What is Cincy native Nick Lachey's best show ever? An unofficial (and very serious) ranking
Queen City native Nick Lachey is often remembered for being part of the 1990s vocal group 98 Degrees. But the pop king of Cincinnati has also made a name for himself on reality television.
Lachey has starred or hosted numerous shows, including "Love is Blind," a popular dating series on Netflix. So, with all the buzz surrounding it, as well as other Netflix shows like "Perfect Match" and "The Ultimatum," we put together a very serious (but not really) ranking of Lachey's greatest shows, courtesy of IMDb.
The following list ranks 12 programs Lachey either hosted or starred in. We based the rankings on each show's IMDb rating. The list also includes a brief description of each series, the total votes they received and the year/years they aired. We left off some that didn't match the criteria, or any we felt didn't fit the overall vibe of the others. Take a look below.
You think there's a show we missed in this ranking? Let us know in the comments.
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Nick Lachey's greatest TV shows
1. "Taking the Stage" (2009-2010)
IMDb rating: 7.5/10
Total votes: 148
Description: An MTV reality series that followed five young dancers, actors and singers at Cincinnati's School for Creative and Performing Arts. We went back over a decade for Lachey's greatest show ever. But it seems fitting considering that it was filmed in the Queen City.
2. "The Sing-Off" (2009-2014)
IMDb rating: 7.3/10
Total votes: 801
Description: In this NBC series, eight a cappella singing groups competed for a recording contract. This show can make a case for No. 1 in our ranking, considering it received over 600 more votes than "Taking the Stage," but its average rating kept it from claiming the top spot.
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3. "America's Most Musical Family" (2019-2020)
IMDb rating: 6.7/10
Total votes: 42
Description: A Nickelodeon music competition series in which 30 musically-gifted families competed to win the title of "America's Most Musical Family." This and the next series maybe weren't Lachey's most popular shows, but the people who did watch them seemed to have a good time.
4. "Lachey's Bar" (2015)
IMDb rating: 6.6/10
Total votes: 35
Description: This series, which aired on A&E, followed Lachey's journey of opening a bar with his brother Drew in Cincinnati. The establishment was open for three years in Over-the-Rhine before closing in 2018.
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5. "Perfect Match" (2023)
IMDb rating: 6.3/10
Total Votes: 478
Description: A strategic dating competition show on Netflix that follows several former reality TV stars who pair up and prove their compatibility for a chance to win a one-week vacation to anywhere in the world. It hasn't quite caught up to the popularity of this next show just yet, but its average rating was high enough to beat it out in our rankings.
6. "Love Is Blind" (2020-present)
IMDb rating: 6.1/10
Total votes: 9,269
Description: This Netflix original series is a social experiment that consists of single men and women looking for love and getting engaged to complete strangers. The hit show has gained a massive following on social media (just look at the total number of votes!!!!!) and forces many viewers to ask one simple question: Is love truly blind?
7. "The Winner Is" (2013)
IMDb rating: 5.6/10
Total votes: 60
Description: A NBC singing competition show that saw performers compete for a $1 million grand prize.
9. "The Ultimatum: Marry or Move on" (2022-present)
IMDb rating: 5.5/10
Total votes: 2,144
Description: This Netflix original series follows six couples who swap partners for three weeks in order to decide whether they want to get engaged or break up. It only has one season out so far, but it's popularity is comparable to "Love is Blind." Maybe just maybe, this could be Lachey's next biggest hit.
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10. "Clash of the Choirs" (2007)
IMDb rating: 4/10
Total votes: 129
Description: This NBC mini-series followed five famous singers who revisited their hometown to assemble an amateur choir, which competed for a prize that benefited their community. This wasn't his most successful show. But perhaps it did some good.
11. "Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica" (2003-2005)
IMDb rating: 3.8/10
Total votes: 1,071
Description: A reality show on MTV that followed the lives of Lachey and his then-wife, Jessica Simpson, after their marriage in 2002. The couple split in 2006, and Lachey married his current wife – actor, model and co-host of several shows with Nick, Vanessa Lachey – in 2011.
12. "High School Musical: Get in the Picture" (2008)
IMDb rating: 3/10
Total votes: 168
Description: This Disney show followed a group of teenagers who competed in a summer musical program inspired by the movie "High School Musical." Despite the fun theme, this show failed to bop its way to the top of our rankings.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: 'Love Is Blind': What is Nick Lachey's best show? Our serious ranking
