The fall TV season is almost upon us, and it’s time to see what reality TV has for us, from the usual network series (Survivor, The Voice, Dancing with the Stars, Shark Tank) to attempts at ambitious new series (such as Utopia on Fox and The Chair on Starz) to the usual cable fare (Top Chef, Chrisley Knows Best, and a lot more). The frequently-updated… continue reading
Summer 2014 reality TV debut schedule
Last week’s conclusions of Survivor, The Voice, and American Idol signal the start of reality TV’s summer flood. This year, it includes the return of shows from So You Think You Can Dance to Big Brother, and will hopefully bring us surprises like last summer’s sleeper hits. The frequently-updated list below includes the officially announced… continue reading
Spring 2014 reality TV debut schedule
Spring has officially arrived, even if the temperatures haven’t, so it’s time for our quarterly, frequently-updated list of officially announced debut dates of both new and returning reality series. Of all the debuts this month, there are 10 shows I think you should check out. Please send updates, additions, and corrections to me any time…. continue reading
Winter 2014 reality TV debut schedule
While even December has come bearing gifts of reality TV debuts, the new year is almost upon us, and that will bring with it the return of a bunch of familiar shows, from American Idol to The Bachelor, never mind many new reality series. So, it’s time for our quarterly, frequently-updated list of officially announced… continue reading
Fall 2013 reality TV debut schedule
The fall television season is almost here, and that means the return of several big broadcast shows, including Survivor, Shark Tank, Dancing with the Stars, and X Factor. At the same time, cable networks continue their now-typical, year-round avalanche of new series, seasons, and episodes, from Top Gear to Top Chef. So, it’s time for… continue reading
Summer 2013 reality TV debut schedule
Summer has arrived, and it will bring us new (such as ABC’s Whodunnit?) and old favorites (like Top Shot, finally), giving screen time to everyone from Honey Boo Boo to whatever malcontents CBS finds for the new season of Big Brother. This is a frequently-updated list of officially announced debut dates of both new and… continue reading
Spring 2013 reality TV debut schedule
It is spring, at least according to the calendar, so it’s time for our quarterly look at what’s ahead in reality TV: new and returning, amazing and horrifying. This frequently-updated list of officially announced debut dates includes new and returning reality series. Please send updates, additions, and corrections to me any time. For shows that… continue reading
Winter 2013 reality TV debut schedule
That feeling in the air is the holiday magic of a couple weeks with virtually no new TV shows episodes. It’s the one lull in the year, now that reality TV has replaced reruns in the summer. But never fear: the new year will bring an onslaught of new and returning reality shows, which are… continue reading
Fall 2012 reality TV debut schedule
Summer lingers in the form of Big Brother and America’s Got Talent and other series, but the wave of fall reality shows starts next week, as The Voice and The X Factor battle it out. So, here’s the quarterly list of show debut dates and times. This frequently-updated list of officially announced debut dates includes… continue reading
Summer 2012 reality TV debut schedule
For me, the start of summer is not Memorial Day, but by the start of So You Think You Can Dance, as spring ends with the conclusion of American Idol. But it’s June when the onslaught of new and returning reality shows will really hit, from last summer’s awesome surprise The Glee Project to ABC’s… continue reading
Spring 2012 reality TV debut schedule
After a bonus day, March has arrived, meaning it’s time for our quarterly update about new reality TV show debuts that are coming over the next few months, as the air gets warmer and networks get more desperate for ratings. Many shows that debuted early this year are still going strong, from The Voice to… continue reading
Winter 2012 reality TV debut schedule
The year is coming to a close, as are fall series such as Survivor and The X Factor, so it’s time to see what new shows will get us through the cold winter months (it’s a frigid 77 here in Florida right now), which range from American Idol to the resurrection of Fear Factor. The… continue reading
Thanksgiving reality TV marathons
It’s Thanksgiving, and there is an alternative to Thursday’s orgy of calories and Friday’s orgy of consumerism: television. And along with day-long marathons of scripted shows, there are plenty of reality TV shows are here to provide comfort and fulfillment. This year, that includes a rerun of the entire Glee Project, the summer’s sleeper competition… continue reading
Fall 2011 reality TV debut schedule
With two major reality series kicking off tonight (Survivor and Top Model) and two concluding their run (Big Brother and America’s Got Talent), it’s time to declare the end of summer and the start of fall. Really, though, such distinctions are arbitrary now, as cable TV networks especially don’t follow strict seasons, which is why… continue reading
Summer 2011 reality TV debut schedule
Just as Memorial Day signals the start to summer, the end of American Idol and debut of So You Think You Can Dance is the unofficial start to the reality TV season. From the summer standbys to brand-new shows, there’s a lot coming up this summer to plan your vacation around. This is a frequently-updated… continue reading