Jungletown
An American entrepreneur and hundreds of young people build a sustainable-modern town in the depths of the Panamanian jungle in this docuseries.
- 2017-2017
- 1 season
- Viceland
- Documentary
- TV-14
An American entrepreneur and hundreds of young people build a sustainable-modern town in the depths of the Panamanian jungle in this docuseries.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
Welcome to the Jungle
Tue, Sep 8, 2026 44 mins
The staff feverishly fix water lines as 80 interns say goodbye to their families and comfortable homes to descend into the jungle of Panama and build a makeshift town.
Episode 2
Pied Piper of Panama
Tue, Sep 8, 2026 44 mins
Kalu Yala CEO Jimmy Stice welcomes the interns and they learn the lay of the land. While he attends Hatch, an innovation conference in Montana, a student revolt breaks out.
Episode 3
Pioneers or Colonists?
Tue, Sep 8, 2026 44 mins
Interns challenge the purpose of their new community--are they doing more harm than good? Where is their money going?
Episode 4
The Company and the Commune
Tue, Apr 18, 2017 44 mins
Noah and Cahill decide they want to have the full experience of meeting their meat and the interns are forced to see if they can stomach the truth. Jimmy lays down the law.
Episode 5
Entertaining Jungle-Style
Tue, Apr 25, 2017 44 mins
Jimmy shows off his jungle playground, but is challenged by interns worried about their environmental impact.
Episode 6
Pilgrimage to Black Jesus
Tue, May 2, 2017 44 mins
During inspiration week, the interns go wild while Ryan attempts to hike 100 miles on a pilgrimage to the Cristo Negro festival as the company deals with fleeing interns.
Episode 7
Fall from Eden
Tue, May 9, 2017 44 mins
Inspiration week is over, and some interns don't return. Accusations fly about whether or not they are living a lie. Other interns help Jimmy realize his Master Plan.
Episode 8
Trick or Treat and Trump
Tue, May 16, 2017 44 mins
Unforeseen turbulence puts the community to the test. As the river rises, the US election causes chaos and Kalu Yalans struggle to understand te world they will soon return to.
Episode 9
Let There Be Light
Tue, May 23, 2017 44 mins
It's crunch time as interns prepare presentations and Hatch Panama brings lights, leaders and sushi to the jungle. Jimmy is challenged on why he hasn't built more of Kalu Yala.
Episode 10
The Return
Tue, May 30, 2017 44 mins
With the semester coming to an end, some will stay behind and some will be asked to leave. The interns return home and try to adjust to a life they left behind.