The Island (American TV series)

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The Island
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GenreReality
Presented by Bear Grylls
Narrated byBear Grylls
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producersBear Grylls
Eden Gaha
Delbert Shoopman
Holly Wofford
Michael Brooks
Running time42–44 minutes
Production companies Endemol Shine North America
Bear Grylls Ventures
Original release
Network NBC
ReleaseMay 25 (2015-05-25) –
July 6, 2015 (2015-07-06)

The Island is an American survival skills reality television series, hosted by adventurer and survivalist Bear Grylls on NBC, which began airing on May 25, 2015.

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Synopsis

Bear Grylls seeks to find out whether a modern American man can survive on a deserted island for one month without the luxuries or the basics of contemporary everyday life. Unlike traditional reality television shows, The Island does not include any prizes, eliminations, or winners.

Production

It is based on the British series The Island with Bear Grylls . The first season has six episodes. [1] In the UK all episodes are available on All 4. In the series' premiere, fourteen men from various occupations and backgrounds are taken to a remote, uninhabited island by Bear Grylls, where they were left completely alone. Filming themselves, the men hunt for food, source water, erect shelter, build community and try to survive using only their strength, determination and know-how. They are equipped with limited tools, a basic medical kit, and a satellite phone for medical emergencies. On August 16, 2016, NBC cancelled The Island after one season. [2]

Cast

Evacuated off the island

Episodes

No.TitleOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Man Up"May 25, 2015 (2015-05-25)3.75 [3]
Fourteen men are dropped on a deserted island, where they must work together to survive. Bear Grylls hosts.
2"No Water, No Life"June 1, 2015 (2015-06-01)3.65 [4]
The men struggle to find fresh water while battling exhaustion, dehydration and each other.
3"Easier Said Than Done"June 8, 2015 (2015-06-08)3.61 [5]
The men grow desperate for food, and the mental and physical challenges take their toll on more than one participant.
4"Expect the Unexpected" [1] June 22, 2015 (2015-06-22)3.23 [6]
The men finally get food, but the group begins to splinter and some even consider calling it quits.
5"Anything Can Happen" [1] June 29, 2015 (2015-06-29)3.26 [7]
A divide among camps threatens the group's success. One man continues to suffer from an earlier medical incident while another has a dangerous accident.
6"The Things That Really Matter" [1] July 6, 2015 (2015-07-06)3.17 [8]
The conflict with one member of the community comes to a head, and the men reflect upon their life-changing experience as the survival adventure winds down.

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  2. ↑ "The Island Cancelled By NBC – No Season 2". 16 August 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  3. ↑ Bibel, Sara (May 27, 2015). "Monday Final Ratings: No Adjustments to 'The Bachelorette' or 'American Ninja Warrior'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 28, 2015. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
  4. ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (June 2, 2015). "Monday Final Ratings: 'So You Think You Can Dance' Adjusted Up; 'The Island' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 3, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
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