Reality Bites Back

Reality Bites Back
Written by	Ethan T. Berlin Tom Johnson
Directed by	Brian Smith
Starring	Michael Ian Black
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	8
Production
Executive producer(s)	Adam Greener
Producer(s)	Scott Zabielski
Running time	approx. 30 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel	Comedy Central
Original run	July 17, 2008 – September 4, 2008
External links
Website

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.

1 Premise
2 Contestants
- 2.1 Standings
3 Episodes
4 References
5 External links

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.^[1] The show is stated to be about 50% sketch comedy and 50% actual reality.^[2]

Contestants

Standings

Elimination Chart
Contestant	Eliminated
Contestant	Ep 1	Ep 2	Ep 3	Ep 4	Ep 5	Ep 6	Ep 7	Ep 8
Theo Vonkurnatowski	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 air date
1	"Extreme Manipulation: House Edition"	July 17, 2008 (2008-07-17)
The contestants' parents live with them for four days. Parodies: Extreme Makeover and Big Brother
2	"Shock of Love"	July 24, 2008 (2008-07-24)
Competitors must seduce foul-mouthed comedian Luenell Campbell. Parodies: Rock of Love and Surreal Life
3	"The Biggest Chubby"	July 31, 2008 (2008-07-31)
The comedians compete to gain the most weight. Parodies: The Biggest Loser
4	"Almost-American Gladiators"	August 7, 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?"	August 14, 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"	August 21, 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"	August 28, 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"	September 4, 2008 (2008-09-04)
The contestants navigate a mash-up of challenges. Parodies: American Idol, Survivor, Hell's Kitchen

References

^ "Michael Ian Black Hosts The New Comedy Central Series Reality Bites Back". Retrieved 2008-07-15.
^ Reality Bites Back' contestant, Kyle Cease answers some questions"'". Archived from the original on 2008-08-22. Retrieved 2008-07-15.

External links

on Comedy CentralReality Bites Back
Reality Bites Back at the Internet Movie Database
Reality Bites Back at TV.com

Comedy Central programming

1990s debuts

Afterdrive (1991)
Alan King: Inside the Comedy Mind (1991)
Bob and Margaret (1998–2001)
Clash! (1991)
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995–99, 2002)
Exit 57 (1995–96)
Frank Leaves for the Orient (1999)
The Higgins Boys and Gruber (1991)
Make Me Laugh (1997–98)
The Man Show (1999–2004)
Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1991–96)
Night After Night with Allan Havey (1991–92)
Politically Incorrect (1994–97)
Premium Blend (1997–2006)
Pulp Comics (1997–99)
Short Attention Span Theater (1991–94)
Sports Monster (1991)
Strangers with Candy (1999–2000)
Upright Citizens Brigade (1998–2000)
The Vacant Lot (1994)
Viva Variety (1997–98)
VS. (1999)
Win Ben Stein's Money (1997–2003)

2000s debuts

American Body Shop (2007)
BattleBots (2000–02)
Beat the Geeks (2001–02)
Blue Collar TV (2004-2006)
Chappelle's Show (2003–06)
Chocolate News (2008)
Clerks: The Animated Series (2002)
The Comedians of Comedy (2005)
Con (2005)
Contest Searchlight (2002)
Crank Yankers (2002–05)
Crossballs: The Debate Show (2004)
Drawn Together (2004–07)
Distraction (2005–06)
Dog Bites Man (2006)
(2000)

Freak Show (2006)

Friday Night Stand-Up with Greg Giraldo (2005–06)

Futurama (2008–13)

Gerhard Reinke's Wanderlust (2003)

The Gong Show with Dave Attell (2008)

The Graham Norton Effect (2004)

Halfway Home (2007)

The Hollow Men (2005)

I'm with Busey (2003)

Important Things with Demetri Martin (2009–10)

Insomniac with Dave Attell (2001–04)

The Jeff Dunham Show (2009)

Kid Notorious (2003)

Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire (2009)

Let's Bowl (2001–02)

Lewis Black's Root of All Evil (2008)

Lil' Bush (2007–08)

Live at Gotham (2006–09)

Michael & Michael Have Issues (2009)

Mind of Mencia (2005–08)

The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show (2007)

Primetime Glick (2001–03)

Reality Bites Back (2008)

Reno 911! (2003–09)

The Sarah Silverman Program (2007–10)

Secret Girlfriend (2009)

Shorties Watchin' Shorties (2004)

The Showbiz Show with David Spade (2005–07)

Stella (2005)

Straight Plan for the Gay Man (2004)

Strip Mall (2000–01)

That's My Bush! (2001)

Too Late with Adam Carolla (2005)

Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn (2003–04)

Travel Sick (2001–02)

Trigger Happy TV (2003)

TV Funhouse (2000–01)

Wanda Does It (2004)

Weekends at the D.L. (2005)

2010s debuts

The Ben Show (2013)
The Benson Interruption (2010)
Big Lake (2010)
The Comedy Awards (2011–12)
Jon Benjamin Has a Van (2011)
The Jeselnik Offensive (2013)
Mash Up (2012)
Nick Swardson's Pretend Time (2010–11)
Onion SportsDome (2011)
Sports Show with Norm Macdonald (2011)
Ugly Americans (2010–12)

Current

Late-night	Adam DeVine's House Party (since 2013) @midnight (since 2013) The Colbert Report (since 2005) Comedy Underground with Dave Attell (since 2014) The Daily Show (since 1996) Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand Up Revolution (since 2011) The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail (since 2014)

Primetime	Brickleberry (since 2012) Broad City (since 2014) The Burn with Jeff Ross (since 2012) Comedy Central Roast (since 2003) Drunk History (since 2013) The Half Hour (since 2012) Inside Amy Schumer (since 2013) John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show (since 2010) Key & Peele (since 2012) Kroll Show (since 2013) Nathan for You (since 2013) Review (since 2014) South Park (since 1997) Tosh.0 (since 2009) TripTank (since 2014) Workaholics (since 2011)

Upcoming

Another Period (2015)
Big Time in Hollywood, FL
The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore (2015)

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