reality television

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‘Love is Blind’ Will Improve Your Cognition

Reality television allows for viewers to gain a better understanding of social and romantic relationships, as demonstrated by the explosive reaction to the newest season of “Love is Blind."…

March 11, 2024

In an article about the six best reality dating series on Netflix, bouquets of flowers and film equipment surround a heart that reads 'Reality Dating.'

Netflix’s Best Reality Dating Series

Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia

Acclaimed for their insidious drama, questionable characters and iconic pop culture moments, these six shows are required viewing.…

July 6, 2023

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Seasons Ranked

Olivia Madrid, Florida State University

What are the best and worst moments in the history of one of reality TV's most iconic shows?…

May 19, 2023

An illustration depicts some famous shots from Keeping Up With the Kardashians, featuring several of the Kardashian women.

‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’: Looking Back on Their Most Memorable Moments

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

With their 10th and final season airing this year, let's take a look back on this famous family's best headlines.…

August 6, 2021

‘Big Brother’ Season 23 (Mostly) Demonstrates a Commitment to Diversity

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

The reality show has had a scandalous history, but its latest season reflects a 'new era' of combating racism, misogyny and homophobia in its casting.…

July 25, 2021

Image of Julie Chen Moonves on the show Big Brother. (Image via Google Images)

5 Ways To Restore the ‘Big Brother’ Reality Show to Its Former Glory

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

The CBS reality game show is in need of some major improvements to keep viewers entertained next season.…

November 20, 2020

Behind the Glamour, ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Hides a Problematic Past

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Hidden behind the memes is a show that embodied the racism, homophobia and transphobia of fashion and reality TV, and both audiences and former cast members are pushing back.…

August 13, 2020