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1. Pilot Madness

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

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E2 46 min

2. Let the Games Begin

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.

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E3 45 min

3. A Global Phenomenon

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

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E4 45 min

4. Sex, Drugs & Merchandise

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.

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E5 36 min

5. The Final Legacy

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

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Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators (2023)

7.2 (38) 1 Season 2023-06-28 US

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.

Genres: Documentary

Stars: N/A