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The Survivalists

Down to the Wire!

An exciting family adventure series, hosted by Colin O’Brady, that challenges two families to push themselves further than they have ever been pushed before. They will battle it out in a series of survival challenges before grabbing all of the gear they need to survive in the wild on a 3-day adventure that will test them physically, mentally and emotionally. Who will survive and claim the prize?

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Down to the Wire!

Season 1 Episode 1 | 54m 52s | CC

Colin O’Brady hosts the Cajuste family from Austin, Texas and the Daynes family from San Diego, California. The Cajuste Family look to spend more time together than their busy lives usually allow, while the Daynes hope to honor their youngest, Eli, who has down syndrome. The families will compete in survival challenges, before spending 3 days in the wild on a 13-mile survival race.

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