For Real: The Story of Reality TV

Synopsis

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

First Air Date: 2021-03-25

Last Air Date: 2021-05-06

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 7

Networks: E!

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Top Cast

Andy Cohen as Self - Host
Carson Kressley as Self
Julie Chen-Moonves as Self
Kandi Burruss as Self
Vivica A. Fox as Self
Drew Pinsky as Self
Rachel Zoe as Self
Omarosa Manigault as Self
Janice Dickinson as Self
Kim Kardashian as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Celebs: Just Like Us!? (2021-03-25)

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.
Ep. 2: Is It Real? (2021-04-01)

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.
Ep. 3: Addicted to Love (2021-04-08)

Stars 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.
Ep. 4: How the Other Half Lives (2021-04-15)

Andy 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.
Ep. 5: Makeover My Life (2021-04-22)

Carson 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.
Ep. 6: Shock and Awe (2021-04-29)

Host 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.
Ep. 7: Make It Work (2021-05-06)

Andy 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.