Series synopsis
Better Late Than Never is an American reality comedy television series that premiered on NBC on August 23, 2016. It ended on February 5, 2018. It stars George Foreman, Terry Bradshaw, Henry Winkler and William Shatner.
This hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy/reality show follows cultural icons Henry Winkler, William Shatner, Terry Bradshaw and George Foreman on their greatest adventure yet. Deciding it's Better Late Than Never, these four national treasures embark on the journey of a lifetime, traveling across Asia on their own with no schedule and no itinerary. The only "help" will come from Jeff Dye, a young, strong, tech-savvy comedian with an agenda of his own - who isn't above leading the men off track. E ...
Premise
This hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy/reality show follows cultural icons Henry Winkler, William Shatner, Terry Bradshaw and George Foreman on their greatest adventure yet. Deciding it's Better Late Than Never, these four national treasures embark on the journey of a lifetime, traveling across Asia on their own with no schedule and no itinerary. The only "help" will come from Jeff Dye, a young, strong, tech-savvy comedian with an agenda of his own - who isn't above leading the men off track. Each stop is packed with hilarious cultural experiences, heartwarming spectacles and unexpected twists as our legends take on this unforgettable adventure.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- George Foreman as Self
- Terry Bradshaw as Self
- Henry Winkler as Self
- William Shatner as Self
- Jeff Dye as Self
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | August 23, 2016 | September 12, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 8 | December 11, 2017 | February 5, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
This Is Nothing Like The Today Show The "boys" find Tokyo just a bit overwhelming. And weird. And they fit right in. |
August 23, 2016 |
| 2 |
Less Talky, More Sake The group visits a geisha house and samurai warrior school in Kyoto, Japan. In Hong Kong, Shatner books a top hotel. Group rents a yacht, has custom suits made and visits an ancient Chinese medicine shop. |
August 30, 2016 |
| 3 |
Seoul Brothers In South Korea, the guys visit a K-pop school, where they learn dance moves from the K-pop band Girls Generation and shoot a music video with them. They also stay at an inexpensive spa; visit the DMZ; and eat at a restaurant that serves live octopus. |
September 6, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Munich The men go to Munich and immerse themselves in the culture, customs, and traditions of the city, including participating in Oktoberfest, visiting a nude park, and re-creating their own Julie Andrews moment in the Bavarian Alps. |
December 11, 2017 |
| 2 |
Sweden - I'm a Viking! Challenges that aren't for the faint of heart; the world's smelliest dish; an etiquette class; George is surprised by a founding member of ABBA. |
January 1, 2018 |
| 3 |
Lithuania - I'm King of the Castle A goat beauty contest; a stay in an uncomfortable haunted castle; an unpleasant visit to Russia. |
January 1, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 23, 2016 |
| Last aired | February 5, 2018 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |