch when Natalie was laid off from her position as a medical assistant. She has since found another job, but the time unemployed in-between jobs took a toll on the family. In addition there will be extra expenses for Amari’s transition. He was born female, but after giving birth to two children and living as a woman for most of her adult life, he now lives as a man.
In the end, the Moyas give away $10k (keeping $91k) and the Vendely-Salgados give away $15k (keeping $86k).
First aired: June 26, 2015.
Wow! This is the first time I watched this show and I believe it to be the BEST reality shows on TV. When I started to watch it my first reaction was if it was me: I would take the case thank them, close the door put it some place safe and put it all in the bank. My prayers and debt are gone. $10,000 medical bills, $25,000 credit card expese, used to pay medical bills and living expense. And because of my health, (autoimmune disorder and kiney transplant)stop working, at least full time. But by the middle of the… Read more »
When is this show coming to Canada
Show is just as good as other realities & G rated & ‘feel-good’ ending… Usually, that is except for the greedy Wylie’s!
I love this show. I cried watching every show. I can relate my wife has renal kidney failure that money would help but peOple have already seen show and probably not be surprised. That’s the best part of the show. LOVE The Show
I do think you should bring it back is so good to know that there are people out there willing to share with other people.i would like love to tell you of a family in Pinetops NC if you like to hear about them let me know and I will tell you about them .these people just don’t seem to get a break it is not me but these people don’t even have bedsto sleep on just mattress to sleep on.
Please do not cancel it. It is a feel good show, and shows real people. I would love to be on the show. My handicapped husband and i are very giving and would love to help others. And do to my illness and disability , yes we are in need. But there are many more people out there that need it more. Please keep it on. The tears and smiles are in need to show the world there are good people out there. Don’t listen to what the others say. They are jealous. And have no heart. And i was… Read more »
I would love to go on show
I think the show is really good and people that really need it should get the money and share with others that need it to
I think it’s a good show see I am disabled and I live with my parents. Yes we don’t get much every month so live by what we get and that’s not much it’s a really good show that helps people out if they really need it
LOVELOVELOVE THE SHOW. RENEW!!!!
I really like this show I don’t think it exploits anyone if anything I think it shows that we are all normal and we all have struggles and that there is still a lot of good in people and even though they are struggling they want to help others that they see are having hard times I sit and cry with these people because my husband and I dream of one day winning the lottery so that we could help our 4 daughters and grandchildren as well as all our family and friends as well as other people we feel… Read more »
Bogus show–these people make more money than I EVER made as a single parent The vet gets money every month from the government which was not added on to their total income. His surgeries are more than likely paid by the government. Money should be given to people who actually need it, or be cancelled!!!!
I liked this show after watching it once. It calls morals and values into question. I’d love to be on the show myself.
Why are they showing reruns already after 2 episodes
I like the show but I feel that financial decisions should be made with both husband and wife discussing the situation and both knowing totally where they stand financially. It is a good show but pits the spouses against each other.