Reality TV is a genre that gets a bad rap, mostly because the majority is god-awful argumentative schlock. There are a select few shows that rise above this perception, and elevate the genre beyond anything that’s ever been broadcast on Bravo. For me, reality TV is a fairly narrow genre. It doesn’t include game shows (yes, the Survivor and American Idol types are all glorified game shows), talk shows, or history lessons. Think of reality shows as a series of documentaries. A bit more focused, allowed to take considerable detours over the course of a season, but always reverts back to the main idea. These are my favorites, and what I feel best describes the genre as it is on TV today. I’ve only included shows that currently, or will, air, to cut out some of the older stuff that is hard to come by. Let’s get our realness on! (I am aware that that didn’t make sense. I just don’t really care.) Read More