Reality Bites Back

2008 · Ended · 1 season · 8 episodes · Comedy · United States

Channel Comedy Central · Starring Michael Ian Black, Kyle Cease, Donnell Rawlings

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.
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Episodes

8 episodes · July 2008 – September 2008
  1. Episode 1: 1. Big Mother (a.k.a. Extreme Manipulation: House Edition)July 17, 2008 · 30 min
    The contestants' parents live with them for four days. Parody of Extreme Makeover and Big Brother
  2. Episode 2: 2. Shock of LoveJuly 24, 2008 · 30 min
    Competitors must seduce foul-mouthed comedian Luenell Campbell. Parody of Rock of Love and Surreal Life
  3. Episode 3: 3. The Biggest ChubbyJuly 31, 2008 · 30 min
    The comedians compete to gain the most weight. Parody of The Biggest Loser
  4. Episode 4: 4. Almost American GladiatorsAugust 7, 2008 · 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?
  5. Episode 5: 5. So You Think You Can Dive?August 14, 2008 · 30 min
    The contestants participate in a diving competition. Parody of So You Think You Can Dance, The Bachelor, and The Apprentice
  6. Episode 6: 6. Hunting With The StarsAugust 21, 2008 · 30 min
    Contestants are paired with D-list celebrities. Parody of Dancing with the Stars
Show 2 more episodes
  1. Episode 7: 7. The Amazing DisgraceAugust 28, 2008 · 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
  2. Episode 8: 8. American Surv-idoler's KitchenSeptember 4, 2008 · 30 min
    The contestants navigate a mash-up of challenges. Parody of American Idol, Survivor, and Hell's Kitchen

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Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
30 minutes
FIRST AIRED
July 17, 2008
LAST AIRED
September 4, 2008

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