That's Tough | |
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Genre | Documentary television Nonfiction Countdown |
Created by | Adam Cohen Cara Tapper Joanna Vernetti |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 8 |
Production | |
Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 22 minutes |
Production company | Super Delicious |
Original release | |
Network | G4 |
Release | October 20 – December 8, 2010 |
That's Tough is an American documentary television series on G4. It was based on a concept by executive producers Adam Cohen, Cara Tapper, and Joanna Vernetti. No hosts were attached to the show and it was produced by Super Delicious Productions. Filming was based in Santa Monica, California, and eight episodes have been ordered for the first season. [1] The series premiered on October 20, 2010 with all new episodes that aired every Wednesday at 8:30 pm until the season finale on December 8, 2010.
That's Tough opens up with: "You want tough? We're counting down the toughest..." The show reveals the toughest high-security prisons, sniper units, little people, and bank vaults. [1] Other examples are: the toughest dictators, armored state cars, fighting styles, street gangs, special forces, and insects. G4TV has ordered eight half-hour episodes of the series, which premiered on Oct. 20, 2010. Each episode will profile the three toughest entries in each category and countdown the top 5 or 3 of each.
Tagline: Dude Manrod (Kevin Pereira) says:
That's Tough is the most badass countdown on TV!
The toughest people, places or things in the world are identified utilizing footage and live-action recreations of some topics. An omniscient narration provides background information about each topic. Plus, expert testimony from various backgrounds is also offered during some of the topics.
Ep. # | Episode Title | Original Airdate | |
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1.1 | Toughest Prisons, Armored Cars, and Little Dudes | October 20, 2010 | |
Countdown Lists | Toughest Prisons:
(Softest Prison: Federal Penitentiary, Pensacola, Florida – Used for white collar inmates where they spend their time playing golf, strolling in the park, and enjoy movie nights.) Toughest Little Dudes:
(Softest Dwarf: Aditya "Romeo" Dev – 2'9" dancer from India.) Toughest Armored Cars:
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Overview | "Heads up! We're taking you around the world counting down the toughest people, places, and things. From hardcore prisons that'll make grown men cry to armored cars that take a lickin' and keep on truckin'...now That's Tough!" | ||
1.2 | Toughest Special Forces, Taxi Drivers, and Rites of Passage | October 27, 2010 | |
Countdown Lists | Toughest Special Forces:
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Overview | TBA | ||
1.3 | Toughest Crime Organizations, Rock & Rollers, and Military Sea Vehicles | November 3, 2010 | |
Countdown Lists | Toughest Crime Organizations:
Toughest Rock Stars in the World:
Toughest Sea Vehicles:
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Overview | "Get ready to rock! This is our countdown to the toughest in the world. From crime organizations who kill for money and power to military sea ships that bring the big guns. put on your big boy pants and get ready for...That's Tough!" | ||
1.4 | Toughest Bodyguards, Mega Vaults, and Monks | November 10, 2010 | |
Countdown Lists | Toughest Bodyguards:
Toughest Mega Vaults:
Toughest Monks:
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Overview | "You better run for cover! We got the list of the toughest in the world. From bodyguards who take a bullet for their boss to mega vaults that can take a nuke. Time to man up for...That's Tough!" | ||
1.5 | Toughest Modern Dictators, Foot Races, and Blades | November 17, 2010 | |
Countdown Lists | TBD
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Overview | TBA | ||
1.6 | Toughest Sniper Units, Roads, and Cleaning Crews | November 24, 2010 | |
Countdown Lists | Toughest Sniper Units:
Toughest Roads in the World:
Toughest Cleaning Crews in the World:
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Overview | "Look sharp...we're counting down the world's most toughest. From sniper units that can kill from a mile away to roads so tough, you'll crap your pants to crews who can clean the nasty messes no one else wants to." | ||
1.7 | Toughest Fighting Styles, Miners, and Insects | December 1, 2010 | |
Countdown Lists | Toughest Fighting Style: Toughest Miners:
Toughest Insects:
(Wimpiest Insect: Mayfly (North America) | ||
Overview | "Prepare to get the creepy-crawlies when we show you the toughest bugs on earth--from a spider big enough to eat a bird to nuke-resistant cockroaches to hornets badass enough to decapitate bees! Then, meet the toughest miners, including salt miners who work without drinking water and Chinese coal miners who might not survive the workday. Finally, we count down the toughest fighting styles, including bone-crunching Krav Maga and a killing method that helped win World War II." | ||
1.8 | Toughest Street Gangs, Military Training Courses, and Prison Escapes | December 8, 2010 | |
Countdown Lists | Toughest Street Gangs:
Most Punishing Military Training Courses:
Toughest Prison Breaks:
(Wimpiest Military Training: Italian Military Police – features wine tasting) | ||
Overview | "Counting down the absolute toughest...from street gangs who dish out major hurt to military training courses that bring the pain. Plus the most badass prison breaks of all time." | ||
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