Behind the Mask
"Behind the Mask" dives into the colorful, unusual side of sports through the eyes of four mascots.
- 2013-2015
- 2 seasons
- Hulu
- Documentary, Sports
"Behind the Mask" dives into the colorful, unusual side of sports through the eyes of four mascots.
Season 2 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
Meet the Mascots
Thu, Feb 26, 2015
Dive into the world of four mascots at very different stages in life: Joel (LOU SEAL), a professional mascot from the MLB's San Francisco Giants; Chad (TUX from Season One), a minor-league mascot front he AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins; Chris (VARIOUS MASCOTS), an autistic freelance mascot; and Navey (THE TIGER), a female high school mascot for the Gilbert Tigers in Arizona.
Episode 2
Blood, Sweat and Tears
Thu, Feb 26, 2015
Chad brings some Tux cheer to a young boy who recently lost his father. Chris puts his mascoting to good use recruiting donors for a local blood drive as "Bucky the Blood Drop". The Tiger faces off against the Highland Hawks at Gilbert's biggest rivalry game. Joel celebrates the first home game of the season at the Giants' Opening Day.
Episode 3
The First Time Is the Hardest
Thu, Feb 26, 2015
Navey competes in her first ever mascot competition at the Arizona State Championships. Chad takes Tux skiing, and winds up int he terrain park. Joel has to face his biggest fears when Lou Seal must repel down a 15 story building. It's an nostalgic day for Chris as he leads a walk-a-thin at his old school as "Flappy the Eagle".
Episode 4
We're Gonna Need a Bigger Paddleboard
Thu, Feb 26, 2015
Chad experiences the pro level as he performs at his first ever NBA game. It's Tiger vs. Coyote when Navey challenges a rival school's mascot to a 50-yard dash. Chris takes his first ever Zumba dance class, in a dragon suit. Joel sends Lou Seal out to sea to compete in a paddle board race in McCovey Cove.
Episode 5
Special Delivery
Thu, Feb 26, 2015
It's a big day for Joel when Sierra goes into labor in the middle of a Giants game. Chad applies for a pro position as the Pittsburgh Pirate and has to nail his phone interview. Navey pulls out all the stops at the Tiger first playoff basketball game. Chris tries to bring in business as "Ice Guy" for Rita's Water Ice after an important doctor's visit.
Episode 6
In for a Surprise
Thu, Feb 26, 2015
Navey puts on makeup for the first time as she heads to her junior prom. Chris is in for a birthday surprise while working an event as "Pirate Pete". Chad brings out Tuxette, and invites last season's Michael Hostetter, a.k.a Rudy the Cedar Tree, to play the role. Joel has a big surprise planned for his entire family at the Giants' Father's Day game.
Episode 7
Heroes and Villains
Thu, Feb 26, 2015
Chad brings some Tux cheer to a young boy who recently lost his father. Chris puts his miscoding to good use recruiting donors for a local drive as "Bucky the Blood Drop". The Tiger faces off against the Highland Hawks at Gilbert's biggest rivalry game. Joel celebrates the first home game of the season at the Giants' Opening Day.
Episode 8
With a Little Help
Thu, Feb 26, 2015
Navey seeks redemption as she competes at the National Mascoting Championship. It's Joel's first time watching both kids for a whole afternoon without Sierra. Chad receives a generous gift and heads on a road trip with his son Cody to thank the donors. Chris struggles with his anxiety at an important development meeting for his new business.
Episode 9
All in the Family
Thu, Feb 26, 2015
After a great road trip, Chad and Cody arrive in Florida to thank the family for their generosity. Joel tries to get Chloe in the Baby Seal suit at the NLCS game. Chris visits his therapist hoping to learn new coping strategies for his anxiety. Navey has an emotional return to her elementary school as she performs alongside her sister, Tatum.
Episode 10
The End Game
Thu, Feb 26, 2015
Joel hopes baby Iris an bring good luck and a World Series victory to the Giants. As her senior year kicks off, Navey must begin to say goodbye to The Tiger. Chris gets hired for his first ever paid job as the "MaccaBEE" and must perform in front of thousands of people. As Chad tries to rally his fans at a playoff game, he reflects back on the year.
