Michael Ian Black
Host
Reality Bites Back (2008)
Season 1
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.
Released July 17, 2008
Episode 30 min
15+
Genres: Comedy, Game Show, Reality TV
Keywords: imdb.reality-comedy, imdb.non-fiction, imdb.stand-up-comedy, imdb.contest
Network: Comedy Central
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Big Mother (a.k.a. Extreme Manipulation: House Edition)
The contestants' parents live with them for four days.
Parody of Extreme Makeover and Big Brother
July 17, 2008, midnight
S1E2 - Shock of Love
Competitors must seduce foul-mouthed comedian Luenell Campbell.
Parody of Rock of Love and Surreal Life
July 24, 2008, midnight
S1E3 - The Biggest Chubby
The comedians compete to gain the most weight.
Parody of The Biggest Loser
July 31, 2008, midnight
S1E4 - Almost American Gladiators
A series of immigration-themed physical challenges are presented to the contestants.
Parody of American Gladiators and Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?
Aug. 7, 2008, midnight
S1E5 - So You Think You Can Dive?
The contestants participate in a diving competition.
Parody of So You Think You Can Dance, The Bachelor, and The Apprentice
Aug. 14, 2008, midnight
S1E6 - Hunting With The Stars
Contestants are paired with D-list celebrities.
Parody of Dancing with the Stars
Aug. 21, 2008, midnight
S1E7 - The Amazing Disgrace
The bickering escalates in a number of shame and humiliation-based challenges.
Parody of The Amazing Race, Deadliest Catch, and Deal or No Deal
Aug. 28, 2008, midnight
S1E8 - American Surv-idoler's Kitchen
The contestants navigate a mash-up of challenges.
Parody of American Idol, Survivor, and Hell's Kitchen
Sept. 4, 2008, midnight
Network: Comedy Central
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 240 min.
Released: July 17, 2008
Last Air Date: Sept. 4, 2008, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
Common sense age: 15+
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