If You Really Knew Me

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  • 2010
  • 1 Season
  • 8.3  (91)

If You Really Knew Me is a reality television show that aired on MTV in 2010. The show follows the lives of high school students as they participate in Challenge Day, a program designed to break down the barriers between different cliques in schools. Coaches Sela Gaglia, Vinny Ferraro, and Sean Flikke work with the students to help them understand each other's perspectives and overcome their prejudices.

Each episode features a different school and a group of students who are chosen to participate in Challenge Day. The students are divided into groups based on their usual cliques, such as jocks, preps, and outcasts. Over the course of the day, they participate in various activities designed to get them to open up to each other and see each other as individuals rather than stereotypes.

One of the main activities is called the "Cross the Line" exercise. The coaches ask a series of questions, such as "Have you ever been bullied?" or "Have you ever felt like you didn't fit in?" and the students have to cross a line if the answer is yes. This exercise is meant to show the students that everyone has struggles and common experiences, regardless of their social status or background.

Another activity is called "If You Really Knew Me," which gives the students a chance to share something personal about themselves with their group. This can be anything from a hobby to a struggle with mental health. The goal is to create a safe space where the students can open up and feel heard and supported by their peers.

Throughout the day, the coaches offer guidance and support to the students as they navigate these emotional and challenging activities. They also share their own personal stories and struggles, which helps the students connect with them and see them as role models.

At the end of the day, the students come together for a final activity called "Power Shuffle." In this exercise, the students dance together while holding hands and chanting positive affirmations. This is meant to show the students that they are all connected and have the power to make positive changes in their school and community.

If You Really Knew Me is a powerful and emotional show that tackles important issues such as bullying, prejudice, and mental health. The show's focus on empathy and understanding makes it a valuable resource for educators and anyone who wants to promote diversity and inclusion in their community.

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Seasons
Royal Oak High
12. Royal Oak High
October 12, 2010
From the outside looking in, things appear to be perfect at Royal Oak High in Detroit.
Rancocas Valley Hight School
11. Rancocas Valley Hight School
October 5, 2010
In Mt. Holly, NJ, can Challenge day help the students confront the rumors and each other?
Granite Falls HIgh School
10. Granite Falls HIgh School
September 28, 2010
Granite High is a school divided between the "good" kids and the "alternative" kids. Can Challenge day close the gap?
Columbia High
9. Columbia High
September 21, 2010
Jocks and cheerleaders rule the school until Challenge Day.
Neenah High
8. Neenah High
September 14, 2010
A "jock-hick" from Wisconsin is forced to face his prejudices when he meets an openly gay Latino male.
Denver School of The Arts
7. Denver School of The Arts
September 7, 2010
The Denver School of Arts is a stereotypical school often portrayed in the movies where each student is competing for the spotlight. But when a nerdy stage tech confronts a leading man, things don't go quite as they usually do.
Paris High School
6. Paris High School
August 31, 2010
In Paris, TX, tough guys do not cry. However, when one of the football players falls to his knees in tears, an unexpected outcome ensues,
Colusa High School
5. Colusa High School
August 17, 2010
In the small town of Colusa, California, labels stick for life. Ironically, a self-proclaimed nerd, who is constantly teased, admits even he can be a bully at times.
Putnam City West High School
4. Putnam City West High School
August 10, 2010
Challenge Day leaders attempt to change student's thinking regarding stereotypes and cliques following the shocking death of one of the students.
Riverside High School
3. Riverside High School
August 3, 2010
At Riverside High, the school is about to be turned upside with the disintegration of cliques.
Anthony Wayne High
2. Anthony Wayne High
July 27, 2010
Anthony Wayne High School is very affluent, yet the struggles these students face are online. Rumors start through texting and then blow up on Facebook.
Freedom High School
1. Freedom High School
July 20, 2010
Freedom High School's new student leadership is diverse and the students separate by race and cliques. Will Challenge Day have any effect on this school?
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  • Premiere Date
    July 20, 2010
  • IMDB Rating
    8.3  (91)