Extreme Cheapskates

Extreme Cheapskates
Genre Reality
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 3
No. of episodes 26
Production
Running time 22 minutes
Production company(s) Sharp Entertainment
Release
Original network TLC
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Original release October 16, 2012 (2012-10-16) – present
External links
Website
Production website

Extreme Cheapskates is an American reality television series that airs on TLC and premiered on October 16, 2012.[1][2] It documents the lives of those who take frugality to an extreme. TLC aired the series' pilot episode in December 2011, and ordered a six episode first season on February 23, 2012.[3][4] Season 2 premiered on October 30, 2013.[5]

Episodes

Pilot

No. Title Original air date Production code U.S. viewers
(million)
0"Pilot"December 28, 2011100-601.61[6]

Season 1 (2012)

No. in
series
No. in
season
Title Original air date Production code U.S. viewers
(million)
11"Kate"October 16, 20121011.28[7]
22"Terence/Greg"October 16, 20121021.23[7]
33"Victoria"October 23, 20121031.00[8]
44"Abdul & Vickie"October 23, 20121041.09[8]
55"Jeff"October 30, 20121050.93[9]
66"Roy & Ben"October 30, 20121060.98[9]

Season 2 (2013)

No. in
series
No. in
season
Title Original air date U.S. viewers
(million)
71"Rick and Karissa/Torski"October 30, 2013 (2013-10-30)1.33[10]
82"Shelly"October 30, 2013 (2013-10-30)1.59[10]
93"Angel/Mark"November 6, 2013 (2013-11-06)1.04[11]
104"Melody/Martin"November 6, 2013 (2013-11-06)1.14[11]
115"Matt/Sarah"November 13, 2013 (2013-11-13)1.24[12]
126"The O'Briens"November 13, 2013 (2013-11-13)1.48[12]
137"Jordan/Michael"November 20, 2013 (2013-11-20)1.14[13]
148"Stephanie/Larry"[14]November 27, 2013 (2013-11-27)TBA

Season 3 (2014)

No. in
series
No. in
season
Title Original air date U.S. viewers
(million)
151"Guide To Love"September 24, 2014 (2014-09-24)TBA
162"In Sickness and In Wealth"October 1, 2014 (2014-10-01)TBA
173"All Wrapped Up"October 1, 2014 (2014-10-01)TBA
184"Home Is Where The Cart Is"October 8, 2014 (2014-10-08)TBA
195"Cheap Hair Day"October 8, 2014 (2014-10-08)TBA
206"Father Knows Debt"October 15, 2014 (2014-10-15)1.01[15]
217"Pool Rules: No Spending"October 15, 2014 (2014-10-15)1.27[15]
228"Nobody Pays Retail"October 22, 2014 (2014-10-22)TBA
239"The Grass Is Always Cheaper"October 29, 2014 (2014-10-29)TBA
2410"Feast or Famine"November 5, 2014 (2014-11-05)TBA
2511"Diving for Dollars"November 12, 2014 (2014-11-12)TBA
2612"Vacations"November 19, 2014 (2014-11-19)TBA

Reception

Allison Keene of The Hollywood Reporter said fans of Hoarders won't be disappointed by the show.[16] Melissa Camacho of Common Sense Media gave the show 2 out of 5 stars.[17]

References

  1. "Frugal Families Stretch a Dollar on TLC's "Extreme Cheapskates"". The Futon Critic. September 28, 2012.
  2. Kondolojy, Amanda (September 28, 2012). "Dumpster Diving For Dinner on TLC's 'Extreme Cheapskates'". TV by the Numbers (Press release).
  3. Bibel, Sara (February 23, 2012). "TLC Orders 'Extreme Cheapskates' to Series". TV by the Numbers (Press release).
  4. Schneider, Michael (February 23, 2012). "TLC Orders Extreme Cheapskates to Series". TV Guide.
  5. Kondolojy, Amanda (October 7, 2013). "TLC's 'Extreme Cheapskates' Season Two Premiere Moved to October 30". TV by the Numbers.
  6. Yanan, Travis (December 31, 2011). "Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Moonshiners" Shares Demo Honors for Discovery". The Futon Critic.
  7. 1 2 "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Sons of Anarchy' & Presidential Debate Win Night, Baseball,'Tosh.0', 'Face Off', 'Covert Affairs' & More". TV By the Numbers. Retrieved October 17, 2012.
  8. 1 2 "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Sons of Anarchy' Wins Night, + 'Tosh.0', 'The Daily Show', 'Pretty Little Liars', 'Ink Master' & More". TV By the Numbers. October 24, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2012.
  9. 1 2 "Tuesday's Cable Ratings: TNT, FX Top Charts with NBA, "Sons of Anarchy"". The Futon Critic. October 31, 2012. Retrieved November 9, 2012.
  10. 1 2 Bibel, Sara (October 31, 2013). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'American Horror Story' Wins Night, 'South Park', 'Key & Peele', 'Ghost Hunters', 'Preachers of LA' & More". TV by the Numbers.
  11. 1 2 Kondolojy, Amanda (November 7, 2013). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'American Horror Story' Tops Night + 'South Park', 'Key & Peele', NBA Basketball & More". TV by the Numbers.
  12. 1 2 Bibel, Sara (November 14, 2013). "Wednesday Cable Ratings:'American Horror Story' Wins Night, 'South Park', 'Key & Peele','Extreme Cheapskates,' 'Paranormal Witness' & More". TV by the Numbers.
  13. Kondolojy, Amanda (November 21, 2013). "Wednesday Cable Ratings:'American Horror Story' Wins Night, 'South Park', 'Key & Peele','Extreme Cheapskates,' 'Paranormal Witness' & More". TV by the Numbers.
  14. "EXTREME CHEAPSKATES on TLC". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  15. 1 2 Bibel, Sara (October 16, 2014). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'American Horror Story' Wins Night, 'South Park', 'Teen Mom 2', Baseball, 'Impact Wrestling' & More". TV by the Numbers.
  16. "Extreme Cheapskates: TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter. October 15, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  17. "Extreme Cheapskates". Common Sense Media. Retrieved October 2, 2013.

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