Extreme Cheapskates

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American reality television series

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imageExtreme Cheapskates logo tlc.png
genreReality
countryUnited States
languageEnglish
num_seasons3
num_episodes26
runtime22 minutes
companySharp Entertainment
channelTLC
first_aired
last_aired
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Extreme Cheapskates is an American reality television series that aired on TLC and premiered on October 16, 2012. 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. Season 2 premiered on October 30, 2013.

Episodes

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Pilot

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Season 1 (2012)

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Season 2 (2013)

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Season 3 (2014)

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Reception

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

References

References

  1. (September 28, 2012). "Frugal Families Stretch a Dollar on TLC's "Extreme Cheapskates"". The Futon Critic.
  2. Kondolojy, Amanda. (September 28, 2012). "Dumpster Diving For Dinner on TLC's 'Extreme Cheapskates'". TV by the Numbers.
  3. Bibel, Sara. (February 23, 2012). "TLC Orders 'Extreme Cheapskates' to Series". TV by the Numbers.
  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. "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Sons of Anarchy' & Presidential Debate Win Night, Baseball,'Tosh.0', 'Face Off', 'Covert Affairs' & More". TV By the Numbers.
  8. (October 24, 2012). "Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Sons of Anarchy' Wins Night, + 'Tosh.0', 'The Daily Show', 'Pretty Little Liars', 'Ink Master' & More". TV By the Numbers.
  9. (October 31, 2012). "Tuesday's Cable Ratings: TNT, FX Top Charts with NBA, "Sons of Anarchy"". The Futon Critic.
  10. 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. 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. 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. 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.
  15. L., Jane. (September 16, 2016). "Extreme Cheapskates". TV Tango.
  16. (October 15, 2012). "Extreme Cheapskates: TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
  17. "Extreme Cheapskates". Common Sense Media.

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