The Hero (2013 TV series)

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The Hero
Created byRick Ringbakk
Presented by Dwayne Johnson
Country of origin United States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Running time55 minutes
Production companies Electus
5x5 Media
7 Bucks Entertainment
TNT Original Production
Original release
Network TNT
ReleaseJune 6 (2013-06-06) –
August 1, 2013 (2013-08-01)

The Hero is an American reality competition television series hosted by Dwayne Johnson. It premiered on TNT on June 6, 2013, and concluded on August 1, 2013. [1] Contestants are tested "physically, mentally, and morally" for the title of "hero" and a monetary prize. [2]

Contents

Cast

Cast memberAge 1 HometownProfession
Lydia Callins [3] 31 Los Angeles, California Personal trainer/fitness instructor. [4]
Rachel Cattelan McDonald [5] 34 Little River, South Carolina Single mother who works five jobs including coaching basketball and teaching dance. [6]
Athena Lazo [7] 25 Worcester, Massachusetts Community-relations director for a fitness academy. [8]
Darnell McAdams [9] 32 Vancouver, Washington Married field-service technician repairing scales and father of two. [10]
Marty McCloskey [11] 24 Centereach, New York Construction worker. [12]
Patty O'Neil [13] 46 Ashland, Massachusetts Married mother of three who works three jobs. [14]
Dr. Dave Parkus [15] 50 Beaumont, Texas Trauma surgeon. [16]
Shaun Ricker [17] 30 Hagerstown, Maryland Professional wrestler [18] also known as LA Knight
Charles (Unknown full name)39Los Angeles, CaliforniaMarried police officer. [19]

^Note 1 : Age at the time of filming.

Challenges

EpisodeTeamHeroTemptations
1Rappel and ClimbDarkness Maze1 x $25K
2Navigate the CityDry Dock Box2 x $35K
3Jungle TrekCentennial Bridge Riddle5 x $35K
4Bungee & ClimbMile Swim2 x $30K
5Honesty & Bus SearchingRock Searching1 x $35K
6Weapons Targets & Cavernous AbseilingEndurance Stadium Quiz2 x $35K, 2 x $50K
7Reverse Abseil & Tightrope WalkNone1 x $35K

Game progression

Episode TitleFirst Air DateInactive HeroesTeam ChallengeHero's ChallengeTemptationsGroup Pot
Stage 1Stage 2
"Courage"June 6, 2013Athena, Darnell, PattyCharles, Dr. Dave, Lydia, Marty, Rachel, ShaunCharles, Dr. Dave, LydiaDr. DavePatty
Refused $25,000		$300,000
"Teamwork"June 13, 2013Dr. Dave, Lydia, ShaunAthena, Charles, Darnell, Marty, Patty, RachelAthena, Darnell, MartyDarnellDarnell
Refused $35,000		$300,000
Shaun
Accepted $35,000
"Trust"June 20, 2013Rachel, Marty, CharlesAthena, Darnell, Shaun, Dr. Dave, Patty, LydiaAthena, Darnell, ShaunDarnellPatty
Refused $35,000		$300,000
Lydia
Refused $35,000
Dr. Dave
Refused $35,000
Shaun
Refused $35,000
Athena
Accepted $35,000
"Heart"June 27, 2013Darnell, Lydia, PattyAthena, Charles, Dr. Dave, Marty, Rachel, ShaunCharles, Marty, ShaunMartyAthena
Refused $30,000		$360,000
Shaun
Refused $30,000
"Honesty"July 11, 2013Dr. Dave, MartyAthena, Charles, Darnell, Lydia, Patty, RachelLydia, Patty, RachelLydiaPatty
Refused $35,000		$430,000
"Endurance"July 18, 2013Darnell, Lydia, MartyAthena, Charles, Dr. Dave, PattyCharles, PattyCharlesCharles
Refused $50,000		$510,000
Patty
Refused $50,000
Athena
Refused $35,000
Dr. Dave
Refused $35,000
"Sacrifice"July 25, 2013NoneCharles, Darnell, Dr. Dave, Lydia, MartyPatty-Patty
Refused $35,000		$610,000

Standings

Hero1234567Finale
PattyInactiveActiveActiveSafeSafeSafeSafeThe Hero
DarnellInactiveHeroHeroSafeSafeSafeSafeSecond Place
LydiaTop 3InactiveActiveSafeHeroSafeSafeThird Place
MartyActiveTop 3InactiveHeroSafeSafeSafeFourth Place
Dr. DaveHeroInactiveActiveSafeSafeSafeSafeFifth Place
CharlesTop 3ActiveInactiveSafeSafeHeroEliminated
AthenaInactiveTop 3Top 3SafeSafeEliminated
RachelActiveActiveInactiveSafeEliminated
ShaunActiveInactiveTop 3Eliminated

Money Table

HeroCourageTeamworkTrustHeartHonestyEnduranceSacrificeTotal Earnings
IndividualGroupCharityIndividualGroupCharityIndividualGroupCharityIndividualGroupCharityIndividualGroupCharityIndividualGroupCharityIndividualGroupCharity
Darnell$0$0$0$50,000$0$15,000$0$15,000$0$50,000$50,000
Dr. Dave$0$250,000+$50,000$10,000$0$0$10,000$0$15,000$0$0$0$0$50,000$0
Lydia$250,000$10,000$0$0$10,000$0$70,000$15,000$0$50,000$0
Marty$250,000$10,000$0$0$0$60,000$15,000$0$50,000$0
Patty$0$0$0$0$0$10,000$0$0$15,000$0$0$0$0$100,000$50,000$0
Charles$250,000$10,000$0$0$0$15,000$0$15,000$0$80,000$0$0$50,000$0
Athena$0$0$35,000$0$10,000$0$0$15,000$0$15,000$0$0$0$35,000
Rachel$250,000$10,000$0$0$0$15,000$0$15,000$0
Shaun$250,000$10,000$35,000$0$0$10,000$0$0$15,000$35,000
Group Pot$300,000$0$0$60,000$70,000$80,000$100,000$610,000
Charity$10,000$0$10,000$15,000$15,000$0$50,000$100,000

Ratings

Season 1

No.TitleOriginal air dateViewers
(in millions)		Rating
(Adults 18–49)		Rank per week
on Cable
1 Courage June 6, 20131.53 [20] 0.7 #8
2 Teamwork June 13, 20131.08 [21] 0.4 #14
3 Trust June 20, 20131.02 [22] 0.5 #8 [23]
4 Heart June 27, 20131.05 [24] 0.4 #15 [25]
5 Honesty July 11, 20131.20 [26] 0.5 #9
6 Endurance July 18, 20130.84 [27] 0.4 #16
7 Sacrifice July 25, 20130.78 [28] 0.3 #13
8 Finale August 1, 20130.98 [29] 0.4 #14

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