Reality Bites Back
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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.
Premise
Ten comedians compete in a variety of contests that spoof popular reality shows. Each week one contestant is eliminated. The winner is then declared the "Lord of All Reality" and receives a $50,000 prize. The show is stated to be about 50% sketch comedy and 50% actual reality.
Contestants
- Kyle Cease
- Chris Fairbanks
- Jeffrey Garcia
- Red Grant
- Tiffany Haddish
- Bert Kreischer
- Mo Mandel
- Donnell Rawlings
- Amy Schumer
- Theo Von
Standings
| Contestant | Eliminated | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ep 1 | Ep 2 | Ep 3 | Ep 4 | Ep 5 | Ep 6 | Ep 7 | Ep 8 | |
| Theo Von | WIN | IN | IN | IN | WIN | LOW | WIN | WINNER |
| Amy Schumer | IN | LOW | IN | IN | IN | IN | LOW | RUNNER-UP |
| Mo Mandel | IN | WIN | WIN | LOW | IN | WIN | OUT | |
| Chris Fairbanks | IN | LOW | IN | IN | WIN | OUT | ||
| Bert Kreischer | IN | IN | LOW | IN | OUT | |||
| Red Grant | IN | IN | IN | OUT | ||||
| Tiffany Haddish | IN | WIN | OUT | |||||
| Donnell Rawlings | LOW | OUT | ||||||
| Kyle Cease | OUT | |||||||
| Jeffrey "Jeff" Garcia | LEFT |
WINNER means the contestant won the competition.
RUNNER-UP means the contestant came in second over all in the competition.
WIN means the contestant won the immunity challenge, and was safe from being eliminated.
LOW means the contestant was eligible for elimination, but survived.
OUT means the contestant was eliminated
LEFT means the contestant voluntarily left the show.
Episodes
| No. | Title | Original release date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Extreme Manipulation: House Edition" | July17,2008(2008-07-17) |
| The contestants' parents live with them for four days. Parodies: Extreme Makeover and Big Brother | ||
| 2 | "Shock of Love" | July24,2008(2008-07-24) |
| Competitors must seduce foul-mouthed comedian Luenell Campbell. Parodies: Rock of Love and Surreal Life | ||
| 3 | "The Biggest Chubby" | July31,2008(2008-07-31) |
| The comedians compete to gain the most weight. Parodies: The Biggest Loser | ||
| 4 | "Almost-American Gladiators" | August7,2008(2008-08-07) |
| A series of immigration-themed physical challenges are presented to the contestants. Co-host: A. D. Miles as Jack Gordon Border guards: Gunter Schlierkamp as USA Hole, Brookelyn Freed as Teetz, Paul Vinson as 2nd Amendment Mike Parodies: American Gladiators, Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? | ||
| 5 | "So You Think You Can Dive?" | August14,2008(2008-08-14) |
| The contestants participate in a diving competition. Celebrity judge: Greg Louganis Parodies: So You Think You Can Dance, The Bachelor, The Apprentice | ||
| 6 | "Hunting With the Stars" | August21,2008(2008-08-21) |
| Contestants are paired with D-list celebrities. Celebrity partners: Kato Kaelin, Chyna, Leif Garrett, Susan Olsen Parodies: Dancing with the Stars | ||
| 7 | "The Amazing Disgrace" | August28,2008(2008-08-28) |
| The bickering escalates in a number of shame and humiliation-based challenges. Parodies: The Amazing Race, Deadliest Catch, Deal or No Deal | ||
| 8 | "American Surv-idoler's Kitchen" | September4,2008(2008-09-04) |
| The contestants navigate a mash-up of challenges. Parodies: American Idol, Survivor, Hell's Kitchen |
External links
- atIMDb