''Extreme Cheapskates'' is an American

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series that aired on

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and premiered on October 16, 2012. It documents the lives of those who take

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to an extreme. TLC aired the series'

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in December 2011, and ordered a six episode first season on February 23, 2012. Season 2 premiered on October 30, 2013.

Episodes

Pilot

Season 1 (2012)

Season 2 (2013)

Season 3 (2014)

Reception

Allison Keene of ''

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'' said fans of ''

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'' won't be disappointed by the show. Melissa Camacho of

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gave the show 2 out of 5 stars.

References

External links

* * {{TLC Programming 2010s American reality television series 2012 American television series debuts American English-language television shows TLC (TV network) original programming 2014 American television series endings Television series by Sony Pictures Television