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Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators
RELEASED·SERIES·EN

Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

Wed, Jun 28, 2023
  • Documentary
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

In the '90s, TV's stunt-filled "American Gladiators" thrilled fans. This docuseries explores the show's success — and how it almost ended before it began.

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Episodes

1 season · 5 episodes

Ended · 5 aired
Season 1
5 episodes · 5 aired
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  • E1
    Pilot Madness
    Aired · Wed, Jun 28, 2023 · 36m

    Six athletes with camera-ready smiles and cartoonish nicknames make their debut. Critics dismiss the rowdy show as "crash TV" — but fans take notice.

  • E2
    Let the Games Begin
    Aired · Wed, Jun 28, 2023 · 46m

    As injuries pile up and a risky stunt ends a star's career, producers add more Gladiators. A key player's meltdown is met with rumors of steroid use.

  • E3
    A Global Phenomenon
    Aired · Wed, Jun 28, 2023 · 45m

    Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.

  • E4
    Sex, Drugs & Merchandise
    Aired · Wed, Jun 28, 2023 · 45m

    Their third season wraps and the Gladiators go on tour. Frustrated by fatigue, injuries and low pay, core members meet with producers — and get a shock.

  • E5
    The Final Legacy
    Aired · Wed, Jun 28, 2023 · 36m

    Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.