Expedition Impossible

Synopsis

Teams of three solve problems while racing across deserts, over mountains and through rivers. Each week a new stage of the expedition is revealed. Will teams crumble under the pressure of having to think clearly in the wilds of the great outdoors, or will they work together to get through and complete their adventures? After ten legs of competition, one team will cross the finish line first to claim victory.

First Air Date: 2011-06-23

Last Air Date: 2011-08-25

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 10

Created By: Mark Burnett

Networks: ABC

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Top Cast

Dave Salmoni as Self - Host

Seasons

Season 1 (2011)

13 three-person teams find themselves racing across vast deserts, over snow-capped mountains and through raging rivers in the beautifully exotic, fabled Kingdom of Morocco. Each week, a new stage of the expedition will be revealed to the teams. Will they crumble under the pressure of life in the wilds, or will they find a way to work together to complete their incredible journey? After 10 stunning legs of competition filled with drama, laughs and memorable characters, one team will cross the finish line to claim victory. Each winning team member gets $50,000 (that's $150,000 total for the team) as well a new Ford Explorer.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Sun! Sand! Sahara! (2011-06-23)

The 13 teams set out on the adventure of a lifetime across the ancient kingdom of Morocco, battling rugged terrain, untamable animals and each other.
Ep. 2: Light My Way! (2011-06-30)

The teams must tame spirited horses and kayak down a river before facing an enlightening challenge.
Ep. 3: I Don't Know How to Ride This Thing! (2011-07-07)

The teams face camels and a sandstorm while racing through a river canyon; Lindsey has a close call; Mackenzie breaks down.
Ep. 4: There's Snow in Morocco? (2011-07-14)

The teams face the High Atlas Mountains; teams Fab 3 and Country Boys battle with altitude and illness.
Ep. 5: A Blind Man's Nightmare (2011-07-21)

The teams must rappel 300 feet down a treacherous waterfall, wade waist-deep through a perilous river canyon, and master the Moroccan art of Henna.
Ep. 6: Leap of Faith (2011-07-28)

Eight remaining teams push themselves ever harder as they continue their treacherous Moroccan adventure.
Ep. 7: Rock the Kasbah (2011-08-04)

The stakes are high and the challenges immense for the seven teams that are still in the running.
Ep. 8: Never Give Up (2011-08-11)

The strength and endurance of the six remaining teams are about to be tested to the fullest.
Ep. 9: Come Hell or High Water (2011-08-18)

The remaining teams are up against impossible challenges as the expedition gets closer to the final exciting moments.
Ep. 10: And Then There Were Four (2011-08-25)

The four remaining teams face impossible obstacles in the thrilling, heart-stopping season finale!