Naked & Afraid: Season 1

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Discovery | Discovery Channel | Season Premiere Date: June 30, 2013

Summary: Each week two strangers (a man and a woman) are challenged to survive for 21 days in the wilderness with no clothes or supplies.

Genre(s): Reality, Action & Adventure

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E15. A Tangled Web in Texas
Air Date: March 28, 2021
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S1:E13. Battling for Life
Air Date: October 15, 2020
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S1:E13. Sand Trapped
Air Date: March 21, 2021

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Allison Keene

Jun 24, 2013

Naked and Afraid has a forthright feel to it that borders on a psychological and physical study, even though participants remain with a production crew, unlike the grueling series Survivorman, which featured just one man with a camera. Read full review

Linda Stasi

Jun 21, 2013

It’s interesting, weird, enjoyable and not like anything you’ve ever seen on TV before. Read full review

Nancy DeWolf Smith

Jun 21, 2013

As show titles go, Naked and Afraid is inspired. Better still, the new Discovery series is even more entertaining than its title. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Jun 21, 2013

What ensues is pretty typical of the genre, but it’s still kind of a risible kick, if only for how seriously the show takes itself. Read full review

Willa Paskin

Jun 21, 2013

The experience looks very difficult, but also a little boring, which explains the need for the in-your-face title: “Filthy and Exhausted” just doesn’t have the same ring. Read full review

David Hinckley

Jun 21, 2013

The title turns out to be pretty accurate. These two strangers, both versed in survival training, are sent into the dense Costa Rican jungle with a knife and a firestarter. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jun 21, 2013

Even if all of their naughty bits weren't pixilated--it's still a bonanza for backside gazing, just saying--they soon become so grimy, gaunt and downright miserable as they starve and shiver for days on end that it's all about as arousing as a labor camp death march. Read full review

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Scooterxxx

Jul 14, 2013

I just finished watching episode four and I have to say that Glenn had no business being on the show. Laura would've done so much better if she was by herself or with someone else. I think Glenn was there only because she wanted to hang out with a naked chick. It seemed as though Laura hadI just finished watching episode four and I have to say that Glenn had no business being on the show. Laura would've done so much better if she was by herself or with someone else. I think Glenn was there only because she wanted to hang out with a naked chick. It seemed as though Laura had 10 times more survival skills, I think Glenn's only survival skill is drinking beer, the guy couldn't even start a fire. It took Laura and her skills to actually find something halfway decent to eat why Glenn just kept walking off. As far as I'm concerned Glenn's a freaking idiot and should never have been selected for the show, meanwhile Laura did totally awesome. If I was to be stranded somewhere it would be an honor and a pleasure to be stranded with Laura whether she was naked or not. Laura is smart and strong and very ambitious. The score I give is totally for Laura.… Expand

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JennyJones

Jul 8, 2013

Awesome show that both teaches you survival skills and human skills. I highly recommend this show to anyone that's a survival buff or just interested in real reality shows.

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bradashe

Jul 22, 2013

I've watched 4 episodes and the excitement varies. The latest was a little less exciting than the others. However, the show is a study on human endurance on the physical as was as mental levels. Yes the nudity may lure viewers in, but it also exposes just how fragile an animal HomoI've watched 4 episodes and the excitement varies. The latest was a little less exciting than the others. However, the show is a study on human endurance on the physical as was as mental levels. Yes the nudity may lure viewers in, but it also exposes just how fragile an animal Homo sapiens are when dropped into nature and asked to survive. I love the concept. Its like a more hardcore "Survivor" wrapped up in one episode.… Expand

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scifigeek

Aug 30, 2013

Good enough as a survival show. Only being able to have one survival instrument each is interesting. I learned that a pot to boil water in may be much more useful than many other things I might have considered first. The nudity doesn't bother me, it's more of a marketing ploy, as they surelyGood enough as a survival show. Only being able to have one survival instrument each is interesting. I learned that a pot to boil water in may be much more useful than many other things I might have considered first. The nudity doesn't bother me, it's more of a marketing ploy, as they surely aren't any safer or better off with a pair of shorts or bathing suit, but it could add to the dynamic between the two people in a way. I'm not seeing anything on this show I don't see at the beach. It shows how different people can be and how they both have strengths and weaknesses, and different knowledge and experience. They seem to do much better working together and playing off those strengths and weaknesses. It's better than most "reality" TV.… Expand

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sharia19

Jul 11, 2013

Shameless. "Sex sells" and so does nudity. This has nothing more to do with survival than a boy scouts tutorial video. It's all for ratings and to prey off your numb-minded voyeuristic curiosities. If I wanted my kids to learn about survival would I have them watch this? No. Maybe BearShameless. "Sex sells" and so does nudity. This has nothing more to do with survival than a boy scouts tutorial video. It's all for ratings and to prey off your numb-minded voyeuristic curiosities. If I wanted my kids to learn about survival would I have them watch this? No. Maybe Bear Grylls though, who teaches you REALISTIC skills and doesn't have his junk hanging out for the sake of ratings. Because you know, most times we get stranded on an island in the middle of nowhere we kind of have clothes on our backs....… Expand

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pdw123

Jul 27, 2017

Get this series off the freaking Discovery Channel. I never liked Survivor, and thought it was a sham, so what do you think I'm going to think about Naked and.... ? Can tell some of the participants are rich and spoiled millionaires, and think all of it is false like Trump, no matter theGet this series off the freaking Discovery Channel. I never liked Survivor, and thought it was a sham, so what do you think I'm going to think about Naked and.... ? Can tell some of the participants are rich and spoiled millionaires, and think all of it is false like Trump, no matter the silly ass arguments they ALWAYS get into, per the reality TV formula. The Dual Survivor was a much better series for people who act like they actually know survival techniques, esp. those they can teach the rest of us. If I wanna look at naked people much less ones under duress and starvation, I just won't look at it--- we have legal mainstream porn, FCOL!… Expand

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baoboa

Jul 4, 2013

Seriously Discovery Channel? This is a new low even for you. The show has it's moments, the whole survival thing is interesting for a while... but given that they just find a place on the first day and sit there for 3 weeks doing basically nothing, for the most part is just plain boring. TheSeriously Discovery Channel? This is a new low even for you. The show has it's moments, the whole survival thing is interesting for a while... but given that they just find a place on the first day and sit there for 3 weeks doing basically nothing, for the most part is just plain boring. The endless gratuitous buttocks nudity is just a bit OTT... OK actually WAY OTT and totally unnecessary to convey the shows message. What a silly little show Discovery.… Expand

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  Air Date: July 30, 2017
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Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 30, 2013
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  S1:E15. A Tangled Web in Texas
  Air Date: March 28, 2021
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  S1:E13. Battling for Life
  Air Date: October 15, 2020
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  S1:E13. Sand Trapped
  Air Date: March 21, 2021
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  S1:E12. Episode 6
  Air Date: March 21, 2021
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  S1:E10. Battling for Life
  Air Date: October 15, 2020
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  S1:E9. Special: Bares All 2
  Air Date: December 14, 2013
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  S1:E8. Special: Double Jeopardy
  Air Date: December 8, 2013
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  S1:E8. Special: Bares All 2
  Air Date: December 14, 2013
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  S1:E7. Bares All
  Air Date: August 3, 2013
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  S1:E6. Beware the Bayou
  Air Date: July 28, 2013
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  S1:E5. Breaking Borneo
  Air Date: July 21, 2013
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  S1:E4. Punishment in Panama
  Air Date: July 14, 2013
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  S1:E3. Island From Hell
  Air Date: July 7, 2013
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  S1:E2. Terror in Tanzania
  Air Date: June 30, 2013
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  S1:E1. The Jungle Curse
  Air Date: June 23, 2013