The Great Human Race

The Great Human Race (2016)

EndedDocumentary showAdventure, History

Six million years ago our ancestors began to walk upright then left the trees and ventured out into the wild African savanna. For millions of years we would adapt, strengthen, and spread across the planet's harshest terrains. We withstood droughts and ice ages to not only survive, but to become the dominant species on Earth. Could we do it again?

Streaming

Watch Now

Network
Scheduleevery Monday at 22:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Pioneer
Season 1Episode 1060 min

Pioneer

Bill and Cat must survive a land of ice and snow. With nighttime looming, they will have to find a way to withstand below-freezing temperatures.

avr. 11, 2016

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E10Pioneeravr. 11, 2016
S01E09First Americansavr. 4, 2016
S01E08Herdmars 28, 2016
S01E07Icemars 21, 2016
S01E06Cavemars 14, 2016
View all episodesView all seasons

Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Great Human Race' premiere?

'The Great Human Race' premiered on March 8, 2016.

What is the premise of 'The Great Human Race'?

'The Great Human Race' is a competition-based TV show that aims to determine whether modern humans could survive in the wild as our ancestors did, by replicating the lifestyles of early humans.

Who hosts 'The Great Human Race'?

Anthropologist Bill Schindler and survival instructor Cat Bigney co-host 'The Great Human Race'.

What is the prize for winning 'The Great Human Race'?

The prize for winning 'The Great Human Race' is the satisfaction of having proved that modern humans can live off the land using only primitive tools and techniques.

How many contestants participate in 'The Great Human Race'?

Nine contestants pair up to compete in 'The Great Human Race'.

What are some of the challenges that the contestants face in 'The Great Human Race'?

Contestants in 'The Great Human Race' face several challenges such as finding and hunting food, building shelter, and making tools using only primitive methods.

How long do the contestants stay in the wilderness in 'The Great Human Race'?

The contestants in 'The Great Human Race' stay in the wilderness for two weeks.

What period of human history are the contestants attempting to replicate in 'The Great Human Race'?

Contestants in 'The Great Human Race' are attempting to replicate the lifestyle of our early ancestors from the Stone Age era.

What locations are used for filming 'The Great Human Race'?

'The Great Human Race' is filmed in various locations in South Africa.

How is 'The Great Human Race' different from other survival-themed reality TV shows?

One of the main differences between 'The Great Human Race' and other survival-themed reality TV shows is that it focuses on replicating the lifestyle of early humans, rather than modern survival strategies.

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
Days of Our Lives
Running

Days of Our Lives

Days of our Lives is set in the fictitious Midwestern town of Salem. The core families are the Bradys, the Hortons and the DiMeras, and the multi-layered storylines involve elements of romance, adventure, mystery, comedy and drama.

Beginning on September 12, 2022, DAYS became exclusive to streaming on Peacock.

GenreDrama, Family, Romance
Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat
Running

Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat

The Vampire Lestat goes on tour while being haunted by "muses" from his past. As the band's popularity grows, so does Lestat's influence over vampires & humans alike, leaving others to contend with Lestat's power in the face of the Great Conversion.

GenreHorror, Music, Supernatural
Storage Wars
Running

Storage Wars

Storage Wars follows professional buyers and their teams as they scour repossessed storage units in search of hidden treasure. Part gamblers, part detectives, these auction pros have found everything from coffins to the world's most valuable comic book collection, paying as little as ten dollars for items valued in the millions.

Each episode of Storage Wars follows a group of bidders as they get a quick peek inside the units, aided only by the beam of a flashlight. They then must assess on the spot if the unit is worth a bid and how high they will actually go to grasp the gold. The high-stakes fun begins as we see if the resulting buy is full of mostly trash... or true treasure.

Criminal Minds
Running

Criminal Minds

Criminal Minds revolves around an elite team of FBI profilers who analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again.

GenreDrama, Crime, Thriller
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Running

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

On Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, John Oliver presents a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

GenreComedy
* This is an affiliate link. If you click and purchase, we will receive a commission from the provider. This will not incur any additional costs for you and you will support our project. We thank you for your support!