Shows like Countdown (1982)
Loved Countdown? Here are 22 shows with a similar feel, picked from what fans of Countdown watch next and from titles with the same mix of reality. Countdown was created by Armand Jammot.
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Too Hot to Handle (2020)
On the shores of paradise, gorgeous singles meet and mingle. But there’s a twist. To win a $100,000 grand prize, they’ll have to give up sex.
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Physical: 100 (2023)
One hundred contestants in top physical shape compete in a series of grueling challenges to claim the honor — and cash reward — as the last one standing.
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Love Island USA (2019)
The matchmaking begins as a group of single "Islanders" come together in a stunning villa on a beautiful tropical island, ready to embark on a summer of dating, romance, and ultimately, relationships. Every few days the Islanders pair up…
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Love Is Blind (2020)
Nick and Vanessa Lachey host this social experiment where single men and women look for love and get engaged, all before meeting in person.
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The Circle (2020)
Status and strategy collide in this social experiment and competition show where online players flirt, befriend and catfish their way toward $100,000.
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Bad Girls Club (2006)
A cast of young women, who recognize that their outrageous behavior has hindered their relationships, careers and lives, are brought together in a beautiful mansion. They claim they want to change, but will living together help them move…
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Wipeout (2008)
Human cannonballs! Human pinballs! Crashes, smashes and mud splashes! Twenty-four thrill-seekers will compete in the world's largest extreme obstacle course designed to provide the most spills, face plants and wipeouts ever seen on…
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The Traitors (2023)
Hosted by award-winning actor Alan Cumming at an ancient castle set deep in the Scottish Highlands, contestants work together on a series of exhilarating missions to build a prize fund worth up to $250,000. Hidden amongst the Faithful are…
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Dating Naked UK (2024)
In the pursuit of love, 10 singles take the brave steps of stripping off before entering a daring, dating experience. Unclothed they must begin to get to know each other, before their connections are put at risk.
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Blown Away (2019)
Ten master artists turn up the heat in glassblowing sculpture challenges for the chance to win $60,000 in prizes and the title of champion.
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White Rabbit Project (2016)
Kari Byron, Tory Belleci and Grant Imahara rank history's greatest inventions, heists and more.
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Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star (2019)
A talented cast of aspiring makeup artists live and work together as they attempt to prove their potential to industry professionals from a multitude of worlds from fashion to film. With regular eliminations, the challenges not only test…
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The Real Housewives of Potomac (2016)
Just up the river from our nation’s capital lies a hidden gem—Potomac, Maryland. Its rolling hills, gated mansions, sophisticated prep schools, and exclusive country clubs all serve to keep the area invitation-only. Sprinkled throughout…
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Naked Attraction (2016)
The show looks at whether a partner can be found based solely on the naked body and animal magnetism. Two singletons join host Anna Richardson as they seek to choose a date from a selection of six naked people, who will be revealed to them…
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Legends of the Hidden Temple (1993)
In a Temple filled with lost treasures and protected by mysterious Mayan temple guards, six teams of two children compete to retrieve one of the historical artifacts in the Temple by performing physical stunts and answering questions based…
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Perfect Match (2023)
Couples who prove their compatibility gain the power to make or break other matches in this strategic and seductive dating competition.
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Love Island Games (2023)
Set in Fiji, fan-favorite Islanders from various Love Island series across the globe – USA, UK, Australia and beyond – are brought together for a second shot at love as they compete in a brand-new format to be crowned champions. In this…
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Escape the Night (2016)
Welcome to "Escape the Night." In this surreality competition series, hosted by Joey Graceffa, 10 guests are invited from the modern world to attend a dinner at his newly acquired mansion estate, which has been locked in the 1920's; when…
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Temptation Island (2019)
Couples travel to a tropical paradise where they are forced to decide if they're ready to commit to one another for the rest of their lives. A reboot of the 2001 reality series.
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Shahs of Sunset (2012)
Follow a group of affluent young Persian-American friends who juggle their flamboyant, fast-paced L.A. lifestyles with the demands of their families and traditions.
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The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On (2022)
Get hitched or call it quits? Couples put their love to the test — while shacking up with other potential matches — in a provocative reality series.
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Making the Cut (2020)
Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn host designers who face challenges and assignments that will test their design skills and their abilities to run all aspects of a business.