The networks are desparate. That's the only explanation that I can think of. I rarely watch anything the networks have to offer. I heard recently that cable now has a bigger market share than the old networks - serves them right for putting on such garbage.

Also, these "reality" are really cheap to put on compared to a lot of shows - which is probably the selling point.

The only networks with anything workwhile are the mini-networks with Enterprise and Buffy. (well, except for Fox with The Simpsons and Bernie Mac)

My favorite channels include SciFi, The Learning Channel and the History Channel.