The best thing about reality TV is the crazy amount of drama that they bring to viewers. From hookups to breakups and rumors and fights, reality TV definitely brings the drama and sometimes, it can get a little messy.
While there are some calm, cozy reality TV shows that keep the drama to a minimum and are great to watch when you want to relax and unwind, it's hard to deny the appeal of shows on the opposite end of the entertainment spectrum.
If you're in the mood for a messy, trashy reality TV show, we've found 9 of the best ones -- and where to watch them. Keep reading to see the list!
1. Divorce Court (Hulu & YouTube)
Dating reality shows don't always have the best track record for making relationships that last, unfortunately. Luckily for reality TV fans, the breakups on these shows can be the most entertaining part and for fans that love watching the relationship fall out on shows like Love Is Blind, Divorce Court skips right to the juicy part and shows the couples' divorce hearings. Divorce Court is available for streaming on Hulu and episode segments are uploaded to their YouTube channel.
2. Vanderpump Rules (Peacock)
When it comes to trashy reality TV, Vanderpump Rules is definitely among the best. This series is a spin-off of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills following Lisa Vanderpump's restaurant, SUR, and the employees working there.
Although Lisa Vanderpump denies this rumor and says that she was always interested in a show focused on her restaurants, many fans credit VPR star Scheana Shay's affair with RHOBH star Brandi Glanville's husband for Vanderpump Rules' creation and it doesn't get much trashier than that. Vanderpump Rules is streaming on Peacock.
3. Love After Lockup (Peacock, The Roku Channel, We TV, & AMC+)
Love After Lockup is a long-running dating reality TV series that follows the love lives of recently released felons. For these engaged couples, their release from prison is the first time that they're able to meet and spend time together face-to-face and it isn't all "happily ever after" once they're out from behind bars. Love After Lockup is available for streaming on Peacock, The Roku Channel, AMC+, and We TV.
4. Married at First Sight (Netflix, Hulu, Lifetime)
Married at First Sight is a dating reality series with a twist: the singles featured on this show are paired up by matchmakers and their first time meeting is at their wedding. From there, they decide whether they were really meant to be or if they want to call it quits on their marriage.
This show is full of the same dating drama of other relationship-based dating reality TV shows but the stakes are so much higher. Married at First Sight is streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and available to watch free on Lifetime.
5. America's Next Top Model (Hulu)
America's Next Top Model was a staple of the world of reality TV in the 2000s. Although some episodes and challenges haven't exactly aged well, it's still a fun show to look back on for the nostalgia and ridiculous drama featured in the series. Plus, some of the segments that didn't age well add a layer of deliciously trash drama to the series. America's Next Top Model is available for streaming on Hulu.
6. Joseline's Cabaret (Zeus Network)
Fans of trashy reality TV are certainly already familiar with Zeus Network. This streaming service is best known for the Baddies franchise, which is undoubtedly one of the best and most addictive shows in the realm of trashy reality TV. But, Zeus Network also has a lot of really good shows outside of the Baddies franchise, like Joseline's Cabaret.
Joseline's Cabaret follows as women compete to win a chance to dance with Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta's Joseline Hernandez during her cabaret shows. This dramatic series has multiple seasons in different cities and Zeus Network's staple audition specials, meaning there's plenty of content for viewers that want something messy and dramatic. Joseline's Cabaret is available for streaming on Zeus Network.
7. Too Hot To Handle (Netflix)
Too Hot To Handle is a Netflix dating reality TV series, which means viewers know to expect a lot of messiness and a little bit of trashiness -- but that they're still going to binge watch a full season in one weekend anyway. This series follows a group of gorgeous singles that are put together in a house in a tropical location in order to try to win prize money. How do they win? By keeping their hands off each other. Too Hot To Handle is available for streaming on Netflix.
8. FBoy Island (The CW)
FBoy Island is a dating reality TV show with a twist: three women are hoping to find love among the 24 men competing for their hearts. Among the contestants, 12 of them are "nice guys" while the other 12 are self-proclaimed "Fboys" that aren't there for a relationship. It's up to the women to get to know the contestants, make connections, and pick one of the "nice guys" instead of one of the "Fboys." FBoy Island is available for streaming free on The CW.
9. The Circle (Netflix)
Netflix's The Circle definitely rides the line between being trashy and being cozy and quirky. This series follows a group of people who are all in the same apartment building up separated and isolated into separate units, only able to communicate through a special messaging app.
Because they never see each other, people on The Circle can choose to represent themselves in any way they want -- including completely lying about who they are. The Circle is available for streaming on Netflix.