ABC’s What Would You Do? returns with another dose of social experiments designed to test the moral compass of everyday people. This week’s episode presents a range of scenarios, from public displays of affection by unconventional couples to ethical dilemmas involving homeless teens and a distracted guardian.
In one scenario, actors portraying an older woman and a much younger man, as well as a same-sex couple, engage in public displays of affection. Hidden cameras capture the reactions of bystanders, revealing a spectrum of responses from acceptance to outright hostility. The episode also examines how people react to a homeless teenager seeking shelter in a public space and the choices they make when witnessing a distracted older sister neglecting her younger sibling.
Another scenario revolves around graffiti art on public property – is it vandalism or a form of self-expression? The episode doesn’t offer easy answers, instead presenting the complexities of these situations and the varied ways people choose to respond. By observing these unscripted interactions, What Would You Do? provides a unique lens through which to examine contemporary social issues.
What Would You Do? airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. on ABC.
