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The Best Episodes of Running Wild with Bear Grylls

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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Best Episodes Summary

"Gina Carano in the Dolomites" is the best rated episode of "Running Wild with Bear Grylls". It scored 9.1/10 based on 365 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/10/2021. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Kate Winslet".

  • Gina Carano in the Dolomites
    9.1/10365 votes
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kate Winslet
    8.8/10123 votes
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Roger Federer
    8.8/1054 votes
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    #3 - Roger Federer

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 7/8/2018

    World champion tennis player Roger Federer joins Bear for a thrilling match with Mother Nature as they take on frozen waterfalls and towering cliffs - and even find wilderness uses for Roger's rackets - in a memorable trek through the Swiss Alps.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Vanessa Hudgens
    8.6/1043 votes
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    #4 - Vanessa Hudgens

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 9/16/2017

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Channing Tatum
    8.5/10108 votes
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    #5 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Shaquille O'Neal
    8.5/1076 votes
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    #6 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Michelle Rodriguez
    8.4/1077 votes
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    #7 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Drew Brees
    8.4/1049 votes
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    #8 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Zac Efron
    8.2/10125 votes
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    #9 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ed Helms
    8.1/1065 votes
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    #10 - Ed Helms

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 8/3/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Michael B. Jordan
    8.1/1063 votes
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    #11 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    8.1/1054 votes
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    #12 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 5/7/2018

    Actor, writer and director Joseph Gordon-Levitt gets up close and personal with wildlife and reaches new heights on his inspiring two-day trek with Bear through the rugged desert of Kenya's northern plains.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lena Headey
    8.1/1051 votes
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    #13 - Lena Headey

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 5/21/2018

    Actress Lena Headey joins Bear on a two-day expedition through the unforgiving landscape of the Iberian Peninsula, complete with steep cliffs and icy waters. Lena's known for playing fierce women, but is she tough enough to survive the wild?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • James Marsden
    8.0/1054 votes
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    #14 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nick Jonas
    8.0/1053 votes
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    #15 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Julianne Hough
    8.0/1061 votes
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    #16 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sterling K. Brown
    8.0/1032 votes
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    #17 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Scott Eastwood
    8.0/1034 votes
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    #18 - Scott Eastwood

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 7/2/2018

    Actor Scott Eastwood joins Bear for an exhilarating two-day adventure through an ancient labyrinth of cliffs and treacherous caves deep in the Balkan Peninsula.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Alex Honnold in the Swiss Alps
    8.0/1052 votes
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    #19 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kate Hudson
    7.9/1078 votes
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    #20 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Channing Tatum in Gloppedalsura, Norway
    7.9/1066 votes
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    #21 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ben Stiller
    7.8/10100 votes
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    #22 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Deion Sanders
    7.8/1063 votes
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    #23 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Keri Russell
    7.8/1047 votes
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    #24 - Keri Russell

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 5/14/2018

    Actress Keri Russell joins Bear on a daring two-day adventure through the unstable terrain of the volcanic Canary Islands off the west coast of Africa, where they tackle steep cliffs and deep gorges before soaring to new heights.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Armie Hammer in Sardinia
    7.8/1047 votes
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    #25 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A