The BEST episodes of American Grit
Every episode of American Grit ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Grit!
Hosted by WWE Superstar John Cena, Grit pits teams of men and women against each other to win millions in prize money as they face military- and survival-themed challenges.
#3 - Shady Grady
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/30/2017
Changes in game play increase the stakes, especially with a double elimination on the horizon.
#4 - Camp Love
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/9/2017
#5 - Find Your Grit
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/11/2017
17 new competitors head to Hampton Island, Ga., where the Cadre will be divide into two teams as the competition begins.
#6 - Selfish vs. Selfless
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/16/2017
#10 - Barricade the Bunker
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/2/2016
The winner of the next challenge gets a visit from a family member in what proves to be a very special and surprise reunion.
#12 - Double Time
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/12/2016
Survival skills, decision making and teamwork are tested as the contestants create shelter, purify water and build a fire in their next challenge.
#13 - Squat Till You Drop
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/19/2016
The competitors' strategic skills and teamwork are put to the test as they are challenged to cross a 60-yard field without their feet touching the ground.
#14 - Liar Liar
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/25/2017
The cadre appoint team captains, who lead their teams in a boat race while their teammates are blindfolded. Later, one contestant makes a shocking revelation; host John Cena surprises one competitor with a heart-felt field trip; and three rival contestants face off in the elimination challenge.
#15 - Cena Says
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/6/2017
After an upsetting elimination, WWE® Superstar John Cena® decides to spend quality time with the remaining contestants and reveals personal information about himself. During the challenge, contestants are surprised when they discover that they must remember everything John told them in order to win. With a double elimination ahead, the competition is at an all-time high and the final four are revealed. Then, after one contestant is faced with having to decide who leaves the competition, the final three enter the ultimate challenge. While all might have found their grit, only one can walk away with a quarter of a million dollars and be the winner.
#16 - Dawn Patrol
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/26/2016
The remaining contestants learn that they will need to be mentally and physically prepared to dive right into their next mission at any point.
#17 - Charlie Foxtrot
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/5/2016
The competitors are challenged to memorize and recreate specific sets of symbols in order to test their observation and communication skills.
#20 - Over the Falls
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/9/2016
The contestants only have two options: to persevere and win up to one million dollars or give up, “ring out” and go home.