Tethered

Synopsis

Tensions run high when two polar opposites are forced to survive treacherous conditions in remote areas of the world. They have just 10 days to make it to their extraction point - all while tethered together just six feet apart.

First Air Date: 2014-10-05

Last Air Date: 2014-11-20

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: Discovery

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Top Cast

Dominic Frisby as Narrator
Keith Barton as Self
Willow Collamer as Self
Henry Lomeli as Self
Laura Thompson-Nelson as Self
Rob Greenfield as Self
Kevin Dutoit as Self
Jay Morrow as Self
Matt Keating as Self
Blake Bextine as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2014)

Two total strangers attempt to navigate extreme environments while tethered to each other.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: My Way or the Highway (2014-10-05)

A hard-headed Navy veteran and a free-spirited yogi endure shark-infested waters and boa-ridden swamps all while locked together by a six-foot tether for 10 days in Panama. They must work together in order to survive.
Ep. 2: Surrounded by Bears (2014-10-12)

A mild-mannered biologist and a feisty Air Force veteran are joined by a six-foot tether as they trek through the most concentrated brown bear terrain in the world in order to reach rescue.
Ep. 3: Bayou Breakdown (2014-10-19)

A city slicker, self-made millionaire and an earthy activist attempt to traverse almost 40 miles of bug-infested, gator-ridden Louisiana bayou while tethered together. The city slicker proves to be in need of survival skills.
Ep. 4: Cowboy vs. Caution (2014-11-06)

Jay, a bull rider and Matt, a 'by the book' intellectual face off against snakes, bat infested caves, and raging rivers in the Panamanian Jungle.
Ep. 5: Kodiak Archipelago and Alaska (2014-11-13)

Blake, a Biology professor, and Caesar, a Shaman, must traverse the Chugash Mountains to reach civilisation. All while tied together by a six-foot tether.
Ep. 6: Great Smoky Mountains (2014-11-20)

Nick, a gold miner from Alaska and Jameson, a therapist from Haiti must navigate through rugged terrain all while locked together by a four-foot tether.