Unan1mous

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  • 2006
  • 1 Season
  • 2.7  (151)

Unan1mous is a reality television show produced by FOX that first premiered in 2006. Hosted by J.D. Roth, the show focused on an interesting premise where a group of nine strangers is locked inside a bunker with no way of contacting the outside world. The participants are given several tasks to complete and vote each other off one by one until a single winner remains, who is awarded a prize of $1.5 million. However, the twist is that the decision-making isn't entirely up to the contestants - Unan1mous is hybrid reality/game show where there's a computer program that plays a significant role in determining the voting.

The show begins with the contestants entering the bunker, which is equipped with bedrooms, a communal kitchen, and recreational areas. In the first episode, J.D. Roth informs the participants about the rules of the show and introduces them to Unan1mous, the computer program that plays a significant role in determining the outcome of the show. He also reveals the prize money of $1.5 million and the fact that all of them will be locked in the bunker until a unanimous decision is reached. The contestants are given a short time to introduce themselves to each other before the voting starts.

Every night, the contestants are given an opportunity to vote for one person to leave the bunker, and the person with the most votes is eliminated. However, the twist is that the person who receives the least number of votes is also eliminated, a rule that confuses and frustrates the contestants throughout the show. The computer program Unan1mous plays an essential role in the voting process by providing each participant with a unique code that allows them to vote. If all the contestants vote unanimously for one person, that person is immediately declared the winner of the show and given the prize money. However, if the votes are split, and the program is required to make a decision, the computer calculates the amount of time taken by each participant to vote, and the slowest one is locked out of the system, unable to vote or speak.

Throughout the show, the contestants must complete several tasks to win rewards such as extra food or room upgrades. These tasks are designed to test the participants' ability to work together and to keep them emotionally stressed. Along the way, some of the contestants form alliances, while others prefer to play the game individually. There are some dramatic moments in the show, like when the participants refuse to vote or when they break the rules, leading to punishments.

The participants come from various backgrounds and include people like Adam Gersh, a lawyer, Jameson, a college student, Jonathan Buono, a pickle maker, Steve, a therapist, Tarah Smith, an auctioneer, and Vanessa, a freelance writer. Each of the participants has a unique personality trait that makes them stand out in the show, such as Kelly's manipulative nature, or Richard's highly competitive spirit.

The show's format is very engaging and has a sharp edge of tension throughout each episode. The fact that Unan1mous, the computer program, is entirely impartial adds to the excitement of the show. It's interesting to see how each participant's vote would influence the game's outcome and to watch as they handle the pressure of making such critical decisions. Furthermore, the unique twist of having the person with the least votes eliminated can be quite frustrating, as it never leaves one entirely sure of their safety.

Overall, Unan1mous is an excellent reality show with a fantastic premise that keeps the audience engaged throughout. The show's exciting format, combined with the varied personalities of the contestants, makes it an entertaining and thought-provoking watch. Although it only ran for one season, the impact left on the television landscape was significant, and it gave audiences a unique spin on the reality game show genre.

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Seasons
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
May 10, 2006
With only one vote and a half million dollars left before the game ends, players must put their selfishness aside and decide if it is better for someone to get something or for no one to get anything.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
May 3, 2006
An outcast re-enters the game; a player confesses a secret, deepening the divide between the others; the cash prize continues to dwindle as players? arguments reach a new low.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
April 28, 2006
With only three players left, a slip of the tongue may cost Jonathan his shot at the money; the group answers survey questions about the players; the outcasts agree on whom they want to win.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
April 19, 2006
Money continues to slip away as players worry more about who will be cast out than who will get the prize; videos from home tell stories about the remaining contestants; outcasts select the next outcast.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
April 12, 2006
The number of eligible contestants dwindles as another player quits; Adam welcomes his role as outcast; more alliances are formed, as paranoid players continue to be suspicious of each other.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
April 5, 2006
Kelly decides to quit, reducing the prize money by fifty percent; Richard is allowed to return but encounters mistrust from the others; alliances are formed as players set their eyes on the prize.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
March 29, 2006
Players agree to vote so they can end the game and go home but one player secretly changes the vote, causing suspicion and acrimony among the others; one player is outcast and another wants to quit.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
March 22, 2006
Nine contestants from different walks of life must unanimously agree on which of them deserves the one and a half million-dollar prize; every time they don't agree, the prize amount decreases.
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  • Premiere Date
    March 22, 2006
  • IMDB Rating
    2.7  (151)
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