How Many Reality Shows Do We Really Need?

It seems that there is always a new reality show coming on. Not only do we have the major networks (NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX) promoting their new reality shows, but there are also reality shows popping up all over other cable networks. I always wonder what stupid idea they are going to come up with next. Whenever I see commercials now, I usually remark something like "Are they serious? People are actually going to tune in to watch this?" And people do. It is sad really. There are much more intelligent shows out there.

I will say that there are some good reality shows out there. I, myself, watch American Idol, Dancing With the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, and occasionally a season of the Bachelor. The reason is that, with the exception of the Bachelor, are that these shows are not trashy in any way. Most of them include people wanting to reach their dream or compete for the enjoyment of learning something new. There are other competitions out there that continue to entertain their audience, like the Celebrity Apprentice and Survivor. People who watch these shows like to see people go head to head in fierce competition. I find them entertaining also and I think they will continue to be successful.

There is one group of reality shows where I absolutely do not understand the appeal. These reality shows are on either MTV or Vh1. The people one these shows are so unappealing and desperate that I do not understand how people can sit through an episode. Yes, they do some things that make us laugh, but it is because their actions are ridiculous. The challenges that they make these contestants do are insane. I find myself thinking, "Wow, you have to be really desperate to do this". I wish people would not add to the ratings of these shows so that they would keep coming back.

My Suggestions for Reality Shows:
American Idol
The Biggest Loser
So You Think You Can Dance
Survivor
The Amazing Race
Dancing with the Stars
The Celebrity Apprentice
Hell's Kitchen