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Season 1 – 72 Hours

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"72 Hours" takes a page from the ubiquitous survival programs on TV and adds a competitive twist. Each episode features three teams made up of three strangers given a chance to win $100,000, but the challenge presented is a stiff one. The teams are dropped by helicopter into a remote wilderness location, and each of them is armed with just one bottle of water and a GPS tracking device. The ultimate goal, beyond literally surviving the contest, is locating a hidden briefcase full of the cash within three days. Along the way, the first team -- all three members have to find the briefcase together -- to display the best strategy, limit infighting, and overcome the elements and physical challenges such as hunger and thirst, will discover newfound riches. Tasmania, Fiji, the Hawaiian islands, the Rocky Mountains and New Zealand are among the series' locations, and Brandon Johnson is the host.

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Will Harris AV Club 11/25/2020
B+
In short, it's more or less half Survivor and half The Amazing Race, but given that it's a new game every episode, you don't have to give up on the show just because you've missed a week. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 11/25/2020
I found 72 Hours the more enjoyable for its lack of pretense and the speed with which it does its business. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry Variety 11/25/2020
It's all beautiful to look at for the sullenly landlocked, if rather tedious in the familiar trappings employed to build suspense and create a sense of jeopardy. Go to Full Review Matt Roush TV Guide 11/25/2020
Watching them battle the elements... is exciting armchair escapism. But it's not terribly engaging, as there's little chance to develop much of a rooting interest for any of the teams or individuals along the way. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 11/25/2020
Showed off some beautiful scenery, but spent little time with most of the contestants, instead concentrating on just a few of the most colorful characters. Go to Full Review Mark A. Perigard Boston Herald 11/25/2020
C
[Seems] seem to forget that the journey to the finish line can be all the fun. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 6, 2013 Yasawa Islands, Fiji Three teams set out in search of hidden cash in the Yasawa Islands; a team's poor navigation skills lead them astray; a team stops to rest near the end of the race. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 13, 2013 Lost Coast of New Zealand The teams must face thick forests, limestone cliffs and massive sand dunes in New Zealand. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 21, 2013 Lana'i Hawaii The teams venture across deserted beaches, dense bush and steep canyons to reach the prize. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 28, 2013 Flinders Island, Tasmania The teams must navigate through jagged beaches, brush-covered mountains and swamp-like lagoons on a remote Tasmanian island. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 5, 2013 American Southwest Three teams head out on a 36-mile trek across red rock mesas and steep river canyons in order to find the briefcase hidden in the New Mexico desert. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 12, 2013 New Zealand Alps Three teams are dropped off in the frigid Alps of New Zealand; the teams endure extreme temperatures while crossing snow-covered valleys to reach the briefcase. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 19, 2013 Fijian Jungle The teams must navigate through the dense rain forests and mountains of the Fijian jungle. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 26, 2013 The Rockies The teams must make their way through towering peaks and dense forests while enduring unpredictable weather in the southern Rocky Mountains. Details

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Season Info

Network
TNT
Rating
TV-14 (D|V|L)
Genre
Reality, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 6, 2013