Plot Synopsis

Based on the classic TV game show of the same name, this re-imagined version of TO TELL THE TRUTH is hosted by Anthony Anderson and features regular celebrity panelists Betty White, NeNe Leakes, and Jalen Rose, who are joined by a different celebrity guest in each episode. Plus, Anderson's mother, Doris, is also part of the fun, keeping score throughout the game. In each round the panel is presented with three people who all claim to be the same person with the same incredible talent, job or achievement. One is sworn to tell the truth while the others are not. The panel of celebrities has a chance to grill each participant before taking turns deciding who they think is telling the truth. TO TELL THE TRUTH premiered on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 on ABC with a sneak-peek episode at 8pm ET/PT and the official series premiere at 10pm, the show's regular timeslot. In the 8pm episode, Anthony has more than just his mother to worry about when Tracee Ellis Ross, his co-star and TV wife from BLACK-ISH, is part of the game. Guests include America's fastest texter, Taylor Swift's high school sweetheart and somebody who likes to think inside the box -- a contortionist. Then, in the 10pm episode, comedian Iliza Shlesinger joins the celebrity panel, with these guests: one of the highest grossing Tupperware sales people who just happens to be a drag queen; shark attack survivors; and somebody who jumps off buildings for a living -- while on fire!

Season 2 of TO TELL THE TRUTH premiered on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 9pm ET/PT on ABC, featuring Ashley Graham, Jalen Rose, Angela Kinsey and Donald Faison on the celebrity panel. In this episode the panel is faced with finding the national champion Sumo wrestler, the inventor of the hashtag, the creator of the language Dothraki used on GAME OF THRONES, an original dancer from SOUL TRAIN, and someone who has survived a bear attack.

The third season of TO TELL THE TRUTH premiered on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 10pm ET/PT on ABC, with Anthony Anderson returning as host. Octavia Spencer, Dermot Mulroney, Nikki Glaser and Gabby Douglas make up the celebrity panel on the season opener, and they are presented with a variety of participants with interesting stories -- from the world's fastest backward talker to a couple who has been married 112 times and the world's unluckiest rodeo clown. Other celebrities in the third season include: Mel Brooks, Joel McHale, Bill Hader & Natasha Leggero; Ashley Graham, Jenna Elfman, Donald Faison & Alex Trebek; Yvette Nicole Brown, Laverne Cox, Tony Hale & Jalen Rose; Oliver Hudson, Candace Cameron Bure, Kal Penn & Ross Mathews; Ashley Graham, Donald Faison, Craig Robinson & Adam Pally; Joel McHale, Sasheer Zamata, Constance Zimmer & Paul Reubens; Sherri Shepherd, Josh Malina, Ryan Hansen & Ayesha Curry; Theresa Caputo, Kal Penn, Denise Richards & Matt McGorry; Margaret Cho, Tony Hale, Justin Baldoni & Ron Funches; Sherri Shepherd, Lauren Ash, Curtis Stone & Joshua Malina.

Season 4 of TO TELL THE TRUTH premiered on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT on ABC, with Anthony Anderson returning as host. In the season opener, Snoop Dogg, Oliver Hudson, Justin Long and Amanda Seales make up the celebrity panel.

TO TELL THE TRUTH returned for a fifth season on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 10pm ET/PT on ABC. Anthony Anderson hosts again, and his mother, Mama Doris, continues to bring the excitement to another level with her banter. The season opener features Deion Sanders, Shannon Sharpe, Joel McHale, and Gillian Jacobs. Additional celebrity panelists this season include Ashanti, Brad Garrett, Michael Strahan, Mark Duplass, Mike Tyson, Patti LaBelle, Rita Moreno, Yara Shahidi, and many more.

ABC premiered the sixth season of TO TELL THE TRUTH on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 8pm ET/PT, with Anthony Anderson continuing as host. In the season opener, Jimmy Kimmel, Andrea Savage and Sherri Shepherd make up the first celebrity panel, who hear from everyday heroes featuring a figure roller-skating champion, pancake artist, BAYWATCH lifesaver, Tabitha from BEWITCHED, and a Kentucky Derby milliner. Additional celebrity panels include: Lil Rel Howery, Adam Rodriguez & Nikki Glaser; Joel McHale, Cedric the Entertainer & Malin Akerman; and more. TO TELL THE TRUTH returned with new Season 6 episodes on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 10pm ET/PT on ABC. In the summer premiere, RuPaul, Cedric The Entertainer and Nikki Glaser make up the celebrity panel with guests like an etiquette expert, a hoof shoe designer, a woman who saved a bird with her breasts, a mime and Khloe Kardashian's prom date. After a five-month break, TO TELL THE TRUTH returned with new episodes on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT on ABC, with Cynthia Erivo, Gary Owen and Donald Faison making up the celebrity panel. Panelists include a celeb makeup artist, pee app developer, dino poop collector, clown of the year and duck master.
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On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT, ABC premiered the Season 6 finale of TO TELL THE TRUTH, with Cynthia Erivo, Donald Faison and Iliza Shlesinger making up the celebrity panel. The celebrity guests grill this week's panel featuring a Munchkin from THE WIZARD OF OZ film, aerial chains performer, grill master, maggot farmer and orchestra conductor.

TO TELL THE TRUTH has been renewed for a seventh season.