Money From Strangers Season 1 Episode 2

Ep 2. Scratch Off

  • TV-14
  • May 8, 2012
  • 21 min

Money From Strangers is a hidden camera prank show, with a twist- the pranksters have to convince strangers to do what they say in order to win a cash prize. In season 1 episode 2, titled "Scratch Off," the comedic host Jeff Dye ventures to the streets of San Diego, California with $1000 and a mission- to convince unsuspecting strangers to scratch off a lottery ticket with a revealing message on it.

As the episode begins, Jeff approaches random people on the street with his lottery ticket proposition, attempting to persuade them with a variety of tactics. Some are convinced immediately, while others are more hesitant, requiring a bit more cajoling from Jeff. Some people are initially hesitant, but eventually agree to help because Jeff is so friendly and persistent.

Throughout the episode, Jeff takes on different personas and uses different strategies to convince people to scratch off his ticket. For example, he pretends to be a local newscaster doing a story on unexpected lottery winners, building credibility to get people to comply. In another skit, he poses as a wealthy businessman who has stumbled across a winning ticket but is running late for a meeting, so he must convince a stranger to scratch it off on his behalf.

At one point, Jeff approaches a group of college students outside of a bar, making them an offer they can't refuse. Desperate for money to buy another round of drinks, the trio agrees to scratch off his ticket, even if it meant breaking the rules of the show by scratching off the entire ticket instead of just the revealing message. In another instance, Jeff runs into a couple on vacation, convincing them to take a break from exploring the city to give him a chance to win some money.

Despite the silly nature of Jeff's pranks, many of the strangers he encounters take the opportunity to provide some insight into their own lives. Their interactions with him reveal interesting and quirky aspects of their personalities, making it a fun watch. In one particularly touching moment, Jeff encounters a man who reveals he is a veteran who has been struggling to provide for his wife and children. Though he initially refuses to scratch off the ticket, Jeff eventually wins him over by offering to give the man his earnings if he wins anything.

Overall, Money From Strangers season 1 episode 2 is a lighthearted and entertaining show that is equal parts hilarious and heartwarming. Watching Jeff trying to convince strangers to scratch off his ticket is a fun and engaging way to spend an hour, and viewers are sure to enjoy seeing how people react to the unique challenges he presents.

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Money From Strangers, Season 1 Episode 2, is available to watch and stream on MTV. You can also buy, rent Money From Strangers on demand at Amazon, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    May 8, 2012
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    21 min
  • Language
    English