Kevin Hart: What The Fit

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Kevin Hart: What The Fit
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Genre Reality
Presented by Kevin Hart
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes35 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
  • Pulse Creative
  • HartBeat Productions
  • Lionsgate
Release
Original network YouTube Premium
Original releaseMarch 8, 2018 (2018-03-08) 
May 7, 2020 (2020-05-07)

Kevin Hart: What The Fit is an American unscripted comedy starring Kevin Hart that airs on the Laugh Out Loud (LOL) Network on YouTube Premium. [1]

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In each episode, Kevin invites one of his celebrity friends to join him in taking on a different, wacky workout, ranging from sumo wrestling to trampoline dodgeball to attending training camp with the Los Angeles Rams.

The series was announced at YouTube's Brandcast event on May 5, 2017 and premiered on March 8, 2018. [2] [3] The first episode featured Conan O'Brien and Kevin trying to master sumo wrestling. [4] The first season also featured workouts such as beer yoga with Chance the Rapper, roller fitness with Tiffany Haddish, goat yoga with Khloé Kardashian and visiting Muscle Beach with James Corden. [5]

In May 2018, "Kevin Hart: What The Fit" was picked up for a second season. [6] The second season premiered on February 7, 2019 and featured celebrities such as Rebel Wilson, Anna Kendrick and Kourtney Kardashian participating in workouts that included karate, trampoline dodgeball and batting practice with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

In addition to each episode, YouTube posts bonus content, including a collection of deleted scenes as well as a special workout with Kevin and his trainer, Ron "Boss" Everline.

In 2019, the Producers Guild of America nominated "Kevin Hart: What The Fit" for the award for Outstanding Short Form Program. [7] The show won a Realscreen Award in the category of Digital Content - Web Series/Programs - Reality & Lifestyle on January 28, 2020. [8] On June 8, 2020, Kevin Hart was nominated for the Critics' Choice Real TV Awards "Male Star of the Year" for his work on What The Fit. [9]

What The Fit currently has over 461 million total views across all the episodes and related content to date. It was announced that YouTube renewed the show for a third season on May 2, 2019. [10] The third season premiered on March 5, 2020. [11] The third season features celebrity guests Nick Jonas, Jimmy Kimmel and Mindy Kaling, among many others. [12]

The series is produced by Pulse Creative and Hartbeat Productions in association with Lionsgate and the LOL Network. Matt Kunitz, Kevin Hart, David Shumsky, Rebecca Shumsky Quinn, Pip Wells, Jeff Clanagan and Mark J. Harris serve as executive producers.

Episodes

Season 1

No.ActivityFeatured Guest(s)Episode DescriptionOriginal Air Date
1Sumo Wrestling Conan O'Brien Kevin Hart and his friend Conan O'Brien learn what it takes to master the timeless, Japanese art of sumo wrestling.March 15, 2018
2Muscle Beach James Corden Sun's out, guns out. Kevin Hart and James Corden head to Venice for a quick body-sculpting session at world-famous Muscle Beach.March 16, 2018
3Roller Fitness Tiffany Haddish Two-for-one ultrasound coupons followed by working out at the roller rink—pretty average day for Kevin and Tiffany.March 22, 2018
4Goat Yoga Khloé Kardashian If you think we mean "Greatest Of All Time," you're not completely wrong. Watch Kevin, Khloé and about twenty actual goats in what might be the greatest yoga session of all time.March 29, 2018
5Recreational Rodeo Leslie Jones "We about to become cow people" is just one of the many points of ridiculousness found on the ranch. Watch Leslie Jones and Kevin Hart literally grab the bull by the horns as they become fully immersed in cowboy culture.April 5, 2018
6As Seen on TV Bill Hader Ever thought about buying exercise equipment from a 3AM infomercial? Well, you're in luck. Watch Bill Hader and Kevin Hart test out literally all of them.April 12, 2018
7Strongman Competition Rhett & Link When the exercise equipment is bigger than Kevin Hart, you know it's going to be a tough workout. Watch Rhett & Link join Kevin and the fourth strongest man on the planet as they compete in the crossfit challenge of a lifetime.April 19, 2018
8Boxing Evander Holyfield & Joel McHale If there's one thing that boxing legend Evander Holyfield can't teach Kevin Hart & Joel McHale, it's talking trash. Don't miss this main event.April 26, 2018
9Gymnastics Terry Crews Kevin Hart and Terry Crews push the not-so-limber limits of flexibility with help from the unlikeliest of coaches.May 3, 2018
10Ballet Ken Jeong There's a reason NFL linebackers can be found dancing in ballet studios during the offseason—it's a tough workout, which Ken Jeong and Kevin Hart figure out for themselves real quick.May 10, 2018
11Los Angeles Rams Training Camp Scott Eastwood Kevin Hart and Scott Eastwood test their athleticism against some of the most elite athletes on the planet in pursuit of the ultimate goal: a 3-day NFL contract.May 17, 2018
12Basketball Jack Black & Chris Paul They got their court and recruits—so let's see who's got game. Watch Jack Black, Chris Paul and Kevin Hart ball out at the beach with a few unlikely teammates.May 24, 2018
13Beer Yoga Chance the Rapper Kevin Hart and Chance the Rapper drink beers, FaceTime celebrities and find their inner yogi at the bar.May 31, 2018
14Firefighting Niecy Nash Watch Niecy Nash and Kevin Hart scale buildings, save babies and fight fires—all in the name of a workout routine that's a little less routine.June 7, 2018
15Daddy & Me DJ Khaled Watch as DJ Khaled and Kevin Hart learn that your kids can actually double as one of the best workout partners you'll ever pair with.June 14, 2018

Season 2

No.ActivityFeatured Guest(s)Episode DescriptionOriginal Air Date
1Karate Rebel Wilson Comedienne Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect) joins Kevin Hart in a dojo as they learn karate. But Kevin may have his hands full as he learns that Rebel is a seasoned martial artist.February 7, 2019
2Moving Pete Davidson Kevin Hart teams up with Saturday Night Live's Pete Davidson to help an unsuspecting family move out of their home. But a medical emergency threatens to derail this fitness journey.February 14, 2019
3Recess Liza Koshy YouTube superstar and Double Dare host Liza Koshy joins Kevin Hart as they go back to school to take part in Kevin's favorite subject: recess.February 21, 2019
4Lifeguarding Casey Neistat Kevin Hart and YouTube Creator Casey Neistat take to the beach and join the Los Angeles County lifeguards in training to save lives.February 28, 2019
5Cheerleading Damon Wayans Jr Kevin Hart and Damon Wayans Jr. are used to owning the spotlight, but today they must learn how to be on the sidelines... as cheerleaders. Both comedians will learn the basics, then lead their own squad in a battle for cheer supremacy.March 7, 2019
6Track & Field James Van Der Beek It's the hottest day of the year, and Kevin Hart is joined by James Van Der Beek in a Track and Field workout. Trained by Olympic gold medalists, the two will make a risky wager to see who can dominate like a true Olympian.March 14, 2019
7Farming Jennifer Garner Kevin Hart takes a road trip to the country with Jennifer Garner, as the two movie stars experience a whole new level of fitness when they become farmers for a day.March 21, 2019
8Los Angeles Dodgers Kourtney Kardashian Kevin Hart and Kourtney Kardashian head to Dodger Stadium for some pitching, catching, and batting practice with Kenley Jansen, Matt Kemp, and the rest of the Los Angeles Dodgers.March 28, 2019
9Trampoline Dodgeball Anna Kendrick With years of bad playground memories behind her, Anna Kendrick attempts to conquer her fear of dodgeball with the help of Kevin Hart.April 4, 2019
10Jousting Jason Sudeikis Kevin Hart and Jason Sudeikis experience what it's like to become a medieval knight, as they learn the finer points of jousting.April 11, 2019

Season 3

No.ActivityFeatured Guest(s)Episode DescriptionOriginal Air Date
1Harlem Globetrotters Jimmy Kimmel Jimmy Kimmel and Kevin Hart hit the hardwood with the world famous Harlem Globetrotters to learn what it takes to master the art of basketball trick shots.March 5, 2020
21980's Workout Mindy Kaling Mindy Kaling and Kevin Hart travel back in time to the 1980s to strengthen their Buns of Steel, do some Jazzercise, and exercise with infomercial king Tony Little.March 12, 2020
3Community Cardio David Dobrik Kevin Hart wants to motivate an entire city to get healthy, so with the help of David Dobrik, they put out a call for over 1,000 fans to meet up for a community fitness event.March 19, 2020
4Tokyo 2020 Tryout Keegan-Michael Key Keegan-Michael Key and Kevin Hart prepare for the 2020 Olympic summer games by training in some lesser-known events, including race walking, fencing, and table tennis.March 26, 2020
5Ballroom Dancing Dolan Twins The Dolan Twins, Ethan and Grayson, compete against Kevin Hart to see who has the most grace and the best moves on the dance floor.April 2, 2020
6Mascots Keke Palmer Team mascots have tremendous physical conditioning, as Keke Palmer and Kevin Hart learn firsthand when they train with Swoop of the Philadelphia Eagles, Bailey of the Los Angeles Kings, and Otto the Orange from Syracuse University.April 9, 2020
7L.A. Galaxy Emma Chamberlain With little soccer experience between the two of them, Emma Chamberlain and Kevin Hart attempt to learn from the Major League Soccer team, the L.A. Galaxy, without using their hands.April 16, 2020
8Scouting Nick Jonas Nick Jonas and Kevin Hart explore the great outdoors with a troop of scouts, all while earning merit badges in a quest to get fit in the wilderness.April 23, 2020
9Marching Band Adam DeVine You have to be in shape to carry a sousaphone and keep in step with the majorettes, as Adam DeVine and Kevin Hart learn first hand when they join a high school marching band.April 30, 2020
10Country Club Chelsea Handler Chelsea Handler and Kevin Hart workout at a country club, where they practice some of the activities the club has to offer, including golf, badminton, and lawn bowling.May 7, 2020

Awards and nominations

YearAwardsCategoryResult
2019Producers Guild of AmericaOutstanding Short Form ProgramNominated
2020Realscreen AwardsDigital Content - Web Series/Programs - Reality & LifestyleWon
2020Critics' Choice Real TV AwardsMale Star of the YearNominated

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