SPIKE formerly known as Spike TV and the Nashville Network and the National Network is an American television network that caters to a very specific demographic. They market their programming and their channel to men's men types and have a great variety of entertainment available to their viewers.
The programming on Spike is quite an eclectic mix of shows. They have several dramatic, comedic, reality, and even some original athletic events.
Highlights of SPIKE's schedule include the very successful reality program block aired on Sunday Nights. The cornerstone of this schedule is Bar Rescue. It's a reality show where veteran restaurant manager who helps to turn around failing bars by giving them new a new concept and redesign. Joining Bar Rescue on the SPIKE schedule is Catch a Contractor. In this hour long program comedian and former carpenter Adam Carolla and contractor Skip Bedell help track down shady building contractors and force them to fix their shoddy work. Other successful reality shows on SPIKE include Coaching Bad with NFL legend Ray Lewis, Ink Masters, Auction Hunters, and the full catalog of the original reality show Cops.
Spike also features a selection of original sports programming focusing on the world of mixed martial arts. Bellator MMA is live showing of Bellator mixed martial arts cards showcasing the sports best and upcoming starts. MMA legends Kimbo Slice, Tito Ortiz, and Ken Shamrock appear to provide commentary and fights include Bellator stars such as Justin Wilcox, Liam McGeary, and Emmanuel Newton. SPIKE also has a program dedicated to covering another combat sport, Glory kickboxing.
