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Reality Bites Back

10.0 / 10 · 1 votes

2008

~30 min / ep

1 season

8 episodes

Comedy

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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Reality Bites Back (Comedy Central)

Cast

Michael Ian Black

Kyle Cease

Donnell Rawlings

Amy Schumer

Tiffany Haddish

Bert Kreischer

Theo Von

Kato Kaelin

Luenell

Jerri Manthey

Susan Olsen

Joan Marie Laurer

Seasons

Ep 1
1.Big Mother (a.k.a. Extreme Manipulation: House Edition)
17-07-200830 min
The contestants' parents live with them for four days. Parody of Extreme Makeover and Big Brother
Ep 2
2.Shock of Love
24-07-200830 min
Competitors must seduce foul-mouthed comedian Luenell Campbell. Parody of Rock of Love and Surreal Life
Ep 3
3.The Biggest Chubby
31-07-200830 min
The comedians compete to gain the most weight. Parody of The Biggest Loser
Ep 4
4.Almost American Gladiators
07-08-200830 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?
Ep 5
5.So You Think You Can Dive?
14-08-200830 min
The contestants participate in a diving competition. Parody of So You Think You Can Dance, The Bachelor, and The Apprentice
Ep 6
6.Hunting With The Stars
21-08-200830 min
Contestants are paired with D-list celebrities. Parody of Dancing with the Stars
Ep 7
7.The Amazing Disgrace
28-08-200830 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
Ep 8
8.American Surv-idoler's Kitchen
04-09-200830 min
The contestants navigate a mash-up of challenges. Parody of American Idol, Survivor, and Hell's Kitchen

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