COLLECTION · Series · 2008

Reality Bites Back

Name: Reality Bites Back
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 30 min
Rating: 10

Reality Bites Back is a reality show hosted by Michael Ian Black that parodies various reality show formats. It premiered July 17, 2008 on Comedy Central. The name is derived from the 1994 film Reality Bites.

Source: TMDB

* 10.0 (1)Comedy

Studios

Comedy Central

Runtime

30 min/ep

Release

17/07/2008

Score

10.0 / 10 (1)

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Seasons and episodes

Season 1

8 episodes · 2008

Episode 1. Big Mother (a.k.a. Extreme Manipulation: House Edition)

2008-07-17 · 30 min

The contestants' parents live with them for four days. Parody of Extreme Makeover and Big Brother

Episode 2. Shock of Love

2008-07-24 · 30 min

Competitors must seduce foul-mouthed comedian Luenell Campbell. Parody of Rock of Love and Surreal Life

Episode 3. The Biggest Chubby

2008-07-31 · 30 min

The comedians compete to gain the most weight. Parody of The Biggest Loser

Episode 4. Almost American Gladiators

2008-08-07 · 30 min

A series of immigration-themed physical challenges are presented to the contestants. Parody of American Gladiators and Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?

Episode 5. So You Think You Can Dive?

2008-08-14 · 30 min

The contestants participate in a diving competition. Parody of So You Think You Can Dance, The Bachelor, and The Apprentice

Episode 6. Hunting With The Stars

2008-08-21 · 30 min

Contestants are paired with D-list celebrities. Parody of Dancing with the Stars

Episode 7. The Amazing Disgrace

2008-08-28 · 30 min

The bickering escalates in a number of shame and humiliation-based challenges. Parody of The Amazing Race, Deadliest Catch, and Deal or No Deal

Episode 8. American Surv-idoler's Kitchen

2008-09-04 · 30 min

The contestants navigate a mash-up of challenges. Parody of American Idol, Survivor, and Hell's Kitchen

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