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One Man Army | |
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Narrated by | Mykel Hawke |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
Original release | |
Network | Discovery Channel |
Release | July 13 September 26, 2011 | –
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One Man Army is a reality television game show produced by Renegade 83 for the Discovery Channel. The show pits four men (often law enforcement officers, special forces personnel, or athletes) against various challenges to test intelligence, decision-making, endurance, and physical strength.[1] The host, Mykel Hawke, is a former Green Beret.[2]
The show begins with four contestants, and the challenges test, in the following order, each of their speed, strength, and intelligence. The two fastest contestants in the first contest move on to the second contest. The two slowest compete in another elimination contest, with only the winner proceeding to the second contest along with the previous winners. In the second contest, the three contestants' strength is tested, and the weakest contestant is eliminated. In the third contest, the two contestants have a test of their ability to solve a puzzle or other intellectual challenge. The winner is given the title of "One Man Army", and $10,000.
A contestant can "tap out" of a contest if they are completely unable to finish it; essentially forfeiting the game. If a contestant taps out in the first contest, the third-best contestant automatically advances without having to complete an elimination contest.