The Real World 

A new version of the long-running MTV reality show, which looks to unite people from different backgrounds and find a common ground.

Creators:

Jonathan Murray, Mary-Ellis Bunim

Stars:

Janelle Casanave, Alton Williams II, Arissa Hill

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 3 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Janelle Casanave	...	Herself 32 episodes, 2006-2008
Alton Williams II	...	Himself 29 episodes, 2002-2003
Arissa Hill	...	Herself 29 episodes, 2002-2003
Brynn Smith	...	Herself 29 episodes, 2002-2003
Frank Howard	...	Himself 29 episodes, 2002-2003
Irulan Wilson	...	Herself 29 episodes, 2002-2003
Steven Hill	...	Himself 29 episodes, 2002-2003
Tyrie Ballard	...	Himself 29 episodes, 2006-2007
Colie Edison	...	Herself 29 episodes, 2006-2007
Jenn Grijalva	...	Herself 29 episodes, 2006-2007
Brooke LaBarbera	...	Herself 29 episodes, 2006-2007
Davis Mallory	...	Himself 29 episodes, 2006-2007
Stephen Nichols	...	Himself 29 episodes, 2006-2007
Alex Smith	...	Himself 29 episodes, 2006-2007
Frankie Abernathy	...	Herself 28 episodes, 2004
Randy Barry	...	Himself 28 episodes, 2004
Jamie Chung	...	Herself 28 episodes, 2004
Cameran Eubanks	...	Herself 28 episodes, 2004
Brad Fiorenza	...	Himself 28 episodes, 2004
Robin Hibbard	...	Herself 28 episodes, 2004
Jacquese Smith	...	Himself 28 episodes, 2004
Trishelle Cannatella	...	Herself 28 episodes, 2002-2003
Shavonda Billingslea	...	Herself 27 episodes, 2004-2005
Karamo Brown	...	Himself 27 episodes, 2004-2005
Sarah Burke	...	Herself 27 episodes, 2004-2005
M.J. Garrett	...	Himself 27 episodes, 2004-2005
William Hernandez	...	Himself 27 episodes, 2004-2005
Landon Lueck	...	Himself 27 episodes, 2004-2005
Melanie Silcott	...	Herself 27 episodes, 2004-2005
Ace Amerson	...	Himself 26 episodes, 2003
Adam King	...	Himself 26 episodes, 2003
Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello	...	Himself 26 episodes, 2003
Christina Trainor	...	Herself 26 episodes, 2003
Leah Gillingwater	...	Herself 26 episodes, 2003
Mallory Snyder	...	Herself 26 episodes, 2003
Simon Sherry-Wood	...	Himself 26 episodes, 2003
Wes Bergmann	...	Himself 26 episodes, 2005-2016
Johanna Botta	...	Herself 26 episodes, 2005-2016
Melinda Collins	...	Herself 26 episodes, 2005-2016
Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio	...	Himself 26 episodes, 2006
Tyler Duckworth	...	Himself 26 episodes, 2006
Zach Mann	...	Himself 26 episodes, 2006
Paula Meronek	...	Herself 26 episodes, 2006
Svetlana Shusterman	...	Herself 26 episodes, 2006
Jose Tapia	...	Himself 26 episodes, 2006
Dan Renzi	...	Himself 25 episodes, 1996-2005
Lacey Buehler	...	Herself 25 episodes, 2005
Nehemiah Clark	...	Himself 25 episodes, 2005
Danny Jamieson	...	Himself 25 episodes, 2005
Rachel Moyal	...	Herself 25 episodes, 2005
Cohutta Grindstaff	...	Himself 25 episodes, 2007-2008
KellyAnne Judd	...	Herself 25 episodes, 2007-2008
Dunbar Merrill	...	Himself 25 episodes, 2007-2008
Parisa Montazaran	...	Herself 25 episodes, 2007-2008
Isaac Stout	...	Himself 25 episodes, 2007-2008
Jacinda Barrett	...	Herself 23 episodes, 1995
Jay Frank	...	Himself 23 episodes, 1995
Kat Ogden	...	Herself 23 episodes, 1995
Lars Schlichting	...	Himself 23 episodes, 1995
Mike Johnson	...	Himself 23 episodes, 1995
Neil Forrester	...	Himself 23 episodes, 1995
Sharon Gitau	...	Herself 23 episodes, 1995
Elka Walker	...	Herself 23 episodes, 1997
Genesis Moss	...	Herself 23 episodes, 1997
Jason Cornwell	...	Himself 23 episodes, 1997
Kameelah Phillips	...	Herself 23 episodes, 1997
Montana McGlynn	...	Herself 23 episodes, 1997
Sean Duffy	...	Himself 23 episodes, 1997
Syrus Yarbrough	...	Himself 23 episodes, 1997
Ruthie Alcaide		23 episodes, 1999
Kaia Beck		23 episodes, 1999
Amaya Brecher		23 episodes, 1999
Teck Holmes		23 episodes, 1999
Colin Mortensen		23 episodes, 1999
Matt Simon		23 episodes, 1999
Aaron Bailey	...	Himself 22 episodes, 1993
Beth Stolarczyk	...	Herself 22 episodes, 1993
David Edwards	...	Himself 22 episodes, 1993
Dominic Griffin	...	Himself 22 episodes, 1993
Irene Berrera-Kearns	...	Herself 22 episodes, 1993
Jon Brennan	...	Himself 22 episodes, 1993
Tami Roman	...	Herself 22 episodes, 1993
Glen Naessens	...	Himself 22 episodes, 1993
Beth Anthony	...	Herself 22 episodes, 1993
Cynthia Roberts	...	Herself 22 episodes, 1996
Flora Alekseyeun	...	Herself 22 episodes, 1996
Joe Patane	...	Himself 22 episodes, 1996
Melissa Padrón	...	Herself 22 episodes, 1996
Mike Lambert	...	Himself 22 episodes, 1996
Sarah Becker	...	Herself 22 episodes, 1996
Pam Ling	...	Herself 22 episodes, 1994-2016
Judd Winick	...	Himself 22 episodes, 1994-2016
David Burns	...	Himself 21 episodes, 1998
Irene McGee	...	Herself 21 episodes, 1998
Janet Choi	...	Herself 21 episodes, 1998
Lindsay Brien	...	Herself 21 episodes, 1998
Nathan Blackburn	...	Himself 21 episodes, 1998
Rebecca Lord	...	Herself 21 episodes, 1998
Stephen Williams IV	...	Himself 21 episodes, 1998
Cory Murphy	...	Herself 21 episodes, 1994
Mohammed Bilal	...	Himself 21 episodes, 1994
Rachel Campos-Duffy	...	Herself 21 episodes, 1994
Pedro Zamora	...	Himself 21 episodes, 1994
Trisha Cummings	...	Herself 20 episodes, 2007-2008
Justin Deabler		16 episodes, 1999
Shauvon Torres	...	Herself 16 episodes, 2007-2008
Josh Colon	...	Himself 16 episodes, 2009-2010
Ashley Lindley	...	Herself 16 episodes, 2009-2010
Mike C. Manning	...	Himself 16 episodes, 2009-2010
Ty Ruff	...	Himself 16 episodes, 2009-2010
Emily Schromm	...	Herself 16 episodes, 2009-2010
Callie Walker	...	Herself 16 episodes, 2009-2010
Erika Wasilewski	...	Herself 16 episodes, 2009-2010
Andrew Woods	...	Himself 16 episodes, 2009-2010
Dean Bart-Plange	...	Himself 16 episodes, 2016
Kailah Casillas	...	Herself 16 episodes, 2016
Chris 'Ammo' Ammon Hall	...	Himself 16 episodes, 2016
CeeJai Jenkins	...	Herself 16 episodes, 2016
Sabrina Kennedy	...	Herself 16 episodes, 2016
Dione Mariani	...	Himself 16 episodes, 2016
Puck Rainey	...	Himself 16 episodes, 1994
Naomi Defensor	...	Herself 15 episodes, 2011-2016
Leroy Garrett	...	Himself 15 episodes, 2011-2016
Dustin Zito	...	Himself 15 episodes, 2011-2016
Averey Tressler	...	Herself 15 episodes, 2013-2016
Jenna Thomason	...	Herself 15 episodes, 2016
Sarah Ralston	...	Herself 14 episodes, 2008
William Gilbert	...	Himself 14 episodes, 2008
Brianna Taylor	...	Herself 14 episodes, 2008
Dave Malinosky	...	Himself 14 episodes, 2008
Kimberly Alexander	...	Herself 14 episodes, 2008
Richard Cranach	...	Himself - Perch Band Member 14 episodes, 1993
Chet Cannon	...	Himself 14 episodes, 2009
Ryan Conklin	...	Himself 14 episodes, 2009
Katelynn Cusanelli	...	Herself 14 episodes, 2009
Scott Herman	...	Himself 14 episodes, 2009
J.D. Ordonez	...	Himself 14 episodes, 2009
Sarah Patterson	...	Herself 14 episodes, 2009
Devyn Simone	...	Herself 14 episodes, 2009
Baya Voce	...	Herself 14 episodes, 2009
Jemmye Carroll	...	Herself 14 episodes, 2010-2016
McKenzie Coburn	...	Herself 14 episodes, 2010-2016
Ashlee Feldman	...	Herself 14 episodes, 2010-2016
Nany González	...	Herself 14 episodes, 2011
Heather Marter	...	Herself 14 episodes, 2011
Michael Ross	...	Himself 14 episodes, 2011
Daisy	...	Herself 14 episodes, 2013
Jessica McCain	...	Herself 14 episodes, 2013
Anastasia Miller	...	Herself 14 episodes, 2013
Johnny Reilly	...	Himself 14 episodes, 2013
Marlon Williams	...	Himself 14 episodes, 2013
Jordan Wiseley	...	Himself 14 episodes, 2013
Jenny Delich	...	Herself 14 episodes, 2014-2016
Tony Raines	...	Himself 14 episodes, 2014-2016
Madison Walls	...	Herself 14 episodes, 2014-2016
Greg Halstead	...	Himself 14 episodes, 2008
Heather B.	...	Herself - New York 13 episodes, 1992
Rebecca Blasband	...	Herself - New York 13 episodes, 1992
Andre Comeau	...	Himself - New York 13 episodes, 1992
Norman Korpi	...	Himself - New York 13 episodes, 1992
Eric Nies	...	Himself - New York 13 episodes, 1992
Julie Oliver	...	Herself - New York 13 episodes, 1992
Kevin Powell	...	Himself - New York 13 episodes, 1992
Bronne Bruzgo	...	Himself 13 episodes, 2009
Derek Chavez	...	Himself 13 episodes, 2009
Ayiiia Elizarraras	...	Herself 13 episodes, 2009
Emilee Fitzpatrick	...	Herself 13 episodes, 2009
C.J. Koegel	...	Himself 13 episodes, 2009
Jonna Mannion	...	Herself 13 episodes, 2009
Jasmine Reynaud	...	Herself 13 episodes, 2009
Joey Rozmus	...	Himself 13 episodes, 2009
Preston Charles	...	Himself 13 episodes, 2010
Sahar Dika	...	Herself 13 episodes, 2010
Ryan Knight	...	Himself 13 episodes, 2010
Ryan Leslie	...	Himself 13 episodes, 2010
Eric Patrick	...	Himself 13 episodes, 2010
Alexandra Govere	...	Herself 13 episodes, 2011
Ashley Kelsey	...	Herself 13 episodes, 2011
Sam McGinn	...	Herself 13 episodes, 2011
Priscilla Mendez	...	Herself 13 episodes, 2011
Zach Nichols	...	Himself 13 episodes, 2011
Nate Stodghill	...	Himself 13 episodes, 2011
Frank Sweeney	...	Himself 13 episodes, 2011
LaToya Jackson	...	Herself 13 episodes, 2012
Brandon Kane	...	Himself 13 episodes, 2012
Marie Roda	...	Herself 13 episodes, 2012
Robb Schreiber	...	Himself 13 episodes, 2012
Brandon Swift	...	Himself 13 episodes, 2012
Laura Waller	...	Herself 13 episodes, 2012
Trey Weatherholtz	...	Himself 13 episodes, 2012
Bruno Bettencourt	...	Himself 13 episodes, 2014-2015
Sylvia Elsrode	...	Herself 13 episodes, 2014-2015
Jason Hill	...	Himself 13 episodes, 2014-2015
Violetta Milerman	...	Herself 13 episodes, 2014-2015
Nicole Zanatta	...	Herself 13 episodes, 2014-2015
Thomas Buell	...	Himself 13 episodes, 2014
Jay Gotti	...	Himself 13 episodes, 2014
Jamie Larson	...	Herself 13 episodes, 2014
Arielle Scott	...	Herself 13 episodes, 2014
Cory Wharton	...	Himself 13 episodes, 2014

Storyline

Each season, series producers choose a diverse group of seven to eight people in their late teens to mid-20s (later early-20s to early 30s) to live together in a major city. The series presents their spontaneous, unscripted interactions with one another and the world around them, focusing on a different group and city each season.

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Plot Keywords:

three word title | mtv | roommate | travel | gay friend | 

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Genres:

Drama | Reality-TV

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

MTV MTV

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1992 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Real World: Boston

Filming Locations:

18 Powis Terrace, Notting Hill, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bunim-Murray Productions (BMP), MTV Studios, MTV Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 41 min (seasons 23-32)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the longest running America reality show in history.

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Connections

Followed by The Challenge: The Inferno: Grope the Rope (2004)

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Soundtracks

Hurricane Season
(Theme song for 2010 New Orleans season)
Performed by Trombone Shorty

User Reviews

That was then, This is now.

I remember the first time "The Real World" hit the airwaves back in the summer of 1992. I had just graduated from 8th grade and I use to watch it with one of my older siblings, who had graduated from college. It was so cool to watch a TV show with real people and no scripts. You always wanted to tune in next week to see what happened next. In retrospect, the first Real World in New York wasn't that exciting. The thing was it was a new concept, when you compare it to how many reality shows are on the air now. That's the other thing, the show was more real back then. The more the years go by, the less chance for getting people on the show who will not put on an act. The first Real World cast did not know what to expect. They did not have seasons of other members to learn from. They really experienced it. I was so skeptical of the second season (L.A.) because of the first one. You can't beat the first one. It did. It didn't beat it because it was a cooler cast, but rather because it was more interesting. After all David was the first Real Worlder to be kicked off the show. The years kept coming and when season 5 came around (Miami) they decided to add a new element, working together. Over the years, the job or duties have changed. They all have to partake, which gives more of an opportunity for good ratings. I liked the 6th season (Boston) because not only is that where I am from (well around there) but I was currently living in Boston during the taping of the show.

Over the years many crazy moments have happened on the show. Each show can be known for at least one character, and I do mean character. Whether people are really being themselves or totally acting, its not 100% real because editing it performed and people are displayed in a way to get ratings. You could have someone who might drink more than the rest or have sex more than the rest, but all they might focus on is that. You obviously did it, but it may be displayed like that's all you ever did. Then by the last season (San Diego) the cast members know exactly what they are getting themselves into. That doesn't mean they are prepared for dealing with the life of being taped 24/7, but they know what the show is all about. I haven't liked all the shows.

My thoughts on the seasons are:

1- New York: This one was cool because it was the first one. They didn't have reference on what to expect.

2- L.A.: All right. Dominic was my favorite on the show and we got to see someone kicked off.

3- S.F.: All right. If it weren't for Puck, it would have been pretty dull. Unfortunately, one of the cast members (Padro) has since died of AIDS.

4- London: Pretty boring, other than when Neil's tongue was bitten off.

5- Miami: First one where they had to work together and this one was a refreshing change from the previous one. This one had quit a few heated moments.

6- Boston: I basically liked it for where it was filmed and less for the show itself.

7- Seattle: Had allot of interesting episodes. I wasn't totally crazy about the cast, but it worked.

8- Hawaii: Can be summed up in Nudity. lol. Also in like the first episode a girl almost drinks herself to death. Wow.

9- New Orleans: This one wasn't bad. It was right near Mardi Gras. It was decent.

10- Back to New York: We already did N.Y., was it really needed to do it again? The thing that kept this one good is Coral. I hated her with a passion. She continued to be her great self on other MTV experiences.

11- Chicago: This had a pretty decent cast and one girl trying to carry on Hawaii's nude torch. lol. There were some good heated arguments on this show.

12- Las Vegas: I really didn't even get into this one too much, even though it was one of the crazier ones. They were in Vegas after all. All they did on this show was drink and have sex. So I guess great for ratings. lol.

13- Paris: Allot better than the first European experience. Hard to follow the Las Vegas cast, but it was pretty good.

14- San Diego: This was the last one and I really got hooked in. Mostly because of Frankie, I thought she was cool. The show for the most part was very interesting and allot of stuff took place. It's the one cast I could really say may have had theirs problems, but got along really well with each other. A bunch a people, I could see myself hanging with.

Well, we will wait for the Philly cast to wrap up. The longer this show runs the faker it will get. They also push for the ratings and try and get people together who won't get along. It can be a good show to check out, depending on the cast and the stuff that's roles their way.