Series synopsis
Bear Grylls is Running Wild is an American reality television series that premiered on FOX on April 22, 2026. It stars Bear Grylls.
Bear Grylls takes some of today's biggest stars on a 48-hour journey through breathtaking and often unforgiving wilderness. From Norway’s glacial terrain to Wales’ Eryri mountains, each adventure pushes guests to their limits with glacier crossings, canyon descents, desert treks, and even a freefall from 11,000 feet. Along the way, thrilling action and revealing conversations uncover a side of these celebrities rarely seen.
Premise
Bear Grylls takes some of today's biggest stars on a 48-hour journey through breathtaking and often unforgiving wilderness. From Norway’s glacial terrain to Wales’ Eryri mountains, each adventure pushes guests to their limits with glacier crossings, canyon descents, desert treks, and even a freefall from 11,000 feet. Along the way, thrilling action and revealing conversations uncover a side of these celebrities rarely seen.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bear Grylls as Self - Presenter
Guest cast
- Matthew McConaughey as Self
- Tiffany Haddish as Self
- mgk as Self
- Uma Thurman as Self
- Michelle Monaghan as Self
- Colman Domingo as Self
- Rhys Darby as Self
- Elizabeth Banks as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | April 22, 2026 | June 9, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bear with Matthew McConaughey Bear Grylls takes Matthew McConaughey on an adventure 20 years in the making as the two traverse the secluded glacial alpine wilderness of Norway. |
April 22, 2026 |
| 2 |
Bear with Tiffany Haddish Grammy and Emmy Award winner Tiffany Haddish braves a harsh desert terrain. Starting on the Colorado River, Tiffany and Grylls must find their way out of a sandstone labyrinth. |
April 28, 2026 |
| 3 |
Bear with MGK MGK takes a break from the recording studio to explore an arctic rainforest with Bear Grylls; MGK reconnects with his Norwegian roots and pushes himself to new heights. |
May 5, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 22, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 5, 2026 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | continue |