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- Mischief with meaning is the name of the game on Random Acts. A team of proficient pranksters goes undercover to make deserving people's dreams come true in unexpected ways while heartwarming hi-jinks are captured on hidden cameras.
- Mary Daniels owns a thrift store in Salt Lake City where her only goal is to provide for, and serve the nearby homeless population. All she makes goes straight back into keeping the store open. Everyone leaves with what they need, whether they can pay or not. Will surprises Mary with a scuba diving adventure, while Emilie keeps the store open and invites a couple hundred friends-of-the -show to purchase as much as possible; Mason and Emilie help strangers virtually shop for their groceries.
- Cindy Adams dedicates her time to serving everyone but herself. She's opened her home to numerous children in need of a loving family. Cindy loves to bake and has used her talents to spread her love via thousands upon thousands of desserts to those in need of a pick-me-up. Will and Jenna help make her 25-year-old dream of a new kitchen come true, and to top it off they do it all in one day; Will and Emilie chauffeur unsuspecting airport travelers.
- Savannah is a happy, positive, and charitable teenager who was recently diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia, a rare life-shortening disease. Navigating her new life has been full of challenges and trials, but despite this she's still trying to pursue her dreams when she's physically able to. Emilie and Will step in to help her check skydiving off her bucket list; Lisa, Will and Mason enlist the help of kids to find Lisa's missing purse at a mini golf course.
- Emily Jorgensen is a passionate and dedicated elementary school teacher. When tragedy befell her classroom she was there to help her students grieve and heal. But now Emily is experiencing her own personal health crisis, resulting in the amputation of her fingertips and toes. So in the spirit of Jason F. Wright's book "Christmas Jars" her entire school comes together to give Emily a mega Christmas surprise; Will, Emilie, and Mason surprise people with a giant talking Christmas Jar.
- Chris Miller is a high school social worker and wrestling coach whose sole mission is to help students in need. His devotion to his students and wrestlers has literally saved lives. And on top of it all he never takes a day off for himself. So Emilie and Jenna surprise Chris with an acrobatic stunt plane experience of a lifetime; Will, Emilie, Jenna, Mason, and Melanie all descend upon unsuspecting cars at a gas station to give them a proper pit stop.
- Mindi Holmgren, along with her four children, lost their husband and father in a tragic swimming accident. With so much to figure out, Mindi has had to put their dream of updating the backyard on an indefinite hold. Will and Melanie arrange for the Holmgren family to be out of town and then call in some old friends of the show to make Mindi's dream backyard become a reality; Will seeks biking assistance in San Diego, while Emilie races ahead to pass out ice cream.
- Edie Swan is an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother who has a rare condition called Chiari malformation, which makes it very hard for her to stand or ride in a car. She was once a ranger at her favorite place in the world, Arches National Park. But Edie doesn't think she'll ever be able to go back because it's so hard for her to travel. Emilie, Will, and Mason work together to make a special trip possible; Jenna, Mason, and Will take over a toll booth.
- Lilly is dealing with the recent death of her father, but despite this tragedy she still dreams of becoming a fashion designer. Emilie, Mason and returning host Lisa Valentine Clark work with Lilly's mother and school teacher to get access to some of Lilly's designs. The hosts then work with a local clothing producer to get Lilly's designs created and then invite Lilly to a fashion show where a final surprise awaits; Emilie and Jenna surprise kids at the zoo.
- Dani Bates, along with her two daughters, lost their husband and father to suicide. Heartbroken and confused they are trying to figure out how to move forward. To try and bring comfort to others, Dani openly shares her story of grief and recovery. To help her daughters remember their father Dani has wanted to make them a quilt out of his old t-shirts. Will distracts Dani with a surprise sailing trip, while Jenna works on a quilting miracle; Emilie and Will start water fights in a park.
- Aleisha McDaniel constantly does random acts of kindness in her daily life, all while being a wife, mother, school teacher and operating multiple non-profits to help those in need. One act of kindness Aleisha has done almost 200 times is leaving a pinata full of candy on the doorsteps of someone who needs a pick-me-up. Will and Jenna decide to help Aleisha with a giant pinata surprise; Will, Emilie, and Mason add an unconventional experience to a haunted house.
- Lisa Love is an elementary school teacher who has changed the lives of her students through her love of space. She even arranged for her school to video conference with the astronauts on the international space station, a privilege few schools get to experience. Will and Jenna fulfill Lisa's childhood, and adulthood, dream of going to Space Camp; Will, Emilie, and Mason give random people the chance to play Apple Blasters.
- Will and Emilie surprise the Serna family with a camping and kayaking adventure on the Colorado River. But as always, there's one more surprise just around the river bend; Will and Emilie have fun with tents at Scheels.
- Trey is figuring out his new normal after the tragic loss of his father. Trey loves the training discipline of parkour, so Will and Jenna give Trey the parkour surprise of a lifetime; Will, Jenna, and Mason throw a dozen birthday parties.
- After losing her husband Brad to cancer, Robin Smith is staying strong for her children. Will and Emilie send Robin to Catalina Island where several more surprises await her; Will and Jenna search for buried treasure at the aquarium.
- Jesse has endured a life of struggle and pain, starting with a debilitating accident when he was 17 years old. Will and Emilie help give Jesse and his kids their very own rooms; Will, Jenna, and Mason help with those little odd jobs.
- Year after year Zoie never gets to play in the snow, so Will and Emilie bring "winter" to Zoie's backyard a bit early to accommodate her medical condition; Will and Emilie convince grocery shoppers to help them ring a bell for donations.
- Molly's dreams have been delayed because of her cancer treatments. Will and Jenna head to Molly's University to setup a surprise with Broadway star Shoshana Bean; Will, Jenna, and Mason reward kind college students.
- Annalise is the victim of severe bullying. To help her know she is loved, Emilie and Jenna arrange a dream-come-true performance where she becomes the star; Mason and Emilie transform from caterpillar to butterfly in response to kindness.
- Maddi and Sammi are sisters who were in a terrible car accident that took the life of their best friend. Will and Emilie surprise them with a healing adventure; Will, Emilie, and Mason have fun with balloons and kind strangers in a mall.
- Kimberly always puts others first which is why Will and Jenna decide to give her a day off, that includes pampering and a party, that she'll never forget; Will and Emilie take to the road to show gratitude to front line professionals.
- Addison is an amazing young woman who suffers from a rare disease that will eventually take her vision. Will and Emilie take her on a virtual world tour with surprises along the way; Will and Mason have photographic fun with kind strangers
- Brooke, the mother of three young children, often wakes up in so much pain that she can't get out of bed. When this happens, her husband, Jeremy, has to take a day off work to care for the family. Watch Random Acts step in and help ease one of the family's biggest burdens in the series premiere. Additional sketches featured: Buried Treasure and Shopper Survey.
- Nate and Stephanie's daughter, Everleigh, was born with severe physical disabilities. Due to a medical emergency, the family spent the holiday season in the ICU and thought they had missed Christmas...until Random Acts convinced Santa Claus to make an off-season visit. Additional sketches featured: Park Bench Therapy and Café Copycat.
- Justin, Toni, and their daughter, Shayli, were devastated when Toni was diagnosed with cancer. With help from the Studio C cast, Random Acts devised an incredible birthday surprise for Shayli that she and her family will never forget. Then, watch BYU Vocal Point singers pose as maintenance workers to surprise patrons at an assisted-living facility. Additional sketches featured: Musical Maintenance and 2-Minute Car Wash.
- Shelby was heartbroken when the sudden onset of a debilitating condition that forced her to give up her music scholarship at UVU as well as her dream of playing with the Orchestra at Temple Square. But Random Acts likes to make dreams come true, so the team decided to surprise Shelby with the opportunity of a lifetime. Additional sketches featured: Table Talk and Mowing it Forward.
- New mom Janis has finally found her dream home, but her husband is currently serving in Afghanistan. Between working full time, caring for her daughter, and volunteering to support other military spouses, Janis has a lot on her plate. To take some weight off her shoulders, Random Acts planned a bit of home moving magic. Additional sketches featured: Morning Glory and Random Raffle.
- A struggling single mom wants to keep her promise of a dream bedroom makeover for her young son, Theo. The Random Acts team decided to make it happen...all in one night while Theo is asleep in the room. Additional sketches featured: Will of Fortune and Exotic Uber.
- Since John was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimers at age 57, he has been determined to make memories while he still can. Random Acts stages a backyard reception where he can surprise his wife, Jane, with a vow renewal ceremony. Additional sketches featured: Aaron's Errands and Farmers Market.
- After losing everything in a house fire, including all of Mom's quilting materials used as a source of income, the Suyak family needs a boost from the Random Acts team to "quilt" their life back together. Additional sketches featured: Pier Gauntlet and Hidden Compliments.
- Janis hasn't seen her son and grandchildren for two years. The Random Acts team makes sure that Janis stumbles into a magic show for an illusion that will reunite mother and son. Additional sketches featured: Sand Castle and In-Ear Bug.
- Rebecca and Mo's lives were changed when a medical emergency put Mo in a wheelchair. Without proper transportation, Rebecca must single-handedly lift Mo in and out of vehicles. Watch Random Acts bring surprises and relief to this special family. Additional sketch featured: Grocery High Reacher.
- Like many young girls, Emmalene Meyers wants to be a ballerina, but her cerebral palsy makes everyday tasks a challenge. With the help of Ballet West, Random Acts brings Emmalene's dreams to the stage.
- Steffan Ellsworth suffers from a debilitating disease, and his family wants to fulfill his dream of flying before he loses his eyesight. Random Acts steps in to give Steffan the aerial experience of a lifetime.
- Cole Keller is a young boy with special needs. Sarah is a mother determined to do everything she can to ensure her son's well-being. Watch Random Acts secretly transform the Kellers' backyard into a sanctuary the whole family can enjoy.
- Gary Staples has dedicated his life to serving others, from opening a senior care center to coaching children's soccer, but now he is battling cancer. With the help of major league soccer team Real Salt Lake, the Random Acts team gives Gary the ultimate surprise.
- Despite living with chronic pain, Janet McClellan cares full-time for her sons with special needs. Watch Random Acts team up with RC Willey to replace Janet's decades-old bed with the relaxing bedroom she deserves.
- Ciera Thayne is a gifted young woman whose sudden illness knocked her off her feet. See how Random Acts pulled off a Regency Ball to honor Ciera, complete with period costumes and a surprise reunion of family and friends.
- Chloe was fighting for her life until her husband Josh donated his kidney to her. Random Acts enlisted author Al Fox, singer Tiffany Alvord, and thousands of lights to transform a hospital room into a magical concert to lift their spirits.
- Passionate music teacher Weston Scow sold his piano when his wife Kristen experienced health challenges. See how Random Acts managed to sneak a brand new piano and a live orchestra into the house to surprise Weston on his birthday.
- The Gossards have helped several children in the foster care system, and didn't hesitate when eight more children came their way. Random Acts enlisted Heart2Home to turn their unfinished basement into a cozy living space in just three days.
- Kindhearted Clarissa Osborn has overcome difficult times, but she is about to face her biggest challenge yet: quadruplets. See how Random Acts and Babies"R"Us throw Clarissa and her husband Jason the ultimate baby shower.
- Savannah's family discovered that she had a very rare genetic bone disease when she was 13. It affects her spine and the bones in her legs, causing severe deformities that have had to be partially corrected by extreme surgeries. Because of her illness and surgeries, Savannah missed almost her entire senior year and did not graduate from High School or have the chance to walk across a stage to collect a diploma. It is for her a symbol of lost moments in her life. She has worked hard to gain her GED at home on her own. Random Acts is going to give her the graduation ceremony she never had and an experience we hope she will never forget.
- Injured in a freak skiing accident, Ryan is now a paraplegic and struggles to share his passion for the outdoors with his family. Random Acts joins forces with "United Access" and together they provide a way for Ryan to get outside with his loved ones.
- Rachel Bingham is a beloved and amazing third-grade teacher who recently won the Teacher of the Year award. Random Acts joins Rachel's colleagues and students to create an unforgettable surprise for this deserving teacher.
- In the summer of 2017, Kiarra Dalley had a terrible accident during a High School shop class that unfortunately resulted in the loss of her hand. Random Act teams up with The Piano Guys for an unforgettable experience for this young aspiring pianist and dancer.
- Brinley is considered a medical miracle after surviving serious health complications at birth. Join the Random Acts team as they put a smile on her face by creating the ultimate, custom-made version of the game show "Let's Make a Deal."
- Wyatt, who suffers from a disability caused by a brain malformation at birth, is well known and loved within his community. Join Random Acts as they partner for the second time with "Heart 2 Home" to uniquely transform Wyatt's bedroom into a world just for him.
- This single mom has no idea what's in store for her when she helps a friend move into an apartment.
- While serving a church mission in Australia, Kendall suffered a horrible accident where she was struck by a passing car. A passerby managed to miraculously save her life, but she was never able to meet him-until Random Acts decided to give her the surprise of a lifetime.