Jackass is an American reality slapstick comedy television series and media franchise. It originally aired as a TV series of three short seasons on MTV between October 2000 and August 2001. The series featured a compilation of pain and embarrassment inducing stunt performances and pranks on each other and the public. After MTV ended Jackass broadcasts in 2002, it grew into a media franchise, which includes the spin-offs Wildboyz and Viva La Bam.