Best Competition and Reality Shows
by vrockmccarty | created - 11 Feb 2023 | updated - 4 weeks ago | PublicOur favorite competition, physical, reality, and talent shows.
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1. Ink Master (2012– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Ten of the country's most creative and skilled tattoo artists are judged by icons of the tattoo world. They compete for a hundred thousand dollars and the title of "INK MASTER".
Stars: Dave Navarro, Oliver Peck, Chris Nunez, Rick Robles
Votes: 4,730
2. Legends of the Hidden Temple (1993–1995)
TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Family, Game-Show
Teams compete in elimination challenges with the final team going on to search for the treasure inside the titular Mesoamerican "Hidden Temple".
Stars: Kirk Fogg, Dee Bradley Baker, Jennifer Holtz, Zachary Maxell
Votes: 3,961
3. Ultimate Beastmaster (2017–2018)
TV-Y7 | 55 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Eighteen competitors from six countries compete against each other in an intense obstacle course for cash prizes, individual glory and national pride.
Stars: Luis Ernesto Franco, Anderson Silva, Tiki Barber, Rafinha Bastos
Votes: 2,753
4. American Ninja Warrior (2009– )
TV-PG | 40 min | Action, Game-Show, Reality-TV
Contestants run, jump, crawl, climb, hang, and swing through crazy obstacles as they compete to become the next American Ninja champion.
Stars: Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila, Kristine Leahy, Jenn Brown
Votes: 4,274
5. Squid Game (2021– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits with deadly high stakes: a survival game that has a whopping 45.6 billion-won prize at stake.
Stars: Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Dylan Besseau, Yasushi Iwaki
Votes: 541,960
6. Lego Masters (2020– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Game-Show
LEGO enthusiasts participate in a series of competitions that begin with a single LEGO brick and concludes with inspiring, complex constructions.
Stars: Will Arnett, Jamie Berard, Amy Corbett, David Guedes
Votes: 3,140
7. Double Dare (1986–1988)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
One in a long-running series of game shows, where two-member teams of children compete to answer questions and complete stunts.
Stars: Marc Summers, John Harvey, Robin Marrella, Dave Shikiar
Votes: 2,184
8. Holey Moley (2019– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Game-Show, Sport
Contestants put their miniature golf-and physical-skills to the test as they face off in out-of-this-world challenges on a supersized course.
Stars: Joe Tessitore, Rob Riggle, Stephen Curry, Jeannie Mai Jenkins
Votes: 1,390
9. Survivor (2000– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Game-Show, Reality-TV
A reality show where a group of contestants are stranded in a remote location with little more than the clothes on their back. The lone survivor of this contest takes home a million dollars.
Stars: Jeff Probst, Lillian Morris, Jon Dalton, Rob Mariano
Votes: 27,413
10. Silent Library (2009– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Game-Show
Silent library is an American televised game show, adapted from Japan's Nippon TV format Gaki No Tsukai (1989), that aired on MTV. In this game show, the contestants must endure strange punishments for money, all while staying silent.
Stars: Zero Kazama, Chase Vacnin, Bettina Mangiaracina, Duke Greenhill
Votes: 477
11. Wipeout (2008–2014)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Contestants make their way through a giant obstacle course to win a cash prize.
Stars: John Henson, John Anderson, Jill Wagner, Vanessa Lachey
Votes: 8,205
12. Nickelodeon GUTS (1992–1995)
TV-G | Action, Family, Game-Show
Three kids dawning the different colors blue, red, and purple compete in relatively cool-looking olympic-style games to achieve as many points as they can. At the end of every episode, they climb a big fake mountain, braving tumbling rocks made out of styrofoam, sparkling glitter, shooting steam, and loud sounds while trying to hit all the "Actuators" along their way to the summit including the ... See full summary »
Stars: Moira Quirk, Mike O'Malley, Kelli Marchewka, Jana Waring
Votes: 1,635
13. Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge (2014– )
Game-Show
A competition where ball-busters compete in challenges such as "The Nut Cracker" and "The Mud Bath" to reach the final challenge, "The Skull Buster".
Stars: Steve Austin, Joseph Aviel, Kelly Yazdi, Brashaad Mayweather
Votes: 545
14. Physical: 100 (2023– )
TV-14 | 50 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
One hundred contestants in top physical shape compete in a series of grueling challenges to claim the honor - and cash reward - as the last one standing.
Stars: Beom-Seok Hong, Andre Jin, Hee-Dong Son, Jing-Yong Park
Votes: 10,347
15. Dog Eat Dog (I) (2002–2003)
TV-PG | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Six contestants compete in various athletic events for $25,000 in prize money.
Stars: Brooke Burns, Marty West, Kato Kaelin, LaMonica Garrett
Votes: 411
16. The Titan Games (2019–2020)
TV-G | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Dwayne Johnson presents and stars in "The Titan Games," a groundbreaking new athletic competition based on Dwayne's belief that within each and every one of us is the potential for greatness.
Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Cari Champion, Ben Afuvai, Kim Rosen
Votes: 3,615
17. The Amazing Race (2001– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Family, Reality-TV
Multiple teams race around the globe for $1,000,000 to 'amazing' locations.
Stars: Phil Keoghan, Joyce Agu, Uchenna Agu, Jet McCoy
Votes: 15,534
18. The Circle (2020– )
TV-MA | 48 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Players start off isolated in an apartment, and with their online interactions as their only means of any communication. The players use a social media platform called "The Circle".
Stars: Michelle Buteau, Shubham Goel, Deleesa St Agathe, Chloe Veitch
Votes: 8,246
19. Big Brother (II) (2000– )
TV-MA | 44 min | Reality-TV
Contestants must compete against each other for a chance to win $500,000 in a house wired with cameras and microphones, capturing their every move for a TV and Internet audience.
Stars: Julie Chen Moonves, Clayton Halsey, Phil Proctor, Nicole Franzel
Votes: 11,269
20. The Apprentice (2004–2017)
TV-PG | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Contestants compete for a job as an apprentice to billionaire American Donald Trump.
Stars: Donald Trump, Kendra Todd, Tana Goertz, Ivanka Trump
Votes: 8,770
21. Blown Away (2019– )
TV-PG | 23 min | Reality-TV
A reality show featuring glass blowers from around the world competing to be the best. One artist is dismissed after each episode/challenge.
Stars: Nick Uhas, Katherine Gray, Deborah Czeresko, Elliot Walker
Votes: 3,951
22. Junkyard Wars (1998–2009)
60 min | Game-Show
Two rival teams are given the task of building some kind of machine, in one day, using only the items found in an unusually well-stocked scrapyard. Machines constructed to date have included trebuchets, hovercraft, rockets, and more.
Stars: Robert Llewellyn, Cathy Rogers, Lisa Rogers, Dick Strawbridge
Votes: 875
23. Shop Class (2020)
TV-G | 45 min | Adventure, Family, Game-Show
It is a competition format that features teams of inventive students who are tasked with designing, building, and testing new contraptions.
Stars: Brooks Atwood, Kelly Ractham, Justin Long, Daron Yacoubian
Votes: 91
24. BattleBots (2015– )
Action, Game-Show, Reality-TV
BattleBots is a robot combat competition that takes place in an elimination style tournament. Designers build, operate and battle their destructive robots until a champion is crowned.
Stars: Chris Rose, Kenny Florian, Faruq Tauheed, Derek Young
Votes: 2,057
25. American Gladiators (1989–1996)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Game-Show, Sport
The teams compete in such events as Power Ball, Assault, The Wall and Hang Tough. The Eliminator round decides the winner of the tournament.
Stars: Mike Adamle, Jim Starr, Raye Hollitt, Larry Thompson
Votes: 3,206
26. Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge (2016–2017)
TV-14 | Game-Show
This show is a test against a person's will and strength. Teams work together to win each race and to advance throughout the brackets... And a chance at the finals and a prize of 250,000 dollars.
Stars: Jeff Bartsch, Kyle Martino, Dhani Jones, Evan Dollard
Votes: 300
27. Fear Factor (I) (2001–2012)
TV-PG | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV, Thriller
Doing scary stuff to win prizes.
Stars: Joe Rogan, Monica Gonzales, Meghan Allen, Meg Daleske
Votes: 7,247
28. The Biggest Loser (2004– )
TV-PG | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Contestants transform mentally and physically as they compete to lose weight and win a cash prize.
Stars: Bob Harper, Alison Sweeney, Jillian Michaels, Dolvett Quince
Votes: 5,214
29. The Masked Singer (2019–2024)
TV-PG | 60 min | Family, Music, Reality-TV
A singing competition guessing game based on Korean format King of Mask Singer. 12 celebrity performers wear costumes to conceal identities. One singer is eliminated each week and unmasked. Small hints are given for the viewer guess along.
Stars: Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Nick Cannon
Votes: 5,307
30. America's Got Talent (2006– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Family, Game-Show
A weekly talent competition where an array of performers -- from singers and dancers, to comedians and novelty acts -- vie for a $1 million cash prize.
Stars: Howie Mandel, Nick Cannon, Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell
Votes: 10,623
31. Dancing with the Stars (I) (2005– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Family, Music, Reality-TV
U.S. reality show based on the British series "Strictly Come Dancing," where celebrities partner up with professional dancers and compete against each other in weekly elimination rounds to determine a winner.
Stars: Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, Tom Bergeron, Len Goodman
Votes: 10,472
32. American Idol (2002– )
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
Twelve American finalists (six men and six women) compete in a singing contest.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Mark Thompson, Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell
Votes: 22,231
33. The Voice (2011– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Music, Reality-TV
Four famous musicians search for the best voices in America and will mentor these singers to become artists. America will decide which singer will be worthy of the grand prize.
Stars: Carson Daly, Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera
Votes: 13,339
34. Minute to Win It (I) (2010–2014)
TV-PG | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Contestants can win $1 million by completing ten tasks involving common household objects, with a one-minute time limit for each task.
Stars: Guy Fieri, Sean L. Malin, Jonathan Lipow, Laila Odom
Votes: 1,091
35. Floor Is Lava (2020– )
TV-PG | 38 min | Game-Show
Teams compete to navigate rooms flooded with lava by leaping from chairs, hanging from curtains and swinging from chandeliers.
Stars: Rutledge Wood, Alex Virzi, Sean Virzi, Mitchell Virzi
Votes: 2,927
36. Making It (2018–2021)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman host a crafting series where incredibly talented people come together for a friendly competition.
Stars: Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, Simon Doonan, Dayna Isom Johnson
Votes: 1,661
37. Baggage (2010–2012)
TV-14 | 30 min | Game-Show
"Baggage" is a dating game show with a difference. In order to advance in the game, you must show your potential match every embarrassing piece of Baggage about yourself. In the first round... See full summary »
Stars: Jerry Springer, James J. Zito III, Rob Marrocco, Fox Cellars
Votes: 601
38. Race to Escape (2015– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Two teams of three are locked in identical rooms; they have only one hour to solve five mind-bending puzzles and challenges in order to escape.
Stars: Jimmy Pardo, Paul Goebel, Joe Castillon
Votes: 159
39. Too Hot to Handle (2020– )
TV-MA | 40 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV, Romance
On the shores of paradise, gorgeous singles meet and mingle. But there's a twist. To win a $100,000 grand prize, they'll have to give up sex.
Stars: Desiree Burch, Carly Lawrence, Emily Miller, Melinda Melrose
Votes: 14,833
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