"The Joe Schmo Show" is a reality television series that first aired in 2003. The show is a parody of traditional reality competition formats, featuring a cast of actors who pretend to be contestants on a fictional show. The main focus is on one unsuspecting participant, Joe Schmo, who believes he is competing for a grand prize. Throughout the series, the actors create outrageous scenarios and challenges to entertain viewers while keeping the true nature of the show a secret from Joe Schmo. The series cleverly blends humor and reality, ultimately revealing the elaborate setup in a surprising finale.