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Reality Bites Back

TV·2008–2008·1 season, 8 episodes·Comedy Central·Comedy·30m

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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.

Cast

Michael Ian BlackMichael Ian BlackHost
Kyle Cease
Kyle CeaseDonnell RawlingsDonnell RawlingsAmy SchumerAmy SchumerTiffany HaddishTiffany HaddishBert KreischerBert KreischerTheo VonTheo Von

Episodes by season

Season018Episodes2008Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Big Mother (a.k.a. Extreme Manipulation: House Edition)July 17, 2008—The contestants' parents live with them for four days. Parody of Extreme Makeover and Big Brother
  2. S01E02Shock of LoveJuly 24, 2008—Competitors must seduce foul-mouthed comedian Luenell Campbell. Parody of Rock of Love and Surreal Life
  3. S01E03The Biggest ChubbyJuly 31, 2008—The comedians compete to gain the most weight. Parody of The Biggest Loser
  4. S01E04Almost American GladiatorsAugust 7, 2008—A series of immigration-themed physical challenges are presented to the contestants. Parody of American Gladiators and Are You Smarter Than
  5. S01E05So You Think You Can Dive?August 14, 2008—The contestants participate in a diving competition. Parody of So You Think You Can Dance, The Bachelor, and The Apprentice
  6. S01E06Hunting With The StarsAugust 21, 2008—Contestants are paired with D-list celebrities. Parody of Dancing with the Stars
  7. S01E07The Amazing DisgraceAugust 28, 2008—The bickering escalates in a number of shame and humiliation-based challenges. Parody of The Amazing Race, Deadliest Catch, and Deal or No
  8. S01E08American Surv-idoler's KitchenSeptember 4, 2008—The contestants navigate a mash-up of challenges. Parody of American Idol, Survivor, and Hell's Kitchen

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