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Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators
★ 7.1/10•2023•TV-MA•Documentary
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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.

Tony Vainuku · Director

Jared Hess · Director

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateJun 28, 2023

Episodes

Episode 1 - Pilot MadnessE136m

Pilot Madness

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

Jun 28, 2023

Episode 2 - Let the Games BeginE246m

Let the Games Begin

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.

Jun 28, 2023

Episode 3 - A Global PhenomenonE345m

A Global Phenomenon

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

Jun 28, 2023

Episode 4 - Sex, Drugs & MerchandiseE445m

Sex, Drugs & Merchandise

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.

Jun 28, 2023

Episode 5 - The Final LegacyE536m

The Final Legacy

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

Jun 28, 2023

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