Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory

Fantasy Factory
Genre	Reality
Starring	Rob Dyrdek; Chanel West Coast; Chris "Drama" Pfaff; Christopher "Big Black" Boykin; Scott "Big Cat" Pfaff; Sterling "Steelo" Brim;
Theme music composer	Aldo Nova (composer); Steel Panther (performers)
Opening theme	"Fantasy"
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	7
No. of episodes	73 (3 specials) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Christian Duguay; Jeff Tremaine; Kristina Edwards; Lauren Dolgen; Michelle Klepper; Rob Dyrdek; Sara Cohen; Sara Lager; Shane Nickerson; Michael Jack Tonkin;
Running time	22 to 24 minutes
Production companies	Dickhouse Productions (2009-14); Gorilla Flicks (2015)
Distributor	Passion Distribution[1]
Release
Original network	MTV
Original release	February 8, 2009 –; March 5, 2015
Chronology
Preceded by	Rob & Big
External links
	Website

Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory is an American reality television series that aired on MTV from February 8, 2009[2] to March 5, 2015.

On September 17, 2013, it was announced that Fantasy Factory was renewed for a sixth season,[3][4] which premiered on January 16, 2014.[5] The sixth season was originally announced to be the final season, but in June 2014, MTV announced that Fantasy Factory would return for a seventh season. The seventh season premiered on January 1, 2015 and ended on March 5, 2015.[6]

As of 2020, the first three seasons are available to stream on CBS All Access.[7]

Synopsis

The factory is a space for skateboarder Rob Dyrdek to manage two aspects of his life, business and pleasure. The 25,000-square-foot complex contains two distinct areas: A warehouse designed for skateboarding and an office complex. Dyrdek's cousin, Christopher "Drama" Pfaff serves as Dyrdek's assistant on the show. Christopher "Big Black" Boykin, originally from Rob & Big, made his debut appearance to the Fantasy Factory beginning in the fourth season. Rashawn "Bam Bam" Davis, who co-starred with Rob, Big Black, and Drama in Rob & Big, made his first appearance in the Fantasy Factory on the third episode of Season 5.

Throughout the series, guest appearances included Ryan Sheckler, John Mayer, Danny Way, Steve Berra, Ludacris, and Johnny Knoxville and Chris Pontius from Jackass.

Cast

Rob Dyrdek, professional skateboarder, president of Dyrdek Enterprises, Street League Skateboarding, Rob Dyrdek's Wild Grinders, former star of Rob & Big and creator and host of Ridiculousness
Sterling "Steelo" Brim, friend of Rob Dyrdek and co-host with him on MTV's Ridiculousness
Christopher "Big Black" Boykin (Seasons 4-7), Rob's former bodyguard and roommate, co-star of Rob & Big
Chanel West Coast, Fantasy Factory's receptionist, secretary, Young & Reckless model, co-host on Ridiculousness
Christopher "Drama" Pfaff, Rob's cousin, producer, owner/creator of Young & Reckless clothing
Scott "Big Cat" Pfaff, Drama's older brother, Rob's cousin, "Facilitator", skate technician, owner/creator of Born a Lion clothing
Geoff Taylor, general counsel for all Dyrdek related businesses
Tracy Tubera, creative director for Wild Grinders, Rob's toy line and animated series
Tony "Blurry" Turbo (Seasons 1-3), Fantasy Factory's maintenance man; his face is pixelated
Jeremy Larner (Seasons 1-3), Rob's manager
Gene Dyrdek, Rob's Dad
Patty Dyrdek, Rob's Mom

Episodes

Season		Episodes	Originally aired		DVD release date
Season		Episodes	Season premiere	Season finale	Region 1
	1	12	February 15, 2009 (2009-02-15)	April 26, 2009 (2009-04-26)	September 1, 2009
	2	9	August 27, 2009 (2009-08-27)	October 22, 2009 (2009-10-22)	July 6, 2010
	3	12	July 12, 2010 (2010-07-12)	October 4, 2010 (2010-10-04)	August 9, 2011
	4	10	April 4, 2011 (2011-04-04)	September 19, 2011 (2011-09-19)	August 28, 2012
	5	12	March 19, 2012 (2012-03-19)	April 23, 2012 (2012-04-23)	July 24, 2012
	6	9[8]	January 16, 2014 (2014-01-16)[8]	March 13, 2014 (2014-03-13)	November 14, 2014
	7	9	January 1, 2015 (2015-01-01)	March 5, 2015 (2015-03-05)	TBA

References

Hurrell, Will (July 27, 2009). "Sally Miles, Passion Distribution". Broadcast UK. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
"MTV Explodes Into Sunday Nights Beginning February 8th at 9pm ET/PT". The Futon Critic (Press release). January 21, 2009. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
Bibel, Sara (September 17, 2013). "'Ridiculousness' Renewed for Season 4 & 'Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory' Renewed for Season 6 by MTV". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 22, 2013. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
Baysinger, Tim (September 17, 2013). "MTV Renews Rob Dyrdek's 'Ridiculousness,' 'Fantasy Factory'". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
Kondolojy, Amanda (November 21, 2013). "A New Year Brings an All-New Rob Dyrdek as He Takes Over Thursday Nights on MTV". TV by the Numbers (Press release). Archived from the original on November 21, 2013.
Ng, Philiana (June 25, 2014). "Rob Dyrdek Inks Multi-Year Deal at MTV, Brings Back 'Fantasy Factory' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
"Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory". CBS All Access. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
Kondolojy, Amanda (November 21, 2013). "A New Year Brings an All-New Rob Dyrdek as He Takes Over Thursday Nights on MTV". TV by the Numbers (Press release). Archived from the original on November 21, 2013.

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[1] Hurrell, Will (July 27, 2009). "Sally Miles, Passion Distribution". Broadcast UK. Retrieved October 4, 2013.

[2] "MTV Explodes Into Sunday Nights Beginning February 8th at 9pm ET/PT". The Futon Critic (Press release). January 21, 2009. Retrieved October 4, 2013.

[3] Bibel, Sara (September 17, 2013). "'Ridiculousness' Renewed for Season 4 & 'Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory' Renewed for Season 6 by MTV". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 22, 2013. Retrieved October 4, 2013.

[4] Baysinger, Tim (September 17, 2013). "MTV Renews Rob Dyrdek's 'Ridiculousness,' 'Fantasy Factory'". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved October 4, 2013.

[5] Kondolojy, Amanda (November 21, 2013). "A New Year Brings an All-New Rob Dyrdek as He Takes Over Thursday Nights on MTV". TV by the Numbers (Press release). Archived from the original on November 21, 2013.

[6] Ng, Philiana (June 25, 2014). "Rob Dyrdek Inks Multi-Year Deal at MTV, Brings Back 'Fantasy Factory' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 25, 2014.

[7] "Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory". CBS All Access. Retrieved December 5, 2020.

[season6-8] Kondolojy, Amanda (November 21, 2013). "A New Year Brings an All-New Rob Dyrdek as He Takes Over Thursday Nights on MTV". TV by the Numbers (Press release). Archived from the original on November 21, 2013.