The Steve Wilkos Show
Created by Steve Wilkos, Rachelle Wilkos
On Syndication
A tabloid talk show built on confrontation and lie-detector theatrics, where a former cop mediates crises of infidelity and abuse with a mix of moral authority and sensationalism.
Former Chicago cop and security guard of The Jerry Springer Show gets his own series adapted from the popular 'Steve to the Rescue' segments he did while filling in for Springer. Steve says he hopes his show will provide him with a platform to stand up for everyday people and help viewers in need. Common topics include trying to confirm — often using results of lie-detector tests — whether guests abused or molested children. Steve also helps guests determine paternity and if guests are cheating on their partners.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is The Steve Wilkos Show scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is The Steve Wilkos Show violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
Is The Steve Wilkos Show easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.
Is The Steve Wilkos Show sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The Steve Wilkos Show leave you hopeful? 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Steve Wilkos Show
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Steve Wilkos Show
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Steve Wilkos Show, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Steve Wilkos Show, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Steve Wilkos Show, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
