The 10 Best Reality Shows in 2023, and the 5 Worst Series

  • Reality TV dominated a lot of pop culture conversation in 2023.
  • There were some highlights, like "Squid Game: The Challenge" and the very sweet "Golden Bachelor."
  • But there were disappointing shows too, like "Perfect Match" and whatever the hell "MILF Manor" was.

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Oh reality TV, how we love to watch (and hate-watch) you.

In 2023, there was no shortage of options for folks looking for unscripted programming, whether it be of the low-brow or high-brow variety. And while it can feel like there are endless, near-identical reality dating shows out there, premieres like "The Golden Bachelor" and "The Ultimatum: Queer Love" proved that there are still fresh and important stories to tell in that genre.

New competition series also won over fans, like Netflix's smash hit "Squid Game: The Challenge" and "Physical: 100."

But not every reality show that aired in 2023 was a winner. The latest iteration of "Love Is Blind" felt like it could have been an email, and "MILF Manor" did not improve upon an utterly ridiculous — and very icky — premise.

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Here's the Business Insider entertainment team's recap of the best and worst in reality TV last year.

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