TV series
To Tell the Truth
1956–1958, English, on CBS. Created by Mark Goodson & Bill Todman & Bob Stewart.
The show features a panel of four celebrities attempting to correctly identify a described contestant who has an unusual occupation or experience. This central character is accompanied by two impostors who pretend to be the central character. The celebrity panelists question the three contestants; the impostors are allowed to lie but the central character is sworn "to tell the truth". After questioning, the panel attempts to identify which of the three challengers is telling the truth and is thus the central character.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1958
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Latest episode
S3 E5: Season 3, Episode 5
Aired 16 December 1958
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 18 December 1956
- Last aired
- 16 December 1958
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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To Tell the Truth: quick answers
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How many seasons of To Tell the Truth are there?
To Tell the Truth has 3 seasons and 13 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is To Tell the Truth finished?
Yes. To Tell the Truth ended in 1958, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is To Tell the Truth on?
To Tell the Truth isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
To Tell the Truth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like To Tell the Truth?
If you liked To Tell the Truth, try Wheel of Fortune, Countdown, Jeopardy!.
Who created To Tell the Truth?
To Tell the Truth was created by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman and Bob Stewart and stars Bud Collyer, Jackie Cooper, Carl Reiner.