Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators poster

Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators (2023)

Documentary · History · Sport

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.

IMDb rating: 7.2 (3,592 votes)
Episode average: 7.1 -0.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

7.12 avg 5 episodes 7.0 → 7.1 42 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Pilot Madness	7.0	205
2	Let the Games Begin	7.1	190
3	A Global Phenomenon	7.2	180
4	Sex, Drugs & Merchandise	7.2	170
5	The Final Legacy	7.1	163