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Season 1 – Survival Mode

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Real people who survived life-changing disasters show their unbreakable spirit as they share incredible true stories of perseverance across nine deadly catastrophes: Hurricane Ian, the Maui Wildfires, the Joplin Tornado, the Derailment of Amtrak 501, the Montecito Mudslide, the Fort Worth Pileup, the Kentucky Floods, Super Storm Sandy and the Sinking of Costa Concordia. The first-hand accounts from the survivors of these devastating events prove that the will to live is the most powerful force on Earth.
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Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media Jul 23
Each episode of the harrowing and dramatic docuseries attempts to show the strength and courage of ordinary people who suddenly found themselves doing whatever they could to survive extraordinary events. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider Jul 9
If you want to hear inspiring stories about the decisions survivors of disasters made under extreme circumstances, then Survivor Mode is a show that should be entertaining and informative for you. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Bob I @RT53664304 Jul 8 Disjointed and commercials literally every 5 minutes. See more Read all reviews
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Andy Berg

Executive Producer

Christopher Cassel

Executive Producer

Liz Cole

Executive Producer

Elizabeth Fischer

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 7, 2025 Joplin Tornado In May 2011, the deadliest U.S. tornado in more than 60 years suddenly engulfs Joplin, Missouri, killing 158 and destroying over 4000 buildings including two major hospitals. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 14, 2025 Maui Wildfires As flames overtake Lahaina, terrified residents and tourists flee to the ocean in a desperate attempt to survive Hawaii's deadliest wildfire. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 21, 2025 Hurricane Ian As Hurricane Ian devastates Fort Myers Beach, three groups of residents who chose to stay face the deadliest storm to hit Florida in generations and endure harrowing consequences. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 28, 2025 The Derailment of Amtrak 501 When a speeding train derails on its inaugural run, passengers are thrust into chaos and forced to find the will to survive amid one of the most shocking rail disasters in recent memory. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 4, 2025 Montecito Mudslide In the dark of night, Montecito, Calif., residents must outrun a deadly wall of mud triggered by torrential rains after a major wildfire, as homes vanish and lives hang in the balance. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 11, 2025 Fort Worth Pileup A brutal winter freeze turns a Texas highway into a deadly trap, where drivers and first responders fight to survive a massive, fast-moving pileup. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 18, 2025 Kentucky Floods When unprecedented floods rip through eastern Kentucky, families are forced to cling to rooftops and trees in a frantic effort to escape the raging waters. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 25, 2025 Superstorm Sandy As Superstorm Sandy crashes into the East Coast, a city braces for chaos, and ordinary people find extraordinary courage as they face unprecedented threats from wind, fire and flood. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 1, 2025 The Sinking of Costa Concordia A luxury cruise turns into a nightmare as passengers scramble to escape a sinking ship in one of the most shocking maritime disasters of the 21st century. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Andy Berg, Christopher Cassel, Liz Cole, Elizabeth Fischer
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 7, 2025