Stacy Lambe | September 21, 2014 10:00 am

When it comes to reality TV, there are bounty of options to choose from. In the U.S., fans have everything from long-running classics, such as America’s Next Top Model and Project Airstrip, to the new era of celebreality on VH1 with Candidly Nicole and Like & Hip-Hop. While the U.S. seems to have mastered the world of addictive reality programming, there are beyond doubt global options that are worth making time for.

If you can’t get enough of the drama, shows like Geordie Shore and The Real Housewives of Melbourne should be on your to-watch list.

The Bachelor Australia

While the U.S. version has been on for 18 seasons — the next season premieres in January of 2015 — and spawned several spin-offs, the series is still very original Down Under. The second season of the show premiered in July and still has the exciting appeal that made the first few American seasons so enjoyable. But don’t worry, the Aussie version comes with its own quirks, including Aussie lingo (“Keen, how you vacant?”), a white rose securing you for two elimination ceremonies, and professional netballers.

Where to watch: Left over episodes of season 2 are available on Tenplay.com.au. 

Britain and Australia’s Next Top Model

While there are tons of global versions of Tyra Banks’ modeling competition, only two are really worth your time. The first is Australia’s take on the show, which has become a sensation Down Under. Because of its popularity, the show started doing live finales resulting in one of the best flubs in TV history — the host announcing the incorrect winner. Meanwhile, the UK version features stable judges, Elle Macpherson, Tyson Beckford, and Dannii Minogue.

Where to watch: Spill the first seven cycles of ANTM on Hulu Plus and watch clips of BNTM on Sky.com.

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