Taking on Tyson: Season 1

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Animal Planet | Season Premiere Date: March 6, 2011

Summary: The reality show focuses on former boxer Mike Tyson and his goal to become a champion of pigeon racing.

Genre(s): Drama, Sports, Documentary

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E6. Last Man Standing
Air Date: April 4, 2011
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S1:E5. Could've Been a Contender
Air Date: April 4, 2011
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S1:E4. Battle in the Bronx
Air Date: March 26, 2011

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Linda Stasi

Mar 4, 2011

Taking on Tyson is only a six-part series, but, in that limited time, this heartwarming, gorgeously filmed show reveals a terrifying man who has not just grown up, but grown into someone you now might want to know. Read full review

David Hinckley

Mar 4, 2011

It's a feel-good story, and what makes it more satisfying is that in contrast to so many reality shows, the people here feel genuine, with no sense they're performing for the camera. This one's a contender. Read full review

Neil Genzlinger

Mar 7, 2011

It would make an interesting documentary even without Mr. Tyson. With him, it becomes a personal test for the viewer. Read full review

Rob Owen

Mar 4, 2011

If the concept of Taking on Tyson seems odd, the execution is more predictable, framing Mr. Tyson's pigeon racing, his first competitive endeavor in several years, as a kind of therapy. Still, the show benefits from some surprisingly strong visuals of the birds in flight--at least for viewers who do not see pigeons as rodents with wings. Read full review

Mark A. Perigard

Mar 7, 2011

Serenity arrives in surprising ways. Whether Mike makes it in this arena or not, Taking on Tyson suggests he's already won his toughest battle. Read full review

Tim Goodman

Mar 4, 2011

Judging from the first of six hours that will air, this might be the perfect series where you can plop on the couch, pop a beer and think, "This is all a little odd." Read full review

Brian Lowry

Mar 4, 2011

Tyson is joined by a colorful group of guys who easily could have been extras on "The Sopranos," but his quest to become a champion in this new arena simply doesn't hold enough interest to stay airborne. Read full review

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kenster

Mar 14, 2011

Watched the pilot and tried to watch episode 2 but couldn't finish it. Plays a bit like a reality competition show, except you get the sense that the contestants care less about the stakes than the producers. The pigeon racing scene just doesn't seem all that competitive. It's more likeWatched the pilot and tried to watch episode 2 but couldn't finish it. Plays a bit like a reality competition show, except you get the sense that the contestants care less about the stakes than the producers. The pigeon racing scene just doesn't seem all that competitive. It's more like watching a bunch of guys who love raising birds as opposed to racing them. The other problem is that the activity of pigeon racing/raising in itself is really boring. They eat, they poo, they fly.
However the major let down is Iron Mike himself. While it's nice to see that he's turned into a nice normal middle-aged man, it unfortunately doesn't make for very good television. Additionally, in 1.5 episodes, his interaction with the birds is rather limited. Most of the raising, and racing for that matter, is done by his team of hired bird experts who essentially run the whole show. Mike appears to simply finance the operation and lend his enthusiasm every so often. Not recommended.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 6, 2011
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  S1:E6. Last Man Standing
  Air Date: April 4, 2011
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  S1:E5. Could've Been a Contender
  Air Date: April 4, 2011
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  S1:E4. Battle in the Bronx
  Air Date: March 26, 2011
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  S1:E3. The Birth of Team Tyson
  Air Date: March 20, 2011
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  S1:E2. Mike Gets Ready to Rumble
  Air Date: March 12, 2011
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  S1:E1. Mike's Homecoming
  Air Date: March 6, 2011