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The Survivalists

An exciting family adventure series, hosted by Colin O’Brady, that challenges two families to push themselves further than they have ever been pushed before. They will battle it out in a series of survival challenges before grabbing all of the gear they need to survive in the wild on a 3-day adventure that will test them physically, mentally and emotionally. Who will survive and claim the prize?

Overcoming Obstacles

54m 51s

Colin O’Brady hosts the Harkrider Family from Knoxville, Tennessee and the Pace family from St George, Utah on a three-day, 10-mile journey through winding corridors and perilous cliffs. The Harkriders want to help Marshall regain his confidence after a tragic accident that saw him lose his leg. The Paces hope to build their family bond by showing they are stronger when working together.

Episodes

  • Climb to Survive: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Climb to Survive

    E9 - 54m 50s

    Colin O’Brady hosts the Moore family from Smiths Station, Alabama and the McFann family from Charleston, South Carolina on a three-day, 11-mile journey, as they scale new heights through the windswept high desert. The Moores want their kids to step up and prove that they are ready to lead. The McFanns need to bring their clashing family together through better communication and understanding.

  • Daughter Strong!: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Daughter Strong!

    E8 - 54m 51s

    Colin O’Brady hosts the Taylors from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the Yuens from Newark, New Jersey on a three-day adventure across the cold and hard red rock landscape. The Taylors hope to unite their blended family and become one flock. The Yuens want to help their daughters change their approach to adventure.

  • The Ups and Downs: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Ups and Downs

    E6 - 54m 52s

    Colin O’Brady hosts the Burrell family from Greenville, South Carolina and the DeVries family from Conrad, Texas on a three-day, 16-mile adventure through rocky lands and cold waters. The Burrells hope to build their daughter, who struggles with autistic spectrum disorder, confidence in her abilities. The DeVries’ are setting out to create stronger ties in their blended family.

  • First to Fly the Flag!: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    First to Fly the Flag!

    E5 - 54m 51s

    Colin O’Brady hosts the Jones family from Charlotte, North Carolina and the Renterias family from Chicago, Illinois on a three-day, 16-mile journey through a varied and dangerous landscape. The Joneses want to push themselves and embrace new adventures. The Renterias family is ready to break step with their mom’s choreography and find freedom in their own moves.

  • A Fight to the Finish: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Fight to the Finish

    E4 - 54m 49s

    Colin O’Brady hosts the Lutz-Carrillos from Austin, Texas and the Serratos from Lake Forest, California, on a three-day, 19-mile expedition through the diverse and challenging Moab landscape. The Lutz-Carrillos hope to quell the family’s constant bickering. The Serratos want their dad to learn that the kids need a father and not just a coach.

  • Pushed to the Brink!: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Pushed to the Brink!

    E3 - 54m 51s

    Colin O’Brady hosts the Armes family from Lake Isabella, California and the Hill family from Circle Pines, Minnisota in a three-day, 19-mile journey across a diverse and changing desert. The Armes’ need to temper dad’s explosive attitude so they can get back to enjoying time together. The Hills want to reconnect as a family before they make a big move back home.

  • It’s Snow Time in the Wild!: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    It’s Snow Time in the Wild!

    E1 - 54m 51s

    Colin O’Brady hosts the Kraus family from Erie, Colorado and the Reoch family from San Rafael, California on a three-day 13-mile adventure through snowy mountains and thick woods. The Kraus family is hoping that they can close the division within their family. The Reochs need to stop the sibling infighting and learn to work together.

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