What Would You Do? Season 15 Episode 6 Episode 6

What Would You Do? is a hidden camera show hosted by journalist John Quiñones. In each episode, scenarios are set up with actors to see how the public responds in different situations. The show's goal is to showcase how people react to ethical dilemmas and how they can make a difference in situations where they can help someone in need.

In Season 15, Episode 6 titled "Episode 6," the scenarios involve different forms of discrimination. The first scenario takes place in a restaurant where two women, one Muslim and one Jewish, are having lunch and are approached by a man who is openly racist and Islamophobic. The man starts to verbally harass the Muslim woman and the Jewish woman intervenes to defend her. Will the other restaurant patrons also stand up to the man's bigotry, or will they remain silent or even side with him?

The second scenario involves a young African American man who is trying to hail a taxi on a busy street. As taxis continuously pass him by and pick up white customers, it becomes clear that the driver's discrimination may be playing a role. Will the other pedestrians who witness this behavior speak out against the discrimination or will they simply ignore it and continue on with their day?

The third scenario takes place in a store where an interracial couple is shopping for furniture. As they discuss which couch to purchase, they are approached by a store employee who makes racist remarks about their relationship. Will the other customers in the store stand up to the employee's bigotry or will they remain silent and let the couple endure the discrimination?

The final scenario involves a transgender woman who is trying to use the women's restroom at a busy public space. She is stopped by a security guard who insists she use the men's restroom instead. Will the other restroom patrons stand up to the guard's discrimination and help the transgender woman, or will they remain silent and allow the injustice to continue?

Throughout the episode, John Quiñones appears to explain the scenarios and provide commentary on how people react to discrimination and bigotry. There are also interviews with experts who provide insights on how these kinds of situations can be prevented and what individuals can do to be allies in the face of discrimination.

As with every episode of What Would You Do?, the focus is on educating the public on how to recognize and respond to discrimination in their everyday lives. By showcasing these scenarios and eliciting reactions from everyday people, the show highlights the importance of standing up against bigotry and intolerance.