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Season 1 – American Grit

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Four teams of men and women face military-grade and survival-themed challenges; John Cena hosts.

Critics Reviews

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Brian Moylan Guardian 11/18/2020
With Cena and a sense of pervasive patriotic boosterism, American Grit seems like it should be a home-run with a more conservative segment of the population. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry Variety 11/18/2020
Cena brings energy and earnestness to the hosting chores, as do the mentors. Yet barring audiences forging some unforeseen bond with the by-the-numbers competitors, American Grit seems too familiar and derivative. Go to Full Review Daniel D'Addario TIME Magazine 11/18/2020
There's a certain flair in the way Cena speaks, fluently, the language of military veterans. Better still, there's genuine grace in the way he lets the veterans themselves do most the talking. Go to Full Review Joe Reid Decider 11/18/2020
It's a competition to see which of these men and women can prove themselves to be as tough as their military heroes. It's also, seemingly, a competition to see how respectful John Cena can be of those same military heroes. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 11/18/2020
3/5
Some will question what they see here, given the the intensity of the challenges and the potential harm they can cause. Nonetheless, there's lots of adrenaline here, which many viewers will find entertaining. Go to Full Review Mark A. Perigard Boston Herald 11/18/2020
Alas, like The Challenge, producers apparently cast at least a couple contestants for their ability to stir up trouble. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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12/22/2016 Episode 1 was called "One of the best 1st episodes in reality TV history." See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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John Cena

Host

Mark Bouquin

Contestant

Tabatha Chandler

Contestant

Ashley Hazlett

Contestant

Maria Kang

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Chris Krueger

Contestant

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 14, 2016 Ruck Up Pro wrestler John Cena is joined by an elite group of military mentors who command contestants to either persevere or give up while their teams are pushed to the limit. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 21, 2016 Ice Cubed WWE superstar John Cena reveals the next challenge; the losing teams must send one teammate to compete in The Circus. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 28, 2016 Moving Camp The competitors are challenged to break down and set up camp as a test of their resourcefulness and ability to think on their feet. Details Episode 4 Aired May 5, 2016 Charlie Foxtrot The competitors are challenged to memorize and re-create specific sets of symbols to test their observation and communication skills during physical exertion; one team will be safe from facing the circus. Details Episode 5 Aired May 12, 2016 Double Time To test survival skills, each team must make a shelter, purify water and build a fire; only one team will win and be safe from the circus. Details Episode 6 Aired May 19, 2016 Squat Till You Drop Competitors lead their teams in a challenge to cross a 60-yard field without letting their feet touch the ground. Details Episode 7 Aired May 26, 2016 Dawn Patrol The competitors are led to a secret location where they must navigate through a series of checkpoints while carrying heavy cases and backpacks; one team will win and be safe from The Circus. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 2, 2016 Barricade the Bunker The teams barricade their shelters and try to retrieve their flags from the opposition's bunker; the challenge winner gets a visit from a family member. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 9, 2016 Tired Out The teams must complete four obstacles and collect a tire at the end of each course; the winner secures a spot in the final competition. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 9, 2016 Over the Falls The remaining contestants must make their way across a wire while suspended above a waterfall. Details

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American Grit — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Brent Montgomery, David George, Adam Sher, Will Nothacker, Simon Thomas, Anthony Carbone, Jon Kroll, John Cena
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 14, 2016