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The long - race MTV reality seriesJersey Shorehas been honored with a new special , Jerzstory : How Jersey Shore Changed TV . The series first introduced audiences to a wild stamp that quickly became like mob and marked the decade with iconic phrases , hair gel , and clenched fist bumping .

However , not all reality appearance have been capable to pass on the same mark on popular culture . From date show to shows star athlete and musicians , MTV has no shortage of realism television . Unfortunately , viewers have in all probability forgotten about these realness show ever live .

Next (2005-2008)

For six seasons , dissenter went on blind date on the dating game show , Next . Viewers are introduced to the dates with random fact as they die the “ Next Bus . ” Going on date one by one , the objector could shout “ Next ! ” when they were ready for the next engagement in an campaign to find a compatible partner .

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When ready , the contestant would proposition a 2d date or volunteer money . Nextis basically a date app before dating apps , using a like format to swiping right if concerned or leave if uninterested and humble bios about the contestant .

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Punk’d (2003-2007)

Hidden - camera prank seriesPunk’dput celebrities into unforgettable situations thanks to Ashton Kutcher . Though the series has been rebooted multiple times with various hosts include Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper , the uproarious pranks onPunk’dwill go down in story .

Seasoned viewers will commend the moment Justin Timberlake shout on television think his property and plate were being seized for back taxes . The celebrity gimmick to a classic hidden - camera show reveals celebrity having normal reaction to outlandish situation . Fans of the reboot series should find out out the original run ofPunk’dthat started it all .

Room Raiders (2003-2009)

Room Raidersfinds three protester being “ kidnapped ” and confined to the back of a caravan , watching as the main contestant rifles through their rooms to pick a contestant to date . The contestants would not get the chance to tidy up their bedrooms , leaving comical and messy situations .

However , at the end of the show , the contestants are allow for to bust the principal contestant ’s chamber . Room Raiderswas an interesting twist to the fair dating show , never meeting or even speaking to the protester prior to propositioning a appointment . Fans ofLove is BlindorMarried at First Sightwould relish this throwback serial .

Wildboyz (2003-2006)

The iconicJackasshas spawned mess of movies , but watcher may have leave the MTV twist - off , Wildboyz . Johnny Knoxville became a movie starwhile Steve - O and Chris Pontius continued the outrageous shenanigans demand aboriginal cultures and exotic animals .

The hosts are completely intrepid , often interacting with great white sharks , jaguars , Scorpio the Scorpion , and luring lions with no training , just a willingness . Wildboyzset itself apart fromJackassas they learn about different culture and tried newfangled food for thought when not subjecting themselves to animal attack . Though it only lasted four season , Steve - O and Pontius continued their fauna stunts in everyJackassmovie .

Making the Band (2000-2009)

Audiences have likely forgotten all aboutMaking the Band , the world show - musical competition focusing on forming musical turn including O - Town , Da Band , and Danity Kane . Though the initial season of each iteration involved the physical musical contention for the in effect artists , the subsequent season find the bands progress to music and performing .

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Airing during the earned run average of boy bands , Making the Bandfit a particular recession during the early 2000s . Despite a number of the set no longer being together , it offered a behind - the - view look at the medicine industry coalesce popular music competition with world show flavor , making all the contestants know under one cap .

Split image of three guys in the van on Room Raiders and Steve-O putting his head in alligator’s mouth on Wildboyz

Rob & Big (2006-2008)

Rob Dyrdek star inRob & Bigalongside his sound friend and escort , Christopher “ Big Black ” Boykin . The reality serial highlight the duo ’s antics including giving their dwelling house an exorcism , skateboarding , and essay to fracture Guinness World Records .

Despite being forgotten , Rob & Bigis one of the best realism showsof the 2000s . It ’s potential looker only recognise Dyrdek from showing screaming videos as the host ofRidiculousness . In fact , Dyrdek also starred in the reality seriesRob Dyrdek ’s Fantasy Factory , moving his antics out of his home and into his skateboarding storage warehouse .

Meet The Barkers (2005-2006)

Before progress to appearances onThe Kardashiansalongside wife Kourtney Kardashian , Travis Barker starred inMeet the Barkerswith his then - married woman Shanna Moakler . The serial followed the couple and their youthful folk shortly after getting married , highlight the differences between the drummer for Blink-182 and the former Miss USA as they navigated parentage and untamed lifestyles .

The series was dead - lived as it only lasted for two seasons and a mere 16 episodes , making it improbably well-to-do to forget Barker has reality show experience beforeKeeping Up With The Kardashiansever premiered .

The Ashlee Simpson Show (2004-2005)

After the winner ofNewlyweds : Nick & Jessica , her younger sister , Ashlee , became the maven of her own realness series . The Ashlee Simpson Showchronicled the start of her own music career outdoors of Jessica Simpson ’s trace . Season 1 highlights the release of her first record album while time of year 2 fancy her ascent in stardom , first tour , and lip - sync pratfall .

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Considering Simpson has not put out any fresh albums since 2008’sBittersweet World , it ’s easy to leave she had a euphony calling in the first seat , let alone an entire reality serial dedicated to her medicine career .

A guy dressed in a tux on a date with a girl at a park on MTV’s Next

Life of Ryan (2007-2009)

For three season , cameras followed around professional skateboarder Ryan Sheckler inLife of Ryan . The series found the young jock trying to beguile his career and balance friendly relationship and romantic relationships during his parents ’ turbulent divorce .

As justone realness series following an athlete , Life of Ryanwas a striking adolescent series with a side of skateboard thatSheckler has describedas “ traumatizing ” as he had to take scenes multiple times include breaking up with his girl . Viewers unfamiliar with the skateboarder are improbable to recollect the series .

Parental Control (2006-2010)

Parents step in with their children ’s lovemaking lives inParental Control . The teen must go on a date with two prospective partners chosen by their parent . At the end of the show , the child must decide to keep their current , often debatable married person , select one of the young prospects , or become single .

The series highlights parent trying to control or sway their child ’s decision in a romanticist partner instead of being supportive , makingParental Controla concept that would n’t work today . No amount of cringey dad jokes or flakey personality makes the serial memorable though .

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Ashton Kutcher on MTV’s Punk’d

Three guys in the van watching rooms being raided in MTV’s Room Raiders

Steve-O and Chris Pontius holding hands in Wildboyz.

Danity Kane on stage in MTV’s Making the Band

Rob Dyrdek learning over Christopher Boykin with a skateboard on MTV’s Rob & Big

Title card for MTV’s Meet the Barkers with Travis Barker, Shanna Moakler, and their young children

The title card for MTV’s The Ashlee Simpson Show

Ryan Sheckler and his friends sitting at a restaurant table in Life of Ryan

Parents and their child talking on sofa on MTV’s Parental Control

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