Underdogs

Synopsis

Follow the story of the heroic underdogs of the natural world – the good, the bad and the frankly ugly. From their hidden talents to their bold hygiene choices, unsavory courtship rituals, devious camouflage techniques and “tough love” parenting skills, Underdogs will celebrate and champion the unique and unpredictable behaviors of a little known and surprising cast of animal characters.

First Air Date: 2025-06-15

Last Air Date: 2025-06-29

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 5

Networks: National Geographic

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Top Cast

Ryan Reynolds as Self - Narrator (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Superzeroes (2025-06-15)

Ryan Reynolds introduces the "Superzeroes," pathetic animals with unexpected yet awesome superpowers, including indestructibility and superglue slime.
Ep. 2: Terrible Parents (2025-06-15)

The underdogs make unusual parenting choices. From feeding their babies poop to laying eggs on a cliff, are they bad parents or just misunderstood?
Ep. 3: Sexy Beasts (2025-06-22)

Ryan lifts the lid on romance and reproduction, underdog-style. Forget the birds and the bees, these guys have rewritten the rule book.
Ep. 4: The Unusual Suspects (2025-06-22)

Ryan Reynolds shines a spotlight on the most ingenious con artists in the animal kingdom, from blatant thievery to camouflage and outright subterfuge.
Ep. 5: Total Grossout (2025-06-29)

Ryan introduces the underdogs that have disgusting solutions, from slimy snot traps to butthole safe rooms, to help them win at the game of life.