Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators (2023)
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.
📺 Seasons & Episodes
Limited Series5 episodes
1. Pilot Madness
⏱ 36 minSix athletes with camera-ready smiles and cartoonish nicknames make their debut. Critics dismiss the rowdy show as "crash TV" — but fans take notice.
2. Let the Games Begin
⏱ 46 minAs 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. A Global Phenomenon
⏱ 45 minGladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.
4. Sex, Drugs & Merchandise
⏱ 45 minTheir 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. The Final Legacy
⏱ 36 minGladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.
