Primetime Season 19 Episode 11
Primetime
Season 19

Ep 11. What Would You Do? Pt. 4

  • March 25, 2008

Primetime season 19 episode 11 is titled "What Would You Do? Pt. 4" and explores real-life scenarios to test the ethical, moral, and social norms of everyday people. Hosted by John QuiƱones, the episode features hidden cameras capturing the reactions of unsuspecting bystanders in staged situations, leaving them with no time to prepare or edit their responses.

The first scenario features a couple on a date who are interrupted by the man's ex-girlfriend. The ex-girlfriend is angry and starts to make a scene, causing the man's date to feel uncomfortable. The situation escalates as the ex-girlfriend becomes aggressive, and the couple leaves the restaurant. This scenario is designed to see how the other diners in the restaurant would react and if they would intervene.

In the next scenario, a woman goes into a store to return an item, but she doesn't have a receipt. The cashier refuses to give her a refund, and the woman becomes angry and starts to make a scene. She calls the cashier derogatory names and even throws the item at him. This scenario is designed to test if other customers in the store would intervene and stand up to the woman's abusive behavior.

The third scenario involves a woman in a wheelchair who is struggling to get up a flight of stairs at a busy train station. The stairs are the only way to access the platform, and the station has no wheelchair lift or escalator. This scenario is designed to test if bystanders would offer to help the woman or if they would ignore her struggle and continue with their daily lives.

The fourth scenario features a young boy who is left alone in a parked car on a hot day. The car is locked and the windows are rolled up, leaving the boy at risk of heat exhaustion or dehydration. This scenario is designed to see if bystanders would call the police or try to rescue the boy themselves.

Finally, the episode explores a scenario involving a homeless man sleeping on the streets. The man is approached by a group of young men who start to harass him and throw objects at him, causing the man to become scared and agitated. This scenario is designed to test if bystanders would intervene and stand up to the bullies or if they would turn a blind eye to the homeless man's plight.

Overall, "What Would You Do? Pt. 4" is an episode that challenges viewers to question their own values and to consider how they would react in similar situations. The scenarios are carefully crafted to test the moral compass of everyday people, and the results are often surprising. From standing up to bullies to offering help to those in need, the episode highlights the importance of empathy and compassion in our daily lives.

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Description
  • First Aired
    March 25, 2008
  • Language
    English