Series synopsis
The Highpointers with the Bargo Brothers is an American reality television series that premiered on PBS on July 16, 2020. It stars Branndon Bargo and Greg Bargo.
The Bargo Brothers explore the United States by climbing the highest point in all 50 states. Local experts and some of the country's most interesting people join them on their journey as they discover the best each state has to offer.
Premise
The Bargo Brothers explore the United States by climbing the highest point in all 50 states. Local experts and some of the country's most interesting people join them on their journey as they discover the best each state has to offer.
Premise: Explore the U.S. like you've never seen before.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Branndon Bargo as Self
- Greg Bargo as Self
Guest cast
- Thom Pollard as Self
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | July 16, 2020 | August 13, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 5 | February 27, 2023 | March 3, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Virginia The Bargo Brothers travel from sea to summit on their trip to Virginia. They start in Virginia Beach and meet local guest, Don Mann, former Seal Team 6 member and instructor. They head to Richmond for a stop at the American Civil War Museum, and finish the day with some down- home cooking at The Homeplace restaurant. They complete their trip with a climb of Mt. Rogers. |
July 16, 2020 |
| 2 |
Texas The Bargo brothers visit the great state of Texas and make their way from east to west. They start with a tour of Johnson Space Center with guest, Astronaut Scott Parazynski. The brothers stop for Mexican food at Mi Tierra restaurant in San Antonio and then on to the open skies of McDonald Observatory. They finish off their trip to the Lone Star state with a climb up Guadalupe Peak. |
July 23, 2020 |
| 3 |
New Hampshire The Bargo brothers visit New Hampshire and make their way from south to north with local guest, adventure filmmaker and Mt. Everest veteran, Thom Pollard. They visit the Robert Frost Farm outside of Manchester, then head to Laconia for a visit to the American Classic Arcade Museum. They eat breakfast at the Sunrise Shack and finish with a hike to the top of Mt. Washington. Join the Highpointers, Brandon and Greg Bargo, as they explore the Granite State. This week's adventure combines high-altitude exploration with a celebration of inspirational achievements in various fields. Catch more of their journeys on their tv show! |
July 30, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
North Carolina The Bargo Brothers visit the Tar Heel State. They discover new ways to cool off, climb to the top of a castle, and have good conversation at a local brewery. They finish their trip with Appalachian Trail record holder, Jennifer Pharr Davis, on top of Mount Mitchell. |
February 27, 2023 |
| 2 |
Oklahoma The Bargo Brothers visit the Sooner state. They learn about the Earth’s atmosphere, find a desert oasis in the middle of nowhere, and kick back in the state’s oldest bar. They finish their trip with Olympic weight lifter and world record holder, Shane Hamman, on the summit of Black Mesa. |
February 28, 2023 |
| 3 |
Ohio The Bargo Brothers visit the Buckeye state. They get a highpointers view of the Rock and Roll city, explore a unique perspective from underground, and stroll through a facility that soars above everything. They finish off their trip to Campbell Hill, in a one of a kind journey with deep cave explorer, Bill Steele. |
March 1, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | PBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 16, 2020 |
| Last aired | March 3, 2023 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | continue |