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The Island

The Island

TV-PG2015•43m•4.2/10
Reality

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4.2/10(7)

In the hour-long "The Island," internationally acclaimed adventurer and survivalist Bear Grylls gives the modern American man the ultimate challenge: Can a man of today's world survive on a deserted island without the luxuries - or even the basics - of contemporary everyday life?

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Production

Geach Studios Entertainment, GSE Web, Bear Grylls Ventures, Endemol Shine North America

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

May 25, 2015

Last Aired

July 6, 2015

Networks

NBC

Created By

Sean McClocklin

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Man Up
E1
Man Up
Air date: 2015-05-25
Without any modern conveniences, 14 men fight for survival on a deserted island.
No Water, No Life
E2
No Water, No Life
Air date: 2015-06-01
Day three on the Island proves to be difficult as the men have yet to find fresh drinking water. As they expend energy in the tireless search to find hydration, the realization that their days may be numbered hits the men hard.
Easier Said Than Done
E3
Easier Said Than Done
Air date: 2015-06-08
With two men off the Island, the remaining 12 men's desperation now turns from water to food. Without proper nutrition some question their desire to stay on the Island, which has everyone wondering if they can survive and make it to the end.
Expect the Unexpected
E4
Expect the Unexpected
Air date: 2015-06-22
The men with families begin to rethink their decisions for leaving their loved ones behind. Meanwhile, some of the participants band together to try to find food before those contemplating leaving the Island throw in the towel.
Anything Can Happen
E5
Anything Can Happen
Air date: 2015-06-29
Most of the men realize shelters and a community make the difference between surviving and thriving — shelters and a community. However, there is a clear divide as two of the participants remain content to stay separated from the main camp and do nothing.
The Things That Really Matter
E6
The Things That Really Matter
Air date: 2015-07-06
With the end in sight, the divide between the camps comes to a head. Finally, after a 28-day struggle to survive, Bear Grylls returns and faces a group of truly changed men.

Cast

Bear Grylls

Bear Grylls

Himself - Host

Graham Sheldon

Himself

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