reality check

Reality TV and TV documentary highlights for the week of July 17 to 23, 2017, including Showtime’s broadcast of Risk and MTV’s Challenge’s 30th birthday.

A preview of reality TV and documentary TV airing this week, including the premieres of American Ripper and The Defiant Ones, plus the return of RHOC.

21 reality TV-related stories, including recent news and six must-read longreads, including two stories about RuPaul Charles and Drag Race’s fans.

Andy Dehnart’s list of excellent summertime reality TV shows for you to check out: five fun, highly entertaining competitions. Also: five runners-up.

A look at reality TV debuts this week, which includes new seasons of Big Brother, Battle of the Network Stars, I Am Jazz, The Incredible Dr. Pol, and more.

What are the reality shows of the summer so far? Tell me what big, fun, joyful summer reality shows you’re watching with others.

Happy Monday morning, everyone. Here’s your weekly look at what’s ahead in reality TV, unscripted content, and documentary TV. This week, that includes: the finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race, which will have its final four lip syncing for the win (VH1, Friday, June 23, at 8). Jane Lynch gathering celebrities for fun party games on Hollywood… continue reading

A look at reality TV and docs airing June 12 to 18, including special Father’s Day episodes and reflections on the anniversary of the Pulse massacre.

Good Monday morning! Here’s your look at the debuts of new shows and specials you might want to check out this week. American Grit is back—but different One of my favorite shows from last summer, American Grit, returns to Fox (Sunday, 9 p.m.) but with a completely new twist. I went on location with the show, and… continue reading

In this week’s reality TV preview: the start of big summer reality TV with the return of America’s Got Talent and four other shows, plus a lot more.

A roundup of recent reality TV news, including longer pieces about Jeff Varner’s outing of Zeke, NBC’s reality TV, and the industry’s power players.

The Bachelorette, Love Connection, and Beat Shazam are all debuting, as Survivor Game Changers, First Dates, and Dancing with the Stars conclude.

The Survivor 35 theme has been leaked online, and it is Survivor Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers, with three tribes presumably divided by profession.

Four lists of reality shows that have been renewed or ordered by networks, including new versions of Cash Cab, Showtime at the Apollo, and Top Gear America.

A look at reality TV that’s airing May 15 to 21, including a new true-crime Netflix series and the return of old Destination Truth episodes.