The television business is still in mourning over the news that this current season of the MTV masterpiece that is Jersey Shore will be ending this year.
No more drunk Snooki meltdowns or hearing “the cabs are here!” or even close-up shots of the Situation’s abs – what is a reality TV junkie to do.
Bravo, TLC and VH1 are now reality shows headquarters, giving fans the opportunity to watch kids in beauty pageants, every housewife show known to man and the ever-so-classy Honey Boo Boo.
Then there is E! with its string of television shows all things Kardashian.
This time next year, fans will probably be counting the days to see the premiere of Kim & Kanye Take Chicago.
Even with all the TV gold produced by Ryan Seacrest, some viewers find these shows unnecessary and full of a bunch of people who just want to be famous.
Maybe that is true.
So finding a list of reality TV shows that didn’t have drunk girls fighting each other or ones that chronicle the life of the extremely wealthy was difficult.
For those who are looking for television shows with more substance, reality television has little option.
Long Island Medium TLC – Sundays @ 8 p.m.
Sadly, long island medium isn’t the hottest new cocktail. This show follows Thersea Caputo – a New York mother who claims to be able to speak to the dead. After five minutes watching this show, fans are hooked as she visits clients with inspiring and remarkable stories. She does this all while trying to juggle her own family, that sometimes doesn’t understand her “gift.”
RuPaul’s All Stars Drag Race Logo – Mondays @ 8 p.m.
This show is unpredictable, interesting and at times, campy. With that said, who wouldn’t love seeing drag queens lip sync for their lives on RuPaul’s hit drag competition show. The best divas from the last four season will strut their stuff on the main stage over the next few weeks until a winner is crowned. For those with an open mind and a sense of humor, give this show a shot.
Big Rich Texas Style – Sundays @ 7 p.m.
If there was a Real Housewives of Dallas, this show would be it. Yet unlike the Housewives franchise, this show centers around the lives of five mothers and daughters who are members of an exclusive Dallas country club. Oh, the drama. The mother–daughter bonding is what makes this show great. It is rare that a show on television shares a positive image of the mother and daughter relationship. Sure, this version of the relationship has a little more plastic surgery, but bonding nevertheless. Wonder if a reality show on the Wichita Falls country club would be as interesting.
Secret Princes TLC – Friday @ 9 p.m.
This show is every girl’s Disney princess fantasy come true! Taking a different approach on a dating show, Secret Princes is refreshingly natural. These real-life princes travel to America in order to find love with an American girl. The series followed four royal men who lived in a house. They date. They fall in love. It really is a romantic comedy in reality TV form. The season finale of this show was last week, but thanks to the power of the Internet and Hulu, finding this won’t be a royal pain.
Married to Jonas E! – Sundays @ 9:30 p.m.
Jonas Brothers fans adore this show because they get an inside look into the life of the former Disney star. Kevin and Danielle Jonas let cameras into their lives for the first time as Kevin prepares for the Jonas Brothers comeback album. For non-Jonas fans, the sometimes-quirky couple is fun to watch. This show is exactly what’s needed on a Sunday night after the Kardashians!
