What is the best and the worst Reality TV show

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 06:58:28 -0400

Reality television is everywhere. Sometimes it is harder than ever for me to seperate fact from fiction now. For me, reality TV has made too many idiots celebrities, and has caused even news programs to try to fashion their approach to attract reality TV fans. Reality TV used to be a small blip on the television. Now, practically every channel has a reality show lineup. In your opinion, what is the BEST and what is the WORST reality TV show you have ever seen?

Any Amazing Race fans?
The worst one I've seen is "Here Comes Honeybooboo."

Response by CH (MAJ) William Beaver made Jul 23 at 2015 6:59 AM

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 06:59:58 -0400

SwampPeople?

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Jul 23 at 2015 7:14 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 07:14:16 -0400

Where to begin?????

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2015 7:27 AM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 07:27:47 -0400

Personal preference definitely kicking in here, but my favorite, and what I would say are the best, would be Master Chef and Master Chef Junior. You get a little bit of drama, mix in some competition, and see some amazing food come out. Gordon Ramsey isn't super over the top like on his other shows, but I do miss Joe Bastianich this season.

As for the worst, sadly, I must admit that the train wreck pulled me in and I just couldn't look away. Jersey Shore was amazingly horrible. Similarly, Catfish cracks me up every time. Sometimes, I just need to put something on, relax, and not have to think. These shows definitely meet that criteria. I would never call them "quality entertainment" though.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Jul 23 at 2015 7:29 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 07:29:34 -0400

I like shows that highlight people's strengths, as opposed to focusing on people's weakness or interpersonal drama.

Take a couple cooking shows like Hell's Kitchen and Master Chef. I like Master Chef (especially Master Chef Jr.), but despise Hell's Kitchen. Master Chef Jr. highlights the great things about our society. The will to do better. An ever forward philosophy. Inventiveness. Hell's kitchen as that too... but it twists those things and let's the darkness out.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2015 7:49 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 07:49:36 -0400

I have to answer all of the above, and most others are the worst. I am not a fan of most reality TV - don't need to see who is dancing with who, who is betraying who, who is competing with who, who is a kardashian, who is kissing who, who is singing what, who is naked in the woods, etc.

I just don't understand the allure, but people love this stuff. If there is drama infused or manufactured in the reality TV I am not much of a fan. A couple other shows like American Pickers, Pawn Stars, shipping Wars, or Storage Wars are pretty entertaining, if they fit the "Reality TV" mold.

If it is funny, I vote it gets a leg up!

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Jul 23 at 2015 7:53 AM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 07:53:39 -0400

There are so many cringe worthy reality shows. Where do I begin? As for good shows, I like the music shows.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jul 23 at 2015 7:54 AM

LTC Stephen C. — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 07:54:32 -0400

They're all the worst to me, CH (MAJ) William Beaver, as I watch none of them!

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Jul 23 at 2015 7:58 AM

Cpl Jeff N. — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 07:58:43 -0400

They are all tied for last, they are all bad just in different ways. It is like asking which crap is worse? Dog, cat, cow horse, bull, bat, ram, rat or elephant? It is all crap.

The only one that sounds like it at least has some socially redeeming value is The Biggest Loser. They are least helping people change their lives and maybe save their lives.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Jul 23 at 2015 8:04 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:04:02 -0400

Is "The Real World" still a thing?

Anyways, I'm just going to group 99% of the shows on TLC into the Worst Side. That channel will make a show about anything giving nameless idiots their 15 seconds fame.

I do enjoy shows like Bar Rescue, To Catch A Contractor, Kitchen Nightmares and such because they are shows that showcase people using their knowledge and skills to help others.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Jul 23 at 2015 8:12 AM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:12:43 -0400

I don't watch any of them.

Response by CPO Jon Campbell made Jul 23 at 2015 9:14 AM

CPO Jon Campbell — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 09:14:41 -0400

The worst reality show was Real World on MTV. The reason it was the worst is that it is considered to be the first. Without its success, Hollywood might not have discovered the cheap way to make horrible TV that we have to endure today.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2015 9:31 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 09:31:37 -0400

Best: Toughest Cowboy Series (Now Toughest Rodeo Series) They would one round of the following: bareback bronc, saddle bronc, and bull riding. Lowest scores was eliminated. No drama- all about the sport. Season 2 winner Shane Proctor is my cousin.

Worst: Pretty much all the rest- Jersey Shore might take the cake though.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2015 10:11 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 10:11:52 -0400

America's Got Talent----although they should look to build a variety show rather than find a headliner.

Treetop Cat Rescue ....or something like that ....but the excerpts are funny

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2015 10:33 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 10:33:38 -0400

BEST: NONE OF THEM

WORST: ALL OF THEM

Response by SFC Stephen King made Jul 23 at 2015 12:22 PM

SFC Stephen King — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 12:22:48 -0400

Best is Survivor

There are some that are just horrible.

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