# Apocalyptic Reality Shows 'Last Family on Earth' Seeks the Ultimate Survivalist Clan By Michael Hines | Published 2012-06-08 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-family-on-earth References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/news/last-family-on-earth-reality-series-will-award-bunker-to-winning-survivalist-family.html) & [spike](http://www.spike.com/shows) Those who are preparing for the Mayan apocalypse might want to consider signing up for 'Last Family on Earth,' a new reality show on Spike TV. Last Family on Earth is a competition in which [survivalist families compete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/survival-the-exhibition) to win a state of the art bunker in an undisclosed location. Last Family on Earth will pit families against one another in a variety of [apocalyptic challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basecamp-survival-kit). Families will be challenged by a variety of drastic scenarios, including climate change, global pandemics, nuclear war, economic collapse and widespread anarchy. The participants will be judged by survivalist experts and [viewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-crust-island). So far, six episodes of the show have been ordered, with no date set yet for airing. Sharon Levy, executive vice president of original programming at Spike, believes the show is no laughing matter, saying, "We think it’s a very interesting segment of the population that is very prepared, is highly intelligent. These are regular people." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Survivalist Reality Shows:** Opportunity for networks to create more reality shows centered around survivalist challenges and scenarios. - **Competing for Bunkers:** Potential for companies to offer competitions or promotions where individuals or families can compete to win state-of-the-art bunkers. - **Judging by Experts and Viewers:** Possibility for interactive TV shows where survivalist contestants are judged by experts and viewers, creating engaging and immersive viewing experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Television:** Television networks can capitalize on the popularity of survivalist themes by producing more reality shows centered around apocalyptic challenges. - **Home Security:** Opportunity for home security companies to offer state-of-the-art bunker systems and services to survivalists and preppers. - **Interactive Media:** Companies can develop interactive platforms and apps that allow viewers to participate and judge survivalist competitions in real-time. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Prepackaged Survivalist Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncharted-supply-basecamp-30l-yeti-survival-system.md) - [Tactical Survivalist Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/survival-trailer.md) - [Underground Autonomous Shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-b-1.md) - [Dystopian TV Series Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nukablast-burger-meal.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Zombie Survival Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullets-brains.md) - [Civilization Rebuilding App Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-inc-game.md) - [Fan-Powered Reality Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-crust-island.md) - [Esports TV Show Crossovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faze-elite-cup.md)