A reality show is a type of television program that aims to show how ordinary people behave in everyday life, or in situations, often created by the program makers, which are intended to represent everyday life.
...NBC's new reality show, "The Restaurant."
reality show in British English
noun
a television show in which members of the public or celebrities are filmed living their everyday lives or undertaking specific challenges
Examples of 'reality show' in a sentence
reality show
After 16 series, most reality shows would show signs of flagging.
The Sun (2016)
The two reality show teams also pitch in for a group singalong, above.
The Sun (2008)
A spokesman for the reality show also refused to comment.
The Sun (2006)
It is winner takes all, football as reality show with public triumph and despair at its giddy climax.