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Season 1 – Fear Factor: House of Fear

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Dropped into an unforgiving, remote location, a group of strangers live together under one roof, and face mind-blowing stunts, harrowing challenges and a twisted game of social strategy where trust is fleeting -- and fear is a weapon. Only one contestant conquers all their fears and walks away with the massive grand prize.
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Andi Zeisler Salon.com Feb 7
The joyless slog of the challenges thus far gives “House of Fear” the grim vibe of a “Squid Game” level-up. In fact, the only person who seems to be enjoying the whole thing is Knoxville, for whom “Fear Factor” is a steep downgrade. Go to Full Review Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Jan 24
...the premiere kept falling apart and crumbling every time I tried to grab onto something, like I was trying to climb a rope ladder made from dehydrated yak intestines. The only thing that popped for me was Johnny Knoxville. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media Jan 20
2/5
The predictable game show features all the gross and dangerous stunts the franchise is known for. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba Jan 16
It turns fear into something utterly banal and prioritizes alliances, backstabbing, and gameplay over the stunts, which was the only thing the original Fear Factor had going for it. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider Jan 14
We like Fear Factor: House Of Fear for the stunts, as gross as they can get, and for Knoxville’s gleefully sadistic hosting. The house stuff is superfluous, but the episodes still move quickly enough for us to enjoy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Andy M @RT20228542 1d The original Fear Factor was awesome. This remake with all the reality TV bulls*** is annoying and takes away from the show. Trying to watch a bunch of whiny adults was painful. I struggled through 3 episodes and had to call it quits. See more Justin D. @JustinDavis Mar 18 Knoxville is a great host and the challenges arent afraid to push the limits. Love it See more Carli G @RT63390727 Mar 13 The constant animal cruelty in it is disgusting. See more Dale T @TheDaleThomas Mar 10 This is an excellent reboot of the classic show with the added bonus of a continuous storyline throughout the season. Johnny Knoxville is perfect as the host and they did a good job with the casting for this season. See more Lucien D @DESAR Mar 10 Utterly disgusting and gross and torturous to watch - I love it! I have no attachment to any of the contestants and the worse things they go through the more I laugh. I’m worrying about my sentiment on humanity, but it isn’t entertaining. It’s not high-brow at all, which is just goofy fun. See more J H @jayflare Mar 8 They took the worst concept for fear factor from the later seasons that nobody enjoyed and made that the focal point. Completely missed what made the first few seasons so enjoyable. No competitive nature, nobody trying to make each other lose during you contests. They picked the softest competitors possible and it's irritating just to watch them. It became a dating show, a TLC drama show, and less fear fear factor. You would think having Johnny Knocksville would have made it more extreme or more competitive but all it did was at least add one person that isn't insufferable to watch. At one point they're doing a competition involving heights and blindfolds. They do an interview and half the competitors talk about how they could die. You can clearly see a gigantic safety team, many safety measures even more than typical, but the competitors have to find a way to be insufferable to watch. See more Read all reviews
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Johnny Knoxville

Host

Kevin Lee

Executive Producer

Anthony Carbone

Executive Producer

Sharon Levy

Executive Producer

Michael Heyerman

Executive Producer

Sean Loughlin

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 11, 2026 Sealed Fates The pressure quickly builds with the first challenge: being sealed inside airtight bags; a face-off between a coal miner and a cheerleader leads to a shocking end game. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 21, 2026 Wrecking Ball Fears of fire and of heights push players to the edge -- as the women of Fear House target their top enemy. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 28, 2026 Stuck Players are buried alive in a claustrophobic challenge; a favorite fights for her show life against a hissing boa constrictor. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 4, 2026 The Main Drag Eleven remain in a game of horse dragging, dumpster diving and revenge. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 11, 2026 The Deep A terrifying water challenge threatens to drown competitors in their own fears. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 25, 2026 Pain Auction Contestants bid on how much punishment they can take; no one is safe from elimination in a truly sick pie-eating contest. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 4, 2026 Walk the Plank Jayleen prepares to walk a 120-foot-high plank blindfolded to take her nemesis out; the end game serves up maggot-infested cheese and a painful obstacle course. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 11, 2026 Human Claw A warped game of human claw machine brings the final seven face-to-face with hungry snakes and squeaking rats. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 18, 2026 Short Circuit In the shocking semi-finals, alliances are tested and strategies shift after Johnny reveals a first-ever double elimination; a painful electrocution challenge puts four players at risk; the sky-high end game sends someone away in an ambulance. Details Episode 10 Airs Mar 25 The Final Endgame The final four face their fear of drowning and biting fish; the two finalists go head-to-head in a race that includes leaping between speeding semi-trucks to win the $200,000 prize. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Kevin Lee, Anthony Carbone, Sharon Levy, Michael Heyerman, Sean Loughlin
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (L|V|S)
Genre
Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 11, 2026