Baggage (2010–2012) User Reviews

mildly entertaining late night viewing

[ta-60644 · 5/10 · 29 April 2023]

It is an interesting concept and Jerry Springer was very personable which helped the show. He is the quintessential ringmaster.

The bold statements in their baggage are almost always walked back when they get a chance to explain. What is printed becomes 'once, years ago, I did this' or 'for you I would definitely change and not do that'.

I read an article from a 'contestant' on the show and they all get paid no matter who gets picked and it doesn't sound like there is really any date at the end of it.

To get on the show and get paid they need to come up with things that sound bad and that is just what they do.

That said, as fake reality TV goes it is more entertaining than most.

Springer

[allenzitek · 6/10 · 1 July 2021]

I knew that the show was somewhat scripted, as are most "reality" shows. Yes...Jerry Springer is a bit of a con man but certainly an entertaining one.cant say his stuff is boring.i watch late night for giggles,I've seen much,much worse.

Entertaining

[socialparasite-g · 12 July 2011]

Jerry Springer lately has been attempting to get away from his talk-show and onto other things, usually at the same time. This time around he's tried his charm as the host of Baggage, which is a dating game show where one person has to choose between one of three potential dates based on their baggage. Once the winner has been chosen, that one person must view the original chooser's baggage and see if its acceptable.

Its always interesting to see just what the baggage will be, and with each round the wonderment becomes ever so increasing and shocking. Even if tried with a new host, this show would be watchable but Jerry brings a certain light hilarity and yet sincerity to the show. You'd be surprised just how much the HOST in a game show matters, a perfect example is the decades of Newlywed Game. Speaking of old game shows, baggage is a little bit like Dating Game and Price is Right.

Camille is THE HOTTEST BLONDE EVER!!! ♡q;-D♡!!!

[williamjamison · 10/10 · 4 December 2017]

They definitely have a lot of hot girls on the Shelf and it's pretty crazy and / octave with your answers the lifestyles by the way that we treat people but I've watched a lot of them and Camille on I had to change his galaxy to another hot blonde naturally gorgeous cuz I have seen the Best of the Best everything and I watch lot of porn LOL

Springer=Fake

[awm-12580 · 3/10 · 26 December 2020]

If Jerry Springer has anything to do with something, you know it's fake. Had my doubts about this show being real, but when Christine, a "Legal Assistant" from Houston came on, it confirmed it. More like Christine Nguyen, an actress from California.. The results are predetermined.. They script this out just as any other "reality" show.

You GO girl

[chadwickmary · 10/10 · 19 December 2022]

Just watched the Baggage Show with Jerry Springer for the first time on December 19, 2022. I don't know if it's a rerun or the show is still on...!!!

I have to comment and I usually would not! I don't care if the show is real or not, like I read other people's comments and their own opinions if the show is real or not. People don't care!!! Everybody makes their own mind up and their own opinions!!! Everybody knows this 100 percent!!!

Kudos to the Baggage show, along with Jerry Springer and especially the female contestant on December 19, 2022 that chose the earwax dude that nobody would or thought any of us would, along with her.... You have to applaud/give it to the show, host and contestants, wether it's real or not! The outcome was a stand up applause and kudos to all!

Fake show with actors and made up "baggage"

[bernardtalbert · 2/10 · 18 March 2018]

Like other people have mentioned the show appears to be fake like a lot of other TV shows nowadays. To save money they apparently hire actors and make up scripted bad things to say about them to use as their baggage.

The big tip off for me was when I saw well-known pornstar Taylor Wane appear as a contestant using her real first name Joanne and claiming she worked as a makeup artist. She does have a makeup artist certification but she made no mention of her 20 + years in the adult movie biz? It's also known that she has a long time husband or boyfriend named Laurien. At the end of the show she revealed her baggage to be "I live with my bounty hunter ex husband" which was total bs and the guy refused to pick her because of that.

Entertaining

[gssfilms · 8/10 · 26 February 2018]

Definitely entertaining. however as a previous reviewer has pointed out some of the contestants ARE actors. they have reused some (have seen the same people in multiple episodes). and have seen small time actors /contestants with IMDBs on the show.

No Extra Charge For This Baggage, Just Shock & Awe

[DKosty123 · 11 September 2011]

In a way, this is Jerry Springer Lite. There are no fist fights, and everything is put on the table in a non-violent way. In a way, this is a step beyond Deal or No Deal, but is founded on the same principle. Instead of bags filled with money figures, we open these bags to find dirty hidden secrets.

The show also has diversity from what I have seen of it. Usually there is one girl checking out three guys bags or one guy checking out three girls bags. I did see one episode where a girl was checking out one guy and two girls bags (she decided to choose one of the girls over the guy by the way).

Each one of the three opens their bags to reveal deep dirty secrets. Then they are allowed to state their case to the contestant. As each round goes, one of the three is eliminated. Then, when we get down to the one chosen, they get to see their choosers baggage. They then decided to accept or reject them and their baggage. The tables are turned.

There is a sequel series of this where the winners are shown on their date and what happens after. I haven't seen it yet but am curious how well some of these matches built on revealing each others secrets work out. The good thing about this format is that instead of the phony questions that the old Dating Game had, opening the baggage reveals real issues and everyone gets to input their feelings about that. I would think that is a better way to start a relationship.

Jerry Springer is the perfect host for this. He handles this format very well. So far I have only seen this on Game Show Network.

I hate it so much it's brilliant

[madisonsolomon · 10/10 · 15 July 2022]

It's just odd women choosing between weird/creepy guys. Prime entertainment. 10/10. It's clearly scripted, but honestly who cares. Not good for actual reality tv show but it's SO HILLAIRIOUS and I make fun of it to my friends. 10/10.

You will laugh out Loud!

[liyahwhitfield · 10/10 · 10 March 2021]

This is show is hilarious at times, fun to watch when you can't decide on anything else.

Are the guests on baggage for real

[rallyingles · 24 April 2015]

I noticed that quite a number of the guests on Baggage have credits of having had appeared of being in other TV shows, films, worked in production, etc. even before appearing on Baggage and some find have upcoming roles which can soon find out here on IMDb.

I cannot say that all of the guests were not as claimed they were but it appears that quite a number of them were role playing if you especially check out some guests of the episodes.

It's easy to notice that the questions asked were rehearsed especially during the tie breakers with the remaining 2 guests. Baggage is more for entertainment and more like a light comedy program

Frustrated

[smartin-38620 · 28 August 2021]

Why are there the same people that they keep airing. Also why so many commercials. The best part of show is Jerry Springer. He is hilarious.

Correction.

[smartin-38620 · 28 August 2021]

I dont know what a spoiler is so in my review i put no. I will put no in this review also.