Dirty Jobs
Are you tired of fetching your boss' coffee and dry cleaning? Is your job taking you nowhere? Searching for a new career? Join Mike Rowe as he goes to work with laborers, who make their living doing the most unthinkable, yet vital jobs. Each episode finds Mike apprenticing hardworking men and women as they overcome fear, danger and oftentimes stench to accomplish their daily ewww-inducing tasks. Mike wholeheartedly assumes the duties of each job with a hands-on approach. Whether it's picking up five-day-old road kill and transporting it to a crematorium or extracting and cleaning skull bones from beetle- and maggot-eaten carcasses, Mike sees it as all part of an honest day's work. "Dirty Jobs" will make you cringe and gag, but it'll also leave you with an appreciation for people who tackle these tough jobs everyday. Making coffee doesn't sound so bad anymore, does it? more
The Ultimate Fighter
Sixteen competitors who are disciplined in a variety of mixed martial arts including karate, boxing, jiu-jitsu, judo, and kickboxing come to UFC Octagon in Las Vegas to train for the most intense battle of their lives. Only one fighter will claim victory over a six figure contract with the UFC. Don't mistake these fighters for Nacho Libre, 'cause these guys are the real deal. The guys go head-to-head in the ring where hard punches and kicks are thrown and a lot of blood is shed. This is serious business -- if you don't come with your A-game, you will definitely get hurt. more
Man vs. Wild
Tourists tend to overestimate their adventurous spirit and more often than not find themselves lost or in grave danger when exploring popular wilderness locales. Bear Grylls, an ex-soldier and professional adventurer, purposely immerses himself in remote survival scenarios, armed with only the basics (a knife, a water bottle and a flint). His goal is to find his way back to civilization -- and to give viewers tips on how to do the same. Bear has feasted upon a zebra carcass, live fish, snakes, and frogs, and in an effort to stay hydrated, he has resorted to drinking his own urine and the water from a large pile of elephant poop. You'll watch in disbelief as Bear crosses an active Hawaiian volcano, navigates a Costa Rican jungle, jumps into a frozen lake and escapes quicksand in the Moab Desert. So far, it looks as though Man is beating out Wild by a long shot. more
Survivor: Fiji
Africa. Thailand. Islands in the beautiful South Pacific. Sounds like a dream vacation? Not if you're one of the castaways competing on CBS' granddaddy of all reality shows "Survivor." The norm on this show is to lose a ton of weight as your food intake drops dramatically. That may sound like a trip to the spa, but the Survivor menu has consisted of giant clams, fish eyes, peanut worms and pig snouts. Mmm, tasty! The natural elements, bugs, and lack of shelter all take their toll on the body, mind and spirit, but exhausted castaways are still expected to compete in grueling physical and mental challenges to gain immunity and rewards. The $1 million prize goes to the person who can outwit, outplay and outlast their competition. more
Deadliest Catch
Discovery Channel's Emmy-nominated show "Deadliest Catch" follows eight crab-fishing vessels in the very lucrative and extremely dangerous fishing industry up in Alaska. Braving unimaginable weather that pounds out snow, ice, wind and rogue waves, the men aboard these boats search beneath the Bering Sea for modern-day treasure: Alaskan King Crab. Many a man has perished during the weeks out at sea. Every crew member risks severe hypothermia or the possibility of getting thrown overboard. The intense scenes of the fishermen working the rails and hauling the massive 800-pound crab pots while their boats fight crashing 40-foot waves will leave you biting your nails and in complete awe. more
The Amazing Race: All-Stars
Ready, set, go! Unlike most reality shows, the "Amazing Race" isn't a popularity contest. It's about traveling to different and often remote parts of the globe and doing wild and sometimes dangerous tasks unique to each region. Bungee jumping to the bottom of a gorge in New Zealand? Check. Going down an Olympic luge track in Canada? Check. Drinking pig's blood in Transylvania, Hungary? Yep, the Racers have done that too. Not for the faint of heart, this reality show is 100 mph right from the get go, and the winning team earns a $1 million prize. more
I Shouldn't Be Alive
Ever wondered how it would feel to be lost at sea in shark-infested waters? How about being kidnapped by rebels in the Cambodian countryside? Or even falling off North America's highest peak? Well, wonder no more. "I Shouldn't Be Alive" is a show that retells the real-life experiences of people who have had close encounters with death. Trust me, you would never want to be stuck in these heart-stopping situations, but that doesn't mean you can't learn from others' life-changing experiences in the safety of your living room. more
Fear Factor
One of the original "gross-out" shows, this stunt show kicks the adventure/danger element to a whole new level. Six competitors square off in increasingly complex and jaw-dropping stunts. Some of the delectable dishes contestants have had to digest include maggot-filled cheese, pig rectum, and rats that have been chopped up. Besides all the tasty menu items, the other tasks have been memorable as well: jumping out of a 15-story building, being dragged under a train and swimming with alligators. If you need a rush of adrenaline, this show is just what the doctor ordered. more
Survivorman
"Survivorman" Les Stroud scrambles to survive in far-flung places without food, fresh water, shelter, tools and or oh yeah, a camera crew. Les is abandoned in the wild for a week with nothing but his wits and stamina to sustain him. While stranded in the middle of nowhere, he must document his experience with his unique one-person camera rig and over 50 pounds of camera equipment. In each episode, Les is forced to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles -- like trying to find or make food and shelter -- in brutal environments with extreme weather conditions. Along the way, viewers will learn helpful techniques and methods of survival. Les has survived the Costa Rican rainforest, the frigid Artic Circle, the arid Sonora Desert and the gator-infested wetlands in Georgia. What remote location will he be abandoned in next? The only guarantees are that it won't be pretty, it won't taste good and Les will definitely be very uncomfortable. more
Jackass
Unlike most reality shows, these guys are doing insane stunts just for the fun of it. Yeah, that's right. There are no cash prizes or extravagant vacations for the "Jackass" boys, just a whole lotta hurt and laughs. Johnny Knoxville and his band of merry troublemakers have participated in the most outrageous, cringe-worthy stunts on TV. From intentionally getting hit by a moving vehicle to pranking unsuspecting office workers by plunging from the ceiling onto the desks below, the guys have pushed their bodies' pain thresholds to the ultimate limit and have made the people around them as uncomfortable as possible. As always kiddies, don't try any of these stunts at home. more
Wild World of Spike
Martial arts expert Kit Cope, pro skateboarder Jason Ellis, and comedian Sam Tripoli join forces as the extreme sports copycat threesome. Kit, Jason, and Sam watch footage of different kinds of stunts performed by people all over the world, and then they try to re-enact what they’ve seen. These guys have fought a female sumo wrestler, thrown themselves into freezing water, and tried their hands at bizarre sports like log boxing, shotgun bowling, and dirt skiing. In this case don't follow by example, because it's not a good idea to be kicked in the groin just because you saw it on TV. more
Bullrun
Racing 4,000 miles across America is a tremendous event. Throw in prize money, explosive (literally) challenges, a wrestler (Goldberg), and souped-up cars and you've got yourself a wild 'n crazy rally race. (Get an inside look of "Bullrun" here.) Twelve teams of two struggle to get to each pit stop first to avoid having to compete in outrageous challenges where tires screech, rubber burns, headlights break and huge chunks of metal go flying. Fasten your seatbelts and hold on tight! more
Bam's Unholy Union
Part of the original "Jackass" crew, professional skateboarder Bam Margera rose to fame with the CKY crew, who did skate videos. Known for his willingness to do any stunt, no matter how humiliating or tasteless, Bam got his own show "Viva Le Bam," which in turn spawned his latest shot at reality fame, "Bam's Unholy Union." This time it's all about his wedding to fiancée Missy Rothstein. Of course, nothing with Bam is simple, as evidenced by the crew splattering the bride-to-be's gown with paintball pellets. Thankfully it wasn't her real dress. And where else but with Bam Margera would the bride be offered a spread in Playboy with her groom as a guest photographer? more
MXC
MXC, or "The World's Most Toughest Competition in Town,' is part comedy and part game/reality show. Contestants are put on teams and take part in different challenges to win points for their teams. The team with the most points at the ends wins. Sounds simple, right? Hardly! Most of the tasks are extremely difficult and can lead to being on the top ten "Painful Eliminations of the Day" list that gets recounted at the end of the show. Competitors have put on giant nut suits, chased pink rabbits, and beat goat bladders with a meat mallet. Oh, by the way, this all came from a Japanese show. Maybe it's something in the sake. more
Road Rules
Imagine having to live in a cramped, smelly RV with five other attention-starved 20-somethings. This veteran MTV adventure show follows six people as they embark on challenge after challenge, banking money for each task completed, as well as moving closer to earning "a handsome reward." The team has traveled to all different parts of the world in past seasons, including Latin America, Australia, the South Pacific and the Northern Trail. Some of the missions have included extreme rock climbing, Volcano bungee jumping, becoming a stunt person and driving while blindfolded. A new element this season is a chance for viewers to vote in challenges to compete against Road Rulers for a spot on the RV. more
The Crocodile Hunter
The infamous Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, surpassed all kinds of extreme reality TV when he had a fatal encounter with a stingray during the filming of his show. Fret not because during his long, dangerous, and exotic career he conquered such wild beasts as venomous snakes, tiger sharks and of course, crocodiles. Steve also traveled through the jungles of New Guinea and surfed the waves in Indonesia, leaving a legacy of jaw-dropping adventure for the enjoyment of viewers all over the world. more
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