Arguably television's first monster hit in the reality genre, another British import that found its proper home in America, a cultural phenomenon in its first two years, "Survivor" may have evolved into a cruel double entendre: After a decade on the air, "Survivor" describes not only the cast's situation but also the show's stubborn capacity for hanging on to its place in the CBS line-up by the slimmest of slim threads. "Survivor" is the MySpace of its niche: Do people still go there? Dropped into exotic wilderness settings"”places where their handhelds get absolutely no bars"”contestants vie for cash and prizes. The last survivor goes home with a cool million American dollars. As the physical, psychological, emotional, and intellectual trials and tests develop, contestants vote one another out of the competition. For the first half of each season, would-be survivors compete in teams; in the second half, they go solo in a full-on destruction derby. Observant viewers discern "Survivor" depends more on workplace treachery than anything anyone might have learned in Boy Scouts or Campfire Girls. Tribes, challenges, alliances, and immunities prove the wilderness differs very little from everyday life in major American corporations"”except the dress code encourages fashionable swimwear.

"The Climb" is a television series that follows the story of two friends, who are trying to make it in the world of rock climbing. The show is a dramedy, a mix of drama and comedy, and is set in New York City. The main characters are Kate and Michael, who are both passionate about climbing, but have very different personalities.

A reality TV show, Miss Advised, showcases three women, the well known experts in sex and relationships sphere. Despite of their specific expertise, they are struggling to navigate in turbulent sky of dating issues of their own lives. And as it often happens, it's much easier to give advices to somebody then to implement them in own life. It looks like these women who ought to know better what actions are better to take in terms of "searching for man", are absolutely clueless concerning what to do about their own dating issues. The first one, Emily Morse is popular radio MC hosting here own show called "Sex with Emily". As it should be expected she isn't a big fan of monogamy, but it seems, her own versatile sexual life does not make her happy. Another one, Julia Allison, also strive for masteries in show-biz, as a writer and television commentator. She so much willing to find a husband that she moves from Chicago to LA where men are not marrying young, staying available for dating in their middle age. The third and the last one is Amy Laurent, an expert matchmaker whose specialization does not help in her lifetime goal to find the man of her dreams. She is breaking all her rules while trying to reanimate the fading relationships with her boyfriend. Upon the meeting these three heroines, Miss Advised is leaving an ambiguous feeling: in one hand their attempts to organize their personal live are looking funny; but in the other hand you may take a pity on their misadvised clients, readers and listeners of such of "experts."

With coaches rather than judges the theme is directed toward mentoring and giving advice from well known and highly respected people in the music world. Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Blake Shelton, and Adam Levine will "coach" their contestants through the various processes involved. There will first be a blind audition in which only the contestant's voice is revealed to their coach/judge, next a "battle" phase in which the contestants (performing as teams) compete against one another as they sing the same song, and then they will be asked to perform their song on live television. It is in this final phase that the TV audience will participate and give their opinion as to which act is best. Competition is heald in eight US cities including, Nashville, New York, Miami, Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, Austin, and Minneapolis in addition to online auditions for a wide and varied selection of talented singers. When the teams are down to one member for each of the coaches they will compete in the finale and $100,000 prize. The Voice is an intriguing new concept in reality programming.

Watch MTV and the iTunes for episodes of the new hit show Geordie Shore and you will see similarities to the popular Jersey Shore. For one thing the show has its own group of "party hard" individuals who live together in an upscale house, share bedrooms, and each as their own reasons to be there. The Geordie Shore show is a British based program coming from the UK and having decidedly British points of view. The filming of Geordie Shore has been stated to be bordering pornographic due to bare breasts, six packs, fights, and simulated fellatio. Each of these vain individuals have their own reasons to submit to "reality" television. Holly states she is the most realistic "fake" person there is and her size double F chest (paid for by her mom) is a testament to that. Then there is Jay who loves himself too much to get involved with a female on the Geordie Shore show. His idea of a relationship is about him and his workouts at the gym. James, who is only 20, must check himself out each time he passes a mirror. Sophie likes to flash her "boobs" while dancing on table tops. Quite an interesting group!

The Celebrity Apprentice 3 (The Apprentice 9) is the reality television show - the ninth installment of the United States version of The Apprentice. The Apprentice show depicted 16 contestants from around the country with various backgrounds competing in an elimination-style competition to become an apprentice to Donald Trump. The winning contestant would have the opportunity to work for Trump as the president of one of his companies for at least one year with an annual salary of $250,000.