Reality television continues to be a topic of scrutiny and source of sheer delight. With over 20 years of the genre gracing our television sets, viewers have seen their fair share of laughs, tears and scandalous moments.

While the guilty pleasure of millions of viewers took a dive in viewership in 2012, reality television continues to generate solid numbers. Shows like VH1's Love & Hip Hop, for instance, took the title of the #1 Summer series in the category for young people and women.

As we gear up for the next season of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta in May, let's take a look at some of the biggest scandals and memorable moments from reality television.

Source: TV By The Numbers