''Revenge Prank'' is an American

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series hosted by

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and

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, featuring

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victims who are given the chance to exact their revenge on the friend, family member or loved one who originally embarrassed them. The show's first season premiered on June 25, 2020, on

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. The series sparked controversy online on the subjects of

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and on the emotional effects of the pranks.

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Ratings

Live +7 ratings were not available, so Live +3 ratings have been used instead.

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