# Rob & Big (2006)

> Skateboarder Rob Dyrdek and his best friend and bodyguard Christopher Big Black Boykin navigate daily life and mischief on MTV.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/5433

## Facts

- Seasons: 3
- Episodes: 31
- Episode runtime: 21 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: reality
- Created by: Rob Dyrdek, Jeff Tremaine, Christopher Boykin, Ruben Fleischer
- Network: MTV
- Cast: Rob Dyrdek, Christopher Boykin, Chris Pfaff, Dick Van Patten, Tila Tequila, Ricky Carmichael
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0791283/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Tone: playful, irreverent, lighthearted, breezy

## Synopsis

Rob & Big (2006-2008) is an American reality series created by Rob Dyrdek, Jeff Tremaine, Christopher Boykin and Ruben Fleischer for MTV. Professional skateboarder, actor and producer Rob Dyrdek follows his everyday life alongside his best friend and bodyguard Christopher Big Black Boykin, with Chris Pfaff also appearing as a regular presence in the group. The engine of the show is the easy rapport between the two friends as they handle business, skate sessions, pranks and the unpredictable situations that come with Dyrdek's celebrity. Each episode unfolds as a loose, camera-friendly sequence of errands, jokes and small crises rather than a scripted plot, so the appeal lies in the chemistry and the way the duo turns ordinary days into comic set pieces. The series runs three seasons across thirty-one short episodes, with a lighthearted, irreverent tone that mixes skate culture swagger with warm affection. Fans of Punk'd, Cribs and Jackass will find a similar blend of celebrity access, mischief and buddy humor. Its youthful, unpolished energy makes it an easy watch for anyone curious about early MTV reality television and the skateboarding scene.

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