Running Wild with Bear Grylls poster

TV series

Running Wild with Bear Grylls

2014TV-146 seasons6.9 / 10

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.

Streaming, rental and purchase options

Where to watch in United States

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Running Wild with Bear Grylls is available to stream on Disney+ in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.

Availability and prices can change. Confirm the details on the streaming service before you subscribe, rent or buy.

Synopsis

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.

Season 5 episodes

Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.

← Season 4

Episode 1

Brie Larson In Pearl Islands

43m

Actress Brie Larson accompanies Bear Grylls on a jungle adventure across a remote island in the Gulf of Panama. They begin their journey by jumping out of a helicopter into the ocean. From there, they make a perilous trek through a crocodile-filled mangrove swamp that turns into a dangerous maze as the tide rises.

Episode credits

Guest stars Brie Larson

Where to watch Running Wild with Bear Grylls

Episode 2

Joel McHale in Arizona Slot Canyons

43m

The often clever, always snarky actor and comedian Joel McHale joins Bear Grylls in the Arizona desert for an adventure unlike any other. They set out to traverse a massive slot canyon in hopes of surviving the wild, but first they have to survive one another! Huge cliffs, nasty food and unorthodox survival strategies abound in this hilarious misadventure

Episode credits

Guest stars Joel McHale

Where to watch Running Wild with Bear Grylls

Episode 3

Cara Delevingne in Sardinia Mountains

43m

Actress, supermodel and social-media influencer Cara Delevingne realizes a long-held dream of accompanying Bear Grylls on an adventure. Sweeping Cara off her scooter and onto a helicopter, Bear leads Cara up the mountains of Sardinia. At nearly a mile high in elevation, Bear shows Cara how to brave several heart-stopping obstacles including pulling herself across a horizontal line suspended 200 feet in the air and rappelling down a dangerous waterfall.

Episode credits

Guest stars Cara Delevingne

Where to watch Running Wild with Bear Grylls

Episode 4

Rob Riggle in Iceland

43m

Comedic actor Rob Riggle joins Bear Grylls on an adventure on Iceland’s Vatnajokull Glacier. Their journey begins with a helicopter ride over “the land of fire and ice,” aptly named for constant volcanic activity beneath the surface. Once dropped off, Bear and Rob must navigate a stretch of jagged ice fields, deep moulins and deep crevasses. Without food or supplies to make shelter, their mission is to find an airdropped emergency cache.

Episode credits

Guest stars Rob Riggle

Where to watch Running Wild with Bear Grylls

Episode 5

Armie Hammer in Sardinia

43m

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.

Episode credits

Guest stars Armie Hammer

Where to watch Running Wild with Bear Grylls

Episode 6

Dave Bautista in Glen Canyon, Arizona

43m

Bear Grylls takes former WWE world champion and action star Dave Bautista on a super-sized adventure in the Arizona desert. Navigating through perilous canyon descents, brutal falls and the raging Colorado River is no easy task. With Bear as his tag-team partner, Dave is up for the challenge to see if he still has that fight inside, but Mother Nature could prove to be his toughest opponent yet in this match of a lifetime.

Episode credits

Guest stars Dave Bautista

Where to watch Running Wild with Bear Grylls

Episode 7

Channing Tatum in the Mountains of Norway

43m

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.

Episode credits

Guest stars Channing Tatum

Where to watch Running Wild with Bear Grylls

Episode 8

Alex Honnold in the Swiss Alps

43m

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.

Episode credits

Guest stars Alex Honnold

Where to watch Running Wild with Bear Grylls

Episode 9

Bobby Bones in the Norway Fjords

43m

On-air radio personality Bobby Bones joins Bear Grylls for the adventure of a lifetime in a massive Norwegian Fjord! A helicopter ride into the mountains is where their journey begins, but from there, danger lurks at every turn – from giant rock domes and deadly bogs to raging rivers with currents strong enough to move cars. On top of that, the only way to reach their extraction is to rappel down a 300-foot waterfall.

Episode credits

Guest stars Bobby Bones

Where to watch Running Wild with Bear Grylls

Episode 10

Zachary Quinto in the Panama Jungle

43mfinale

Bear Grylls and actor Zachary Quinto race the clock to traverse a dense Panamanian jungle before an impending storm makes landfall. Their adventure begins with a helicopter ride, but once dropped off deep in the brush, they must rely on a primitive navigation technique to help them reach their extraction point, and it won’t be easy! From massive cliffs and steep ravines to an underground river cave and an old crashed plane, there are obstacles at every turn.

Episode credits

Guest stars Zachary Quinto

Where to watch Running Wild with Bear Grylls

Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026

More about Running Wild with Bear Grylls

Cast

Bear GryllsSelf - Host
Joseph Gordon-LevittSelf
Keri RussellSelf
Lena HeadeySelf
Don CheadleSelf
Zac EfronSelf
Ben StillerSelf
Tom ArnoldSelf

Credits

Created by
Delbert Shoopman

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Reality
Episodes
51
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • NBCUnited States
  • National GeographicUnited States
  • Bear Grylls VenturesUnited Kingdom
  • ElectusUnited States

Themes

celebrityman vs natureoutdoorsurvivalsurvivalist