Escape My Life

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  • 2012
  • 1 Season
  • 7.9  (12)

Escape My Life is a one-of-a-kind reality show that premiered on Ford's YouTube channel in 2012. It is a unique blend of adventure, reality, and drama that follows a group of young people on a wild road trip across the United States. The show is all about celebrating the spirit of adventure and encouraging young people to break free from their monotonous lives and explore the world around them.

The show is hosted by Charley Boorman, a British adventurer, who is best known for his long-distance motorcycle journeys with fellow actor Ewan McGregor. Along with Charley, the show features six young people, handpicked from thousands of applicants, who embark on an epic journey across America.

The Escape My Life journey is divided into three stages, with the travelers facing a unique challenge at each stage. The first stage is all about survival, as the six travelers are dropped off in the middle of nowhere with just a few basic supplies. They have to use their survival skills to make their way to their first checkpoint, where they will be provided with a car and some money. They will have to use their newfound resources to make it to the next destination.

The second stage of the journey is all about adventure. The travelers will have to complete a series of adrenaline-pumping challenges, ranging from bungee jumping to white-water rafting, to earn points. The challenge is to collect as many points as possible in order to stay in the race and avoid elimination.

The final stage of the journey is all about exploration. The travelers will have to navigate their way through some of America's most scenic routes and encounter new and exciting challenges at every turn. The team that emerges victorious at the end will not only win a cash prize but will also get to keep their car as a souvenir.

One of the most fascinating aspects of the show is the diverse group of people that come together to form a team. The six travelers are from different backgrounds and professions, and they all have their own unique stories to tell. From a struggling actor to a stay-at-home mom, the show features characters that the viewers can relate to and root for along the way.

Throughout the show, viewers get to witness the ups and downs of the journey, from the anxiety and excitement of the challenges to the moments of camaraderie and bonding between the travelers. The show also provides a glimpse into the beauty of America, with stunning visuals of the country's varied landscapes and hidden gems.

Escape My Life is not just about an epic road trip, it's also an ode to living life to the fullest and embracing the adventure of the unknown. It encourages viewers to break free from the routine of their everyday lives and explore the world around them. The show is a celebration of the human spirit and the innate desire for adventure that resides in all of us.

Overall, Escape My Life from Ford is an entertaining and captivating show that will take viewers on a thrilling ride across America. It's a show that will leave viewers inspired to break out of their comfort zones and take on the world with gusto.

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Finale
8. Finale
November 7, 2012
Now Barry-free, Skylar lands a gig on a Civil War period drama. On set, she starts to read Barry's blog and realizes he's a good friend to her. Skylar later finds Barry back at her house, and they make up - not to the extent that Barry fantasizes about.
World of Boxes
7. World of Boxes
October 30, 2012
Skylar visits Barry's boss to find that the marketing agency transformed into a company called "World of Boxes." Skylar gets a copy of her contract in the mail and discovers that Barry working the underwear shoot was a violation in the contract.
Powdered Milk
6. Powdered Milk
October 23, 2012
Skylar works a student film about a drug deal gone wrong. She is forced to drive home with the prop cocaine and some real-life thugs mistake the prop for the real thing and a chase ensues through LA , with Skylar ending up being detained by the police.
The Two Escapes
5. The Two Escapes
October 17, 2012
Skylar meets Carrie who is also taking part in the Escape program, but Carrie's "product specialist" is a hunk.
Cheerio
4. Cheerio
October 9, 2012
Skylar learns she'll be on a shoot with her idol, Scott Schuman, the blogger and fashion photographer who created "The Sartorialist." When Barry introduces her, Skylar adopts a British accent - which she's forced to carry on in front of all her coworkers.
Mimsy
3. Mimsy
October 2, 2012
During a commercial shoot, star Shannen Doherty asks Skylar to look after her annoying dog, Mimsy. Skylar passes the task off to Barry, but in his care Mimsy accidentally ingests Skylar's Bluetooth headset.
Yesterdead
2. Yesterdead
September 25, 2012
Skylar learns she's unwittingly signed into a program where Barry is with her 24/7, to act as her product specialist and "report" on their experiences with the Escape. She quickly discovers Barry isn't going to be a passive piece of luggage in her life.
What's a Barry
1. What's a Barry
September 20, 2012
In need of a car, wardrobe designer Skylar learns about a Ford program where industry peeps can try out cars for free. Skylar meets the program director who helps her out, but when she gets her new Ford Escape, Skylar finds it comes with a man named Barry
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  • Premiere Date
    September 20, 2012
  • IMDB Rating
    7.9  (12)