Reality Bites Back

Hosted by Michael Ian Black, Reality Bites Back is a television series that spoofs reality shows. Its namesake is derived from the 1994 film Reality Bites. In each episode, ten comedians go head to head in various competitions. A contestant is eliminated each week, with the last remaining comedian declared "Lord of All Reality." The title as well as a $50,000 prize is their grand reward for lasting through the eight-episode season. A mix of competition and sketch, the show often times blurs the line between reality show and sitcom. Contestants included Kyle Cease, Chris Fairbanks, Jeffrey Garcia, Red Grant, Tiffany Haddish, Bert Kresicher, Mo Mandel, Donnell Rawlings, Amy Schumer, and Theo Vonkurnatowski. Competitions included seducing a fellow comedian, living with one's parents, weight gaining, diving, immigration themed physical challenges, and others. Executive Produced by Adam Greener, the show aired for a single season in the summer of 2008. MORE