Summer is perhaps the busiest time when it comes to new reality TV shows. From those that take you into the wilderness to others that focus on arts, everyone gets to watch exciting new games on TV and participate along with the competitors. Summer 2017 is no different. Halfway through, we still have a lot of exciting new Reality TV Shows lined up for August this year.
August 2017 New Reality TV Shows
August is a busy month for Reality TV and Documentary buffs with a number of new and returning shows. Whether you like food, or like to fix things, the August reality TV slate has something for everyone.
Darkness
Darkness on Discovery channel is a groundbreaking next-generation challenge of mental and physical survival, inspired by sensory-deprivation training used by NASA and Special Forces,. Three survivalists will push themselves to their mental and physical limits, trapped inside cave systems, abandoned mines and underground labyrinths for up to six days. They mist work as a team to survive, stay sane and find the exit back to the light.
The Lowe Files
The Lowe Files follows Rob Lowe and his two sons, Matthew and John Owen, as they travel through the country to explore infamous unsolved mysteries.In each episode of The Lowe Files Rob, Matthew, and John Owen seek out a mysterious story or spooky legend and immerse themselves in the exploration and debate of the experience.The nine-episode series premieres on Wednesday, August 2nd at 10pm ET/PT on A&E.
RMD Garage
Ralph Holguin’s RMD Garage fully restores and customizes classic cars into show-stopping, remarkable vehicles that fans across the country crave. Now, Velocity takes viewers inside the automotive restoration side of Holguin’s business in the all new series RMD Garage, where they’ll see imaginative, outstanding creations including a 1958 Chevy Apache Dream Catcher, a 1962 Bel Air Bubbletop, a 1957 Lincoln Continental and many more come to life. The series begins Wednesday, August 2 at 9 PM ET/PT, on Velocity.
Rustic Renovation
Brothers Chase and Brock Jurgensen turn shabby family cabins in their northern Minnesota hometown into stylish living spaces full of rustic charm.In the nine-episode series – Rustic Renovation – younger brother Chase, a licensed contractor, and older brother Brock, a talented woodworker and craftsman, modernize old homes into functional and beautiful escapes. In each episode, the brothers also find unconventional ways to creatively incorporate some of the old cabins’ original elements, such as reclaimed wood, into each design.Rustic Renovation on DIY Network premieres Tuesday, July 11, at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days
Can online romance lead to true love? Despite challenges including 20-year age gaps, language barriers and daunting three-day boat rides down the Amazon river, these American singles travel vast distances to meet the person they believe is their soulmate. 90 DAY FIANCÉ: BEFORE THE 90 DAYS will follow would-be couples as they uncover hidden truths, navigate cultural differences and decide if their love is meant to be. 90 DAY FIANCÉ: BEFORE THE 90 DAYS will chronicle the time before the K-1 Visa process begins, from meeting in person for the first time to traveling to a foreign country they barely know or understand.The Spinoff Premieres Sunday, August 6th at 9/8c on TLC.
Life of Kylie
The show will follow Jenner as she navigates her unique life as an entrepreneur, fashion designer, author, television star, style icon and CEO/Founder of Kylie Cosmetics. Life of Kylie will document not only how she spends her professional time but also her personal time, including hanging out with close friend Jordyn Woods. The TV show premieres on E! at 9 pm.
Carspotting
Nestled deep in the remote region of the Pacific Northwest are decades of preserved American muscle. Entrepreneurial brothers Carlos and Pedro, coupled with their car savant and best friend Niko, are in the business of recovering these hidden gems and re-glorifying the holy grails left for dead. Young, determined, and hungry for success, Carlos and his team will hustle to hunt and flip hidden relics to their former glory. Leaving no stone unturned, they scour the mountains, forests, and farmlands of the Pacific Northwest by foot and flight – whatever it takes. Once recovered, the team returns to the shop to assess their haul and get down and dirty revitalizing the classics. The all-new series carspotting premieres on Monday, July 31 at 10pm ET/PT on Discovery Channel.
Rescue Dog to Super Dog
In Animal Planet’s new series, Rescue Dog to Super Dog, shelter dogs are given a second chance to become a companion to someone in need. Millions of dogs live in shelters in the U.S. waiting for their forever homes. Tens of millions of people in the U.S. live with physical, mental or neurological disabilities
Dog trainers Nate Schoemer and Laura London work hand in paw to train dogs to improve the lives of the people they serve, proving that people may rescue dogs, but dogs rescue people, too. The series premiers on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 10 pm on Animal Planet.
Guy’s Family Road Trip
After Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri is sharing that experience with his family as they hit the road for the classic American tradition – a family road trip from sea to shining sea! Guy, his wife Lori, and his sons Hunter and Ryder load up their RV to hit the road on a vacation they will never forget. From rafting in the Grand Canyon to rolling down Route 66, and from creole cooking in New Orleans to pit stops stuffed with campfire feasts, this road trip is full of great food, iconic locations and big adventure! A sneak peek of the premiere episode airs Sunday, August 13th at 10pm ET/PT with the series then airing in its regular day and time beginning Friday August 18th at 9pm ET/PT.
I Hart Food
In the six-episode series, food enthusiast Hannah follows her appetite to discover incredible local dishes and awesome conversations. From investigating Santa Fe’s fiery fixation with green and red chilies to catching New England lobsters with her bare hands in Portland, Maine, Hannah’s food adventures explore every angle of these local specialties and the stories behind them. I Hart Food premieres Monday, August 14th at 10pm ET/PT on Food Network.
Growing up Supermodel
Lifetime’s all-new family docuseries, Growing Up Super Model (wt), follows a new group of young star models, some just starting out and some already making waves in the industry, risking it all to live up to their famous household names. The series explores universal family themes and life stories through the unique, exclusive access to celebrity families with the second generation pursuing their parents’ success.The series will premier on Lifetime Tuesday August 15 2017, at 10 pm.
Haunted Towns
From infamous hotbeds like Gettysburg and Salem to small towns with turbulent pasts that fueled generations of ghost stories, Haunted Towns explores places that played key roles in the darker chapters of American history, where battle, disaster, and injustice have condemned unsettled spirits to every street corner.
The Tennessee Wraith Chasers (TWC) ghost hunting team interview witnesses, investigate hotspots using the latest ghost-hunting technology, and follow new leads until they can pinpoint who is haunting the town and why.The eight-episode first season of Haunted Towns premieres Tuesday, August 15 at 10/9c on Destination America.
The Murder of Laci Peterson
The series explores the infamous Scott Peterson trial, the case that destroyed a family, gripped a nation and defined an era, as a vehicle for understanding America’s criminal justice system and the ways in which outside influences can affect that system. The new six-episode, limited documentary series, The Murder of Laci Peterson showcases new interviews with Scott Peterson himself from prison. The Murder of Laci Peterson is set to premiere Tuesday, August 15 at 10PM ET/PT on A&E.
MTV Undressed
MTV Undressed is a one of a kind social experiment that strips away the distractions and superficiality of the digital world. In each episode of this dating experiment, MTV brings together two strangers who must undress each other before getting to know one another for the next thirty minutes, answering questions and performing simple challenges – all designed to test whether or not romance can blossom. At the end, each partner must press a YES/NO button to decide if he or she wants to continue the fledgling relationship or say goodbye. The 16 Episode reality TV show premiers on August 16 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.
The Disappearance of
The Disappearance is a series of multi-part documentaries that dive headfirst into a rabbit hole of unexplored leads, missing evidence and unnerving suspicion surrounding the most puzzling cases of young women who have gone missing.
The series will premier with The Disappearance of: Natalee Holloway on August 19 on Oxygen at 9 pm. Since her mysterious disappearance, Natalee’s family has been plagued by false leads and confessions of what happened that night. Then, two years ago, Natalee’s father Dave Holloway, was presented with the most promising lead to date. A first-hand account from someone who claims to actually know the specifics of what happened to her and the remains of her body. This could be Dave Holloway’s final chance at getting justice for his daughter and finally having peace for his family after so many years. This six-part series will follow Dave Holloway and a private investigator as they delve into this new lead. This riveting and shocking series will be an active journey with new evidence, never-before-seen footage, and real potential for resolution.
Vanderump Rules Jax & Brittany Take Kentucky
The new half-hour series follows notorious bartender, Jax Taylor, and his southern sweetheart, Brittany Cartwright, as they venture to her family’s Kentucky farm. Ditching his signature chunky sweater for overalls, city-boy Jax is the ultimate fish out of water as he tries to embrace the southern lifestyle and make a lasting impression on the locals.The series premiers on Wednesday, August 23 at 9pm ET/PT.
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