To Tell the Truth

This reboot takes the familiar setup of the classic game show and drops it into a modern, celebrity-driven setting. Each episode sets a panel of famous faces against three contestants who claim to be the same person with an unusual skill, job or accomplishment. Panelists ask questions, probe for inconsistencies and rely on intuition and banter to single out the real individual, who is the only one sworn to tell the truth. The tone stays light and playful, with host Anthony Anderson keeping the pace brisk and the spotlight on quick thinking, misdirection and comic moments rather than high stakes or serious revelations.

Released in 2016, this reimagining was presented under the guidance of Paul Alter and leans on the original show's proven premise, updated with celebrity panels and contemporary production values. Anthony Anderson hosts, and episodes include family cameos such as his mother, Doris Day Bowman.

The series did not land major industry awards or high-profile nominations during its run, and it wasn't a centerpiece of awards season. It aimed more for entertainment value and broad appeal than trophy hunting, so its recognition stayed limited to audience chatter and TV listings rather than accolade circuits.

Bringing the format back introduced the classic lie-versus-truth contest to newer audiences who know reality and panel shows well. The show got attention because of Anderson's comic timing and the parade of guest stars, and it worked as appointment viewing for fans of light-hearted TV where the fun comes from social guessing and playful deception.

Critical and audience reactions were generally mixed, reflected in modest viewer scores like a 6.2/10 user rating. Many praised the chemistry among panelists and Anderson's easygoing style, while others found the format a little familiar compared with other modern game and reality shows. The main themes are honesty versus performance, quick wit, and how confidence can sell an identity, all wrapped in short, amusing episodes.