<human>:  What is reality tv?
<bot>: Reality television is a genre of television programming that documents unscripted real-life situations and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors. The genre covers a wide range of programming formats, often featuring participants vying for a prize or suffering penalties for losing challenges. Examples of reality television shows include Big Brother, Survivor, The Biggest Loser, The Voice, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and The Amazing Race.