Comedy

Reality Bites Back

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First Aired:July 17, 2008

Seasons:1 season

Episodes:8

Status:Ended

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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Cast

Michael Ian Black

Host

Kyle Cease

Donnell Rawlings

Amy Schumer

Tiffany Haddish

Bert Kreischer

Theo Von

Seasons & Episodes

E1Big Mother (a.k.a. Extreme Manipulation: House Edition)

30m

Jul 17, 2008

The contestants' parents live with them for four days. Parody of Extreme Makeover and Big Brother

E2Shock of Love

30m

Jul 24, 2008

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

E3The Biggest Chubby

30m

Jul 31, 2008

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

E4Almost American Gladiators

30m

Aug 7, 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?

E5So You Think You Can Dive?

30m

Aug 14, 2008

The contestants participate in a diving competition. Parody of So You Think You Can Dance, The Bachelor, and The Apprentice

E6Hunting With The Stars

30m

Aug 21, 2008

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

E7The Amazing Disgrace

30m

Aug 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