TBS’s “The Joe Schmo Show” is back, continuing its tradition of elaborate pranks and reality TV satire. For those unfamiliar with the premise, the show places one unsuspecting contestant (“Joe Schmo”) amidst a cast of actors playing exaggerated reality TV stereotypes. The entire crew, from producers to caterers, is in on the joke, working tirelessly to maintain the illusion.
In this Tuesday’s episode, “One Flew Over the Loser’s Loft,” a previous “Joe Schmo” contestant named Ben gets a chance to return to the house and compete for the $100,000 grand prize, but is he really going back in? The producers have rigged a challenge in Ben’s favor, a scheme that quickly goes off the rails when the carefully planned scenario takes an unexpected turn. Now, the crew must scramble to get things back on track, hoping Ben can still pull off a win, but can he?
The sheer absurdity of the fake reality show, and the lengths to which the producers go to maintain the charade, make “The Joe Schmo Show” a unique entry in the reality TV landscape. Tune in to TBS Tuesday, March 4th at 9:00 PM ET/PT to see if the producers can save their elaborate hoax.
