The Nine Circles of Reality Television Hell

1. Trading Spaces, Pimp My Ride: shows that are in good fun and do not involve the physical or emotional manipulation of humans.
2. Newlyweds, The Osbournes: shows in which the subjects have creative control, and are thus, being exploited only as much as they want to be
3. Real World, Road Rules: subjects lack creative control, but are not expected to do anything more embarrassing than be themselves. Which can of course, on occasion, be really, really shameful (see Las Vegas, and level of Hell #8). Also, not counting fantasy challenges, no money involved.
4. The Bachelor, The Bachelorette: introduces the intentional manipulation of people and their emotions (I know, I know, boo-fucking-hoo). For a concept driven reality show, these are the most above board as contestants know what they are getting into and, again, no money (except the rock at the end)
5. Fear Factor, Survivor: Contestants do horrible, painful, disgusting things for money and/or fame, but know before hand they will be eating cow scrotum and sharing a toothbrush for 3 weeks.
6.Average Joe, The Littlest Groom: shows throw in unexpected kinks that constitute little lies to the contestant and "surprise" for the viewer. Worse though is the introduction of some faux-moral message about judging appearances that is never actually upheld by the shows content.
7.Joe Millionaire, Playing it Straight, My Big Fat Obnoxious Finance: LIARS
8: Paradise Hotel, Forever Eden: CHEATERS.
9a:I Want a Famous Face, Extreme Makeover: show offers implicit approval for being a total, disturbing head case by giving participants fame on the first show and financial support on the second, without ever addressing underlying and serious psychological issues.
9b. The Swan: exploitation to the extreme. Refers to these women as ugly (though they intentionally gave them all bad hair and no makeup), and then after providing them with plastic surgery and 3 months of beauty pageant "training" has them compete in a head to head battle to determine who's prettiest, because clearly, they are secure enough to withstand judgment about their appearance.