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?
The Island (Season 1)
Man Up (Episode 1) 6.5
Air date: 2015-05-25
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Without any modern conveniences, 14 men fight for survival on a deserted island.
No Water, No Life (Episode 2) 6.0
Air date: 2015-06-01
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 3) 6.0
Air date: 2015-06-08
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 4) 6.0
Air date: 2015-06-22
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 5) 6.0
Air date: 2015-06-29
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 6) 7.0
Air date: 2015-07-06
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: 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.
Seasons
Episodes 6