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Season 1 – Joe Millionaire

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This unscripted series sends 20 women to France for a whirlwind romance with a man who they think is a dashing millionaire. In reality, however, "Joe Millionaire" is a construction worker raised in humble surroundings with only limited financial security. As he woos each woman, "Joe" grapples with the difficulty of maintaining his million-dollar charade. When he makes his final choice, he must reveal the truth about his monthlong masquerade and his real financial standing to her.

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Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly 09/06/2019
C+
It's comfort TV in a way The Waltons never was. Go to Full Review Tom Shales Washington Post 09/06/2019
Once you get past the central ruse, about 95 percent of the show is filler. Go to Full Review Jane Ganahl San Francisco Chronicle 09/06/2019
Yeah, it's cheesy and tawdry (and utterly addictive, as are a lot of these shows) but it's too easy to bash "Joe Millionaire." Instead, I would argue that there is much to be learned about the dating dance from watching. Go to Full Review Katie Baker The Ringer 05/01/2020
The entertainment Ponzi scheme's very existence relied upon layers of deception. That made it utterly thrilling-and, ultimately, impossible to replicate. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
Joe Millionaire — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Alex McLeod

Host

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 6, 2003 Twenty women take up residence in a French chateau where they enjoy the attentions of a construction worker masquerading as a millionaire. This episode: Evan Marriott gets a makeover, along with horseback riding lessons and tips on wine. Host: Alex McLeod. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 13, 2003 Evan and his companions travel by train through the French countryside; Evan winnows the field by giving sapphire pendants to five special women. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 20, 2003 Evan romances the five remaining women in Paris, visiting the Moulin Rouge, dining atop the Eiffel Tower and taking tango lessons. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 27, 2003 Evan will eliminate one woman, leaving three. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 3, 2003 Evan eliminates one woman, leaving only two. Host: Alex McLeod. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 10, 2003 Evan keeps up the charade while searching his heart for the right choice. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 17, 2003 Evan learns if love triumphs over money after he reveals that he's not a wealthy playboy. Host: Alex McLeod. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 24, 2003 An update with Evan and Zora; the 19 eliminated women share their side of the story. Details

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Season Info

Network
Fox
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 6, 2003