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1992
TV-14
MTV

1992
TV-14
MTV

Summary "This is the true story of seven strangers picked to live in a house and have their lives taped. Find out what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real. The Real World..." How many times have we heard those words? The Real World was the first reality show on tv, premiering in 1992. It is still on the air, about to...

1992
TV-14
MTV

1992
TV-14
MTV

The Real World

34 Seasons

Season 1 Premiere: 1992

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 56 Critic Reviews

66

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 8 User Ratings

6.3

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Summary "This is the true story of seven strangers picked to live in a house and have their lives taped. Find out what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real. The Real World..." How many times have we heard those words? The Real World was the first reality show on tv, premiering in 1992. It is still on the air, about to...

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All Seasons

4 Episodes • 2016

13 Episodes • 1992

22 Episodes • 1993

21 Episodes • 1994

23 Episodes • 1995

22 Episodes • 1996

23 Episodes • 1997

23 Episodes • 1998

23 Episodes • 1999

23 Episodes • 2000

22 Episodes • 2001

25 Episodes • 2002

29 Episodes • 2002

26 Episodes • 2003

28 Episodes • 2004

27 Episodes • 2004

25 Episodes • 2005

27 Episodes • 2006

30 Episodes • 2006

25 Episodes • 2007

14 Episodes • 2008

14 Episodes • 2009

14 Episodes • 2009

16 Episodes • 2010

13 Episodes • 2010

14 Episodes • 2011

13 Episodes • 2011

13 Episodes • 2012

15 Episodes • 2013

14 Episodes • 2014

13 Episodes • 2014

16 Episodes • 2016

12 Episodes • 2016

12 Episodes • 2019

34 Seasons

Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 56 Critic Reviews

63% Positive
35 Reviews

29% Mixed
16 Reviews

9% Negative
5 Reviews

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Mixed Reviews
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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 56 Critic Reviews

63% Positive
35 Reviews

29% Mixed
16 Reviews

9% Negative
5 Reviews

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

Entertainment Weekly

Jun 10, 2013

In theory, it all sounds pretty corny and contrived. In practice, The Real World proves to be by far the most beguiling and involving piece of programming MTV has ever offered.

By Ken Tucker FULL REVIEW

Jun 25, 2013

As a social experiment, this project fizzles because of the imposing scrutiny (even the phone is tapped) and because of the artificial relationship foisted on these instant loftmates. But as television, it's rather intriguing.

By David Hiltbrand FULL REVIEW

Jul 8, 2013

We aren't just viewing this "Real World" from an objective point of view - watching people behave - but participating in a fresh way. Sorting through all those first-hand viewpoints, we're coming to understand where these diverse people are coming from and why they act the way they do. [19 May 1992]

By Diane Werts FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

Jul 8, 2013

If not terribly revelatory about the youthful human condition, the series is better, and certainly more addictive, than it sounds. [21 May 1992]

Orlando Sentinel

Jul 8, 2013

Much of the footage is gimmicky and trite, but there's seemingly more going on than there was before. [30 Jun 1994]

Orlando Sentinel

Jul 8, 2013

Real World is entertaining because voyeurism usually is. It's fun to eavesdrop on other people's lives, even if they are living in a fantasy world. Frankly, the conversation in the loft is a bit disappointing, considering the number of aspiring deep thinkers. [31 May 1992]

By Greg Dawson FULL REVIEW

Washington Post

Jul 8, 2013

Excruciating torture. ... The weekly half-hour is at least intriguing in concept... Unfortunately, much of what these kids did and said turned out to be neither worth recording nor worth watching. [28 May 1992]

By Tom Shales FULL REVIEW

See All 56 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

User Score

Generally Favorable Based on 8 User Ratings

50% Positive
4 Ratings

38% Mixed
3 Ratings

13% Negative
1 Rating

User Reviews

User Score

Generally Favorable Based on 8 User Ratings

50% Positive
4 Ratings

38% Mixed
3 Ratings

13% Negative
1 Rating

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Details

Production Company:

Bunim-Murray Productions (BMP)
MTV Studios
MTV Studios

Initial Release Date: 1992

Number of seasons: 34 Seasons

Rating: TV-14

Genres:

Awards

Teen Choice Awards

• 6 Nominations

GLAAD Media Awards

• 2 Wins & 4 Nominations

TV Guide Awards

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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