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American Idol

American Idol

Description: Several participants from America showcase their singing talent in front of a panel of esteemed judges to win the title and a record label deal.
Genre: Reality
Year Released: 2002
Judges: Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, MORE
Cast: Ryan Seacrest, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, MORE
Presented By: Ryan Seacrest, Brian Dunkleman
Networks: American Broadcasting Company, Fox Broadcasting Company

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Rhythm + Flow

Rhythm + Flow
Plot: Judges Cardi B, Chance the Rapper and T.I. search for the next breakout hip-hop star in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta and Chicago.
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Sing On!

Sing On!
Plot: Tituss Burgess hosts a competition in which contestants strive to hit all the right notes while singing their hearts out in an effort to win up to $60,000.
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Step Up

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Plot: Step Up is an American romantic dance film multi-media franchise created by Duane Adler. The franchise includes five films and a television series. The series has received generally mixed reviews from critics. It has grossed a collective total of $650 million. Wikipedia

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The Rap Game

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Plot: In his more than 30 years in the hip-hop industry, Grammy winner Jermaine Dupri has mentored a number of young talents who have made it big in the industry, including Bow Wow and Da Brat. He continues that work on "The Rap Game," in which five young rappers between the ages of 12 and 16 compete to...
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Grey's Anatomy

Grey's Anatomy
Plot: Surgical interns and their supervisors embark on a medical journey where they become part of heart-wrenching stories and make life-changing decisions in order to become the finest doctors.

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RuPaul's Drag Race

RuPaul's Drag Race
Plot: The world's most famous drag queen returns for a second season of the competition show. RuPaul wears three different hats -- host, judge and, as the debonair Mr. RuPaul, a mentor -- in this reality series that pits 11 contestants against each other, all vying for the title of America's next "Drag Queen...
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Glee

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Plot: An optimistic high-school teacher tries to transform the school's show choir club by roping in a group of misfit students to participate in it and compete in a challenge.
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Norm Macdonald Has a Show

Norm Macdonald Has a Show
Plot: Comic Norm Macdonald first made a name for himself on "Saturday Night Live" in the 1990s as anchor of the show's popular "Weekend Update" segment. Since leaving the late-night staple in 1998, the comic has appeared in various TV shows and movies and hosted his own podcast on which he, along with sidekick...
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Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj
Plot: "The Daily Show" alumnus Hasan Minhaj gets the spotlight to himself -- and his name in the title -- on this Netflix original series. The Peabody Award-winning comic explores the modern cultural and political landscape with depth and sincerity. In each weekly episode, he uses his unique comedic voice...
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Dating Around

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RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked!

RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked!
Plot: This series shows what happens behind the scenes of the competition series "RuPaul's Drag Race," providing viewers with a look at what they don't see on the show -- the backstage battles, catfights and secrets. The drag queens let their emotions out as they crack under the pressure of competing to...
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RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars

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Plot: RuPaul is back to preside over the fourth season of this series that promises more stunning fashions, killer lip-syncs, and jaw-dropping twists than ever before. It brings back contestants who have previously competed on her Emmy-winning "Drag Race" series. The returning court battle it out on the...
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Too Hot to Handle

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Plot: Meeting and mingling in paradise, sexy singles face a $100,000 celibacy challenge.

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The Standups

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Jeopardy!

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Making the Cut

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Nashville

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The Titan Games

The Titan Games
Plot: Host Dwayne Johnson leads contestants, who undergo various mental and physical tests, to become a 'Titan'. Successful contestants then defend their title from other challengers to win the grand prize.
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The Degenerates

The Degenerates
Plot: This series of half-hour stand-up comedy performances features comics who explore the coarse and salacious side of comedy. Each episode of the show, filmed in front of a live audience in Las Vegas, features a roughly 30-minute set from a single performer who -- as is often the case with stand-ups --...
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Queer Eye

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Plot: More than a decade after the original series went off the air, Netflix reboots the "Queer Eye" franchise with a new Fab Five and a new setting, trading in the concrete jungle of New York City for communities in and around Atlanta. The style experts forge relationships with men and women who often have...
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Inside Jokes

Inside Jokes
Plot: Montreal's Just for Laughs is one of the world's largest and most well-known comedy festivals. Part of the event is the New Faces Showcase, which has launched the careers of such comedy stars as Pete Holmes, Gabriel Iglesias and Colin Jost. "Inside Jokes" follows several up-and-coming comics who are...
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LOL: Last One Laughing Australia

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Plot: Ten professional comics compete to keep a straight face while trying to make their opponents laugh in a bid to win $100,000.
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Top Chef

Top Chef
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Next In Fashion

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Mariah's World

Mariah's World
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Baby Ballroom

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Dancing Queen

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Plot: Justin Johnson has made a name for himself as drag artist Alyssa Edwards, rising to fame on "RuPaul's Drag Race." But when he's not on stage performing as Alyssa, he is an accomplished choreographer and dance teacher. This docuseries follows Justin in his hometown of Mesquite, Texas, at his highly...
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Star

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Plot: Three women, facing various difficulties in life, come together and form a successful musical group in Atlanta and find comfort in a surrogate mother's companionship.
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Love Is Blind

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Plot: Singles try to find a match and fall in love -- without ever seeing each other face-to-face, as emotional connection attempts to conquer physical attraction.
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The Baker and the Beauty

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