Grateful Nation
Grateful Nation is a unique and compelling outdoor adventure series that goes behind the scenes and into the hunting fields with American disabled veterans. This original unscripted program takes viewers inside the minds of wounded combat veterans and returns them to their traditional American hunting heritage. The majority of narrative for each episode comes from the organic conversation between the featured Vet and host in the context of the hunt. Hosted by former Army Airborne Ranger Tim Abell, this series will keep you captivated by the brave soldiers and the stories they will hold with themselves for a lifetime.
- 2009-2018
- 10 seasons
- The Outdoor Channel
- Reality
Grateful Nation is a unique and compelling outdoor adventure series that goes behind the scenes and into the hunting fields with American disabled veterans. This original unscripted program takes viewers inside the minds of wounded combat veterans and returns them to their traditional American hunting heritage. The majority of narrative for each episode comes from the organic conversation between the featured Vet and host in the context of the hunt. Hosted by former Army Airborne Ranger Tim Abell, this series will keep you captivated by the brave soldiers and the stories they will hold with themselves for a lifetime.
Season 10 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
1SG Jerry Peters - Auodad
Tue, Jul 3, 2018
Sgt. Jerry Peters is a pathfinder, sniper, and drill sergeant who was ambushed by a RPG attack which nearly took his life. Now he hunts through rugged terrain for free range aoudad in Texas.
Episode 2
GEN Walt Boomer & SGT Jason Pacheco - Moose
Tue, Jul 10, 2018
Two Marines, Retired General Walt Boomer and Staff Sergeant Jason Pacheco, head to Newfoundland, Canada in search for a monster moose. As they traverse the Canadian wilderness, it will be a rugged test for the General and the scout sniper.
Episode 3
MOH Recipient SFC Leroy Petry
Tue, Jul 17, 2018
Medal of Honor recipient, MSG Leroy Petry searches for a nice whitetail buck in Del Rio, Texas. Join us as we look back on the heroic actions of past Medal of Honor recipients - the highest honor for our military personnel.
Episode 4
Best of Grateful Nation Season 10
Tue, Jul 24, 2018
We look back at the brave American heroes who were honored in the 2018 season of Grateful Nation.
Episode 5
SSG Doug Wenzel & SGM Shane Briel
Tue, Jul 31, 2018
Two battle-tested warriors are tested physically and mentally, as they search for the mule deer of their dreams, at the Field of Dreams in Montana.
Episode 6
CPL Nick Clark
Tue, Aug 7, 2018
Retired CPL. Nick Clark is introduced to pheasant hunting at the Thunderstik Lodge in South Dakota. With fellow veterans, including former Blue Angels pilot, Jim Maslowski, and great hospitality, Nick Clark will remember this experience forever.
Episode 7
SGT Omar Hernandez
Tue, Aug 14, 2018
Sergeant Omar Hernandez served three tours in Iraq before suffering debilitating injuries while saving the lives of two Iraqi police caught in the crossfire. He has courageously overcome his injuries to stalk the terrain of Arizona for the elusive Coues deer.
Episode 8
CPT Shell, CPL Crabbe, SGT Rypstra & SGT Goessens
Tue, Aug 21, 2018
A look back at the greatest stories over 10 seasons of Grateful Nation.
Episode 9
SGM Mark Baylis
Tue, Aug 28, 2018
SGM Mark Baylis is a decorated soldier, serving in three units in the Army, and he's out in the heart of Michigan to find a beautiful, mature whitetail. With two other veterans by his side, he has the hunt of a lifetime at the Sanctuary Ranch.