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Storyville S29E11 — The Contestant

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Storyville•Season 29•Episode 11

The Contestant

8.0/10 · 13 votesJun 17, 202587 min

Ranked #2 of 9 in Season 29•+0.9 vs season avg

The incredible true story of a man who lived for 15 months trapped inside a small room, naked, starving and alone... completely unaware that his life was being broadcast on national TV to over 17 million viewers a week.

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Episode Summary

"The Contestant" is episode 11 of Storyville season 29. It scored 8.0/10 from 13 votes, ranking #2 of 9 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on June 17, 2025.

Next: E12 · The Wolves Always Come at Night Best of Season 29