The Island
The Island is about the adventurous life of 14 ordinary American men who are stripped of their modern-day conveniences and lifestyles to survive on a deserted island with only minimal survival tools and the clothes on their backs, forcing them to hunt for food, find their own water, build shelter and a community to survive.
- 2015-2015
- 1 season
- Drama, Suspense, Reality
The Island is about the adventurous life of 14 ordinary American men who are stripped of their modern-day conveniences and lifestyles to survive on a deserted island with only minimal survival tools and the clothes on their backs, forcing them to hunt for food, find their own water, build shelter and a community to survive.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
Pilot
Mon, May 25, 2015 43 mins
World-renowned survivalist Bear Grylls gives the modern American man the ultimate challenge. Fourteen men on a deserted island are stripped of all modern conveniences where they will have to hunt for food, source water, erect shelter, build community and try to survive using only their strength, determination and know-how. There are no prizes. No eliminations. No winner. No camera teams. The entire series is filmed by the men themselves. This experiment takes them to the very edge of human endurance where they will test their physical, mental and emotional limits and fight for their very existence. In the end only the strongest will survive and remain standing.
Episode 2
No Water, No Life
Mon, Jun 1, 2015 60 mins
World-renowned survivalist Bear Grylls gives the modern American man the ultimate challenge. Fourteen men on a deserted island are stripped of all modern conveniences where they will have to hunt for food, source water, erect shelter, build community and try to survive using only their strength, determination and know-how. There are no prizes. No eliminations. No winner. No camera teams. The entire series is filmed by the men themselves. This experiment takes them to the very edge of human endurance where they will test their physical, mental and emotional limits and fight for their very existence. In the end only the strongest will survive and remain standing.
Episode 3
Easier Said Than Done
Mon, Jun 8, 2015 43 mins
With two men off the Island, the remaining men's desperation now turns from water to food. Without proper nutrition some question their desire to stay on the Island, which has everyone wondering if they can survive and make it to the end. Bear Grylls ("Running Wild with Bear Grylls," "Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls") hosts.
Episode 4
Expect the Unexpected
Mon, Jun 22, 2015 43 mins
The men with families begin to rethink their decisions for leaving their loved ones behind. Meanwhile, some of the participants band together to try to find food before those contemplating leaving the Island throw in the towel. Bear Grylls ("Running Wild with Bear Grylls," "Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls") hosts.
Episode 5
Anything Can Happen
Mon, Jun 29, 2015 43 mins
The majority of the men begin to discover the difference between surviving and thriving - shelters and a community. However, there is a clear divide as two of the participants remain content to stay separated from the main camp and do nothing. Bear Grylls ("Running Wild with Bear Grylls," "Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls") hosts.
Episode 6
The Things That Really Matter
Mon, Jul 6, 2015 43 mins
With the end in sight, the divide between the camps comes to a head. Finally, after a 28-day struggle to survive, Bear Grylls returns and faces a group of truly changed men. Bear Grylls ("Running Wild with Bear Grylls," "Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls") hosts.
