Planet Primetime

Karla Cavalli jumps into Japan's comedy and game shows, to learn why so much of their TV consists of head slaps, mouth burns, rubber bands and costume play.

Karla Cavalli heads south of the border to examine the spicy television shows of Mexico. From sexy telenovelas to Lucha Libre wrestling and fake news shows, Mexican television is all about satire and fun.

Karla travels to India to find out what the country watches - from hilarious variety shows to intense dramas that empower the people, Indian television is about having fun while pushing boundaries.

Karla travels to the Philippines to find out about the country through their television shows. She visits a daytime talk show, plays a part in a sitcom and performs a stunt on an extreme challenge show.

Karla Cavalli travels to United Arab Emirates to investigate and participate in the country's best television shows. She visits a real estate show, checks out an animated comedy and performs an original poem on TV.

Karla Cavalli throws back a few shots of vodka for a Russian travel program. She tests her TV psychic skills, sits on the sidelines of a mind-bending trivia game show and laces up her skates for a Russian ice skating competition.