Rollergirls
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{{Infobox Television
| show_name = Rollergirls
| image = [[image:Rollergirls.jpg|150px]]
| caption = Skater Cha Cha in ''Rollergirls''
| format = [[Reality television|Reality]] series
| runtime = 60 minutes
| creator = Gary and Julie Auerbach
| starring = Lux, Sister Mary Jane, Punky Bruiser, Cha Cha, Miss Conduct
| country = [[United States|USA]]
| network = [[A&E Network]]
| first_aired = [[January 2]], [[2006]]
| last_aired = [[March 27]], [[2006]]
| num_episodes = 13
}}
'''''Rollergirls''''' was a thirteen episode [[2006]] [[A&E Network]] [[reality television|reality show]] examining the personalities, antics and motivations of the women involved with the [[Austin, Texas|Austin]], [[Texas]] Lonestar Rollergirls [[roller derby]] league. According to their website, the league was founded in [[2001]] and is run as a "skater-owned and operated" company. ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' reported on March 13, 2006 that A&E was canceling the show due to low ratings.
The five league teams, of ten members each, are the Cherry Bombs, Hellcats, Holy Rollers, Putas Del Fuego and Rhinestone Cowgirls. Episodes were initially broadcast on Monday nights beginning on [[January 2]], 2006, with repeated showings throughout the week. ''Rollergirls'' was produced by Gary and Julie Auerbach, the creators of [[MTV]]'s ''[[Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County]]''.
==Episodes==
{| class=wikitable
|-
| valign="top" |
*"The Rookie"—[[January 2]], [[2006]]
*"No Pain, No Jane"—[[January 9]], 2006
*"Snack is Back"—[[January 16]], 2006
*"The Warriors"—[[January 23]], 2006
*"The C Word"—[[January 30]], 2006
*"Love Boat"—[[February 6]], 2006
*"Punky Needs a Life"—[[February 13]], 2006
| valign="top" |
*"Orange"—[[February 20]], 2006
*"Searching for Ann Calvello"—[[February 27]], 2006
*"Big Time"—[[March 6]], 2006
*"Undefeated"—[[March 13]], 2006
*"Rollerball"—[[March 20]], 2006
*"Skating Away"—[[March 27]], 2006
|}
==References==
*[http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117929182?categoryId=32&cs=1 Rollergirls] ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]''.
*[http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2006/01/02/in_rollergirls_drama_queens_take_reality_for_a_spin/ In 'Rollergirls,' drama queens take reality for a spin] ''[[The Boston Globe]]'', January 2, 2006.
*[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117939685?cs=1&s=h&p=0 Reality sets in for new A&E series, Net ditches 'Rollergirls'], ''Variety'', March 13, 2006.
==See also==
*[[roller derby]]
*[[aggressive skating]]
==External links==
*[http://www.aetv.com/rollergirls/ A&E: ''Rollergirls'']
*[http://www.txrd.com/ TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls]
[[Category:American reality television series]]
[[Category:2000s American television series|Rollergirls]]
[[Category:2006 television series debuts|Rollergirls]]
[[Category:2006 television series endings|Rollergirls]]
[[Category:A&E shows]]
[[Category:Roller derby]]