Best Reality Competition Shows to Watch
Behind on your reality competition viewing? We've got a list of the best of the best to watch right now!
Key Takeaways
- Peacock and NBC offer a wide range of reality competition shows spanning physical challenges, strategy-based games, singing contests, and cooking battles.
- Highlighted titles includeRead More
- Peacock and NBC offer a wide range of reality competition shows spanning physical challenges, strategy-based games, singing contests, and cooking battles.
- Highlighted titles include American Ninja Warrior, The Traitors, America’s Got Talent, Top Chef, and several popular spin-offs.
- Many shows feature next-day NBC episodes, giving viewers easy access to current seasons and fan‑favorite formats.
If you love watching a skilled contestant score a reality competition victory, then Peacock has an amazing library of shows to scratch that itch for you this summer. From cooking challenges to obstacle course maneuvering, there's a lot to choose from in the reality competition series category.
The Peacock library of reality competition shows offers viewers the chance to ride shotgun with the very best competitors in a variety of fields. There's something for everyone, from weekend warriors to family's looking for a competition show to enjoy together. Peacock also offers next day episodes of NBC's summer competition favorites like American Ninja Warrior, America's Got Talent and Password.
Read on to find the competition reality show that will get your adrenaline pumping this summer.
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What are the best competition reality shows featuring physical challenges?
American Ninja Warrior
American Ninja Warrior is one of NBC's premier summer competition show. In Season 18, competitors across America come together to pursue their shared dream of conquering the world’s most challenging obstacle course.
Watch American Ninja Warrior on NBC or Peacock!
Frogger
Frogger is the competition series that brings the beloved 1980s video game to life as contestants take on supersized crossings amid daring obstacles.
Watch Frogger on Peacock!
What are the competition reality shows that involve strategy?
The Traitors
With four breathtaking seasons to binge, The Traitors is the ultimate game of deception. Contestants work together on thrilling missions in the Scottish Highlands to win a prize of up to $250,000.
Watch The Traitors on Peacock!
Password
Password host Keke Palmer and permanent player Jimmy Fallon are here to test your word association skills. Celebrities team up with everyday contestants to play a modern revival of the classic word association game for the chance to win a cash prize.
Watch Password on NBC or Peacock!
Deal or No Deal Island
A spin-off of the classic game Deal or No Deal, Deal or No Deal Island has players compete to find briefcases worth more than $200 million hidden around an island before trying to beat the Banker in “Deal or No Deal.”
Watch Deal or No Deal Island on Peacock!
What are the best competition reality shows that feature singing?
America's Got Talent
AGT Season 21 brings audiences another feel-good summer series watch. Every week, talented amateur performers appear before celebrity judges and compete to win a life-changing prize. Catch new episodes first on NBC.
Watch America's Got Talent on NBC or Peacock!
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The Voice: Battle of Champions
This new spin on The Voice has America's best undiscovered talent going head-to-head in teams led by some of today's biggest musical icons in search of the next superstar.
Watch The Voice: Battle of Champions on Peacock!
What competition reality shows feature cooking skills?
Top Chef
The long-running, Emmy Award-winning Top Chef is where elite chefs come together to be judged by a panel of food and wine experts while competing against one another for a shot at culinary stardom.
Watch Top Chef on Peacock!
Hell's Kitchen
The beloved high stakes cooking competition show features Chef Gordon Ramsay judging professional cooks through challenges and dinner services. The ultimate winner receives a head chef position.
Watch Hell's Kitchen on Peacock!
Iron Chef
This innovative competition cooking series from Japan pits the Iron Chef against a challenger with fixed ingredients.
Watch Iron Chef on Peacock!
Check out Peacock's entire library of competition shows now!
