About this season
In the hour-long "The Island," internationally acclaimed adventurer and survivalist Bear Grylls gives the modern American man the ultimate challenge: Can a man of today's world survive on a deserted island without the luxuries - or even the basics - of contemporary everyday life?
Episodes (6)
1. Man Up
6.5Aired 25 May 2015 • 43 min
Without any modern conveniences, 14 men fight for survival on a deserted island.
2. No Water, No Life
6.0Aired 1 June 2015 • 43 min
Day three on the Island proves to be difficult as the men have yet to find fresh drinking water. As they expend energy in the tireless search to find hydration, the realization that their days may be numbered hits the men hard.
3. Easier Said Than Done
6.0Aired 8 June 2015 • 43 min
With two men off the Island, the remaining 12 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.
4. Expect the Unexpected
6.0Aired 22 June 2015 • 43 min
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.
5. Anything Can Happen
6.0Aired 29 June 2015 • 43 min
Most of the men realize shelters and a community make 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.
6. The Things That Really Matter
7.0Aired 6 July 2015 • 43 min
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.