The BEST episodes of Primetime: What Would You Do? season 16

Every episode of Primetime: What Would You Do? season 16, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Primetime: What Would You Do? season 16!

ABC's hidden camera, ethical dilemma series What Would You Do? puts ordinary people on the spot. From bullying to abuse, racial attacks and more.

Last Updated: 4/22/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Continuing
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Helping a new mom with postpartum depression
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#1 - Helping a new mom with postpartum depression

Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/21/2020

In this episode, ABC News' Sara Haines goes undercover to play the role of a new mom showing signs of postpartum depression shortly after giving birth.

Diners react to student wanting to be a 'sugar baby'
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#2 - Diners react to student wanting to be a 'sugar baby'

Season 16 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/4/2020

In one scenario in this episode, "WWYD?" explores what happens when others learn a student wants to take unusual measures to pay down her school debt.

Sutton Foster participants in an age discrimination scenario
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#3 - Sutton Foster participants in an age discrimination scenario

Season 16 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/11/2020

The actor joined ABC News' John Quiñones for a scenario where strangers helped a job applicant, also an actor, who was facing age discrimination.

Diners react when mom denies son vaccinations
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#4 - Diners react when mom denies son vaccinations

Season 16 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/18/2020

In one scenario this episode, "WWYD?" explores what happens when others hear a mother denying her son the opportunity to get vaccinated.

Diners react to border wall controversy
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#5 - Diners react to border wall controversy

Season 16 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/25/2020

In one scenario this episode, "What Would You Do?" explores how diners in Texas and New York react to a scenario relating to a wall between the U.S. and Mexico border.

Special Edition: 'Would You Lie For Me?'
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#6 - Special Edition: 'Would You Lie For Me?'

Season 16 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/8/2020

In this special edition episode of "What Would You Do?" hosted by ABC's Gio Bentiez, focus group participants are asked to react to varying scenarios.

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Confronting man wearing Confederate flag jacket
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#7 - Confronting man wearing Confederate flag jacket

Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/7/2020

In this scenario shot in New York and Mississippi, "What Would You Do?" explores what happens when a man publicly wears a jacket displaying the Confederate flag.

Olympian Adam Rippon joins scenario about coming out
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#8 - Olympian Adam Rippon joins scenario about coming out

Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/14/2020

For the hidden camera segment Rippon was asked to join, a "What Would You Do?" actor nervously reveals he's gay to his baseball coach, also played by an actor. Watch how diners react.

Exploring negative impact of 'positive' stereotypes
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#9 - Exploring negative impact of 'positive' stereotypes

Season 16 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/28/2020

In one scenario in this episode, "WWYD?" looks at how seemingly harmless comments can sometimes be made at the expense of an entire culture.

Conversations around bisexuality
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#10 - Conversations around bisexuality

Season 16 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/8/2020

In this episode of "What Would You Do?," our actors play out a scenario where a young man comes out to his friends as bisexual. How will onlookers react?