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.
- Created by
- Tony Vainuku
TV series
Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators
7.2/ 10· 4020231 season · 5 episodes
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 5 episodes
S1 E1Pilot Madness
Jun 28, 202336 min
Six athletes with camera-ready smiles and cartoonish nicknames make their debut. Critics dismiss the rowdy show as "crash TV" — but fans take notice.
S1 E2Let the Games Begin
Jun 28, 202346 min
As injuries pile up and a risky stunt ends a star's career, producers add more Gladiators. A key player's meltdown is met with rumors of steroid use.
S1 E3A Global Phenomenon
Jun 28, 202345 min
Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.
S1 E4Sex, Drugs & Merchandise
Jun 28, 202345 min
Their third season wraps and the Gladiators go on tour. Frustrated by fatigue, injuries and low pay, core members meet with producers — and get a shock.
S1 E5The Final Legacy
Jun 28, 202336 min
Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators?
- Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators is streaming on Netflix. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators are there?
- Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators has 1 season and 5 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators?
- Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 28, 2023.
- Who stars in Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators?
- Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators stars Danny Lee Clark, Michael M. Horton, Lori Fetrick, Sha-Ri Pendleton, Jim Starr.
