Reality Bites Back

2008 - 2008

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

Episode 1

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

Shock of Love

Episode 2

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

The Biggest Chubby

Episode 3

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

Almost American Gladiators

7th August 2008

Episode 4

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

So You Think You Can Dive?

14th August 2008

Episode 5

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

Hunting With The Stars

21st August 2008

Episode 6

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

The Amazing Disgrace

28th August 2008

Episode 7

The bickering escalates in a number of shame and humiliation-based challenges. Parody of The Amazing Race, Deadliest Catch, and Deal or No Deal

American Surv-idoler's Kitchen

4th September 2008

Episode 8

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

Top Cast

Michael Ian Black•Kyle Cease•Donnell Rawlings

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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Michael Ian Black

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Kyle Cease

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Donnell Rawlings

Amy Schumer Image

Amy Schumer

Tiffany Haddish Image

Tiffany Haddish

Bert Kreischer Image

Bert Kreischer

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Theo Von

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