The WORST episodes of Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

Every episode of Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators!

Explores the show's success and how it almost ended before it began.

Last Updated: 3/19/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

6.95

82 votes

#1 - Pilot Madness

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/28/2023

Six athletes with camera-ready smiles and cartoonish nicknames make their debut. Critics dismiss the rowdy show as "crash TV" — but fans take notice.

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7.17

64 votes

#2 - Let the Games Begin

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/28/2023

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.

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7.32

69 votes

#3 - The Final Legacy

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/28/2023

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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7.32

68 votes

#4 - A Global Phenomenon

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/28/2023

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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7.36

66 votes

#5 - Sex, Drugs & Merchandise

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/28/2023

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.

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