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Survivorman

2005 – 2016Show8 seasons54 episodesTV-PG

DocumentaryReality
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

A thrilling, fast-paced documentary series about everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or romance.

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Episodes

8 seasons · 54 episodes · best: S5E1 "Jungles of Grenada" 8.5

Episodes

8.1
8.0
8.3
8.0
7.7
6.6
7.7

Story

In this harrowing reality series, “Survivorman” Les Stroud travels to far-flung locales with little more than the clothes on his back and 50 pounds of camera equipment to battle - and try to survive - insanely harsh conditions.

Feels like

  • Survival Skills
  • Wilderness Adventure
  • Harsh Conditions
  • Self-Reliance
  • Extreme Endurance
  • Nature Documentary
  • Solitary Challenge
  • Remote Locations

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Les Stroud
Produced by
Les Stroud, David W. Brady

Everyone

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

Facts

April 6, 2005 · December 13, 2016 · Ended

First aired
April 6, 2005
Last aired
December 13, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
8 seasons · 54 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, Reality
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Manipulative Editing, Early-Installment Weirdness, Epic Fail +9

  • Manipulative Editing
  • Early-Installment Weirdness
  • Epic Fail
  • Author Tract
  • Does This Remind You of Anything?
  • Brand X
  • Darkest Hour
  • Determinator
  • Tempting Fate
  • Goofy Print Underwear
  • Alcohol-Induced Idiocy
  • Dissimile

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Survivorman?"

Questions about Survivorman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Survivorman worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.2). Season 6 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.6 against 8.3 for the best season.

Which season of Survivorman is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 8.3. Season 6 is the weakest at 6.6. The highest-rated episode is Jungles of Grenada (season 5, episode 1) at 8.5, and the lowest is Bigfoot: Smoky Mountain Sasquatch (season 6, episode 5) at 6.2.

Is Survivorman okay for kids?

TV-PGDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Survivorman?

38 h

About 38 hours: 54 episodes in 8 seasons of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2005 to 2016.

Can I half-watch Survivorman?

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.

What tropes does Survivorman use?

Manipulative EditingEarly-Installment WeirdnessEpic FailAuthor TractDoes This Remind You of Anything?Brand XDarkest HourDeterminatorTempting FateGoofy Print UnderwearAlcohol-Induced IdiocyDissimileand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Manipulative Editing, Early-Installment Weirdness, and Epic Fail.