Season 1

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  10.0/101 votes

  Breaking the Pain Barrier

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/2022

  No pain, no gain: A marathon in the desert, bullfighting, a brutal bicycle race and ice swimming push people to the brink, mentally and physically.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  N/A/100 votes

  An Ancient Ritual

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2022

  From a ritual war game to a nomadic hunting tradition, tests of bravery, skill and strength are fueled by the needs for food, survival and glory.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  N/A/100 votes

  Rites of Passage

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/2022

  Young men in Madagascar grapple with a zebu to enter adulthood as boys elsewhere try to master Kung Fu, sumo wrestling and reindeer racing.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  6.0/101 votes

  In Pursuit of Perfection

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/30/2022

  A surfer sets out to ride a massive wave. A diver attempts a deadly plunge. A female racer in Palestine and a wheelchair bodybuilder create spectacles.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  N/A/100 votes

  God's Playground

  Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/30/2022

  From mountaineering in the face of death to a game for a fruitful harvest, sports are spiritual experiences for those seeking signs from a higher power.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  N/A/100 votes

  Big Business

  Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/30/2022

  A popular combat sport in Senegal provides a payday for many, while technology gives rise to games that rake in millions for players and gamblers alike.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown