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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.

They’re just like us!

Love & Dating

You here for the right reasons?

  1. The 41 Best Reality Shows on Netflix By Laura Bradley
  2. Love Is Blind’s Nick Claims He Wasn’t the Only Man Discussing Women’s Looks By Laura Bradley
  3. Love Is Blind Creator Chris Coelen Defends Their ‘Very Rigid’ Casting Process By Alejandra Gularte

Competition

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

  1. The Best TV Shows of 2024 (So Far) By Jen Chaney, Roxana Hadadi, and Kathryn VanArendonk
  2. Drag Race Global All Stars’s Failure Is Classic RuPaul By Jason P. Frank
  3. Survivor Paused the Season to Dunk on One Guy By Jason P. Frank

Bravoverse

More than just Housewives (but mostly Housewives).

  1. Welcome to SpinCo By Josef Adalian
  2. The Bravo Audience Calls It for Kamala By Jason P. Frank
  3. 7 Housewives Revelations From the Brit BravoCon By Laura Martin

More Mess

  1. crime
    Christine Quinn’s Ex Christian Dumontet Charged With Three MisdemeanorsChristian Dumontet is facing counts of child abuse/endangerment, assault, and violation of a protection order.
    By Justin Curto
  2. kudos for saying that
    Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen - Season 21
    Andy Cohen Speaks Out on Bravo Lawsuits, Bethenny FrankelOn RHONY’s alleged racism, on-set alcohol, and Bethenny’s reality union.
    By Bethy Squires
  3. endings
    The Contestant Turns Away From RealityAfter raising approximately 1 million messy, fascinating questions about reality TV’s impact, the documentary opts for tidiness.
    By Nicholas Quah
  4. overnights
    The Valley Recap: Twit for TatIf Jax calls you childish, it’s time to reevaluate your behavior.
    By Brian Moylan
  5. vulture real estate
    Ariana Madix Finds a Vacation Home on Love Island USAWe’ve got a premiere date and a Barbie-themed first look at the Vanderpump Rules star as host.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  6. wild speculation
    Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen - Season 21
    Is Ariana Madix Leaving Vanderpump Rules?The evidence for and against Ariana pumping the brakes on Pump Rules.
    By Bethy Squires
  7. overnights
    Vanderpump Rules Season-Finale Recap: Fool’s GoldThe finale reinforces that the show’s future lies in Ariana’s hands.
    By Brian Moylan
  8. trailer mix
    Vanderpump Rules - Season 11
    The Vanderpump Rules Reunion Trailer Feels Like a FinaleThe season 11 reunion sneak peek is filled with crying, confusion, and, of course, yelling.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  9. overnights
    Below Deck Recap: Fraser’s HusbandWhat should have been a joyful episode is weighed down by too many of the men on this show being insufferable.
    By Emma Soren
  10. overnights
    The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season-Premiere Recap: Double-Headed MonsterIt’s only been one episode and Teresa’s behavior has already dragged the season into name-calling and shouting.
    By Brian Moylan
  11. overnights
    Summer House Recap: A Cold ShowerThe end of Carl and Lindsay’s engagement is painfully close.
    By Brian Moylan
  12. overnights
    Top Chef: Wisconsin Recap: Sausage ShowdownA high-anxiety challenge and a huge comeback might just be what we need to inject some healthy competition into the season.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  13. overnights
    Survivor Recap: The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Bee’sThis will forever be known as the “Applebee’s†episode.
    By Brian Moylan
  14. bring back my queens
    Drag Race: All Stars Is Feeling CharitableAnd the trailer is a cavalcade of awe-worthy moments (specifically from Plastique — how’d she pack that thing?)
    By Jason P. Frank
  15. overnights
    The Valley Recap: Tea Is for ToddlerAs bad as things are for Jax, they’re even worse for Kristen.
    By Brian Moylan
  16. overnights
    Vanderpump Rules Recap: The San Francisco TreatWhy is everyone telling Ariana to stop being angry when the men on this show are constantly flying into a rage?
    By Brian Moylan
  17. apologies
    I Was Wrong About The ValleyI assumed it would be a flop, but now I can’t turn away.
    By Brian Moylan
  18. overnights
    Below Deck Recap: For the ’GramBarbie can’t trust Kyle and is worried about what her dad will think, and the Yelp Elites are annoying. It’s a rough time for our girl!
    By Emma Soren
  19. overnights
    A Divorce Party
    Vanderpump Villa Recap: New Girl, Who Dis?Fire half of these people and reset the vibes.
    By Brian Moylan
  20. thank god
    SURVIVOR
    Your Favorite Survivor Players Are Coming Back for Season 50Jeff Probst announced that the landmark season will have former castaways competing once again.
    By Tom Smyth
  21. health
    The 2024 BAFTA Tea Party - Arrivals
    Harry Jowsey Shares Skin Cancer Diagnosis, Urges Followers to Use SunscreenThe reality television star encouraged his fans to get checked and stay vigilante about their skin health.
    By Tom Smyth
  22. raise your glass
    Which Other Vanderpump Rules Stars Should Be Invited to the WHCD?Why stop at Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright?
    By Tom Smyth
  23. as seen on tv
    ‘When I First Saw the Show, I Was Furious’Jamar Neighbors is grateful to be in Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, but he has qualms about his depiction.
    By Hershal Pandya
  24. overnights
    Summer House Recap: Bursting BalloonsIt’s refreshing to watch Carl get clarity on his relationship with Lindsay.
    By Brian Moylan
  25. overnights
    Top Chef: Wisconsin Recap: Under PressureIt’s difficult to judge the chefs when the point of the challenge is so confusing.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  26. overnights
    Spicy Jeff
    Survivor Recap: Idol HandsEveryone is way too concerned about their “résumés†while they can’t even organize a simple vote.
    By Brian Moylan
  27. as far as we know
    BravoCon - Season 2023
    Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney’s Sandwich Shop Is Not a ScamHere’s when Something About Her is reportedly opening its doors.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  28. overnights
    Vanderpump Rules Recap: Attack of the 50-Foot Man-BabyJax is upset about the cheating rumors, but what else is new?
    By Brian Moylan
  29. overnights
    Below Deck Recap: Panini ProblemsIt’s only been six charters, and the St. David has already lost three people.
    By Emma Soren
  30. chat room
    Nymphia Wind Is a Wallflower at Heart“If I could, I would not talk, but it’s TV. You’ve got to show the best side of you.â€
    By Jason P. Frank
  31. overnights
    Vanderpump Villa Recap: Day-Off DisasterEveryone loves a good reality-TV mean girl, but Hannah and Telly are too banal for their bad behavior to make good television.
    By Brian Moylan
  32. twinning
    Can You Guess What Young Sheldon and The Valley Have in Common?Nia and Danny Booko’s twins played Baby CeeCee on the CBS sitcom.
    By Tom Smyth
  33. ah memories
    The Valley - Season 1
    The Valley Briefly Becomes a Kristen Doute Highlights ShowThe epic highs and lows of a reality show, set to copyright free instrumental music.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  34. meme roundup
    The Drag Race Season 16 Finale, As Told Through MemesMama, kudos for doing that. For winning.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  35. overnights
    RuPaul’s Drag Race Season-Finale Recap: All HailTwo very different but equally deserving queens make for a nail-biting finale choice.
    By Jason P. Frank
  36. overnights
    Summer House Recap: Out of This WorldWe must protect West and Ciara’s relationship at all costs.
    By Brian Moylan
  37. reality tv
    A Vanderpump Rules Guide to The Valley’s MessTo understand the incestuous waters in which this spinoff swims, we must return to the source.
    By Bethy Squires
  38. overnights
    Top Chef: Wisconsin Recap: Join the ClubLaura must be stopped.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  39. oh yes
    Survivor 46 Is Where Strategy Goes to Die. Good!The dumbest game of hide-and-seek you’ve ever seen and a tantrum-filled tribal. What more could you ask for?
    By Jason P. Frank
  40. overnights
    Survivor Recap: Mind Your Ps and QsQ’s game is totally out of control.
    By Brian Moylan
  41. overnights
    Vanderpump Rules Recap: And Donors Like YouI want to go to a sperm-donor party so bad.
    By Brian Moylan
  42. perfectly balanced
    The Real Housewives Franchise Won’t Be Caught Minkoff-lessCrystal Kung Minkoff is out, but Rebecca Minkoff is (reportedly) in.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  43. overnights
    Below Deck Recap: The Sunny & Ben ShowAfter a lot of flirting and tears, Ben and Sunny get on the same page about their situation.
    By Emma Soren
  44. overnights
    Vanderpump Villa Recap: Dirty DishesDo the guests want to hang out with the staff?
    By Brian Moylan
  45. doppelgangers
    Megan Fox Believes Chelsea From Love Is Blind“I did see a picture of her. A hundred thousand percent, people have told her, ‘You kind of look like Megan Fox.’â€
    By Zoe Guy
  46. the (franklin) lakes
    Neon Carnival
    Taylor Swift Lived It Up at Coachella Next to Teresa GiudiceThe superstar enjoyed Ice Spice’s performance just a few feet from Swift and Kelce.
    By Tom Smyth
  47. tale as old as time
    Golden Marriage Ends in Golden DivorceGerry Turner and Theresa Nist were married for three months following their live nuptials on The Golden Bachelor.
    By Zoe Guy
  48. overnights
    Summer House Recap: Say Yeesh to the DressKyle and Amanda will be having the same fight until the end of eternity.
    By Brian Moylan
  49. artifacts
    11 Surreal Moments From O.J. Simpson’s Reality-TV Show, JuicedWhite Broncos, uncomfortable women, and random homophobia.
    By E. Alex Jung
  50. overnights
    Top Chef: Wisconsin Recap: Shaking Things UpWhy is Top Chef making these tweaks to the format? It already works. Just leave it!
    By Roxana Hadadi
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