Ep 3. Human Kannonball

In the third episode of season one of Man vs. Bear titled "Human Kannonball," three competitors, all with their unique skills, go up against three massive grizzly bears in different physical challenges to see who will come out on top, earning the right to challenge the final challenge of "The Grizzly Gauntlet." The grizzly bears are Bart, Honey Bump, and Tank, each with their distinct personalities and strengths.

The first challenge is called "The Bear Bait," which involves throwing various sized rocks into barrels while fending off a 500-pound bear named Bart. The contestants have to bring their A-game to dodge and weave their way around Bart while accurately throwing the rocks into the barrels. The second challenge, "The Fish Market," requires contestants to retrieve a fish from a bucket inside a 40-foot high fish market, while Bart and Honey Bump, who are both skilled climbers, remain perched atop the structure, trying to sabotage the contestants' attempts to retrieve the fish. The contestants have to use their balance and quickness to outpace the bears and complete the challenge.

The final challenge, "The Human Kannonball," is a unique one. The contestants have to build a massive slingshot and launch themselves across a mud pit, trying to stick the landing on the other side while Honey Bump charges towards them at full speed. The contestants must have nerves of steel to launch themselves across the pit while dodging the oncoming bear.

The episode showcases the different strategies of the contestants and their unique strengths against the three large grizzly bears. It's always a sight to watch these impressive animals in action, whether they're scaling structures or charging at full speed towards their opponents. The contestants must rely on their wits, athleticism, and quick thinking to come out on top.

Each challenge, along with the suspenseful soundtrack and commentary, makes for an exhilarating episode of Man vs. Bear. At the end of the episode, only one contestant will be given the chance to take on "The Grizzly Gauntlet," a notoriously difficult final challenge in which contestants have to confront all three bears simultaneously in a single obstacle course.

Overall, episode three of Man vs. Bear season one, "Human Kannonball," takes viewers on a heart-pumping journey full of twists and turns. It's a thrilling showcase of human versus animal strength and resilience, and it's not one to miss.