Faking It 2000
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 1, 2000
- Last Aired
- December 26, 2006
- Format
- 9 seasons · 49 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~49 hours (60 min/ep)
- Created By
- Stephen Lambert
- Network
- Channel 4
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Faking It?
Faking It is a television programme originating on Channel 4 that is devised by Stephen Lambert of RDF Media. Its original concept functions as a modern-day Pygmalion, referring to the George Bernard Shaw play in which a flower girl is trained to appear like an aristocrat.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 49
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 1, 2000
- Last aired
- Dec 26, 2006
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB, US
- Networks
- Channel 4
- Genres
- Reality
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 3 votes
- Format
- 9 seasons · 49 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Channel 4
Where to watch in United States
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Faking It is a television programme originating on Channel 4 that is devised by Stephen Lambert of RDF Media. Its original concept functions as a modern-day Pygmalion, referring to the George Bernard Shaw play in which a flower girl is trained to appear like an aristocrat.
The series has cultural significance through spawning various international remakes, including a United States version which began in 2003 on the TLC network. The programme concluded on Boxing day 2006 with an episode featuring a cleaner transforming into a burlesque performer.
Should you watch it?
“Ordinary people undergo intense training to master an entirely new profession.”
- It features a modern-day Pygmalion concept inspired by George Bernard Shaw.
- Participants undergo dramatic role transformations.
- It spawned various international remakes including a United States version.
- The provided text contains limited details regarding the full episode library or streaming availability.
Watch it if you enjoy reality television programs focused on dramatic personal transformations and modern-day Pygmalion concepts.
The tone follows a reality television format originating on Channel 4.
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Season 1 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Alex the Animal Mytharc Sep 18, 2000
- E2 Shop Girl to It Girl (Lady Lisa) Mytharc Sep 25, 2000
Season 2 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Cellist to DJ Mytharc Apr 17, 2001
- E2 Vicar to Car Dealer Core Apr 24, 2001
- E3 Painter and Decorator to Conceptual Artist Mytharc May 1, 2001
Season 3 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Burgerman to Chef Mytharc Nov 6, 2001
- E2 Sheep Shearer to Hairdresser Core Nov 13, 2001
- E3 Ballet Dancer to Wrestler Core Nov 20, 2001
- E4 Showgirl to Showjumper Mytharc Nov 27, 2001
Season 4 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Faking It Changed My Life Mytharc Sep 27, 2002
- E2 Naval Officer to Drag Queen Core Oct 2, 2002
- E3 Emergency Control Operator to TV Studio Director Core Oct 9, 2002
- E4 Lawyer to Garage MC Core Oct 16, 2002
- E5 Kickboxer to Ballroom Dancer Core Oct 23, 2002
- E6 Insurance Salesman to Stuntman Core Oct 30, 2002
- E7 Web Designer to Surfer Core Nov 6, 2002
- E8 Radiographer to Fashion Photographer Core Nov 13, 2002
- E9 Games Tester to Racing Driver Core Dec 4, 2002
- E10 Ferry Stewardess to Yachtswoman Mytharc Dec 11, 2002
- E11 Punk Rocker to Orchestra Conductor Mytharc Dec 30, 2002
Season 5 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Faking It Changed My Life (II) Mytharc Feb 3, 2004
- E2 Bicycle Courier to Polo Player Core Feb 3, 2004
- E3 Choir Girl to Rock Chick Core Feb 10, 2004
- E4 Management Consultant to Dog Trainer Core Feb 17, 2004
- E5 Newsagent to Showbiz Reporter Mytharc Feb 24, 2004
- E6 Chess Player to Football Manager Mytharc Mar 2, 2004
Season 6 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Clog Dancer to Backing Dancer Mytharc Sep 5, 2004
- E2 History of Art Student to Graffiti Artist Core Sep 12, 2004
- E3 Factory Worker to Fashion Designer Core Sep 19, 2004
- E4 Management Consultant to Dog Trainer Core Feb 17, 2004
- E5 Newsagent to Showbiz Reporter Mytharc Feb 24, 2004
- E6 Chess Champ to Football Manager Mytharc Mar 2, 2004
Season 7 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Cleaner to Burlesque Performer Mytharc Dec 26, 2006
- E2 Bibles to Bling Bling Core Apr 18, 2004
- E3 Lectures to Lap Dances Core Apr 18, 2004
- E4 Hard Work to Hard Body Core Apr 25, 2004
- E5 The Three Rs to Protecting Stars Core May 9, 2004
- E6 Dry Clean to Style Queen Core May 23, 2004
- E7 On The Range to La-La Land Core May 30, 2004
- E8 Super Shy to Superfly Core Jun 6, 2004
- E9 Briefcase to Body Slam Core Jun 13, 2004
- E10 Simple Life To Social Life Core Jun 20, 2004
- E11 Snow Hills To Beverly Hills Core Jun 27, 2004
- E12 Computer Geek To Fitness Freak Mytharc Jul 18, 2004
- E13 Lifesaver To Heartbreaker Mytharc Jul 18, 2004
Season 8 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 The T4 Specials 1 Clog Dancer To RnB Dancer Mytharc Sep 5, 2004
- E2 The T4 Specials 2 Art Student to Graffiti Artist Core Sep 12, 2004
- E3 The T4 Specials 3 Factory Worker to Fashion Designer Mytharc Sep 19, 2004
Season 9 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →- E1 Physicist to Magician Mytharc Mar 27, 2005
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Faking It?
The provided sources do not specify current streaming platforms for the 2000 television programme.
Is Faking It worth watching?
It is worth watching if you are interested in reality television featuring modern-day Pygmalion transformations.
What is the binge duration of Faking It?
The exact total episode count and binge duration are not specified in the provided sources, though the series ran from 2000 to 2006.
What are the essential episodes of Faking It?
The series finale on Boxing day 2006 is a notable episode featuring a faker transforming from a cleaner to a burlesque performer.
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