Jared Hess
Director
Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators (2023)
Limited Series
In the '90s, TV's stunt-filled "American Gladiators" thrilled fans. This docuseries explores the show's success — and how it almost ended before it began.
Released June 28, 2023
Episode 41 min
15+
Genres: Documentary, History, Sport
Keywords: tmdb.miniseries, mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.tv-mini-series, imdb.1990s, imdb.20th-century, imdb.behind-the-scenes, imdb.tournament + 18 more, imdb.competition, imdb.life, imdb.memory, imdb.sports-documentary, mdblist.has-trailer, tmdb.steroids, tmdb.behind-the-scenes, tmdb.muscleman, tmdb.sport-competition, tmdb.female-athlete, tmdb.americana, tmdb.television-history, tmdb.sports-entertainment, tmdb.athletics, tmdb.professional-athlete, mdblist.netflix-original, tmdb.1990s, tmdb.reality-tv
Watch Providers: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Production Companies: Game Seven Media, Nitro Up Media, Tricycle Media, Campfire
Network: Netflix
Country: United States
Languages:
English
6.0
S1E1 - Pilot Madness
Six athletes with camera-ready smiles and cartoonish nicknames make their debut. Critics dismiss the rowdy show as "crash TV" — but fans take notice.
June 28, 2023, midnight
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S1E2 - Let the Games Begin
As injuries pile up and a risky stunt ends a star's career, producers add more Gladiators. A key player's meltdown is met with rumors of steroid use.
June 28, 2023, midnight
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S1E3 - A Global Phenomenon
Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.
June 28, 2023, midnight
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S1E4 - Sex, Drugs & Merchandise
Their third season wraps and the Gladiators go on tour. Frustrated by fatigue, injuries and low pay, core members meet with producers — and get a shock.
June 28, 2023, midnight
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S1E5 - The Final Legacy
Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.
June 28, 2023, midnight
Network: Netflix
Episode Runtime: 41 min.
Season Runtime: 208 min.
Released: June 28, 2023
Last Air Date: June 28, 2023, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-MA
Common sense age: 15+
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