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Most Shocking

American reality television series (2006-2010)

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Most Shocking is an American reality television series that aired from October 4, 2006, to November 10, 2010 on Court TV (now TruTV). Following the series, two spin-offs were produced: Most Daring and Top 20 Countdown: Most Shocking.

The program held a TV-14 rating due to extremely violent situations depicted in the videos.

01Synopsis

The series generally features narrated segments based on video clips depicting criminal behavior, police pursuits, reckless driving, robberies, fights, and other shocking events caught on camera. Originally focused primarily on police and crime footage during its run on Court TV, the series expanded its coverage to include a wider variety of shock footage after moving to TruTV.

02Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
113October 4, 2006December 27, 2006
214March 14, 2007July 18, 2007
314July 25, 2007January 9, 2008
414January 16, 2008June 18, 2008
57July 10, 2008October 22, 2008
613November 5, 2008February 18, 2009
714July 29, 2009November 10, 2010

03Syndication

The series currently reruns on True Crime Network since October 26, 2015, and on Reelz as of July 19, 2022. The series is currently streaming on Peacock as of July 6, 2023. As of 2025, thanks to its Nash Entertainment's multi-title distribution deal with Shout! Studios, the series is seen on streaming services including Plex, The Roku Channel, and Sling TV for free.

04International broadcasts

CountryTV network(s)Series premiereWeekly scheduleStatus
 MalaysiaTV3January 2023Sunday, 11:00 pmCurrently airing
 AustraliaSeven Network, Fox8August 8, 2007Wednesday, 7:30 pmFox8 Currently airing
 GreeceSkai TVUnknownWeekends & Mondays, 2:00 amCurrently airing
 IndonesiaTrans721 February 2016Monday to Friday, 2:00 amCurrently airing
 ItalyAXN ItalyUnknownVariableEnded 2019
 PolandPolsat PlayDecember 1, 2012VariableVaried
 Saudi ArabiaMBC Action2010VariableCurrently airing
 United KingdomPick TV2006Everyday, 2:00 amEnded 2010
Latin AmericaTruTV Latin AmericaApril 1, 2009Monday to Friday, 9:00 amCurrently airing
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