The Best of 2014: 11 Unscripted Shows Keeping it Real

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There are a lot of different types of reality shows, but there is little doubt no matter the flavor they continue to saturate the television landscape.

Cable networks have become the favored home of non-scripted programming, but the big four still delivers in our opinion. Even with the proliferation of wealthy families flaunting their lives on the tube, competition shows lead the pack.

Whether it's men and women looking for love, wanna-be chefs hoping for their big break, entrepreneurs hoping for funding or celebrities stepping onto the dance floor and back into the limelight, we have them covered.

Flip through the slideshow and then weigh in with your own reality favorites in the poll and/or by posting a comment. We read them all!

What's the best reality show of 2014?

Carissa Pavlica is the managing editor and a staff writer and critic for TV Fanatic. She's a member of the Critic's Choice Association, enjoys mentoring writers, conversing with cats, and passionately discussing the nuances of television and film with anyone who will listen. Follow her on X and email her here at TV Fanatic.

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