J. Rupert Thompson
Director
Fear Factor (2017)
Season 1
This refresh of the breakthrough series is hosted by Ludacris and custom-created for a new generation. Filled with new stunts inspired by urban legends, popular scary movies and viral videos from today’s cultural zeitgeist, contestants will confront their fears, be pushed beyond their comfort zones and take action against some of their biggest stressors.
Released May 30, 2017
Episode 42 min
14+
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Watch Providers: The CW, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV
Production Companies: Endemol Shine North America
Network: MTV
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Ice is Thicker than Water
Ludacris challenges teams of siblings to conquer their fears of cockroaches in Roachella and to take a trip to the morgue. But they must survive being trapped under ice to win $50,000.
May 30, 2017, midnight
S1E2 - Party Games
Ludacris puts together ultimate fear party games for teams of couples, who must bob for snakes, play "Fear Pong" and drive blindfolded to win the cash prize of $50,000.
June 6, 2017, midnight
S1E3 - Once Bitten, Twice Trapped
Ludacris challenges teams of roommates to get covered with Amazon creatures and conquer a mental mousetrap game. But in order to win $50,000 they must face being dragged to the bottom of a deep water tank.
June 13, 2017, midnight
S1E4 - Computer Bugs
Ludacris pushes best friends to face off agains computer bugs and confront their fear of drowning. But to win $50,000 they must scale a moving car carrying trailer and release a secured car.
June 20, 2017, midnight
S1E5 - Love is in the Air
Ludacris pits couples that are married, engaged, dating, and on a blind date, against each other to play a horrible guessing game in the dark, have an unforgettable meal for two, and then take a ride under a speeding helicopter.
June 27, 2017, midnight
S1E6 - The Struggle is Real
Ludacris puts lifelong friendships to the test as they face acid shooting beasts, face the fear of drowning and must save their cell phones hundreds of feet in the air. All to win the 50k.
July 11, 2017, midnight
S1E7 - Daters in the Dark
Couples in on-and-off relationships test their bonds; David Hasselhoff’s daughter wants to redeem the family name.
July 18, 2017, midnight
S1E8 - Helicopter Parents
Ludacris tests family bonds as parents and their kids compete for $50,000 by facing scorpions, leeches and the ultimate cord-cutting challenge.
July 25, 2017, midnight
S1E9 - Buried Alive
Ludacris pushes housemates to face off against lizards, text while being buried alive, and escape a car hanging over the edge of a cliff.
Aug. 1, 2017, midnight
S1E10 - Sister Act
Ludacris sees if 4 teams of sisters can confront their fears and win 50k. But mystery creatures in the dark and a dumpster dive could tear their bond to shreds.
Aug. 8, 2017, midnight
S1E11 - Ultimate Fear Workout
Fitness freaks face the ultimate workout. Included: roaches; a vending machine of crazy snacks; and a car crash.
Aug. 15, 2017, midnight
S1E12 - The Old College Try
Ludacris takes teams of college students and schools them on fear. They must face hundreds of rats, a shocking maze, and a sinking car to win the 50k and prove that they are top of the class.
Aug. 22, 2017, midnight
S1E13 - The Challenge vs. Shredders
In this special episode, cast members from "Shredders" and "The Challenge" compete to survive striking snakes and electric eels, play Skee-ball and eat a frozen ice cream bowl Fear Factor style and collect flags while suspended 100 feet in the air to win $50,000.
Sept. 19, 2017, midnight
Network: MTV
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 1386 min.
Released: May 30, 2017
Last Air Date: Aug. 21, 2018, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 14+
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