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The Best Episodes of Running Wild with Bear Grylls

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Every episode of Running Wild with Bear Grylls ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Running Wild with Bear Grylls!

The famed survivalist takes A-list celebrities on journeys into the wildest locations around the world, forcing the stars to push their bodies and minds to...
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  • Gina Carano in the Dolomites
    9.0/10(367)
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    #1 - Gina Carano in the Dolomites

    Season 6 Episode 7

    Aired 5/10/2021

    Bear Grylls helps actress Gina Carano face her fears in the Dolomite mountains of Italy.

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  • Kate Winslet
    8.8/10(124)
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    #2 - Kate Winslet

    Season 2 Episode 3

    Aired 7/27/2015

    Academy award winner Kate Winslet follows Bear Grylls on a harrowing trek through Wales' Snowdonia mountains.

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  • Channing Tatum
    8.5/10(110)
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    #3 - Channing Tatum

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 8/11/2014

    Hollywood superstar Channing Tatum and Bear Grylls chopper into the wilds of the Sierra Nevada for a high altitude, high stakes adventure.

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  • Shaquille O'Neal
    8.5/10(77)
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    #4 - Shaquille O'Neal

    Season 3 Episode 4

    Aired 8/29/2016

    The basketball legend joins Bear in the Adirondack Mountains for a strenuous hike filled with laughs and Shaq's witty insights.

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  • Vanessa Hudgens
    8.5/10(44)
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    #5 - Vanessa Hudgens

    Season 3 Episode 10

    Aired 9/16/2017

    Vanessa Hudgens joins Bear Grylls on an adventure in the High Sierra.

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  • Michelle Rodriguez
    8.4/10(78)
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    #6 - Michelle Rodriguez

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 8/10/2015

    Fast and Furious star Michelle Rodriguez pushes the boundaries of adventure as she and Bear Grylls journey across the high desert of Nevada.

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  • Drew Brees
    8.4/10(50)
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    #7 - Drew Brees

    Season 2 Episode 8

    Aired 9/7/2015

    NFL star Drew Brees heads with Bear to the jungles of Panama for a treacherous trek, filled with snakes, crocodiles and quicksand.

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  • Zac Efron
    8.2/10(127)
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    #8 - Zac Efron

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 7/28/2014

    Bear Grylls takes actor Zac Efron on an adventure-filled trip into the wilds of the Catskill Mountains.

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  • Ed Helms
    8.1/10(66)
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    #9 - Ed Helms

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 8/3/2015

    Bear Grylls and Ed Helms copter in to conquer the high country of Colorado.

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  • Michael B. Jordan
    8.1/10(64)
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    #10 - Michael B. Jordan

    Season 2 Episode 7

    Aired 8/31/2015

    Fantastic Four star Michael B. Jordan braves a pounding surf, towering cliffs and freezing nights as he and Bear Grylls venture through the highlands of Wales.

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  • James Marsden
    8.0/10(55)
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    #11 - James Marsden

    Season 2 Episode 6

    Aired 8/24/2015

    Bear pushes film star James Marsden to the limit as they trek through the wild canyon country of Utah.

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  • Nick Jonas
    8.0/10(54)
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    #12 - Nick Jonas

    Season 3 Episode 1

    Aired 8/1/2016

    Pop superstar Nick Jonas joins Bear for a thrilling, chilly trek through the snowy mountains of the Sierra Nevada.

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  • Julianne Hough
    8.0/10(62)
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    #13 - Julianne Hough

    Season 3 Episode 2

    Aired 8/2/2016

    Actress, singer, dancer, adventurer? Julianne Hough joins Bear for an emotional and breathtaking journey in the African Savanna.

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  • Sterling K. Brown
    8.0/10(33)
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    #14 - Sterling K. Brown

    Season 3 Episode 8

    Aired 5/22/2017

    This Is Us star Sterling K. Brown steps outside his comfort zone to join Bear on a trek through the icy mountains of Colorado.

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  • Alex Honnold in the Swiss Alps
    8.0/10(53)
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    #15 - Alex Honnold in the Swiss Alps

    Season 5 Episode 8

    Aired 1/7/2020

    Free Solo rock-climber Alex Honnold joins Bear Grylls for a breathtaking adventure through the Swiss Alps! Alex is no stranger to dizzying heights, but he’s not used to falling from them, so Bear kicks off the journey with a skydive into the jagged mountains. From there, it’s a six-mile trek through craggy valleys and sheer cliffs where Bear teaches Alex how to survive in the wild, but the tables turn when Alex takes Bear on a hair-raising climb.

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  • Kate Hudson
    7.9/10(79)
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    #16 - Kate Hudson

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 7/13/2015

    Kate Hudson teams up with Bear Grylls for a harrowing trek across the Italian Alps.

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  • Ben Stiller
    7.8/10(103)
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    #17 - Ben Stiller

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 8/4/2014

    Bear Grylls takes Ben Stiller on an epic adventure of survival through the mountains of Scotland's Isle of Skye.

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  • Deion Sanders
    7.8/10(64)
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    #18 - Deion Sanders

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 9/8/2014

    Bear Grylls takes NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders into the wild to face his toughest opponent yet: the hills of the desert southwest.

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  • Armie Hammer in Sardinia
    7.8/10(48)
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    #19 - Armie Hammer in Sardinia

    Season 5 Episode 5

    Aired 12/3/2019

    Golden Globe-nominated actor Armie Hammer pairs with Bear Grylls to scuba dive in search of an underwater sea cave reportedly used by smugglers somewhere off the coast of Sardinia. Along the way, Armie battles his paralyzing fear of heights and samples some local delicacies — and things take an unexpected turn when he gets hijacked in the middle of the expedition.

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  • Channing Tatum in Gloppedalsura, Norway
    7.8/10(68)
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    #20 - Channing Tatum in Gloppedalsura, Norway

    Season 5 Episode 7

    Aired 12/17/2019

    It’s been five years since Channing Tatum first appeared on Running Wild with Bear Grylls, and he’s back for more – this time in the wilds of Norway! Their journey kicks off by skydiving into brutal terrain where giant boulder fields and towering cliffs stand in the way of extraction. During their seven-mile trek, Bear tests Channing to see how far he’s come as a survivor – from foraging for food to Navy SEAL-style cold-water immersion training. Channing even learns the ancient art of trout tickling.

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  • Danny Trejo in the Moab Desert
    7.8/10(48)
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    #21 - Danny Trejo in the Moab Desert

    Season 6 Episode 6

    Aired 5/3/2021

    Bear Grylls takes LA icon and living legend Danny Trejo out into the staggering peaks and steep canyons of Arches National Park in Utah. Under scorching temperatures, Bear and Danny climb massive boulders and traverse sheer cliffs in order to reach their extraction. Even Danny's days in prison can't prepare the show's oldest competitor as he squares off against the intense heat and treacherous obstacles of Mother Nature herself.

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  • Tom Arnold
    7.7/10(61)
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    #22 - Tom Arnold

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 8/18/2014

    Comic and actor Tom Arnold heads into the wilds of coastal Oregon with Bear Grylls for an ultimate lesson in survival.

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  • Terry Crews in the Icelandic Highlands
    7.7/10(54)
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    #23 - Terry Crews in the Icelandic Highlands

    Season 6 Episode 2

    Aired 4/5/2021

    "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" star Terry Crews joins Bear Grylls on an epic journey across Iceland's treacherous terrain. Their adventure begins with a heli-ski ride into the mountains, where they must descend a volcanic scree slope without setting off a deadly rock avalanche. Survival is the name of the game for this NFL linebacker turned actor—from trying to cross freezing, violent floodwaters without drowning to finding warm shelter to avoid hypothermia—but nothing can prepare Terry for being tossed out of a plane at 12,000 feet!

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  • Cara Delevingne in Sardinia Mountains
    7.6/10(95)
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    #24 - Cara Delevingne in Sardinia Mountains

    Season 5 Episode 3

    Aired 11/19/2019

    Actress, supermodel and social-media influencer Cara Delevingne realizes a long-held dream of accompanying Bear Grylls on an adventure. Sweeping Cara off her scooter and onto a helicopter, Bear leads Cara up the mountains of Sardinia. At nearly a mile high in elevation, Bear shows Cara how to brave several heart-stopping obstacles including pulling herself across a horizontal line suspended 200 feet in the air and rappelling down a dangerous waterfall.

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  • Tamron Hall
    7.5/10(59)
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    #25 - Tamron Hall

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 9/1/2014

    MSNBC anchor and reporter Tamron Hall steps outside her comfort zone to explore the beautiful but brutal desert of southern Utah with the legendary Bear Grylls.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Gina Carano in the Dolomites" is the best rated episode of "Running Wild with Bear Grylls". It scored 9/10 based on 367 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/10/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Kate Winslet".