The Pack (TV series)

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The Pack
The Pack TV Series poster.jpg
Genre
Presented by Lindsey Vonn
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
Network Amazon Prime Video
ReleaseNovember 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)

The Pack is an American reality competition television series hosted by Lindsey Vonn. It premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 20, 2020.

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Background

The series features 12 dogs and their human owners traveling around the world to compete in various challenges including tugging, pulling, scent work, and more. The dogs and their owners are accompanied by veterinarians and dog experts to make sure the contestants are kept safe. The winning duo receives a $500,000 prize, with an additional $250,000 going to a charity of their choice. Mark won the pack! [1] [2] The series has been described as The Amazing Race with dogs. [1]

Production

In August 2019, Amazon Studios greenlit the series, with Olympic gold medal skier Lindsey Vonn as the host. [1] It also features Vonn's dog Lucy. [3] The show is executive produced by Jay Bienstock, Jay Renfroe, and David Garfinkle. [1] It was filmed across eight countries in early 2020, prior to the COVID-19 restrictions. [4] [5] In January 2021, the series was canceled after one season. [6]

Contestants

DogPartnerLives inChosen charity
Ace, 10 year old

Border Collie

Mark LeBlancSalt Lake City,

Utah

 Best Friends Animal Society
Allister, 4+ year old

Wired-Haired Rat Terrier

Daniel ReeseChicago, Illinois Habitat for Humanity
Bozley, 9 year old Border

Collie-St Bernard mix

Mitra Najibeh YosriLos Angeles,

California

 Grand Paws Rescue
Chance, 6 year old Chihuahua and

Miniature Pinscher mix

Linh LacomaBrooklyn,

New York

 Pet Rescue Pilots
Charlie, 4+ Schnauzer/

Poodle Mix

Donna ModafferiNew York,

New York

 Pet Partners
Derby, 4+ Year old

Goldendoodle

Kioni "Kentucky"

Russell Gallahue

San Diego,

California

 Helen Woodward Animal Center
Dixie, 5 year old

Bluetick Coonhound

Brian CalvertCamby, Indiana Central Indiana K9 Association
Duchess, 8 year old

Black Lab

Lucy RilesLos Angeles,

California

 Paws with a Cause
Gryffin, 8 year old Australian

Shepherd

Chelsey LoweNewport Beach,

California

 Animal Welfare Institute
Jax, 3 Year Old

Golden Retriever

Vania ZunigaLong Beach,

California

 Paws for Life K9 Rescue
Kepo, 3 year old

Texas Blue Lacy

Chisum Joe JohnsonEl Reno,

Oklahoma

 Muscular DystrophyAssociation
Snow, 3 year old

Poodle

Joshua WhiteLos Angeles,

California

 No-Kill Los Angeles

Episodes

No.TitleOriginal release date
1"Los Angeles"November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
2"Mexico City"November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
3"Costa Rica"November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
4"Costa Rica Part 2"November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
5"Vienna"November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
6"Florence"November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
7"Switzerland"November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
8"Paris"November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
9"London"November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
10"USA"November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)

Eliminations and winner

Episode12345678910
Destination Los Angeles Mexico City Costa Rica Costa Rica Vienna Florence Switzerland Paris London Utah
Mark & AceSAFEWINWINSAFEWINWINWINWINSAFEWON $500,000
Kentucky & DerbyWINSAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEWINWINWIN2nd PLACE
Vania & JaxSAFEWINWINSAFEWINWINSAFESAFESAFE3rd PLACE
Lucy & DuchessWINSAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEWINWINOUT
Chelsey & GryffinSAFEWINWINSAFEWINWINSAFEOUT
Brian & DixieSAFEWINWINSAFEWINWINOUT
Josh & SnowWINSAFESAFE+WINSAFEOUT
Mitra & BozleyWINSAFESAFEWINOUT
Chisum & KepoSAFEWINWINOUT
Daniel & AllisterWINSAFEOUT‡
Donna & CharlieWINOUT
Linh & ChanceOUT

Color Key

  Team was a member of the Green Pack
  Team was a member of the Blue Pack
  Team was a member of the winning Pack in the Pack Challenge.
  Team was a member of the losing Pack in the Pack Challenge, but survived the Elimination Challenge
  Team was eliminated.
  Team won immunity from the final Elimination Challenge.
  Contestant was the 2nd runner up
  Contestant was the 1st runner up.
  Contestant was the series winner.
+ Contestant lost the elimination challenge but was not sent home due to another contestant violating safety guidelines
‡ Contestant won the elimination challenge but was sent home for violating dog/partner safety guidelines.

Release

The teaser trailer was released on October 6, 2020, [3] and the official trailer was released on November 9, 2020. [7] The Pack premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 20, 2020. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 White, Peter (August 6, 2020). "Amazon Races Off With Dog Competition Format 'The Pack' Hosted By Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn". Deadline. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  2. 1 2 Bender, Kelli (October 6, 2020). "Meet the Amazing Dog-and-Owner Duos Competing to be the Leader of The Pack Hosted by Lindsey Vonn". People. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  3. 1 2 Sippell, Margeaux (October 6, 2020). "Amazon Drops Adorable First Trailer for 'The Pack' Hosted by Lindsey Vonn – and Her Dog". The Wrap. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  4. ↑ Thorne, Will (August 6, 2020). "Lindsey Vonn to Host Canine Competition Series 'The Pack' for Amazon". Variety. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  5. ↑ VanHoose, Benjamin (October 6, 2020). "Lindsey Vonn Says Her Dogs Will Be Part of Her Wedding — If They 'Do What They're Told'". People. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  6. ↑ White, Peter (January 13, 2021). "'The Pack' Canceled At Amazon After One Season". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  7. ↑ Hunsaker, Andy (November 9, 2020). "Amazon Unleashes The Pack Trailer — It's The Amazing Race With Dogs". Primetimer. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
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