Genre Reality

Reality television is a broad category of programming built around unscripted content, real-life participants, and structured or observational formats. The genre spans a wide range of styles, including lifestyle series, documentary-style shows, social experiments, and competition-based formats, making it one of the most diverse areas of television.

Renewal and cancellation decisions for reality shows are often influenced by production efficiency, audience consistency, and format scalability. Compared to scripted programming, reality series are typically less expensive to produce and easier to adapt, which allows successful formats to be renewed across multiple seasons or expanded into spin-offs and international versions.

At the same time, the genre operates with a high turnover rate, as new concepts are regularly introduced and must quickly demonstrate audience appeal to secure continuation. This results in a mix of long-running franchises, returning seasonal formats, and shorter-lived series that do not establish a consistent viewership.

Reality programming frequently overlaps with formats such as Competition-based reality television, but remains distinct as a broader category encompassing both structured contests and observational storytelling.

This page tracks all reality TV shows, including their current status (renewed or cancelled) and any confirmed or expected release dates for upcoming seasons.

For more updates across all genres and platforms, visit our Cancelled TV Shows and Renewed TV Shows pages.

Totally Funny Animals

Years February 16, 2024 -
Network The CW
Genre: Reality

RENEWED
Changing Planet

Years April 20, 2022 -
Network PBS MASTERPIECE
Genre: Documentary, Reality

ON AIR
Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America

Years November 10, 2022 -
Network Discovery Channel
Genre: Documentary, Reality

ON AIR
A series uncovering abandoned structures, forgotten ruins and monuments to a bygone era.
Battle Camp

Years April 23, 2025 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Competition, Reality

ON AIR
Netflix reality stars duke it out in hair-raising physical challenges
Carlos Alcaraz: My Way

Years April 23, 2025 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Documentary, Reality, Sports

CONCLUDED
The Summit

Years September 29, 2024 -
Network CBS
Genre: Competition, Reality

CANCELLED
Mini Reni

Years May 14, 2025 -
Network Magnolia Network
Genre: Reality, Renovation

COMING SOON
A room renovation series starring Joanna Gaines.
100 Foot Wave

Years July 18, 2021 -
Network HBO
Genre: Documentary, Reality

RENEWED
A docuseries following surfing pioneer Garrett McNamara's quest to conquer a 100-foot wave.
In The Kitchen With Harry Hamlin

Years December 13, 2023 -
Network AMC Plus, IFC
Genre: Food, Reality

RENEWED
A cooking show in which Harry Hamlin and his niece share recipes as they prepare the ultimate meals.
Wild Game Kitchen

Years July 27, 2024 -
Network FYI
Genre: Food, Reality

RENEWED
A master chef cooks wild food over open fire, sharing expert tips.
What Would You Do?

Years February 26, 2008 -
Network ABC
Genre: Reality

ON AIR
Using hidden cameras, What Would You Do? tests how ordinary people react to ethical dilemmas, with host John Quiñones providing insight.
The Golden Bachelorette

Years September 18, 2024 -
Network ABC
Genre: Competition, Reality

ON AIR
Joan Vassos becomes the first Golden Bachelorette, proving love is timeless as she embarks on her own journey for romance.
Claim to Fame

Years January 11, 2022 -
Network ABC
Genre: Competition, Reality

ON AIR
Hosted by Kevin and Frankie Jonas, celebrity relatives compete to conceal their identities and win $100,000 in Claim to Fame.