What Would You Do? (season 7)

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What Would You Do?
Season 7
Presented byJohn Quiñones
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes7
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseMay 31 (2013-05-31) –
July 19, 2013 (2013-07-19)
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The seventh season of the American situational hidden camera television series What Would You Do? premiered on May 31, 2013, and concluded on July 19, 2013. The seven-episode season, presented by news correspondent John Quiñones, was broadcast on Friday nights in the United States on ABC. On November 6, 2013, ABC renewed the show for an eighth season.[1]

Production[]

Development[]

On March 21, 2013, ABC renewed the show for a seventh season.[2] On May 21, 2013, it was reported that a special episode would be filmed entirely on the U.S. Route 66.[3]

Filming[]

Most of the scenarios presented in the season were filmed in New Jersey and New York.[4] Scenarios in the fourth episode of the season took place across the United States, and cities that were once located on the U.S. Route 66. Locations included Springfield, Missouri,[5] Weatherford, Oklahoma, and Amarillo, Texas.[6] Additionally, the episode 5 "Quick Dip" and "Found Wallet" scenarios were both filmed at the Mohegan Sun casino.

Episodes[]

See also: List of What Would You Do? episodes
No.
overall		TitleOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
66"Episode 1"May 31, 2013 (2013-05-31)3.88[7]
A street musician insults people walking on the street. A drunk couple plans to go boating with their child. A father criticizes his transgender daughter wearing a dress. A woman in a wedding dress arrives at a bar, explaining that she's getting cold feet for her upcoming wedding in 15 minutes.
67"Episode 2"June 7, 2013 (2013-06-07)4.14[8]
A woman criticizes another woman giving her a pedicure. A customer orders a complicated drink at a cafe. A barista is rude to customers. A teenage athlete comes out as gay.
68"Episode 3"June 14, 2013 (2013-06-14)3.91[9]
A nanny medicates a young girl to make her go to sleep. A broke woman is given the offer of making fast cash as a "special companion". A Boy Scout comes out as gay.
69"Episode 4"June 21, 2013 (2013-06-21)3.76[10]
A wanted criminal enters a pawn shop. At a restaurant, a customer criticizes their waiter's accent. Three teenage boys dine and dash. A young teen runs away from home. A young boy and girl charge customers extra once they buy his sweet tea.
70"Episode 5"June 28, 2013 (2013-06-28)3.74[11]
Someone takes coins out of a fountain. Visitors at a casino find a wallet. A pastor refuses to marry an interracial couple. A mother is criticized for letting their son get a manicure.
71"Episode 6"July 12, 2013 (2013-07-12)3.86[12]
Once again, a mother is criticized for letting their son get a manicure. For free food at a drive-thru, strangers are asked to do jumping jacks or to sing their order. A lesbian couple is denied a wedding cake because the baker doesn't believe in gay marriage.
72"Episode 7"July 19, 2013 (2013-07-19)3.87[13]
A man searches for open cars and steals from them.

Reception[]

Ratings[]

Viewership and ratings per episode of What Would You Do?
No. Title Air date Rating/share
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)
1 "Episode 1" May 31, 2013 1.3/4 3.88[7]
2 "Episode 2" June 7, 2013 1.3/5 4.14[8]
3 "Episode 3" June 14, 2013 1.2/5 3.91[9]
4 "Episode 4" June 21, 2013 1.2/4 3.76[10]
5 "Episode 5" June 28, 2013 1.1/4 3.74[11]
6 "Episode 6" July 12, 2013 1.1/4 3.86[12]
7 "Episode 7" July 19, 2013 1.1/4 3.87[13]

References[]

  1. ^ "ABC to Fill Remaining Tuesdays with "Primetime: What Would You Do?"". The Futon Critic. November 6, 2013. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  2. ^ "ABC Announces Its 2013 Summer Schedule". The Futon Critic. March 21, 2013. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  3. ^ Warnick, Ron (May 21, 2013). "Reality series being shot on Route 66". Route 66 News. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  4. ^ "Downtown New Brunswick Featured on ABC's "What Would You Do?"". Patch. June 4, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  5. ^ Wade, Susan (May 17, 2013). "What Would You Do? Films In Springfield". Issues & Info. Archived from the original on August 23, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  6. ^ Warnick, Ron (June 19, 2013). "Route 66 edition of "What Would You Do?" airs Friday". Route 66 News. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Ratings: Broadcast Finals for May 31, 2013". TV-aholic. June 3, 2013. Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Ratings: Broadcast Finals for June 7, 2013". TV-aholic. June 10, 2013. Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  9. ^ a b "Friday Final TV Ratings: 'What Would You Do' & '20/20′ Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. June 17, 2013. Archived from the original on June 30, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  10. ^ a b "Ratings: Broadcast Finals for June 21, 2013". TV-aholic. June 25, 2013. Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  11. ^ a b "Ratings: Broadcast Finals for June 28, 2013". TV-aholic. July 1, 2013. Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  12. ^ a b "Ratings: Broadcast Finals for July 12, 2013". TV-aholic. July 15, 2013. Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  13. ^ a b "Ratings: Broadcast Finals for July 19, 2013". TV-aholic. July 22, 2013. Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.

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