The show gained traction thanks to viral TikTok content. But why?

A chicken dance prank hit 250M views online.

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Social media revived the show in Season 8.

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Ratings now match the show’s Season 2 peak.

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It leads network TV with young viewers.

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TikTok built a massive Gen Z audience.

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