The Next Best Thing
TV series
The Next Best Thing
English, on ABC.
The Next Best Thing: Who Is the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator? is an American reality TV series competition of celebrity impersonators with a grand prize of $100,000. It was hosted by Michele Merkin. The judges were Jeffrey Ross, Elon Gold and Lisa Ann Walter; ultimately, the winner was chosen by viewer voting. The eight-episode series debuted May 30, 2007 on the ABC television network and ended the same year. * Casting for Lookalike Talent Denise Bella Vlasis and Bea Fogleman.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2007
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Season 1, Episode 8
Aired 25 July 2007
Seasons 1
Details
- Last aired
- 25 July 2007
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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How many seasons of The Next Best Thing are there?
The Next Best Thing has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Next Best Thing finished?
Yes. The Next Best Thing ended in 2007, so you can watch the whole story.
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The Next Best Thing parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Next Best Thing is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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