Running Wild With Bear Grylls

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  • TV-14
  • 2014
  • 8 Seasons
  • 7.5  (3,049)

Running Wild With Bear Grylls is an adrenaline-fueled adventure series starring the world-renowned survival expert Bear Grylls, who takes celebrities on a thrilling journey through remote and demanding locations in the wild. The show debuted on NBC in 2014 and quickly gained a massive following due to its thrilling challenges and the prospect of seeing celebrities out of their comfort zone.

Throughout the series, Grylls serves as both a mentor and a guide, helping these stars to push themselves to their absolute limits to discover what they are truly capable of. Each episode begins with Grylls meeting up with a celebrity guest in a different part of the world, including some of the most remote and inhospitable terrain on the planet.

The celebrities featured on the show come from many different backgrounds, ranging from actors and musicians to athletes and comedians. They all have one thing in common however: a desire to test themselves and push their boundaries in the wild. Some of the big names to have taken part in the series include Channing Tatum, Zac Efron, Kate Winslet, and President Barack Obama.

The format of each episode sees Grylls take his celebrity companion on a 48-hour adventure, during which they must navigate the challenging landscape and overcome obstacles using their own strength and resourcefulness. They are frequently put in situations that test their fears, phobias, and physical limitations, challenging them to dig deep and find their inner courage.

Throughout the show, Grylls shares his vast knowledge of wilderness survival and teaches his guests basic survival techniques such as how to build shelter, find food and water, and light a fire. He also tests their ability to handle extreme circumstances such as climbing steep cliffs, crossing rivers and rappelling down steep cliffs.

One of the standout episodes in the series saw U.S. President Barack Obama join Grylls on a hike through Alaska's Arctic wilderness. The pair tackled the freezing conditions and harsh terrains in order to raise awareness of climate change and its impact on the environment.

Other notable episodes featured Hollywood stars such as Channing Tatum and Kate Hudson who undertook extreme challenges in the Sierra Nevada mountains and Moab, Utah, respectively. Tatum's episode saw him traverse a treacherous mountain range, grappling with sheer drops and plummeting temperatures, while Hudson had to overcome her fear of heights by leaping out of a helicopter onto a sheer cliff face.

Another standout episode was Rob Riggle's adventure. Riggle, who is a retired Marine, brought his military experience and sense of humor to the show. He and Grylls trekked through the harsh terrain of Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, battling steep cliffs and dangerous wildlife along the way.

Throughout each episode, the show captures the inspiring transformation that takes place during these extreme experiences. Guests are pushed beyond their limits, and through the trials they face, they often end up discovering new things about themselves that they never knew existed.

Running Wild With Bear Grylls is not just entertaining, it is also an educational show that teaches viewers valuable wilderness survival skills. By presenting tough challenges, the show inspires resilience, courage, and determination. It's a gripping ride for anyone who loves adventure, survival, or seeing their favorite celebrities put to the ultimate test.

Running Wild With Bear Grylls is a series that ran for 8 seasons (71 episodes) between July 28, 2014 and on NBC

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Seasons
Tatiana Maslany in the Laramie Mountains
8. Tatiana Maslany in the Laramie Mountains
August 27, 2023
Bear Grylls invites "She-Hulk" and "Orphan Black" star Tatiana Maslany on a journey across Wyoming's Laramie Mountains. Tatiana admits that she's fearless on the screen, but she can't tap into that same bravery in the real world. So, Bear challenges Tatiana to conquer massive cliff rappels, menacingly icy cliffs, and a zero-degree cold shock to the body to help her overcome her fears.
Daveed Diggs in the Great Basin Desert
7. Daveed Diggs in the Great Basin Desert
August 20, 2023
Bear Grylls takes actor, musician and "Hamilton" star Daveed Diggs on an adventure in the Great Basin Desert to teach him to track, climb and eat whatever the desert provides. On day two, Daveed must fly solo and put his skills to the test by using what he's learned to find Bear and earn his extraction.
Rita Ora in the Valley of Fire
6. Rita Ora in the Valley of Fire
August 13, 2023
Bear Grylls takes singer-songwriter, actor and designer Rita Ora on an adventure in the Valley of Fire. The journey launches into high-octane action with the pair skydiving from 10,000 feet, plunging them into the desolate terrain. Bear teaches Rita how to navigate, find water, and rock climb, as he prepares her to earn her extraction on day two.
Russell Brand in the Hebrides Islands
5. Russell Brand in the Hebrides Islands
August 6, 2023
Bear Grylls takes actor, activist and author Russell Brand on an adventure down the jagged coast of a secluded Scottish isle in search of 16th-century castle ruins to shelter in. Along the way, Bear teaches the brash and bombastic Brand survival skills that dredge up a long-forgotten but highly charged fear he must overcome to reach his extraction.
Troy Kotsur in the Scottish Highlands
4. Troy Kotsur in the Scottish Highlands
July 30, 2023
Bear takes his first deaf guest, Academy Award-winning actor Troy Kotsur, on an adventure in the Scottish Highlands. Bear and Troy must find a new way to communicate as they push themselves to the limits, traversing perilously steep mountains and raging rivers, but it's the silence that builds their strongest bond.
Cynthia Erivo in the Brecon Beacons Mountains
3. Cynthia Erivo in the Brecon Beacons Mountains
July 23, 2023
Bear Grylls takes singer-actress Cynthia Erivo to the highest mountains in Wales, where Bear trained in the British Special Forces. Bear teaches Cynthia how to rappel into and navigate a labyrinth of caves before they traverse a frigid and thunderous waterfall. On day two, Cynthia uses the skills she learned on day one to embark on her own, find Bear, and make it to their extraction.
Benedict Cumberbatch on the Isle of Skye
2. Benedict Cumberbatch on the Isle of Skye
July 16, 2023
Bear Grylls takes prolific Marvel superstar and venerated actor Benedict Cumberbatch on an adventure across the Isle of Skye in Scotland. They descend massive sea cliffs and brave freezing waterfalls. Bear teaches Benedict unique survival skills and surprises Benedict by connecting him to a part of his past with a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Bradley Cooper in the Wyoming Basin
1. Bradley Cooper in the Wyoming Basin
July 9, 2023
Bradley Cooper joins Bear on an adventure through the rugged canyons of the Wyoming Basin. Bear teaches Bradley how to use a grappling hook gun, as well as key mountaineering rope skills, to traverse a series of towering ravines. The two spend the night hanging on the side of a cliff, and on day two, Bradley is faced with daunting challenges during a harsh winter snowstorm.
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Running Wild With Bear Grylls is available for streaming on the NBC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Running Wild With Bear Grylls on demand at Disney+, Amazon, Vudu, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    July 28, 2014
  • IMDB Rating
    7.5  (3,049)
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