Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

2023

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7.5

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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.

Genre

Documentary

Seasons

Country

Canada

Cast & Crew

Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

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.

Episode 1

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.

36 min . 2023-06-28

Episode 2

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.

46 min . 2023-06-28

Episode 3

A Global Phenomenon

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

45 min . 2023-06-28

Episode 4

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.

45 min . 2023-06-28

Episode 5

The Final Legacy

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

36 min . 2023-06-28

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Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

Cast & Crew