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Boy to Man

Boy to Man

2017Ended1 Season12 EpisodesTMDB
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Adventurer and filmmaker Tim Noonan embarks on a solo journey of self-discovery to worlds beyond his imagination to try and unlock the mysteries of some of the most ancient tribes and to discover what it means to be the ultimate man.

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 1: The Reindeer People

Feb 1, 2017 · 1h

Tim Noonan travels to Siberia, to attempt the boy to man ritual of the Nenets reindeer people. To become a man, Tim must learn to slaughter a reindeer without spilling a drop of its blood.

Episode 2: The Island People

Feb 8, 2017 · 1h

Tim travels to the Bijagos Islands, West Africa to undertake the unique boy to man ritual called Fanado. Tim must prove his bravery during a dangerous crocodile hunt, to receive the tribal scars.

Episode 3: The Eagle People

Feb 15, 2017 · 1h

Tim journeys to Mongolia to attempt the ancient Kazak boy to man ritual of the eagle hunters. Only if he can train a golden eagle to hunt the corsac fox will he become a true eagle man.

Episode 4: The Cave Climbers

Feb 22, 2017 · 1h

In towering sea caves off Thailand's Andaman Sea, Tim must conquer a terrifying rite of passage to reach the most exotic prize on earth and become a true cave climber.

Episode 5: The Snake Divers

Mar 1, 2017 · 1h

Tim is deep in the bush of Cameroon in west Africa, where coming of age means coming face-to-fangs with the killer python.

Episode 6: The Swamp Cowboys

Mar 8, 2017 · 1h

Tim is with the tropical cowboys of Venezuela, known as Llaneros, where he must break in a bucking bronc to earn a rite of place on the world's most intense cattle drive.

Episode 7: Horse Gladiators

Mar 15, 2017 · 1h

Hiding away in a little known corner of the world called Kyrgyztan, Tim is mentored by members of the Kyrgyz tribe to take part in a strange and ferocious rite of passage.

Episode 8: The Bull Wrestlers

Mar 22, 2017 · 1h

In Madagascar's central highlands digging up the dead is a precursor to Tim's ultimate test... riding a wild bull.

Episode 9: The Marathon Men

Mar 29, 2017 · 1h

In Mexico's Sierra Madre mountains, long-distance endurance running is a way of life for the Tarahumara people. To be a marathon man, Tim must run down a deer and catch it barehanded.

Episode 10: The Honey Hunters

Apr 5, 2017 · 1h

In the Himalayas, honey hunters are the most respected and influential people in their communities. Tim must brave sheer heights and marauding bees to earn his stripes as a man.

Episode 11: The Shark Men

Apr 12, 2017 · 1h

To join an ancient brotherhood in Papua New Guinea, Tim must prove himself as a sailor and shark wrestler.

Episode 12: The Suffering Man

Apr 19, 2017 · 1h

There is no other tribe with a rite of passage as challenging as the Xavante. Tim must perform all the tasks of the Wai'a, pushing past physical limits to experience a spiritual awakening.

Season 1 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Boy to Man Season 1 premiere?

Boy to Man Season 1 premiered on February 1, 2017.

How many episodes are in Boy to Man Season 1?

Boy to Man Season 1 has 12 episodes.

What is the first episode of Boy to Man Season 1?

The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "The Reindeer People". It aired on February 1, 2017.

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