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The Best Episodes of Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators Season 1

Every episode of Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators Season 1

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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    7.0/10(194 votes)

    #1 - Pilot Madness

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Let the Games Begin
    7.2/10(180 votes)

    #2 - Let the Games Begin

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for A Global Phenomenon
    7.2/10(170 votes)

    #3 - A Global Phenomenon

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Sex, Drugs & Merchandise
    7.2/10(162 votes)

    #4 - Sex, Drugs & Merchandise

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for The Final Legacy
    7.2/10(156 votes)

    #5 - The Final Legacy

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot Madness" is the best rated episode of "Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 194 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/28/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Let the Games Begin".