Sign up

Top Shot

2010 – 2013Show5 seasons58 episodesTV-PG

Reality
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A tense, fast-paced reality series about everyday modern life and sports.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for romance, big ideas or tears.

Shows with

Episodes

5 seasons · 58 episodes · best: S5E12 "Last Man Standing" 8.9

Episodes

7.4
7.2
7.7
7.9
7.9

Story

Top Shot is an American reality television show that debuted on the History Channel on June 6, 2010. The show features 16 contestants, split into two teams of eight, competing in various types of shooting challenges. One by one, the contestants are eliminated until only one remains. That contestant receives a $100,000 grand prize and the title of "Top Shot." Survivor contestant Colby Donaldson is the host.

Feels like

  • Reality Competition
  • Shooting Sports
  • Elimination Challenges
  • High Stakes
  • Skill-Based
  • Competitive
  • Fast-Paced
  • Game Show Structure
  • Entertainment Focused

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Adam Vetri

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 6, 2010 · August 28, 2013 · Ended

First aired
June 6, 2010
Last aired
August 28, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 58 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Non-Gameplay Elimination, Impossible Task, Idiot Ball +9

  • Non-Gameplay Elimination
  • Impossible Task
  • Idiot Ball
  • Idiot Ball
  • Improbable Aiming Skills
  • Gun Porn
  • Running Gag
  • "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue
  • Trick Shot Puzzle
  • Voted Off the Island
  • It's All About Me
  • Rage Quit

12 of 68 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Top Shot?"

Questions about Top Shot

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Top Shot?

PrimePhiloHooplaPluto TV

In the United States, Top Shot streams on Prime and Philo, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Top Shot worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.6).

Which season of Top Shot is best?

Seasons 4 and 5, with an IMDb average of 7.9. Season 2 is the weakest at 7.2. The highest-rated episode is Last Man Standing (season 5, episode 12) at 8.9, and the lowest is The 1000 Yard Shot (season 2, episode 9) at 6.5.

Is Top Shot okay for kids?

TV-PGViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Top Shot?

43 h

About 43 hours: 58 episodes in 5 seasons of about 44 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2013.

Can I half-watch Top Shot?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Top Shot?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.