History Series / TheMomentOfTruth

* FiveSecondForeshadowing: It may feel like it, since the host asks something regarding their life (or whoever/whatever) before the actual question is given. If someone is asked about how close the relationship is between their siblings, the next question could be something about them.

* FiveSecondForeshadowing: It may feel like it, since the host asks something regarding their life (or whoever) before the actual question is given. If someone is asked about how close the relationship is between their siblings, the next question could be something about them.

* ContentWarning: Mark gives out a disclaimer at the beginning and the start of the 100,000-dollar questions in the episode example above. He admits that [[CreatorBacklash he wanted the episode to not air if he had a say]], but [[ExecutiveMeddling the producers opted to air it anyway]].

** The polygraph will always state "That answer is..." after the contestant answers a question. "True" and "False" are subsequently said after a few seconds.

* CharacterCatchphrase: Said by the host after the contestant is introduced: "(name), this is your [[TitleDrop Moment of Truth]]!
* ForcedToWatch: Downplayed, but the contestant’s family/friends have to watch the answers go by. And their reactions… well, let’s say [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything can leave them shocked but well oiled for the show]].

* SadisticGameShow: Once you get to the very personal questions, the contestant may have second thoughts about even appearing here, considering that nearly EVERYONE was going to hear the embarrassing truth.

Simply put, [[YesNoAnswerInterpretation just answer the questions truthfully]] 21 times and you’ll get the prize. However, it’s NotWhatItLooksLike. As the contestant progresses, the questions get more personal, and [[{{Understatement}} that’s saying something on a low note]]. Even better, [[ForcedToWatch the contestant’s family/friends]], [[AudienceParticipation the gasp-and-laugh audience]], and [[SurpriseWitness a surprise guest on a question]] all have to bear what the contestant really has to say. If the contestant answers a question with a false Yes or No, they walk away with [[AllOrNothing nothing]].

This show is, by all means, asking if [[WasItAllALie the question’s content was really what the contestant had done]]. And yep, it has done damage before to multiple contestants, most notably [[https://youtu.be/Q7F1wki-klM?si=Tg0zSFR9CeoWs1VJ a contestant who fully admitted to stealing, having an affair with another lover, and that she wanted to be married with another ex-boyfriend who subsequently asked the question]]. Fox attempted to get a second season following its destructive first run, [[MissingEpisode but it never aired]]. It’s probably for the better, because [[LyingCreator lying is always something you’ll do]].

* ForcedToWatch: Downplayed, but it’s the contestant’s family/friends that have to watch the answers go by. And their reactions… well, let’s say [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything can leave them shocked but well oiled for the show]].

* {{Lifelines}}: Starting with the third question, a family member/friend of the contestant can press a white button to force-skip a question that has been asked (it can only be activated once). It might just be the only thing [[SavedByATerriblePerformance that’ll save contestants from getting embarrassed]].

* SadisticGameShow: Once you get to the very personal questions, the contestant may have second thoughts of even appearing here, considering that nearly EVERYONE was going to hear the embarrassing truth.

** In the infamous episode explained above, the crowds reactions starting with the 100,000 dollar questions is enough to make one person laugh hard.

* {{Lifelines}}: Starting with the third question, a family member/friend of the contestant can press a white button to force-skip a question that has been asked. It might just be the only thing [[SavedByATerriblePerformance that’ll save contestants from getting embarrassed]].

* SadisticGameShow: Once you get to the very personal questions, the contestant may have second thoughts of even appearing here, considering that nearly EVERYONE was going to the embarrassing truth.

* StudioAudience: The crowd’s main thing to do (other than watch this unfold) is to react with gasps, laughter, or both. ** In the infamous episode explained above, the crowds reactions starting with the 100,000 dollar questions is enough to make one person laugh hard.

Simply put, [[YesNoAnswerInterpretation just answer the questions truthfully]] 21 times and you’ll get the prize. However, it’s NotWhatItLooksLike. As the contestant progresses, the questions get more personal, and [[{{Understatement}} that’s saying something on a low note]]. Even better, [[ForcedToWatch the contestant’s family/friends]], and [[SurpriseWitness a surprise guest on a question]] all have to bear what the contestant really has to say. If the contestant answers a question with a false Yes or No, they walk away with [[AllOrNothing nothing]].

* Lifelines: Starting with the third question, a family member/friend of the contestant can press a white button to force-skip a question that has been asked. It might just be the only thing [[SavedByATerriblePerformance that’ll save contestants from getting embarrassed]].

A GameShow from Creator/Fox that reins in a LieDetector for up to 100 questions that randomly spews 21 of those questions that could get them 500,000 dollars.