Series synopsis
Kings of Pain is an American documentary reality television series that premiered on History on November 12, 2019.
A wildlife biologist and professional animal handler get bitten and stung by some of the most dangerous animals and vicious stinging insects in the world in an attempt to create a complete and comprehensive pain index that will ultimately help save lives.
Premise
A wildlife biologist and professional animal handler get bitten and stung by some of the most dangerous animals and vicious stinging insects in the world in an attempt to create a complete and comprehensive pain index that will ultimately help save lives.
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 19 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | November 12, 2019 | January 15, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 10 | May 26, 2022 | July 28, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nightmare in a Box In a Bolivian jungle, Adam and Caveman Rob pursue the fabled Executioner Wasp, Warrior Wasp, and Goliath Bird-Eating Tarantula. One causes a medical emergency, and another delivers a nightmarish bite that leaves Adam's arm partially paralyzed. |
November 12, 2019 |
| 2 |
Stinging Punishment Adam and Caveman Rob head to South Africa to face the giant Bark Scorpion, the tiny Uroplectes Scorpion, and the highly venomous Lion Fish. Big pain comes in small packages, and the effects of marine animals' toxins are truly the next level of pain. |
November 19, 2019 |
| 3 |
World of Hurt In Africa, Adam and Caveman Rob search for the Nile Monitor Lizard and the Velvet Ant but are attacked by an even deadlier animal and are lucky to escape with their lives. The guys experience a brutal bite that makes them question their mission. |
November 26, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Scorpion King Adam and Caveman Rob take on America’s biggest and most deadly scorpions. But their surprising result is a hugely painful wake-up call–and a new Scorpion King is crowned. |
May 26, 2022 |
| 2 |
Arachnophobia Adam has a phobia of tarantulas, so naturally Caveman Rob picks two of the world’s nastiest ones for them to endure, including a tarantula with the well-deserved nickname: “Orange Bitey Thing”. |
June 2, 2022 |
| 3 |
Big Biting Lizards Adam and Caveman Rob get bitten by one lizard whose venom is in doubt–but not its ability to latch on and tear flesh–and another whose venom is notoriously painful. The shocking results set new records for the Pain Index. |
June 9, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 12, 2019 |
| Last aired | July 28, 2022 |
| Runtime | 39 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |