Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

7.2(37)|2023-06-28|1 seasons, 5 episodes

Documentary

Overview

In the '90s, TV's stunt-filled "American Gladiators" thrilled fans. This docuseries explores the show's success — and how it almost ended before it began.

Episodes

Limited Series(5)

S1E1 · 2023-06-28 · 36m

Pilot Madness

7.0

Six athletes with camera-ready smiles and cartoonish nicknames make their debut. Critics dismiss the rowdy show as "crash TV" — but fans take notice.

S1E2 · 2023-06-28 · 46m

Let the Games Begin

8.0

As injuries pile up and a risky stunt ends a star's career, producers add more Gladiators. A key player's meltdown is met with rumors of steroid use.

S1E3 · 2023-06-28 · 45m

A Global Phenomenon

7.5

Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.

S1E4 · 2023-06-28 · 45m

Sex, Drugs & Merchandise

7.5

Their third season wraps and the Gladiators go on tour. Frustrated by fatigue, injuries and low pay, core members meet with producers — and get a shock.

S1E5 · 2023-06-28 · 36m

The Final Legacy

7.5

Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.