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The Big Give

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A reality series in which 10 contestants are given the money and resources to find ways to help other people. The eventual winner has her or his wildest wish granted.

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Cast & Crew See All

Oprah Winfrey
Self
Tony Gonzalez
Self - Judge
Jamie Oliver
Self - Judge

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

Sun, Mar 2, 2008

In the first challenge, Oprah hands ten contestants sealed envelopes with a photograph, a name of a complete stranger, a clue and $2500. Then they have five days to change this person's life.

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Awards

  • 2008 - BMI TV Music Award - - winner
  • 2008 - Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Reality Competition - winner

Latest News See All

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O, No! Winfrey Takes Away Her Big Give

Oprah's Big Give won't be returning to ABC's lineup this fall.The show — where Oprah gives do-gooders lots of money to help strangers' dreams come true — was a favorite of the network, despite its ending after just one season. "We loved that show and absolutely would have loved to bring it back," ABC entertainment president Steve McPherson said. "But it was something (Oprah) didn't want to do." — J.R. WhalenBookmark our FALL TV GRID | Review All of Our FALL TV NEWS

Tue, May 13, 2008
O, No! Winfrey Takes Away Her Big Give

Exclusive: Host Nate Berkus Gives His Take on Oprah's Big Givers

Oprah's Big Give, the media mogul's first prime-time show, premieres Sunday, March 2 (at 9 pm/ET). In a TV Guide exclusive, Nate Berkus, Oprah's favorite designer moonlighting as Big Give host, gives the lowdown on the 10 contestants chosen to cross the country fulfilling dreams for complete strangers. "People are going to get really involved not only with the stories of the people that we help but with the stories of people that are competing," says Berkus. "They're regular people who have to think fast and make huge things happen even faster. The truth is that we're looking for the next everyday hero." In this "Give big or go home" reality competition, one wannabe philanthropist is sent packing each week, while the "biggest giver" goes home with a cool million bucks. Here's Berkus on the Big Give player

Mon, Feb 18, 2008
Exclusive: Host Nate Berkus Gives His Take on Oprah's Big Givers

Take a Look at Oprah's Big Give's Givers

We're finally allowed to announce the judges on Oprah's Big Give, ABC's philanthropic reality road show premiering March 2 at 9 pm/ET. "Naked Chef" Jamie Oliver, NFL player Tony Gonzalez and Chris Rock's wife, Malaak Compton-Rock — all of whom are known for their charity work — will choose the weekly winners among 10 contestants crossing the country "making dreams come true" by giving away hundreds of thousands of dollars to "unsuspecting strangers." Says producer Ellen Rakieten, "We wanted to pick people who have obvious credentials for their judging." Not that Oprah herself won't show up; we hear that she's in five or six of the episodes, usually presenting some kind of twist or surprise in the game. Alas, there is bad news for those of you hoping to be a recipient of the Big Give's largesse: Season 1 is already in the can. — Ileane Rudolph

Wed, Jan 2, 2008
Take a Look at Oprah's Big Give's Givers