Get Real

Reality TV has never felt more alive, from the Bravoverse’s endless scandals to Nick Lachey’s ever-growing collection of dating experiments. Scroll on for timelines, explainers, recaps, and all the gossip on your favorite unscripted shows and characters.

  • emergency discussion Project Runway Is Falling Out of Fashion An all-stars season dogged by inconsistent judging suggests the reality-competition stalwart has become that which it hates most: dated.
  • unscripted unrest Reckoning With Reality Bethenny Frankel’s call to arms raises a tricky question for Bravolebrities, producers, and audiences alike: How would a union change reality TV?
  • fall preview 2023 37 TV Shows We Can’t Wait to See This Fall The final stretch of 2023 is looking just as captivating as the months preceding it.

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  1. overnights
    Below Deck Down Under Recap: Train WreckThese guests are possibly the most high-maintenance ones we’ve seen all season.
  2. overnights
    Below Deck Down Under Recap: Magic Mike LiveCulver — sorry, Keith Stone — is thrilled to be back in his natural habitat.
  3. overnights
    The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: Switching TeamsBrynn and Erin are forcing us to pick sides. It’s not an easy choice!
  4. chat room
    Rami Kashoú Won’t Be Limited by Project Runway’s Tastes“I’m glad that they showed me in my interviews disagreeing, because come on, it’s ridiculous.”
  5. emergency discussion
    Project Runway Is Falling Out of FashionAn all-stars season dogged by inconsistent judging suggests the reality-competition stalwart has become that which it hates most: dated.
  6. unscripted unrest
    Reckoning With RealityBethenny Frankel’s call to arms raises a tricky question for Bravolebrities, producers, and audiences alike: How would a union change reality TV?
  7. trailer mix
    Love Is Blind Renews Its Commitment to Drama“‘Love is blind,’ I get that, but sometimes love wants to fly first-class.”
  8. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Now in HDThe Emily and Heather feud is starting to really devolve.
  9. reality check
    A Complete Guide to Who’s Still Together From Netflix’s Dating ShowsBecause the Netflix Cinematic Universe keeps growing.
  10. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season-Premiere Recap: Tub-thumpingEven with a mix of new and returning faces, Jen Shah looms over the Salt Lake City premiere like an incarcerated ghost.
  11. overnights
    Below Deck Down Under Recap: Recipe for DisasterIt was only a matter of time before our glorious streak of unproblematic guests came to an end.
  12. into it
    Love Is Like Solitary Confinement“They slowly take away your identity,” says Love Is Blind contestant Nick Thompson, who’s demanding worker protections across the reality-TV industry.
  13. overnights
    Below Deck Down Under Recap: Little SipsJust when you think things are about to calm down, the show hits us with another heavy moment.
  14. overnights
    The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: Business CasualtyJenna’s “I don’t know how to have friends!” faux pas continues to put her in the crosshairs of the women.
  15. chat room
    The Ultimatum’s Ryann McCracken Surprised Even Her Family By Her Choice“I love James, and I really like Trey, but if it would make me truly happy to leave here by myself, I would be okay with doing that.”
  16. winners and losers
    The Winners and Losers of Love Is Blind: After The Altar Season 4Winner: sports girlies (including Kwame). Loser: Jackie and Josh (and their drama).
  17. chat room
    Love Island Winners Hannah and Marco Were Too Horny to Worry About GrandmaThe USA season-five contestants on their Hideaway hookup, Leo’s fuckup, and Kay Kay’s and Keenan’s sudden departures.
  18. day of reckoning
    Reality Stars Accuse Bravo of ‘Depraved Mistreatment’“Right now, during this strike, they’re going to be the ones that everybody goes to for cheap labor,” Bethenny Frankel says.
  19. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Small Dick EnergyAt this point, it’s hard even to remember what the wives are fighting about. Is it just vibes?
  20. coming soon
    The Golden Bachelor Cast Is Repping Big PickleballThey didn’t come here to PlayARP; they came to SlayARP.
  21. overnights
    The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On Finale Recap: Four Weddings and a BabyIf you don’t count the engagements, not much has changed for these couples.
  22. chat room
    The Ultimatum’s Roxanne Kaiser Embraces Being a GirlbossThe Netflix reality star and entrepreneur juggled her business and relationship crises with only a few eyelash mishaps along the way.
  23. blame it on the hacker
    Drag Race’s Monica Beverly Hillz Accuses Ex-‘Honey’ of Faking His Own DeathFormer Bachelorette contestant Josh Seiter says his Instagram was hacked and that they only hung out for a “grand total of 3 times in my life.”
  24. overnights
    Below Deck Down Under Recap: Adam Heads to ShoreWe were due to get some guest drama …
  25. overnights
    Below Deck Down Under Recap: The Final StrawCaptain Jason has had just about enough of Adam, which means his days are numbered.
  26. overnights
    The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: Exit WoundsErin has this awful talent to take whatever people are talking about and make it about her grievances.
  27. scandoval
    The Affair of the Lightning-Bolt NecklaceRachel Leviss says she wants to start a podcast about being “the other woman.”
  28. overnights
    The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On Recap: Heavy StuffIt’s time to have some hard conversations, which three of our four couples actually do.
  29. overnights
    The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On Recap: Run, Kat, RunAlex is a walking r/AITA post.
  30. man overboard
    Below Deck’s Gary King Accused of Sexual AssaultA production member on Sailing Yacht season four claims the show covered it up.
  31. chat room
    Charity Lawson Was Also Surprised With Her Bachelorette Episode Count“Maybe they had to get me in there quickly.”
  32. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Taco Bruise-DayThis episode blessed us with a fourth wall so shattered there’s no hope of plastering over it.
  33. artificial reality
    Morgan Wade and Kyle Richards Are Just ‘Friends,’ She Swears“The internet’s a dumb place.”
  34. horror stories
    Reality TV’s Reckoning Is ComingLawyers “discovered the breadth and scope of (NBCs) wrongdoing is greater than previously believed.”
  35. virtual reality
    Welcome Love Is Blind: The Video Game to the PodsNetflix wants more interactive fiction, OK?
  36. overnights
    The Bachelorette Season-Finale Recap: Treasure IslandCharity fills the open role of fiancé.
  37. overnights
    Below Deck Down Under Recap: Wrecking BallTzarina should let Culver starve!
  38. the golden years
    The Next Bachelor Is Eligible for a Senior DiscountPremiering on September 28, alongside Bachelor in Paradise.
  39. fall preview 2023
    37 TV Shows We Can’t Wait to See This FallThe final stretch of 2023 is looking just as captivating as the months preceding it.
  40. overnights
    Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake Finale Recap: Mission AccomplishedLu and Sonj have changed this town, showing that two horny women can do anything they set their minds and Bravo’s credit cards to.
  41. overnights
    The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: Cease FireThe Real Housewives of New York City finally becomes RHONY.
  42. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap: Bob’s Big RevealWe’re reminded once again that Bob’s villainy know no bounds.
  43. unreal
    Lisa Vanderpump Isn’t ‘Sure’ About Unionizing Reality Stars“I don’t really understand how you can have a union for people that are normally plucked out of obscurity.”
  44. scandoval
    Rachel Leviss Doesn’t See Herself As ‘the Ultimate Reality-TV Villain’In her first post-Scandoval interview, with Bethenny Frankel.
  45. coming soon
    Say ‘FBoy, F-Hi’ to the Cast of FBoy Island Season ThreeIncluding an auditor/comedian, a Chippendales dancer, and a pair of twins.
  46. reality tv
    Whoever Starves Least, WinsBehind the making of Alone, the most genuinely perilous show on television.
  47. the bravosphere
    What’s Going Down in Below Deck Down Under?What happened, who got fired, and what it says about Bravo.
  48. overnights
    Below Deck Down Under Recap: Rocking the BoatUgh, I hate that João is making good points.
  49. overnights
    Below Deck Down Under Recap: Redemption (João’s Version)The Northern Sun’s new replacement bosun claims he’s turned over a new leaf. Let’s see how this plays out, shall we?
  50. overnights
    The Bachelorette Recap: Lukewarm TeaJesse looks directly into the camera and says, “They can’t wait to spill all the tea, and I, for one, am very thirsty.”
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