The Brigade: Race to the Hudson
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producerRobert Cohen
Running time60 minutes (incl. ads)
Production companyMedia Headquarters
Original release
NetworkOutdoor Channel
ReleaseApril 22, 2019 (2019-04-22) –
present

The Brigade: Race to the Hudson (or simply The Brigade) is an American reality television series which debuted on April 22, 2019, on the Outdoor Channel. The series sees 10 strangers cooperate to travel via part of the York Factory Express through Canada to reach York Factory, Manitoba, on Hudson Bay within 28 days, to share in US$500,000.[1] Differentiating itself from other survival reality shows such as Survivor, there were no eliminations or structured challenges along the route, though food and other supplies were provided at predetermined points.[2]

The original premise for the program, when first announced in 2018, was a US$1 million prize to cover the full 2,600-mile (4,200 km) York Factory Express route in 10 weeks.[3] However production determined the unfeasibility of contestants being able to achieve this goal and shortened the course.[4] A crew of 35 worked on the program.[4]

The program is sponsored by Bass Pro Shops, produced by Media Headquarters, and distributed by Kew Media Distribution. The distributor hoped to sell the format to European, Australian, New Zealand and Asian broadcasters.[5]

Contestants

Name Occupation Hometown
Austin Metheny Landscaper and hunting-fishing guide Hurst, Texas
Carley Julien Nurse Port Hardy, BC
Don Mann Retired Navy Seal/author Cape Charles, Virginia
Dylan Applebaum Accounting student Montreal, Quebec
Kaleb Summers Self-employed subcontractor Claremore, Oklahoma
Leroy Fontaine Firefighter paramedic Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia
Matthew Aird Paramedic/whitewater rafting guide Rossland, BC
Traci Kroupa Retired military veteran Yorkville, IL
Tracyn Thayer Festival manager Mason Township, Maine
Vincent Coulombe General contractor/canoe guide Langley, BC

Episodes

No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
1"A Boat Called Wanda-er"April 22, 2019 (2019-04-22)N/A
2"Paralysis By Overanalysis"April 30, 2019 (2019-04-30)N/A
3"Against The Current"May 6, 2019 (2019-05-06)N/A
4"The Way Down From Here"May 13, 2019 (2019-05-13)N/A
5"No Time For Breaks"May 20, 2019 (2019-05-20)N/A
6"Risks and Trepidations"May 27, 2019 (2019-05-27)N/A
7"Before We Sink"June 3, 2019 (2019-06-03)N/A
8"All Or Nothing"June 10, 2019 (2019-06-10)N/A

References

  1. ↑ "Outdoor Channel Announces THE BRIGADE: RACE TO THE HUDSON". Broadway World. 6 March 2019.
  2. ↑ Skelton, Kathryn (6 March 2019). "Western Maine woman takes Outdoor Channel's reality TV challenge — 28 days to trek 750 miles with 9 strangers". Sun Journal.
  3. ↑ "Ain't Nobody Going to Win The Million Dollars on 'The Brigade'". Adventure Sports Network. 11 May 2018.
  4. 1 2 Moag, Jeff (20 April 2019). "Here's Everything We Know About the New Paddling Reality Show 'The Brigade'". Adventure Sports Network.
  5. ↑ "MIPFormats Hot Pick: The Brigade – Race To The Hudson". Television Business International. 5 April 2019.
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