ScreenRant - Reality TV

The 20 Earliest Reality TV Shows, In Chronological Order

Amanda Gardner — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:45:12 GMT

Reality television exploded in the early 2000s with franchises like The Bachelor, Big Brother, and Survivor, and it wasn't long before fame and fortune took on a greater focus with The Real Housewivesseries and Keeping Up with the Kardashians. But, before all that, hit reality TV shows had quite a fascinating history in the twentieth century with the first reality TV shows. The genre began far earlier than people might realize, and though it started with a hidden camera style of show, the genre quickly moved into the pursuit of the real American family before shifting once again thereafter.

Every Player From Last Chance U That Made It To The NFL

Kara Hedash — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:40:11 GMT

The shared goal among players at the focus of Last Chance U is to leave junior college (JUCO) football behind for bigger and better opportunities, and there have been several Last Chance U NFL players coming out of the experience. The Netflix docuseries shared the tales of young men trying to make it through football, but only a small number find success. When Last Chance U debuted in 2016, it centered on the renowned East Mississippi Community College Lions. The series centered on the rural school for two seasons before moving to Kansas, specifically to the Independence Community College Pirates.

What Happened To Maja Radanovic After My 600-Lb Life Season 7

Serena Nitta — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:30:12 GMT

Maja Radanovic didn’t have a remarkably dramatic weight loss journey during her time on My 600-lb Life, but has since improved her life and health in a transformative way. Maja's story highlighted the complexities of a toxic relationship and how it contributed to her overall weight loss and inability to move forward. Featured in My 600-lb Life season 7, which premiered in February 2019, Maja was someone who struggled to take accountability for herself and her choices, especially when it came to her health. She sought help from Dr. Now, but didn't know how to apply his instructions at home.

Fabergé Spider Brooch: Yes, Pawn Stars' Rick Really Paid More Than Asking For The Item (What Was It Worth?)

Cher Thompson — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:00:11 GMT

A Fabergé spider brooch appears in an episode of Pawn Stars, and Rick Harrison did the unthinkable — pay more than the customer was asking for. The History Channel reality series Pawn Stars is at its best and most fascinating when the customer approaching Rick has a much different appraisal of their wares than what they're worth in reality. Sadly, Pawn Stars frequently features devastated sellers who learn their treasured family heirloom is not much more than a pile of junk that's been collecting dust on their shelves. While Pawn Stars isn't meant to be tragic, it can get there.

Love Island UK Season 1: Which Couples Are Still Together (& Which Aren't)

Cher Thompson — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:30:12 GMT

Love Island UK's first season, which aired in the summer of 2015, created some fun couples throughout the messy chaos of its inaugural run, but not everyone stayed together after the cameras turned off. The UK-based dating show started out in Mallorca, with the contestants living in a villa, dating around without any outside contact or interference. Captivating viewers quickly,Love Island went on to become a global obsession, with the series having spanned across the country and eventually the world. New iterations of Love Island popped up summer after summer, including Love Island USA, now on its eighth season.

Love Island USA Season 4: Which Couples Are Still Together (And Which Aren't)

Cher Thompson — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:30:12 GMT

After 32 days in the villa, lovebirds Timmy Pandolfi and Zeta Morrison emerged as the Love Island USA season 4 winners, but not all couples from the hit reality TV show remained together after their season came to a close. Love Island USA season 4 marked a big change for the series as it moved from CBS to Peacock, and became similar to what it looks like today. Though the series didn't shift at its core, still keeping the same qualities of Love Island UK, but ultimately found itself in a new location with a new host and sensibilities.

90 Day Fiancé Season 8: Where Are They Now

Cher Thompson — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:15:13 GMT

90 Day Fiancéseason 8 aired from 2020-2021, and it's time to revisit the cast from one of the best reality TV show seasons of all time. 90 Day Fiancé season 8 was perhaps the most unusual of the series yet, as all the couples faced the unique struggles of an international relationship at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even years later, there's still curiosity regarding these iconic couples from season 8, mostly because the majority of them dealt with a fascinating level of drama. Even without the pandemic causing strife, many of the couples had legitimate issues.

Storage Wars: What Happened To Jarrod Schulz & Brandi Passante's Relationship

Heather Matthews — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:00:13 GMT

Storage Warscouple Jarrod Schulz and Brandi Passante have called it quits on their marriage, and there's curiosity surrounding what happened to the formerly dynamic duo. Since marriages have slightly more than a 50/50 chance of lasting in the USA, the odds of a relationship surviving the pressures of fame are slim. It was shocking when the famous couple split. While Jarrod wasn't a part of the Storage Wars season 15 cast, Brandi did appear in that installment and has gone on to appear in subsequent seasons of the series without Jarrod, making a name for herself on screen.

Big Brother 28: Week 4 Head of Household (HOH) Results (SPOILERS)

Cher Thompson — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:11 GMT

Big Brother28 has certainly gotten off to an exciting start in its first weeks, and after an eviction that left Jason outside the house, the power was up for grabs for the fourth Head of Household of the summer. While the last week of Big Brother gameplay hasn't been easy on the house, there were some major shifts in alliances and power, with the large Toolshed alliance being in control once again. Despite the fact that Kamu was the HOH, Survivor alums Dee Valladares and Rick Devens were steering the ship, making it clear they were maintaining the power.

Married At First Sight Season 1: Who Is Still Together (And Who's Not)

Cher Thompson — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:00:13 GMT

With Married at First Sight already over a decade old, revisiting the couples from MAFS season 1 provides some interesting updates. The reality dating series has become one of the most successful shows in the genre's history, consistently drawing an audience and producing quality reality entertainment. While most MAFS couples are no longer together, one enduring couple was from season 1. As one of the best reality TV shows, it's no wonder there's still interest in couples from MAFS season 1. Who was able to go the distance after choosing to marry a complete stranger on a brand-new reality series?