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The Mole

  • TV Series
  • 2001–2008
  • TV-MA
  • 1h
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7.7/10
1.4K
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The Mole (2001)
A game show in which globe-trotting contestants solve puzzles and complete tasks in order to win a cash prize -- all while trying to figure out who among them is a player planted to sabotage the game.
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A game show in which globe-trotting contestants solve puzzles and complete tasks in order to win a cash prize -- all while trying to figure out who among them is a player planted to sabotage... Read allA game show in which globe-trotting contestants solve puzzles and complete tasks in order to win a cash prize -- all while trying to figure out who among them is a player planted to sabotage the game.A game show in which globe-trotting contestants solve puzzles and complete tasks in order to win a cash prize -- all while trying to figure out who among them is a player planted to sabotage the game.

  • Creators
    • Jill Dickerson
    • Sandi Johnson
    • Derrick Speight
  • Stars
    • Anderson Cooper
    • Heather Campbell Willison
    • Dorothy Hui
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Jill Dickerson
      • Sandi Johnson
      • Derrick Speight
    • Stars
      • Anderson Cooper
      • Heather Campbell Willison
      • Dorothy Hui
    • 27User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    • 2001–2004
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    Ali Sonoma
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    Clay Cauley
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    Craig Slike
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    • Creators
      • Jill Dickerson
      • Sandi Johnson
      • Derrick Speight
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    starry_magicstuff

    Hilarious, Intelligent, and [Viewers] Mind-Playing. What More?

    When I first saw the first Mole, I blew it off as one of those "reality shows". I had only seen Survivor, and didn't like it, so I stereotyped reality shows. Now, I regret that, and think that some reality shows can be good. One example is the Mole. This season, though pulled before, and brought back, was pretty good. It's been called the most intelligent reality television show [somewhere] and it's lived up to it.

    And it's funny! The competitors do look a little bland, but when they show them at the group meals [especially dinner] it's very funny. [Sadly enough, it is, even after Al and Katie's Jelly Discussion.] Yes, even though some of the games were rather disgustingly boring [Three Questions, anyone?] some were rather intriguing. [Anyone for Gladiator, Evader, and Break out of Jail/Get the Key?] It's plays with the viewers mind, trying to figure out who the mole is. Even though the clues were slightly obvious, it was a great season!

    One more note: this show was actually a show that kept me watching...especially since the one I picked out to win since the eighth or so week won. So it's very addicting, especially when you find it when they're doing something like rappelling off a dam.
    CMartin

    Who is the Mole? I can't wait to find out.

    The Mole. Throughout history, moles have been used successfully to worm their way into empires, nations and dynasties... only to cause dissention, mistrust, and paranoia. What a great idea for a TV Series.

    The hype that is "Survivor" is mixed with the format of MTV's "Road Rules". Take 10 strangers, 9 real contestants and 1 that is working for the producers. In the end, one person will win the money, one person will be "executed", and one will be unmasked as "The Mole".

    I tuned into this fantastic series about 1/3 the way through, and I've been hooked. Every time I think I have the Mole figured out, That person gets executed. And it makes for great "reality TV". Unlike Survivor, where everyone is backstabbing each other, "The Mole" is sabotaging the "tests" and the other players know it. The amount of paranoia is great. Who can you trust, when the mole is out to get you?

    A fantastic series, and I hope and pray It's picked up for another season.
    LT-10

    One of The best "reality" shows yet

    Okay so maybe it isn't "reality" but oh well they still put it in that category. This is awesome, it is fast paced and always keeps you attention. There are no boring contestants unlike some of the other shows. Fast, exciting, deserves all the attention it gets. 9.5/10 (If we were allowed to vote on TV series)
    the1kim

    The BEST show on TV!!!!!!

    This is the most awesome "reality" show that I have ever seen. It follows 10 people who have to try to win challenges to earn money for a group pot. The catch is that there is one person(the mole) in the group who tries to sabotage the challenges. The contestants don't get voted off, they have to take a test every few days to test their knowledge of who "the mole" is. Whoever gets the least right gets eliminated. It's kinda complicated unless you watch it. It's truly a good show. 10/10!!!
    tarheel10

    Friday Night = Television Suicide!

    ABC almost commited "television suicide" by originally putting this show on Friday nights! That is when the least amount of teenagers and young adults are home, their main audience!

    I'm glad to see "The Mole II" back on Tuesday nights, and I wish they'll bring it back for a third season, although that's very unlikely.

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    • Trivia
      Season 2 premiered on September 28th 2001 and was taken off the schedule after 3 episodes due to the mood of the country post 9-11 and poor ratings. It then returned in June 2002 with the first 4 episodes shown in 2 hour blocks on successive days to get the audience caught up. The reunion show at the end is held a year after the show finished filming.
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    • Release date
      • January 9, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Celebrity Mole: Hawaii
    • Production companies
      • American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
      • Stone Stanley Productions
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      • 1h(60 min)
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