Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

TV-MA2023•7.1/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.1/10(33)

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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Production

Campfire Studios, Game Seven Media, Nitro Up Media, Tricycle Media

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

June 28, 2023

Last Aired

June 28, 2023

Networks

Netflix

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Pilot Madness

E1

Pilot Madness

Air date: 2023-06-28

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

Let the Games Begin

E2

Let the Games Begin

Air date: 2023-06-28

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.

A Global Phenomenon

E3

A Global Phenomenon

Air date: 2023-06-28

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

Sex, Drugs & Merchandise

E4

Sex, Drugs & Merchandise

Air date: 2023-06-28

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.

The Final Legacy

E5

The Final Legacy

Air date: 2023-06-28

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

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