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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.

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Love & Dating

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Competition

I was rooting for you. We were all rooting for you.

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Bravoverse

More than just Housewives (but mostly Housewives).

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More Mess

  1. vulture recommends
    Get Into This Lip Sync Even If You Don’t Watch RuPaul’s Drag RaceWe’ve got ourselves a bona fide lip-sync assassin on season 13, and her latest performance was the John Wick of lip-sync massacres.
    By Rebecca Alter
  2. overnights
    RuPaul’s Drag Race Recap: Happy RuPaulidays!It’s finally time for the first elimination of the season, but first we must endure the first acting challenge of the season.
    By Paul McCallion
  3. tv review
    Blown Away Is a Cozy Blanket Made of Hot, Molten GlassIn its second season, now on Netflix, the glassblowing-competition series offers the warmth you crave on a cold January day.
    By Jen Chaney
  4. overnights
    Southern Charm Season Finale Recap: Pregnancy PauseAfter a maddening season, Kathryn was making some progress — only to leave us with an even more maddening “cliffhanger.â€
    By Brian Moylan
  5. bachelor nation
    Clare Crawley Found Out About Her Broken Bachelorette Engagement When We Did“The truth is I am crushed,†she wrote about trash man Dale Moss.
    By Devon Ivie
  6. overnights
    The Challenge: Double Agents Recap: Another RoundEveryone is just performing at this point!
    By Kyndall Cunningham
  7. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Recap: CEO of FunAs the much-hyped Vegas trip unfolds, the wives retreat to their warring factions.
    By Olivia Crandall
  8. bachelor nation
    The Bachelorette’s Clare Crawley Splits From Her Halloween-Costume-Model Fiancé“Obviously, it’s not the greatest situation,†Dale Moss now says.
    By Devon Ivie
  9. bachelor nation
    Did Matt James Seriously Just Spoil His Bachelor Winner on … Spotify?Somebody tell this man that his streaming history is public.
    By Devon Ivie
  10. reality tv
    Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Will Return for Season 2, Andy Cohen ConfirmsKeep those Wednesday nights open.
    By Justin Curto
  11. overnights
    The Bachelor Recap: Ladies in WaitingIt will truly be remarkable if Matt somehow manages to explode another season of this show.
    By Ali Barthwell
  12. overnights
    RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K. Season-Premiere Recap: Balls in Your CourtThe across-the-pond offshoot returns with some familiar challenges, a promising new set of queens, and an array of regional accents.
    By Brian Moylan
  13. last night on late night
    Kicked-Off Below Deck Guest Delores Says She Was Planning to Leave Anyway“The water was just beautiful. I don’t know what else to say.â€
    By Justin Curto
  14. rupaul’s drag race
    Drag Race to Put the ‘Roo’ in RuPaul With Australia and New Zealand SeriesRuPaul and Michelle Visage will join the judge’s table of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under.
    By Halle Kiefer
  15. overnights
    90 Day Fiancé Recap: Natalie Goes Full VillainWe’ve reached the point where it’s no longer possible to give Natalie the benefit of the doubt.
    By Ashley Ray-Harris
  16. reality tv
    So, Which Real Housewife of New York Tested Positive for COVID-19?“Page Six†reports a housewife caught the virus, but won’t say who.
    By Justin Curto
  17. overnights
    Southern Charm Recap: Party HardlyThe big final party brings more talk of Kathryn’s racism, while Madison and Austin continue to flirt and spar.
    By Brian Moylan
  18. obits
    Survivor Contestant Angie Jakusz Dead at 40She was a fan-favorite during the Palau season.
    By Devon Ivie
  19. bachelor nation
    Bachelor Matt James Finds It ‘Frustrating’ That Fans Assume His Winner Is White“I’ve dated all across the board, and I’ve found redeeming qualities in everybody.â€
    By Devon Ivie
  20. bachelor nation
    Actually, The Bachelor’s Matt James Thinks Victoria Is ‘Hilarious’“She is one of the wittiest people I’ve ever met.â€
    By Devon Ivie
  21. overnights
    The Bachelor Recap: Rage Against the QueenVictoria goes into full villain mode.
    By Ali Barthwell
  22. overnights
    Below Deck Recap: Sick and Tired and DrunkFrom Delores jumping again to Rachel’s drunken antics, this episode is full of gasp-worthy moments.
    By Justin Curto
  23. last night on late night
    RHOA’s Cynthia Bailey Defends Her Televised COVID Wedding“I had a COVID-19 specialist come and spray the place.â€
    By Rebecca Alter
  24. overnights
    Southern Charm Recap: Beach, PleaseThe beach party formerly known as Austen’s birthday may go down as the worst party in Bravo history.
    By Brian Moylan
  25. overnights
    The Challenge: Double Agents Recap: Fess/OffYou really know people hate you when everyone claps for the person you just beat in a competition.
    By Kyndall Cunningham
  26. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Recap: Who’s Afraid of Jen Shah?Jen is a study in how it’s possible to do too much even on Bravo.
    By Olivia Crandall
  27. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Friends and LoversIs this the backdoor pilot to some spinoff series for Braunwyn?
    By Brian Moylan
  28. quar goss
    Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Don’t Sound Too Married Right NowKardashian has reportedly hired divorce attorney Laura Wasser.
    By Justin Curto
  29. trailer mix
    The 90 Day Fiancé Universe Will Keep Expanding With Love GamesIt’s honestly shocking that it took us this long to get to “The Newlywed Game, but with 90 Day Fiancé couples.â€
    By Ashley Ray-Harris
  30. elephant in the room
    Is Matt James a Secret Republican?Voter-registration records don’t lie.
    By Devon Ivie
  31. last night on late night
    Matt James Insists He’s Not a Bachelor Producer PawnBeing forced to keep a prima donna for ratings? No way!
    By Devon Ivie
  32. reality tv
    Below Deck: Why Did Captain Lee Kick Those Drunk Guests Off?“Delores jumping in the water is the ultimate ‘F- - - you’ to the captain.â€
    By Justin Curto
  33. overnights
    The Bachelor Season Premiere Recap: Just VibingMatt James’s season is off to a bland, chemistry-light start, but at least Vibratin’ Katie brought the prop comedy.
    By Ali Barthwell
  34. bachelor nation
    A Deaf Woman Is Matt James’s Current Bachelor Front-runnerShe received the first-impression rose.
    By Devon Ivie
  35. bachelor nation
    Your Guide to Matt James, the New Broker Bachelor Who’s Already Selling MerchAnswering all of your pressing, and petty, questions.
    By Devon Ivie
  36. fun with statistics
    The Bachelor Premieres By the NumbersPrepare for tonight’s arrivals with a look at the biggest trends and critical statistics from every (streaming) premiere.
    By Sadie Gennis
  37. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap: Surprise, SurpriseThe cracks in the fourth wall begin to show as both Cynthia and Kenya receive rude awakenings.
    By Chris Murphy
  38. breakups
    Peter Weber and Kelley Flanagan Split UpA bachelor once more.
    By Charu Sinha
  39. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Recap: Suited and BootedThis entire slog of an episode is worth it just to watch Lisa squirm.
    By Olivia Crandall
  40. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Fish in the SeaThe COVID story lines this episode raise many questions, but we do finally get some answers from Elizabeth.
    By Brian Moylan
  41. obits
    Deadliest Catch’s Nick McGlashan Dead at 33The seventh-generation fisher appeared on more than 75 episodes of the series.
    By Justin Curto
  42. overnights
    Below Deck Recap: JackasseryOn a normal night out, James flirting with Elizabeth would be the major plot point, but normal nights out do not feature Rachel getting wasted.
    By Justin Curto
  43. overnights
    90 Day Fiancé Recap: Instant LegendAll hail Stephanie, the new queen of 90DF.
    By Ashley Ray-Harris
  44. reality tv
    Monique Samuels (and Breakout Star T’Challa) Leaving Real Housewives of Potomac“It’s not easy doing reality TV, and to be quite honest, I’m over it.â€
    By Justin Curto
  45. soggy bottoms
    Trixie and Katya Watch Great British Baking Show, Are Horny for Paul Hollywood“Walk by and slit me in the finger, Paul.â€
    By Rebecca Alter
  46. overnights
    The Challenge: Double Agents Recap: Barefoot and ProvokedThank you for your service, Josh. This episode was a hoot.
    By Kyndall Cunningham
  47. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Recap: Under the Mormon ThumbThe women are getting vulnerable this week.
    By Olivia Crandall
  48. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Speaking in TonguesWhat the hell is Elizabeth talking about?
    By Brian Moylan
  49. bachelor nation
    Why Did Tayshia Really Break Up With Ivan on The Bachelorette?“She wanted to date someone who is Christian … it does suck.â€
    By Devon Ivie
  50. trailer mix
    Aspiring Influencers Fight About Nothing in Matt James’s Bachelor TrailerLive from the Pennsylvania wilderness.
    By Devon Ivie
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