Baggage 2010

Overview

Baggage is an American dating game show that premiered in 2010 and concluded its run in 2011. The program is hosted by Jerry Springer. Each episode features three contestants who participate in the dating process while carrying suitcases. These suitcases represent the baggage of each individual, containing embarrassing, unique, or weird propositions. The format dictates that the size of the suitcase corresponds to the significance of the secret held by the contestant. Throughout the course of the show, each participant is required to admit to a personal fault. The series focuses on these revelations as part of the selection process. While the term baggage is also defined in general contexts as items constructed with hard shells or durable soft materials to protect belongings during travel, the television series utilizes the term as a metaphorical device for the personal secrets brought into the dating arena by the contestants. The show relies on these disclosures to drive the interaction between the participants as they navigate the dating game.