Every week that Survivor pulls big audiences for CBS tightens their collars just a little. The pool is getting mighty crowded now with everyone thrashing about. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire was seen as something of a fluke, but Survivor proved that reality could work. When Survivor hit, the networks' appetite for these kinds of shows grew overnight and just became insatiable. Master Game , a game show that brings back the unpleasant experience of cramming for college finals.
Contestants study for a series of tests over several days, battling fatigue.
The Runner and Wanted , both based on the idea of pursuit. In The Runner, an idea developed by actors Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, a person is set loose somewhere in the country and it's up to TV viewers to find him, while Wanted sets a pack of former bounty hunters after a series of contestants. Krypton Factor , a game that tests quick-thinking and mental agility. I Want a Divorce , a forum like Divorce Court where a real-life divorcing couple compete against each other for their own property. Fortunately, kids aren't included.