8 Early 2000s Reality TV Shows You Can Rewatch Right Now
Reality TV is the perfect thing to turn on at the end of the day when you need an escape from your own reality. These shows are the ideal mix of real life and dramatized events that make them so addictive and binge worthy. From dating shows to fashion makeovers, these are the early 2000s reality shows you’ve probably forgotten about — plus where to watch them!
1. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2004-2012)
This reality series is a wholesome one. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition chooses a different family for each episode and has a team pitch in to redesign their home. The team, made up of designers and volunteers, have one week to turn the house into the family’s dream home. Hosted by Ty Pennington, everybody works hard to give the family a beautiful living space.
Watch select seasons of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on Hulu!
2. What Not to Wear (2003-2013)
Calling all fashionistas! This reality series features Stacy London and Clinton Kelly using their powers of fashion and style to fully rework a person’s wardrobe. Friends and family nominate someone who they believe needs fashion help who then receives a $5,000 budget for a new wardrobe — but only if they agree for Stacy and Clinton to throw out their current wardrobe and critique their appearance.
The nominee also receives a new hairstyle and makeup look to sweeten up the deal. From brutal honesty to gorgeous clothing, What Not to Wear is the perfect watch!
Watch What Not to Wear on YouTube TV!
3. Say Yes to the Dress (2007-Present)
Bridezilla’s, their opinionated family members and gorgeous wedding dresses, sum up an episode of Say Yes to the Dress. Brides-to-be go to Kleinfeld Bridal in Manhattan, bringing their entire entourage of friends and family, in search of their perfect wedding gown. Bridal dress professionals work hard to please both the bride and her usually demanding family members.
Watch Say Yes to the Dress on Max!
4. Nanny 911 (2004-2009)
Uncontrollable children and exhausted parents are a tough combo. Good thing these expert childcare providers are on the case. British nannies are called in to observe a family’s daily routine and adjust the way the children behave, and the parents act around their kids. Check out Nanny 911 for a hilarious, nostalgic watch.
Watch Nanny 911 on Amazon Prime!
5. The Bachelor/The Bachelorette (2002/2003-Present)
Who doesn’t love a dating show that ends in two people finding love? The Bachelor, which first premiered in 2002, features an eligible bachelor who dates multiple women to see if he can find the one. Similarly, The Bachelorette, which was released in 2003, features a single woman dating multiple men on a search for true love. Airing over over 20 years, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette are still our favorite picks from today’s dating shows.
Watch select seasons of The Bachelor/The Bachelorette on Hulu!
6. American Idol (2002-Present)
A variety of singing competitions have been released since American Idol first came out, but there is nothing quite like the 2002 series. Singers and musicians audition in hopes of making their dreams come true and go through a series of competitions in order to become the next big thing. Producing artists like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, American Idol really can make singers into superstars!
Watch the most recent season of American Idol on Hulu!
7. Cake Boss (2009-2020)
Based on the small, family-owned business of Buddy Valastro, Cake Boss gives viewers an inside look into his bakery, where he, his mom, sisters and brothers-in-law make thousands of specialty cakes, pastries and treats every week. Based in Hoboken, NJ, Cake Boss shows how the staff prepares their elaborate desserts and crazy requests from customers.
Watch Cake Boss on Pluto TV!
8. Survivor (2000-Present)
Unlike a lot of other reality shows, Survivor follows a group of people who inhabit an island and must compete against each other in a series of challenges. The contestants are stranded on the island with only the clothes on their back and a few select items. Survivor has been running since 2000 and is still releasing new episodes today, so catch up now!
Watch Survivor on The Roku Channel!
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