'I write about TV for work. These are the 11 best reality shows you haven't watched yet.'

There's nothing as relaxing as nestling on the couch with an enthralling reality show to give you a little slice of escapism from your busy life. 

The secret ingredient to this relaxation recipe is to find a show with multiple episodes and seasons to get into. There's nothing worse than feeling totally at ease, with many snacks still to be eaten, and finding that you've burned through the one new episode of the week. 

Then the endless scroll of what to watch next begins again and trust me, I know how draining this can be. It's my job to write about TV, host an entertainment podcast and interview reality TV stars, so I now know where to find the good stuff. 

This is where 7Bravo, the new destination on 7plus comes into play. You can stream the world's best reality, entertainment and true crime shows all in one place. 

And it's all for free.

But since there's so much to choose from, here's my list to get you started. 

Here are 11 reality shows on 7Bravo that you probably haven't watched yet, but that you'll want to devour immediately. 

1. Below Deck Down Under

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If you can’t get enough of what I like to call the Below Deck cinematic universe (featuring Below Deck Mediterranean and Below Deck Adventure, along with the original Below Deck offering) then Below Deck Down Under needs to be added to your watch list immediately.

And don’t worry, you don’t need to have inhaled the other shows (although we strongly recommend you do) to enjoy the Aussie offering in this franchise. 

Below Deck Down Under tracks the dramatic lives of the crew members who both work and live on a luxurious 150-foot-plus superyacht.

It’s basically a workplace dramedy set against the glorious backdrop of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

2. The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip

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There’s no denying that the Real Housewives franchise is a super force in the TV space, and The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip series are like bringing together the franchise's biggest stars for the ultimate crossover event. 

Ultimate Girls Trip brings together Real Housewives favourites such as Kyle Richards, Brandi Glanville, Vicki Gunvalson, Eva Marcille, Phaedra Parks, Camille Meyer, Caroline Manzo, Alex McCord, and Gretchen Rossi.

Against the backdrop of glamorous locations, from Dorinda Medley's fancy Berkshires abode Blue Stone Manor, to Marrakech, Morocco, the series is packed with drama, tears, drunken escapades, secrets, and some pretty elaborate fashions.

The perfect series to watch over a relaxing weekend at home.

3. Real Girlfriends In Paris

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If you watch shows like Emily in Paris and Sex and the City on a continuous loop because you find the vibrant city backdrops, the fabulous fashion, and the wild banter between friends the perfect form of TV escapism, then you need to turn your attention immediately to Real Girlfriends In Paris. 

The reality series follows six twenty-something American women as they follow their dreams of living as expats in Paris. It’s a series with plenty of romance, and a few scandals, and will make you feel like you’ve escaped to the city of love just for the afternoon.

4. Million Dollar Listing New York

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The world of luxury real estate, and the colourful characters that work within it, will never not make for good TV. 

And this is where the magic of Million Dollar Listing New York, a spin-off of the popular Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, comes into play. Along with all the dramatic dealings, unabating relators and the opportunity to get a peek behind the curtain of how high-end real estate dealings work, the best part of the series is feeling like you’ve been swept up in the glamour of New York. 

The houses are nothing short of incredible! With lavish architecture and hefty prices, there's nothing quite like getting to see inside properties you’ll probably never be able to afford.

5. Below Deck 

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This entry to Below Deck really ups the stakes when it comes to what our crew members get up to on screen.

Season 6 of Below Deck is jam-packed with plenty of drama, as Captain Lee takes to the crystal clear waters of Tahiti. With new cast members and the return of his most trusted stew, Kate, the series follows an array of mishaps and romantic duos, as they try to ensure smooth sailing. 

6. Real Housewives of Dubai

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If you’ve watched other iterations of the Real Housewives franchise, then you’ll have a pretty good idea of how The Real Housewives of Dubai plays out. 

But there’s also a chance that you’ve missed this new entry to the Housewives franchise (it only premiered last year), and if that’s true then you need to jump on the bandwagon immediately. 

The series follows the glamorous lives of Nina Ali, Chanel Ayan, Caroline Brooks, Sara Al Madani, Lesa Milan and Caroline Stanbury, with Phaedra Parks of The Real Housewives of Atlanta appearing in a recurring guest role and gives you a sumptuous look into the highlife in Dubai.

7. 911 Crisis Center

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If you’ve ever wanted to really understand what goes on behind the scenes when you call an emergency number, 911 Crisis Center is ready to take you there. 

The documentary-like series follows the real-life emergency dispatchers at Chagrin Valley Dispatch in Ohio and shows the audience what really unfolds as they manage emergency calls during their shifts.

From people experiencing medical emergencies, house fires, and lost loved ones, it’s heartening to watch the heroes behind the scenes who help people through their most traumatic moments.

8. Made in Chelsea

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If you grew up watching iconic structured-reality shows such as The Hills, then you’ll fall deeply in love with Made in Chelsea.

The series follows the lives of the Chelsea social set, so you are given a fly-on-the-wall look into their love lives, friendship highs, and dramatic breakdowns and you get to tag along on their travels around the world.

9. Top Chef

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There’s something wholly relaxing about eating takeaway or heated-up leftovers on the couch while watching people on TV whip up some culinary delights.

That’s exactly what the long-running reality series Top Chef offers to viewers. The fan favourite series has been airing since 2006 (so you know there are plenty of episodes waiting for you to watch) and features talented chefs competing against each other in a series of nail-biting culinary challenges.

10. The Kelly Clarkson Show

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If you hear the name ‘Kelly Clarkson’ and don’t immediately start belting out Since U Been Gone or Behind These Hazel Eyes then you’ve missed a very pivotal moment in pop culture history. The American Idol winner turned Grammy award winner now hosts her own talk show, bringing all of her signature stage charisma, humour, and warmth to interviewing a slew of famous guests. 

Catch all the latest episodes filled with celebrity gossip, karaoke battles and Kelly performing classic songs you know and love. Nothing will make you feel better faster than watching back-to-back episodes of The Kelly Clarkson Show.

11. Saturday Night Live 

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If you’re looking for classic comedy, you don’t have to go any further than Saturday Night Live. The beloved sketch comedy show features Michael Che, Colin Jost, Heidi Gardner and Chloe Fineman who will leave you in stitches week in, week out. The show also hosts a weekly celebrity guest that performs a series of hilarious skits, often based on recent headline-making events, with the core cast of performers. In recent eps, they've even had the likes of Pete Davidson and Aussie, Kate McKinnon. 

If you’ve ever fallen down an endless rabbit hole of watching Saturday Night Live snippets on TikTok or YouTube, then trust me when I say you need to go back and watch the episodes in full. 

All of your favourite comedy stars have turned in some of their best performances on Saturday Night Live and they're definitely worth going back and watching in their original form. 

7Bravo is on Channel 75 and free to stream on 7plus, where you can find the world’s best reality, entertainment and true crime shows – all for free.

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