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Heads and Tails 2011

★ 7.9/10 · 9 votes Reality 27 seasons · 623 eps Returning Series
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What is Heads and Tails?

Heads and Tails is a Ukrainian travel reality television series that premiered on February 13, 2011. The program follows two co-hosts as they visit a different international location for one weekend in each episode.

Type
TV series
Year
2011
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
623
Runtime
45 minutes
First aired
Feb 13, 2011
Last aired
Feb 21, 2022
Original language
UK
Origin
UA
Networks
Inter, Friday!
Genres
Reality
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Overview

Heads and Tails is a Ukrainian travel reality television series that premiered on February 13, 2011. The program follows two co-hosts as they visit a different international location for one weekend in each episode. The central premise of the show involves a coin toss to determine the financial circumstances of each host for the duration of the trip. One host receives a Golden Card, which provides access to a credit card with unlimited credit, though in practice this is limited to 30,000 US dollars per day. The other host must spend the entire weekend with a budget of 100 US dollars, covering all necessary expenses. Starting with the second season, the production team began hiding a bottle containing 100 US dollars in each visited location for travelers to find. The series is also known by its original titles in Ukrainian and Russian, Orel i Reshka. The show continued production through 2022, documenting the hosts as they explored various destinations around the world under these contrasting financial conditions.

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Should you watch it?

“Two hosts compete to explore global destinations on vastly different budgets determined by a coin toss.”

Reasons to watch
  • contrasting luxury and budget experiences
  • global travel inspiration
Keep in mind
  • budget limitations for one host
  • unpredictable outcomes

Watch it if you enjoy travel programs that highlight extreme differences in vacation spending.

The show is a lighthearted travel series suitable for general audiences.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 15 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 17 episodes
Season 3 · 16 episodes
Season 4 · 17 episodes
Season 5 · 8 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the show about?

It is a Ukrainian travel series where hosts visit different locations for a weekend.

How is the budget decided?

The budget for each host is determined by a coin toss at the start of the trip.

What is the Golden Card?

The Golden Card allows one host to spend up to US$30,000 per day during their weekend.

How much does the other host spend?

The second host must complete their weekend trip with a budget of US$100.

Is there a hidden prize?

Starting in the second season, the production hides a bottle containing US$100 in each location for travelers to find.