Movie Review: The Joe Schmo Show

#20: Intervention (2005-present)

Intervention provided a somber look into the real-life struggle of addicts by staging a confrontation by their families and loved ones, who plea for them to seek help. While the show has faced criticism for being exploitative, it also highlights the struggle of addicts in a way that is unsettling, yet hopeful, as Intervention often ends with the individual seeking help.

#19: Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan (2004-2016)

The National Geographic show followed Cesar Millan and his incredible ability to communicate with dogs and translate to their owners. Millan uses behavior modification techniques and the philosophy that exercise, discipline and affection are required "in that order" for dogs to be healthy and

The show’s uniqueness, however, lies in its deep sea exploration into not only the job of a fisherman, but their philosophies. Meanwhile, even the film crew is put in situations where their own lives are in danger.

#17: The Joe Schmo Show (2003-present)

The first of its kind, this Spike TV show’s objective is to turn reality television upside down. Starring comedian Ralph Garman, the show leads people to believe that they are contestants on a reality television show. But they actually aren’t. Everyone else on the show, including the host, are hired actors who perform by a script that’s designed to make the target react in certain ways.

#16: Face Off (2011-present)

A Syfy show, Face Off pits makeup artists against one another in challenges to create prostheses such as those found in science fiction and horror films. The works are then judged by a panel who eliminates contestants until a winner is crowned and given the grand prize of $100,000. Who knew makeup could be so interesting?

#15: The Profit

The show also follows Goldsmith’s personal mission to help establish healing as an accepted method of treatment through scientific studies. Some of his clients include actress Jennifer Grey, who’s convinced of Goldsmith’s “undeniable” gift. The program is as much an introspective journey into the man as it is an exhibition of his ability to heal. Goldsmith does not charge for his healing work. And though it may be tough to book an appointment, he still provides healing wisdom in the form of tweets like this