Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators — Season 1, Episode 1: Pilot Madness
Documentary • 36 min • 1 season, 5 episodes • ★ 7.2/10
Episode synopsis
Six athletes with camera-ready smiles and cartoonish nicknames make their debut. Critics dismiss the rowdy show as "crash TV" — but fans take notice.
About Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators
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.