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Opportunity Knocks is an American reality television series that airs on PBS, PBS Passport, PBS World, and streams on YouTube. The series shows families working with financial coaches to address issues with their personal finances. Celebrity coaches include Jean Chatzky, Patrice Washington, and Louis Barajas.The series has won multiple awards including "Best Feel Good Show" at the 2024 American Reality Television Awards.[1]
Season One
[edit]Season One premiered in May 2023, consisting of 12 episodes. The final episode was filmed at Dollywood.
| Family | Coach | Location | Financial Institution | Non-profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah & Juliette | Jean Chatsky | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Patricia | Louis Barajas | El Paso, TX | Raiz CU | |
| Charles & Tiffany | Patrice Washington | Lake Charles, LA | Pelican State CU | |
| James & Fiona | Louis Barajas | Los Angeles, CA | Financial Partners CU | |
| Michelle | Patrice Washington | Tampa, FL | ||
| Jared & Lauren | Jean Chatsky | Raleigh, NC | Coastal CU |
Season Two
[edit]Season Two premiered in May 2024, consisting of 13 episodes. The final episode was filmed in Hollywood.
| Family | Coach | Location | Financial Institution | Non-profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnell & Tonda | Jean Chatsky | Washington, DC | Skypoint CU[2] | |
| Nicole | Louis Barajas | El Paso, TX | Raiz CU | |
| Ericka | Patrice Washington | New Orleans, LA | New Orleans Fire Fighters CU | |
| Lynette & Omar | Louis Barajas | Seattle, WA | BECU | |
| Bobbye & Wesley | Patrice Washington | Baton Rouge, LA | Pelican State CU | |
| Maegan & Wes | Jean Chatsky | Columbus, OH | Telhio CU |
Awards & Recognition
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) | Reality - Social Issues | Season 2 | NOMINATED |
| 2024 | Anthem Awards[3] | Community Voice | Season 2 | Winner |
| 2024 | Anthem Awards | Business Leader | Season 2 | Bronze Winner |
| 2024 | American Reality Televison Awards (ARTA) | Best Feel-Good Show[1] | Season 2 | Winner |
| 2024 | W3 Awards | Video Series - Public Service & Activism | Season 1 | Gold Winner |
| 2024 | W3 Awards | Video Features - Best Directing | Episode 104 | Gold Winner |
| 2024 | W3 Awards | Video Series - Reality | Season 1 | Silver Winner |
| 2024 | dotCOMM Awards[4] | Nonprofit | Episode 207 | Platinum Winner |
| 2024 | dotCOMM Awards | Video Series | Season Two | Platinum Winner |
| 2024 | dotCOMM Awards | Microsite | The Opportunity Coach | Platinum Winner |
| 2024 | dotCOMM Awards | Microsite | The Opportunity Finder | Honorable Mention |
| 2024 | Viddy Awards[5] | Broadcast/Cable/Subscription TV, Programs, Education | Season 1 | Platinum Winner |
| 2024 | Viddy Awards[6] | Broadcast/Cable/Subscription TV, Programs, Nonprofit | Season 1 | Gold Winner |
| 2024 | Viddy Awards | Broadcast/Cable/Subscription TV, Programs, Social | Season 1 | Gold Winner |
| 2024 | Anthem Awards | Film, Video, or Televison Show | Season 1 | Silver Winner |
| 2023 | dotCOMM Awards | Microsite | The Opportunity Finder | Gold Winner |
| 2023 | Telly Awards[7][8] | Best Reality TV Series | Season 1 |
Links
[edit]- Opportunity Knocks (Official Site)
- Opportunity Knocks (YouTube)
References
[edit]- ^ a b "11th Annual American Reality TV Awards - AWARDS SHOW". 2023-12-19. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ^ www.bizjournals.com https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2024/04/19/skypoint-fcu-pbs-opportunity-knocks.html. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Entry". Anthem Awards. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ^ "Winners". dotComm Awards. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ^ "Winners". Viddy Awards. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ^ "Winners". Viddy Awards. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ^ "PBS series featuring Financial Partners Credit Union wins prestigious Telly Award". The Downey Patriot. 2023-06-29. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ^ Flame, The Buckeye (2023-10-01). "Award-Winning "Opportunity Knock$" Nationally Televised Series Touted on Queer Money and Channel Q: Casting Season Two in Columbus". The Buckeye Flame. Retrieved 2025-04-18.