[2] Sabrina Jalees was nominated as "Best Host in a Pre-School, Children's or Youth Program or Series" in the 2009 Gemini Awards.

[3] The show was nominated for "Best Children's or Youth Non-Fiction Program or Series" in the 2011 Gemini Awards.

[4] In 2011, Mark Lawrence, the director of In Real Life was nominated for a Leo Award for "Best Direction in a Youth or Children's Program or Series".

The last team/challenger to cross the finish line is usually eliminated, unless they possess a "Shield" (and the second last team doesn't) or it is a non-elimination experience (season 1).

In the very last experience, the winner will receive the title of "In Real Life Champion", college tuition money, and an all-expense-paid family vacation.