13 of The Best Guilty Pleasure Reality Shows to Binge On Netflix

From “Love Is Blind” to “Selling Sunset,” here are the best guilty pleasure shows to binge on Netflix.

Who doesn’t love a little reality TV drama? For some, there’s no better way to spend a day off than by relaxing on the couch, shaking your head at the drama unfolding on screen. If that sounds like you, we’ve got some reality TV suggestions to add to your Netflix queue.

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W.A.G.S To Riches:

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be the wife or girlfriend of a famous athlete, “W.A.G.S To Riches” is the perfect show for you. These women are stylish, outspoken and will have you hooked on the TV!

Marriage Or Mortgage:

Two of the most important decisions in a young couple’s relationship are where they should buy a house and what their wedding should look like. In “Marriage to Mortgage,” young couples take on these tough decisions as they wonder what they should splurge on: the luxury of a big wedding or a stable roof over their heads.

Young, Famous & African:

In Netflix’s “Young, Famous & African,” you’ll be on the edge of your seat watching a group of frenemies who can’t seem to stay away from each other, no matter how much they argue.

Married At First Sight:

While “Married At First Sight” is a Peacock original, there are some seasons on Netflix where you can watch couples who have never met get married and see if they’re compatible with each other.

The Great British Baking Show:

How much drama could there be in a baking show? More than you think, and “The Great British Baking Show” will show you just how a cookie can crumble under pressure.

Love Is Blind:

In “Love Is Blind,” couples aren’t allowed to see each other until they get engaged. It makes for a sometimes sweet and sometimes very awkward love story as the age-old phrase “love is blind” is put to the test.

Too Hot To Handle:

In “Too Hot To Handle,” couples are not allowed to show physical affection during their stay on a tropical island to win a cash prize of $100,000. However, when some people start to break the rules, the prize money goes down and tension starts to rise.

Selling Tampa:

Though “Selling Tampa” only had one season on Netflix, that doesn’t mean it’s not great TV to binge on your weekends. In “Selling Tampa,” the real estate agents are fierce hustlers who aren’t afraid to step on some toes.

Next Gen Chef:

Things get heated in “Next Gen Chef” as cooks battle it out to win a cash prize of $500,000 and have their culinary career take off. The pressure is on in this kitchen. Will the chefs fumble or rise above it?

Perfect Match:

An island full of hopeful singles is looking for their soulmate in Netflix’s “Perfect Match” and putting their compatibility to the test. If contestants find a match, they get to stay on the island and continue to explore their relationship, but if they don’t, they’ll be eliminated from the villa.

Dream Home Makeover:

An easy, lazy and wholesome watch is “Dream Home Makeover,” where clients tell hosts Syd and Shea McGee how they want their home transformed, and the two decorators will work their magic to give them the home of their dreams.

Selling Sunset:

Tampa is not the only area with real estate mess. The agents in “Selling Sunset” are constantly battling to make the highest commissions and sell the best properties around Los Angeles.

Million Dollar Secret:

Could you hide the fact that you had $1 million if you needed to? In “Million Dollar Secret,” one lucky contestant will receive $1 million and get to keep it, but only if the other contestants can’t find out who has it.

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