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Reality Bites Back

Reality Bites Back (2008)

July. 17,2008

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Reality Bites Back

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

2008

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2008

8 Episode

Episode 1 - Big 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

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Outcome

Margo's Got Money Troubles

Formula 1: Drive to Survive

For All Mankind

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters

Your Friends & Neighbors

CODA

The Gorge

Eternity

Episode 2 - Shock of Love

July. 24,2008

Competitors must seduce foul-mouthed comedian Luenell Campbell. Parody of Rock of Love and Surreal Life

Episode 3 - The Biggest Chubby

July. 31,2008

The comedians compete to gain the most weight. Parody of The Biggest Loser

Episode 4 - Almost American Gladiators

August. 07,2008

A series of immigration-themed physical challenges are presented to the contestants. Parody of American Gladiators and Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?

Episode 5 - So 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

Episode 6 - Hunting With The Stars

August. 21,2008

Contestants are paired with D-list celebrities. Parody of Dancing with the Stars

Episode 7 - The Amazing Disgrace

August. 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 Deal

Episode 8 - American Surv-idoler's Kitchen

September. 04,2008

The contestants navigate a mash-up of challenges. Parody of American Idol, Survivor, and Hell's Kitchen