Best Episodes
What happens when you put two complete strangers - sans clothes - in some of the most extreme environments on Earth? Each male-female duo is left with no food, no water, no clothes, and only one survival item each as they attempt to survive on their own.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!
In the relentless Colombian jungle, a mom and National Guard vet teams with a firefighter. Violent storms and hypothermic conditions force them to huddle in bat-infested caves. A special bond develops between a survivalist and a wild monkey.
The episode was rated 7.34 from 65 votes.
When a third survivalist is added to the mix, romantic complications make surviving the Colombian jungle's poisonous dart frogs and deadly jaguars much more complicated. Feeling left out, a survivalist's emotional breakdown puts his challenge at risk
The episode was rated 7.37 from 59 votes.
Underestimated his whole life, a survivalist with dwarfism tries to prove himself in the Amazon but struggles against predators and his partner.
The episode was rated 7.39 from 77 votes.
In the frozen American Rockies, snow storms and freezing temperatures force the survivalists to make risky choices with their fire and food sources. An out of control blaze and toxic mushrooms put their challenge and safety at risk.
The episode was rated 7.41 from 63 votes.
In the Bahamas two fans face relentless insects and aggressive sharks during hurricane season.
The episode was rated 7.42 from 73 votes.
Constantly on the run to avoid territorial rhinos, elephants and lions, survivalist Max takes on the punishing African savannah; Max gets a kill, but it puts his challenge at greater risk; predators close in to take his hard-earned win.
The episode was rated 7.44 from 75 votes.
In the frigid Bulgarian mountains, packs of wolves and territorial boars, stalk all-star survivalist EJ Snyder; without a partner to protect him and struggling to make fire, EJ becomes a target for the deadly predators.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 85 votes.
In a unique four-person challenge, a lion attack survivor returns to Africa to face her fears. Surrounded by lions, crocodiles and cape buffalo, the tribe of four struggles against constant threats and each other as they try to survive in a kill zone.
The episode was rated 7.49 from 68 votes.
In an unprecedented Naked and Afraid challenge, identical twin sisters Amber and Serena, as well as brothers Warren and Thomas, are dropped in the African savannah. They take on rhinos, hyenas and a territorial leopard stalking their camp.
The episode was rated 7.52 from 92 votes.
Two strangers are dropped in one of the most dangerous African locations in the dead heat of Summer. Faced with aggressive hippos and charging elephants they quickly learn their place, but must mark their territory if they want to make it 21 Days.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 65 votes.
In a brutal Mexican jungle known to be haunted by Mayan spirits, All-star survivalists Sarah and Trent are tormented by rain, predators and spirits of the rainforest.
The episode was rated 7.58 from 53 votes.
In a lethal African hunting ground, a biker chick and a taxidermist have to stay on the move to survive. The pair must push across 21 miles of savannah to find food and water while avoiding a pride of lions that's tracking them every step of the way.
The episode was rated 7.61 from 62 votes.
Desperate for a kill on the African savannah, all-star survivalist Ryan Holt risks his safety to get in position for a better shot; a fire in his shelter could take Ryan out of the challenge.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 86 votes.
The Amazon rainforest pushed All-star survivalist Ky to the edge with swarms of mosquitos, blood-thirsty piranhas, and aggressive pumas. Hunger and desperation lead to a risky night hunt in caiman-filled waters.
The episode was rated 7.74 from 70 votes.
On the edge of the Bermuda Triangle, an Army veteran dive master and a Cajun boat captain take on relentless thunderstorms and battle dehydration as they try navigate more than 20 miles of open ocean in the ultimate test of sink or swim.
The episode was rated 7.86 from 71 votes.
