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America's Next Weatherman was a comedy reality television show airing on TBS in 2015. The show consists of eight hour-long episodes with Matt Oberg and Jillian Barberie as the hosts, and Ron Hilliard as the weather expert judge. The show premiered on August 8, 2015, and it was produced by Mark Burnett and Barry Poznick.

The show featured 12 contestants who were all vying for the title of America's Next Weatherman. Each episode featured a different weather challenge that the contestants had to complete. The challenges ranged from dressing appropriately for the weather to predicting the forecast for a given area.

The contestants were diverse in age, background and experience, with some having backgrounds in meteorology, while others had no experience in the field. The contestants lived in a house together and shared their experiences, aspirations and their feelings about the competition.

The first challenge was a basic weather test, where the 12 contestants were asked to give a brief presentation on the current weather. They were judged on their presentation, accuracy, and overall delivery. The contestants who did not do well in this challenge were sent home, leaving only those who made the first impression.

After the first challenge, the contestants were tasked with more advanced challenges such as forecasting in extreme weather, predicting hail and tornadoes and creating their own weather report. The challenges were structured to mimic real-world scenarios that meteorologists face, however, with an added comedic edge.

One of the challenges required the contestants to do a live weather report while being soaked with water, simulating a rainstorm. Another challenge saw the contestants having to use green screens to create different types of weather conditions, such as snowstorms and hurricanes, to create a more realistic environment.

Throughout the competition, the contestants were given feedback on their progress and areas of improvement. Ron Hilliard's expertise as a weather expert, combined with the comedy stylings of the hosts introduced an added layer of entertainment to the show.

The contestants participated in many twists, turns, and unexpected moments throughout the season. The show had judges, including Matt Oberg and Jillian Barberie, whose scores determined which contestants were eliminated each week.

The winner of the show received a grand prize of $100,000 and a contract as an on-air meteorologist at The Weather Channel.

In conclusion, America's Next Weatherman was a unique and humorous take on reality competition shows. It celebrated the knowledge, skills, and achievements of contestants with a keen interest in weather and meteorology. The show presented a fun and informative way to learn about weather and meteorology and brought to light the important role played by meteorologists in saving lives during a natural disaster. The show was an amalgamation of entertainment, education, and humor that made it engaging and enjoyable for the audience.

America's Next Weatherman is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (8 episodes). The series first aired on August 8, 2015.