Fear Factor
Overview
This refresh of the breakthrough series is hosted by Ludacris and custom-created for a new generation. Filled with new stunts inspired by urban legends, popular scary movies and viral videos from today’s cultural zeitgeist, contestants will confront their fears, be pushed beyond their comfort zones and take action against some of their biggest stressors.
Key Crew
Director: J. Rupert Thompson
Top Cast
Seasons
Season 1 (2017)
No overview available.
13 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Ice is Thicker than Water
2017-05-30Ludacris challenges teams of siblings to conquer their fears of cockroaches in Roachella and to take a trip to the morgue. But they must survive being trapped under ice to win $50,000.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 2: Party Games
2017-06-06Ludacris puts together ultimate fear party games for teams of couples, who must bob for snakes, play "Fear Pong" and drive blindfolded to win the cash prize of $50,000.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 3: Once Bitten, Twice Trapped
2017-06-13Ludacris challenges teams of roommates to get covered with Amazon creatures and conquer a mental mousetrap game. But in order to win $50,000 they must face being dragged to the bottom of a deep water tank.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 4: Computer Bugs
2017-06-20Ludacris pushes best friends to face off agains computer bugs and confront their fear of drowning. But to win $50,000 they must scale a moving car carrying trailer and release a secured car.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 5: Love is in the Air
2017-06-27Ludacris pits couples that are married, engaged, dating, and on a blind date, against each other to play a horrible guessing game in the dark, have an unforgettable meal for two, and then take a ride under a speeding helicopter.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 6: The Struggle is Real
2017-07-11Ludacris puts lifelong friendships to the test as they face acid shooting beasts, face the fear of drowning and must save their cell phones hundreds of feet in the air. All to win the 50k.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 7: Daters in the Dark
2017-07-18Couples in on-and-off relationships test their bonds; David Hasselhoff’s daughter wants to redeem the family name.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 8: Helicopter Parents
2017-07-25Ludacris tests family bonds as parents and their kids compete for $50,000 by facing scorpions, leeches and the ultimate cord-cutting challenge.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 9: Buried Alive
2017-08-01Ludacris pushes housemates to face off against lizards, text while being buried alive, and escape a car hanging over the edge of a cliff.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 10: Sister Act
2017-08-08Ludacris sees if 4 teams of sisters can confront their fears and win 50k. But mystery creatures in the dark and a dumpster dive could tear their bond to shreds.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 11: Ultimate Fear Workout
2017-08-15Fitness freaks face the ultimate workout. Included: roaches; a vending machine of crazy snacks; and a car crash.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 12: The Old College Try
2017-08-22Ludacris takes teams of college students and schools them on fear. They must face hundreds of rats, a shocking maze, and a sinking car to win the 50k and prove that they are top of the class.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 13: The Challenge vs. Shredders
2017-09-19In this special episode, cast members from "Shredders" and "The Challenge" compete to survive striking snakes and electric eels, play Skee-ball and eat a frozen ice cream bowl Fear Factor style and collect flags while suspended 100 feet in the air to win $50,000.
Runtime: 42 minSeason 2 (2018)
No overview available.
20 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Get the Hell Out
2018-02-25Ludacris is challenging four teams of best friends to conquer their worst hell for a chance to win 50k dollars.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 2: Tech-Hell
2018-03-04Ludacris challenges four teams of tech lovers to conquer their worst tech hell for a chance to win $50,000.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 3: Family Road Trip From Hell
2018-03-11Ludacris is taking four teams of parents and their kids on a road trip from hell.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 4: Hot as Hell
2018-03-13Ludacris is challenging four teams of twins compete in fire-filled challenges for a chance to win $50,000.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 5: Summer Vacation From Hell
2018-03-14Ludacris is sending four teams of students on a summer vacation from hell.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 6: Blind Date From Hell
2018-03-20Ludacris surprises four teams of singles with a blind date from hell.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 7: Exes From Hell
2018-03-21Ludacris surprises four contestants when he tells them they are competing with their ex’s
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 8: Hell and High Water
2018-03-21Ludacris challenges four teams compete in fear-filled challenges to win $50,000, come hell or high water.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 9: Hell Week
2018-03-28Ludacris pits four teams of college rivals against each other to compete for a chance to win $50,000.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 10: Party from Hell
2018-03-28Ludacris is inviting four teams of party lovers to a Party From Hell.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 11: Hip-Hop Battle
2018-07-17Tyga, Lil Yachty and other hip-hop stars handle creepy creatures, get locked in a tank of rising ice water and dangle underneath a helicopter.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 12: Hip-Hop Sibling Smackdown
2018-07-17Hip-hop siblings Ayo & Teo and Rae Sremmurd plunge face-first into a tank of hagfish, navigate a spider-infested hallway and get dragged by a helicopter.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 13: MTV Star Battle
2018-07-24It's an MTV family feud as Romeo Miller, Terrence J, and The Challenge's Cara Maria, CT, Jordan and Tori compete to overcome their fears.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 14: Thrill Seeker Throwdown
2018-07-24The Dolan Twins, "Jackass" stars Bam Margera and Chris Pontius, and Jake Miller face striking snakes, a gross-out juice bar and being dunked to near drowning.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 15: Reality TV Royal Rumble
2018-07-31It's "Big Brother" versus "Survivor" as contestants from the reality game shows take on snake tanks, facedown drowning, exploding trucks and each other.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 16: For the Love of Fear
2018-07-31There won't be any roses for "Bachelor" and "Bachelorette" alumni Rachel Lindsay, Bryan Abasolo, Corinne Olympios and Vanessa Grimaldi when they take on their biggest fears.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 17: Breaking the Internet
2018-08-07Tyler Oakley, TiTi & LaLa, Jc Caylen and other internet stars go viral in completely new ways as they face snake-filled tanks, bug-hungry zombies and high-flying selfies.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 18: Battle of the Bands
2018-08-07Bandmates turn rivals as the members of MisterWives face their fears in challenges involving wood chippers, electrocution and helicopter-propelled go-karts.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 19: Music Star Showdown
2018-08-14It’s a battle of the bands as Timeflies, Bea Miller, Drake Bell and others are pushed to the limit in challenges involving runaway ostriches, cement burials and ATV jumps.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 20: The Shoredown
2018-08-21It's a battle of the MTV coasts when Jersey Shore housemates Pauly D, Ronnie, Nicole and Deena face off against Floribama Shore's Nilsa, Jeremiah, Kirk and Aimee.
Runtime: 42 minVideos
'Fear Factor' Hosted By Ludacris | First Official Trailer | MTV
