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Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

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.
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Gemini, Zap, Nitro, Ice, Blaze and Laser return for this trip down pop-culture memory lane.

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Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

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Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

Limited Series
  1. Watch Pilot Madness. Episode 1 of Season 1.

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

  2. Watch Let the Games Begin. Episode 2 of Season 1.

    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.

  3. Watch A Global Phenomenon. Episode 3 of Season 1.

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

  4. Watch Sex, Drugs & Merchandise. Episode 4 of Season 1.

    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.

  5. Watch The Final Legacy. Episode 5 of Season 1.

    The show's revamp is a revolving door of Gladiators and gimmicks, but when ratings drop, old favorites return.

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