The Quiz: What was the first reality show to air on MTV?
The Jersey Shore
The Bachelor
The Real World
Big Brother
There’s no doubt that MTV has played an important role in making reality television mainstream in America. The first reality show to air on MTV was “The Real World” on May 21, 1992. It followed the lives of seven strangers as they lived and worked together for three months. The first season took place in New York City, but subsequent seasons took place in different cities across the country and world, such as London, Chicago, New Orleans, and Honolulu.
The correct answer to this quiz is The Real World.