My daughter LOVES any show with confrontation and high drama. She watches "Cops", "Repo" and will watch "America's Dumbest".
I think she watches them because she's in a wheelchair and likes seeing when people are running around. I might be wrong on that one though. She'll watch a little football but she's not 100% into that.
I used to watch those shows with her when I was putting her into bed. I'd get her situated and then plop down next to her and watch a show or two and talk about the day. I miss those times. I'm going to get them back!