For Real: The Story of Reality TV

Season 1

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

Where to Watch Season 1

7 Episodes

  • Celebs: Just Like Us!?
    E1
    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.
  • Is It Real?
    E2
    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.
  • Addicted to Love
    E3
    Addicted to LoveStars 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.
  • How the Other Half Lives
    E4
    How the Other Half LivesAndy 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.
  • Makeover My Life
    E5
    Makeover My LifeCarson 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.
  • Shock and Awe
    E6
    Shock and AweHost 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.
  • Make It Work
    E7
    Make It WorkAndy 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.

Cast of Season 1

  • Andy CohenSelf - Host / Producer
  • Carson KressleySelf
  • Julie ChenSelf
  • Kandi BurrussSelf
  • Vivica A. FoxSelf
  • Drew PinskySelf
  • Rachel ZoeSelf
  • Omarosa ManigaultSelf
  • Janice DickinsonSelf
  • Kim KardashianSelf
  • Kourtney Kardashian BarkerSelf
  • Khloé KardashianSelf
  • Kris JennerSelf
  • Tabatha CoffeySelf
  • Kendra WilkinsonSelf
  • Gizelle BryantSelf
  • Lisa VanderpumpSelf
  • Kyle RichardsSelf
  • Teresa GiudiceSelf
  • Luann de LessepsSelf
  • Victoria GunvalsonSelf
  • Ramona SingerSelf
  • Tami RomanSelf
  • Sharon OsbourneSelf
  • Kelly OsbourneSelf
  • Jack OsbourneSelf
  • Danny BonaduceSelf
  • Kate ChastainSelf
  • Mike MizaninSelf
  • Ty PenningtonSelf
  • Tom SandovalSelf
  • Nēv SchulmanSelf
  • Flavor FlavSelf
  • Eric NiesSelf
  • Melissa RiversSelf
  • Tanisha ThomasSelf
  • Bobby TrendySelf
  • Carlos KingSelf
  • Ira Madison IIISelf
  • Jazz JenningsSelf
  • Clay AikenSelf
  • Bret MichaelsSelf
  • Caroline ManzoSelf
  • Jay ManuelSelf
  • Richard HatchSelf
  • Terry DubrowSelf
  • Paul NassifSelf
  • Lisa D'AmatoSelf
  • June ShannonSelf
  • Gil GoldscheinProducer

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