Top 20 Most Controversial Reality Shows Ever
VOICE OVER: Andrew Tejada
WRITTEN BY: Mimi Kenny
It seems every year brings another controversial reality show. For this list, we'll be looking at the unscripted programming that caused the most controversy. Our countdown includes "Sister Wives" (2010-), "Kid Nation" (2007), "Born in the Wild" (2015), "Teen Mom" (2009-12; 2015-), and more!
- #20: "Are You Hot?" (2003)
- #19: "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" (2012-14)
- #18: "Born in the Wild" (2015)
- #17: "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" (2007-21)
- #16: "Blachman" (2013)
- #15: "Boy Meets Boy" (2003)
- #14: "The Pickup Artist" (2007-08)
- #13: "The Swan" (2004)
- #12: "Dance Moms" (2011-19)
- #11: "My Husband's Not Gay" (2015)
- #10: "Sister Wives" (2010-)
- #9: "The Moment of Truth" (2008-09)
- #8: "Who's Your Daddy?" (2005)
- #7: "There's Something About Miriam" (2004)
- #6: "Teen Mom" (2009-12; 2015-)
- #5: "Bridalplasty" (2010-11)
- #4: "Jerry Springer" (1991-2018)
- #3: "Kid Nation" (2007)
- #2: "Fear Factor" (2001-06; 2011-12; 2017-18)
- #1: "Toddlers & Tiaras" (2009-16)
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