The Selection: Special Operations Experiment

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  • TV-14
  • 2016
  • 1 Season
  • 8.7  (548)

The Selection: Special Operations Experiment is a reality TV show that premiered on December 8, 2016, on the History Channel. The show follows a group of 30 ordinary men who have been assembled to undergo the intense and rigorous training required to become highly-skilled Special Operations soldiers.

The men are put through a grueling and demanding selection process that tests their physical and mental endurance, as well as their emotional stability. They are deprived of sleep, put through harsh physical training, and thrust into high-pressure situations designed to stress-test their decision-making ability.

The show is hosted by veteran Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell and David 'Rut' Rutherford, who oversee the grueling training regimen and provide guidance to the participants throughout the process. They put the men through their paces with extreme physical fitness drills, simulated combat scenarios, and mental challenges that push them to their limits.

The participants in the show are not professional soldiers, but ordinary men from all walks of life. They come from various backgrounds and include a CEO, a firefighter, a stay-at-home dad, and several former military personnel.

Throughout the show, the men are divided into four teams and must work together to complete various challenges. They are also subjected to various tests designed to evaluate their teamwork, leadership, and decision-making abilities.

The training regimen is incredibly demanding, and the pressures of the selection process take a heavy toll on the participants. Some struggle with injuries, while others falter under the intense mental and emotional strain. However, those who are able to push through to the end emerge as highly-skilled Special Operations soldiers, ready to take on whatever challenges come their way.

The show garnered mixed reviews from viewers and critics alike, with some praising its realistic portrayal of the Special Operations training process, while others criticized it for its overly-dramatic presentation and the lack of diversity among its participants. Despite these criticisms, the show proved to be popular with audiences and helped to raise awareness of the training and sacrifices required to become a Special Operations soldier.

Overall, The Selection: Special Operations Experiment is a fascinating and engaging show that offers a unique glimpse into the world of elite military training. It is a compelling watch for anyone interested in military history, and a must-see for fans of reality TV shows like Survivor and The Amazing Race.

The Selection: Special Operations Experiment is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (8 episodes). The series first aired on December 8, 2016.

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March of Tears
8. March of Tears
January 26, 2017
The remaining candidates are required to complete a field training exercise, commonly known in the military as an FTX. Everything they have learned up to this point must be used in order to pass the different stages of this FTX. They will face the most difficult challenge of their life, and only those who finish, will pass The Selection.
Humility
7. Humility
January 19, 2017
Instructor Care leads the remaining participants through an exercise he calls "integrity stations." After one candidate fails to complete the course, he must determine whether or not to let this individual continue.
Seed of Doubt
6. Seed of Doubt
January 12, 2017
Instructor Bowen leads the group in a class on hand to hand combat training before all of the candidates must face off against each other. The group is then led to a swimming pool where the Navy SEALs put the remaining candidates through the most dangerous exercise yet--drown proofing.
Pass, Quit, or Drown
5. Pass, Quit, or Drown
January 5, 2017
Instructor Bowen leads the group in a class on hand to hand combat training before all of the candidates must face off against each other. The group is then led to a swimming pool where the Navy SEALs put the remaining candidates through the most dangerous exercise yet
Weeding Out the Weak
4. Weeding Out the Weak
December 29, 2016
In a stealth and concealment exercise, the participants go out on the ultimate game of hide and seek, where they are tasked with camouflaging themselves in a hide-site to evade detection by the instructors. If "captured," they will suffer unimaginable consequences as they experience the mental rigors of SERE training.
Man In The Arena
3. Man In The Arena
December 22, 2016
The Instructors send the remaining 15 participants to rescue a "downed pilot," an exercise designed to test the teamwork of the group as well as the leadership of a select few. The group also attempts to keep up with Instructor Haggerty as he leads the team on an unbelievable physical feat.
Hell & High Water
2. Hell & High Water
December 15, 2016
After only two hours of sleep, the instructors lead a grueling day of Navy SEAL training in the Pacific Ocean, where exercises in surf immersion, land portage, and extreme exposure to the cold push the participants to the edge.
Dip in the Fire
1. Dip in the Fire
December 8, 2016
Civilians try an experiment to trained by special ops veterans.
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The Selection: Special Operations Experiment is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Selection: Special Operations Experiment on demand at Amazon, Google Play, Hoopla and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    December 8, 2016
  • IMDB Rating
    8.7  (548)