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The premiere of Deal or No Deal in the United States aired on December 19, 2005. Hosted by , the episode introduced American audiences to the high-stakes game of luck and intuition. Episode Overview: "She Was Number 1!" Air Date : December 19, 2005 Host : Howie Mandel Primary Contestant : Karen Vann Deal or No Deal : Season 1 Episode 1