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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 the limit to successfully complete the adventure of a lifetime.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 6 Episode 7 - Gina Carano in the Dolomites
    9.1/10(369 votes)

    #1 - Gina Carano in the Dolomites

    S6:E7

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

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  2. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 4 Episode 7 - Roger Federer
    8.9/10(56 votes)

    #2 - Roger Federer

    S4:E7

    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.

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  3. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 2 Episode 3 - Kate Winslet
    8.8/10(127 votes)

    #3 - Kate Winslet

    S2:E3

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

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  4. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 3 Episode 10 - Vanessa Hudgens
    8.6/10(45 votes)

    #4 - Vanessa Hudgens

    S3:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 1 Episode 3 - Channing Tatum
    8.5/10(113 votes)

    #5 - Channing Tatum

    S1:E3

    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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  6. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 2 Episode 8 - Drew Brees
    8.5/10(51 votes)

    #6 - Drew Brees

    S2:E8

    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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  7. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 3 Episode 4 - Shaquille O'Neal
    8.5/10(78 votes)

    #7 - Shaquille O'Neal

    S3:E4

    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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  8. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 2 Episode 5 - Michelle Rodriguez
    8.4/10(80 votes)

    #8 - Michelle Rodriguez

    S2:E5

    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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  9. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 1 Episode 1 - Zac Efron
    8.2/10(129 votes)

    #9 - Zac Efron

    S1:E1

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

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  10. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 4 Episode 3 - Lena Headey
    8.2/10(56 votes)

    #10 - Lena Headey

    S4:E3

    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?

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  11. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 2 Episode 4 - Ed Helms
    8.1/10(67 votes)

    #11 - Ed Helms

    S2:E4

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

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  12. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 2 Episode 7 - Michael B. Jordan
    8.1/10(66 votes)

    #12 - Michael B. Jordan

    S2:E7

    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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  13. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 3 Episode 8 - Sterling K. Brown
    8.1/10(34 votes)

    #13 - Sterling K. Brown

    S3:E8

    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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  14. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 4 Episode 1 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    8.1/10(57 votes)

    #14 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    S4:E1

    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.

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  15. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 4 Episode 6 - Scott Eastwood
    8.1/10(36 votes)

    #15 - Scott Eastwood

    S4:E6

    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.

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  16. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 5 Episode 8 - Alex Honnold in the Swiss Alps
    8.1/10(56 votes)

    #16 - Alex Honnold in the Swiss Alps

    S5:E8

    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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  17. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 2 Episode 1 - Kate Hudson
    8.0/10(80 votes)

    #17 - Kate Hudson

    S2:E1

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

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  18. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 2 Episode 6 - James Marsden
    8.0/10(57 votes)

    #18 - James Marsden

    S2:E6

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

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  19. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 3 Episode 1 - Nick Jonas
    8.0/10(56 votes)

    #19 - Nick Jonas

    S3:E1

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

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  20. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 3 Episode 2 - Julianne Hough
    8.0/10(63 votes)

    #20 - Julianne Hough

    S3:E2

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

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  21. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 5 Episode 5 - Armie Hammer in Sardinia
    8.0/10(50 votes)

    #21 - Armie Hammer in Sardinia

    S5:E5

    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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  22. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 4 Episode 2 - Keri Russell
    7.9/10(49 votes)

    #22 - Keri Russell

    S4:E2

    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.

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  23. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 5 Episode 7 - Channing Tatum in Gloppedalsura, Norway
    7.9/10(71 votes)

    #23 - Channing Tatum in Gloppedalsura, Norway

    S5:E7

    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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  24. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 1 Episode 2 - Ben Stiller
    7.8/10(105 votes)

    #24 - Ben Stiller

    S1:E2

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

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  25. Running Wild with Bear Grylls Season 1 Episode 4 - Tom Arnold
    7.8/10(62 votes)

    #25 - Tom Arnold

    S1:E4

    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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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 369 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/10/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Roger Federer".