Wright Across America

152005•45m

Reality

Ian Wright fullfills a life long dream to travel coast to coast across America on a Harley-Davidson motorbike. Joining him for the trip is custom bike builder Nicky Bootz, whose tumultuous rapport and rocky relationship with Wright makes for compulsive viewing. Together they take in the amazing sights and bizarre experiences the country has to offer and put on a show that you'll want to watch over and over again.

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Production

Thumbs Up

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

December 15, 2005

Last Aired

February 16, 2006

Networks

Men & Motors

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2005-12-15

Wrestling reptiles in St. Augustine, Florida; biker extravaganza in Columbus, Georgia.

Episode 2

Air date: 2005-12-22

Four-wheeling in Tennessee; Sun Records recording studio; Fayetteville, Arkansas; bike festival; jigging with the locals.

Episode 3

Air date: 2005-12-29

The bike takes a turn for the worse; heading to New Mexico; Ian and Nicky head to the shooting range; Ian has trouble finding a grease monkey to fix his tire; golfing in New Mexico.

Episode 4

Air date: 2006-01-05

Ian goes "powerchuting" as Nicky stays grounded due to his fear of heights; Grand Canyon

Episode 5

Air date: 2006-01-12

Ghost town attraction Calico; Ian and Nicky reflect on their journey; Dixie Evans gives a tour of the Exotic World Burlesque Museum; Ian gets a new tattoo; Ian and Nicky take to the pitch in a pickup soccer match

Episode 6

Air date: 2006-01-19

Episode 7

Air date: 2006-01-26

Episode 8

Air date: 2006-02-02

Episode 9

Air date: 2006-02-09

E10

Episode 10

Air date: 2006-02-16

Cast

Ian Wright

Self

Nicky Bootz

Self

Bruce McKenna

Self - Narrator (voice)

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