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
Release
Original network	Comedy Central
Original release	July 17 – 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.

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. The show is stated to be about 50% sketch comedy and 50% actual reality.

The contestants' parents live with them for four days.

Competitors must seduce foul-mouthed comedian Luenell Campbell.

The comedians compete to gain the most weight.

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

The contestants participate in a diving competition.

Celebrity judge: Greg Louganis

Contestants are paired with D-list celebrities.

Celebrity partners: Kato Kaelin, Chyna, Leif Garrett, Susan Olsen

The bickering escalates in a number of shame and humiliation-based challenges.

The contestants navigate a mash-up of challenges.

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