Series synopsis
Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge is an American reality television series that premiered on NBC on June 13, 2016. It ended on February 28, 2024. It stars Dhani Jones, Kyle Martino, Evan Dollard and MJ Acosta.
A sports entertainment competition series based on the obstacle race of the same name bringing people together in teams of five - two men, two women, and an "elite Spartan athlete" that will be picked by the show and serve as "team captain." Each team of five are responsible for getting their teammates through mud, water and, barbed wire, culminating with an attempt to conquer the dreaded Slip Wall for a shot at $250,000.
Premise
A sports entertainment competition series based on the obstacle race of the same name bringing people together in teams of five - two men, two women, and an "elite Spartan athlete" that will be picked by the show and serve as "team captain." Each team of five are responsible for getting their teammates through mud, water and, barbed wire, culminating with an attempt to conquer the dreaded Slip Wall for a shot at $250,000.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dhani Jones as Host
- Kyle Martino as Host
- Evan Dollard as Sideline Reporter
- MJ Acosta as Sideline Reporter
- Kelvin Washington as Host
- Apolo Ohno as Host
- Nick Swisher as Sideline Reporter
Guest cast
- Mark Miscione as Self
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 21 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | June 13, 2016 | July 21, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 7 | June 12, 2017 | July 23, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 7 | February 28, 2024 | February 28, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Premiere Six teams of five compete on a mile-long course to get through mud, water, and barbed wire. |
June 13, 2016 |
| 2 |
Bet the Farm Six new teams compete on the most grueling obstacle course ever made for the chance to win $250,000. |
June 20, 2016 |
| 3 |
No One Triumphs Alone Six new teams compete on the most grueling obstacle course ever made for the chance to win $250,000. Dhani Jones and Kyle Martino host, with Evan Dollard and MJ Acosta as course reporters. |
June 23, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge Premiere: Qualifiers Night 1 Each team of five is responsible for getting its teammates through mud, water and barbed wire. |
June 12, 2017 |
| 2 |
Qualifiers Night 2 Six new teams compete on one of the most demanding obstacle courses ever built for the chance to win $250,000. |
June 19, 2017 |
| 3 |
Qualifiers – Night 3 Six teams compete in an obstacle-course race to win $250,000. |
June 26, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 28, 2024 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 28, 2024 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 28, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 13, 2016 |
| Last aired | February 28, 2024 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:00:00 |