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About For Real: The Story of Reality TV

For Real: The Story of Reality TV is a documentary TV series that premiered on E! on March 25, 2021. It has 1 season and 7 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 7 "Make It Work", aired on May 6, 2021.

Explore with Cohen a theme or moment from reality television and sit down with the biggest names in the unscripted world.

  • Documentary

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Episodes

7 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2021 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago

For Real: The Story of Reality TV Season 1 release dates →
  1. E7

    7. Make It Work

    Finale

    Andy Cohen and stars of America's Next Top Model, American Idol, and The Apprentice reveal secrets of reality competition shows. Plus an inspiring discussion of "Black Girl Magic and Reality TV." with Vivica A. Fox and Kandi Burruss.

  2. E6

    6. Shock and Awe

    Host Andy Cohen looks at how boundary-pushing TV not only shocks and disgusts, with shows like Bad Girls Club, Mama June: From Not to Hot and Fear Factor, but also informs with shows like Botched, and celebrates previously marginalized groups with shows like I am Jazz and RuPaul's Drag Race.

  3. E5

    5. Makeover My Life

    Carson Kressley, Tabatha Coffey, Ty Pennington, Thom Filicia and Bob Harper share secrets of Makeover TV. Find out if changes last when host Andy Cohen meets up with past contestants from The Swan, The Biggest Loser and Queer Eye For the Straight Guy.

  4. E4

    4. How the Other Half Lives

    Andy Cohen and Real Housewives Kyle, Teresa and Caroline look at Reality TV's fascination with the wealthy with never before seen footage. Plus, how hit shows like Love and Hip Hop, Jersey Shore, and Below Deck turned regular people into mega-stars.

  5. E3

    3. Addicted to Love

    Stars of 90 Day Fiancé, Catfish, Rock of Love, and Temptation Island reveal what really happened when they searched for love on reality TV. Jason and Molly Mesnick spill secrets of The Bachelor to host Andy Cohen.

  6. E2

    2. Is It Real?

    Find out what was real and what wasn't on some of reality TV's first hit shows when stars like Richard Hatch (Survivor) and Julie Chen (Big Brother) tell all. Andy Cohen reunites four original cast members of The Real World; secrets are revealed.

  7. E1

    1. Celebs: Just Like Us!?

    The Osbournes, The Kardashians, Kendra Wilkinson and Danny Bonaduce reveal the pros and cons of pioneering "celebreality." Host Andy Cohen ambushes Kim, Khloe, Kourtney and Kris on set for behind the scenes stories of their iconic series.

Cast & crew

  • Isis King

    Isis King

    Self (archive footage)

  • Drew Elliott

    Drew Elliott

    Self (archive footage)

For Real: The Story of Reality TV FAQ

Will there be new episodes of For Real: The Story of Reality TV?

For Real: The Story of Reality TV has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 6, 2021.

When did the latest episode of For Real: The Story of Reality TV come out?

The most recent episode of For Real: The Story of Reality TV, Season 1 Episode 7 "Make It Work", aired on May 6, 2021.

How many seasons of For Real: The Story of Reality TV are there?

For Real: The Story of Reality TV has 1 season with 7 episodes in total.

When did For Real: The Story of Reality TV first air?

For Real: The Story of Reality TV first aired on E! on March 25, 2021.

How do I get notified when new episodes of For Real: The Story of Reality TV are released?

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