Punk'd

Punk'd

Created by Jason Goldberg, Ashton Kutcher

On MTV

2003–20129 seasons77 episodes22 min5.1 / 10

A high-energy hidden-camera prank show built on schadenfreude and the pleasure of watching famous people caught off-guard, designed for repeated viewing and social sharing.

What happens when the biggest stars in the world get too high on the Hollywood hog? When their bank accounts start swelling bigger than their heads? Master prankster Ashton Kutcher is there to punk 'em down to earth.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Punk'd sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.

  • Is Punk'd violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Is Punk'd easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Does Punk'd leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is Punk'd scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

70/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity96

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise87

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love36

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Punk'd, and what each one shares →

Like Punk'd

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Punk'd

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Punk'd, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Punk'd, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Punk'd, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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