For Real: The Story of Reality TV

Season 12021

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

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7 Episodes

E01 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.

March 25, 2021

E02 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.

April 1, 2021

E03 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.

April 8, 2021

E04 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.

April 15, 2021

E05 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.

April 22, 2021

E06 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.

April 29, 2021

E07 Make It Work

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.

May 6, 2021

For Real: The Story of Reality TV

E01 Celebs: Just Like Us!?

E02 Is It Real?

E03 Addicted to Love

E04 How the Other Half Lives

E05 Makeover My Life

E06 Shock and Awe

E07 Make It Work

WWE SmackDown

Emergence

Aquarius

Street Outlaws

Impulse

Honningfellen

Luna Nera

Shadow Hunter

Colony

Major Crimes

The Investigation

Colin & Justin's Home Heist

The Good Doctor

Altered Carbon

3Below: Tales of Arcadia

Quarry

The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart

The Missing

Family Guy

Bull

E01 Celebs: Just Like Us!?

E02 Is It Real?

E03 Addicted to Love

E04 How the Other Half Lives

E05 Makeover My Life

E06 Shock and Awe

E07 Make It Work